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Handmade knit and crocet accessories, decor, and toys!

08/19/2024

I send out a link with every purchase that takes you to all of my “how-to” guides - but apparently etsy is weird and likes to make it difficult for people to find if they don’t already know where to look 🤦🏼‍♀️ So here you go! And if you still have questions- don’t be afraid to send me a message!

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07/22/2024

These monster claws are perfect for flat footed beasties and come in 3 different sizes! I love this little display for them and I would have shown them on a crochet monster too, but to be honest - I feel like I’ve lost my “crojo” lately. I can’t pinpoint any one cause… could be new mom exhaustion, political anxiety, just general anxiety, feeling bummed after getting my hopes up to have my products included in some things that didn’t end up happening, or just an overall feeling of burnout? Who knows! I’ve just been in a slump for a while and it feels so weird to not be crocheting. Have you ever gotten into a creative slump? How did you shake it?

06/29/2024

Have you found all the new stuff in the shop yet?

06/23/2024

The shop is open! There’s several new goodies and even more still to come! These are the new 5-in-1 glasses templates! I will always be 100% honest with you all and I’ve got to say, I wasn’t loving the circle and the bi-focal shapers on my impkin glasses templates, so I re-designed it! The circle looks MUCH better now to me and I replaced the bifocals with my rounded rectangle design. OH and I’m launching two small sized 5-in-1 templates too! 🤓🩷

I appreciate each and every one of you so much and I couldn’t continue doing this(nor would I want to) without you! For those of you who already purchased the impkin template and weren’t loving it and want to try the new design, please send me a message and I will send you a coupon code for 60% off as a sign of my appreciation!

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06/20/2024

One of the new releases coming next weekend: 28mm canine / fang pair! These bad boys are SO much bigger than the 21mm canines and I can already think of several patterns these would be great for!

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06/15/2024

Big things are coming next weekend!!! New size additions to existing products, all new products, new bundles, starter bundles for people who don’t know what size to get, and the best part: all new pricing!!!

I can’t compete with Amazon prices and I will always understand you’ve gotta work within your budget. That said - I want to get you the most bang for your buck so I have been working on all of the number crunching & spreadsheet-ing to find the best pricing to get you more for less (while also making enough that I can keep doing this!)

All of this is taking awhile to get together but I’m excited to roll this out for you next weekend! I’ll keep posting some sneak peaks throughout the week!

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06/10/2024

Guess who got “Mommy & Me” nasal swabs and full respiratory panels last week? 🤦🏼‍♀️🫠 There’s been a slight delay on the safety claws launch - thanks to the Petri dish of germs at daycare! We’ve spent the weekend resting and recuperating and I’m hoping to get the safety claws photographed and up in the shop this coming week! Stay tuned! (and thank you for your patience! 🩷)

06/01/2024

SAFETY CLAWS ARE COMING ASAP!!!

Frands, I cannot tell you HOW effing excited I am about these!!! 🤗🤪I’ve been working on these for awhile now and I had to make sure they were perfect for you all! These safety claws come with standard backers (like the ones you’re used to with the plain, black safety eyes) - so they’re perfect for chunky yarn projects like these adorable goblins from the pattern by .kreations

Right now they’ll come in 2 sizes & 2 styles & 2 colors (black and white.)

I just need to get some more detailed pictures and get the listing up and hopefully have these in the shop for you by Monday! Eeeek I hope you all like these as much as I do!

PS - these are not intended for toys going to super young kiddos! I would only ever use embroidered eyes and claws for toys that are going to tiny littles and babies!

Pattern: .kreations
Claws:
Eyes:

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05/24/2024

Another one of my favorite, inspirational makers is 💚 They didn’t just make this sweet bebe- the wrote the PATTERN too! Jogi has such a brilliant, artistic mind and I’ve loved getting to follow their work online and get all kinds of new ideas for how to mash patterns or use different pieces of mine to create something totally unique! If you’re kit already following you simply must!

Made by:
Dino pattern by:
Claws:
Eyes:

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05/18/2024

Happy Saturday, frands! I hate creepy crawlies, but I LOVE this scorpion-wyvern by another one of my favorite makers:

Amie is always full of all kinds of tips and tricks for fellow crocheters, and her work is always inspirational (and she’s just good people!)

Claws in 7mm, 10mm, and 18mm:
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Wyvern pattern:

05/15/2024

I’m still working on something new, so until I can show you, I wanted to highlight some of the fabulous makers I admire most! For starters: Check out this incredible dragon made by 🤩🥰 it’s a little bumblebee dragon 🥹

I swear their creativity knows no bounds and they’re also one of the loveliest people!

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05/06/2024

It feels good to be back, even if things look a little different these days. I have a LOT less time to crochet (swipe to see the very adorable reason why) but a lot of time to think of new ideas! Working on something new that’s been rattling around my brain for a year or so now! In the meantime, I’m looking forward to highlighting the awesome makes here that my friends and customers have been creating with my products while I figure out the whole balancing act of social media posting, being a new mom, working full time, and running a business! I missed you insanely creative people!! 💕💕💕

PS - yes, that is absolutely Hey Bear in the background! IYKYK 🤷🏼‍♀️🤫

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Algonquin, IL
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https://stitchesandwhimsyhm.etsy.com/

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