Where oh where did Fruitcake go?

Hello, If you have checked in with me in the past month and I have been MIA, I am sorry! This past month has been crazy and full of SURPRISES! I cannot share with you all the news just yet,but check back in around Valentines day or so for an exciting Fruitcake Announcement.
(I will be around between now and then, mind you...)

Now, in the last month, I have been to Handmade Arcade In PA and had a total blast and sold lots of cuffs, which made me feel very yummy inside. Then I had a show in Worcester, which was nice,but did not sell much of anything, which made me feel burnt inside. Then I had one last big show in Boston at the SOWA Holiday show and again sold lots of cuffs - ending on yummy good feelings!

I have of course, like everyone else been Christmas shopping, sending cards, baking, and sending out my surprise best seller this year - Fat Birdie Ornaments! Yay!!!!!
Thank you all who scooped some up, I really loved making those. In fact, I was so into them, that I think you will see more block printed original and vintage images in 09. I am working on details and colors in my handy dandy - sketchbook.

Hmm, what else?
- I have some of ware now available in Magpie, if you ever in Somerville, Ma and soon to be other New England locations.
- I stated making Domino pendant necklaces after many requests!
- and lastly, the ETSY shop is CLOSED for the holidays, due to open back sometime in Januaryish.

Right now, I am taking care of the Hermit Crabs I have hiding for Finn in my bedroom, making some last minute felty gifts, and looking forward to going to indulge in a bunch of movies at the theater. ahhhh, vacation.....

I will leave you with a nifty site to go check.. and see you all directly after New Years! Peace, Love and Handmade Goodness to you all!!!


One of the ones I am partcularly looking forward to, comes out in February - Coraline! Its a stop motion animation, directed by the director of Nightmare Before Christmas. It's about a little girl who wishes her parents were differnt, and well, she gets her wish. It took them 3 years to complete this project and the site is worth taking a peek - checkout the trailer and then use the Map and go to The Other Mother's Workshop - you can play with a fun "button eyes tool". You can upload pictures, change the frames, the buttons and thier sizes. Too cute not to go waste 15 minutes. www.Coraline.com