Life Happens.......

LIFE HAPPENS.....then WE grow up! Again it has been awhile since I posted. We have worked a few festivals...small ones that benefited local fire deptments. We have a huge festival coming up over 4th of July Weekend. We are vending at the VETFEST in Waldo Florida at the Dixieland Music Park and Campground. This will be our first time at this festival and all signs point to it being an awesome one. Our vending money will, again, go to benefit a group that is doing some awesome things. The Hampton Veterans Memorial Fund. I will post links sometime later today. Just a small reminder Christmas is coming! Later Gators.....with more information!

Crochet Treasures

Hi all! I know, I know it has been a few days since I last posted....life is crazy. Today I want to describe a new...retro...new idea that I am working with. A lot of the places that Jim and I like to "haunt", mainly second hand shops, always seem to have many different and beautiful pieces of crochet work that people just don't want anymore. Those small to large pieces of work can be turned into beautiful works of art. I am letting the pieces dictate to me what I make with them. Right now I am beading two small off white pieces, then it will be lined and completed to make an evening bag. Check into these beautiful works of handcrafted art that you can turn into one of a kind designs. Let me know what you have discovered! Until next time....Blessings CJ

Felt...Felt.. and more Felt!!!!

Hi all!!! Remember felt fabric? Well I am rediscovering felt! I have started making many one-of-a-kind felt jewelry items. The shapes I use are freehand and some small patterns. The pins are adorned with small buttons, glass beads,jewelry findings and other small items that can be sewn (never glued) on. On the back is a sewn on jewelry pin. I am developing some felt bracelets and necklaces, will post more on these as I work out the design concepts for wear-ability . These pins will be with us at our festival vending, hopefully online soon. Although, we do not do iconic items, I can do felt art jewelry in many team colors. Check out our other items at .... www.jimncjshandmadetreasures.com HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!!!!!

Bedding for the Doll Cradles

Hi again! I make all the bedding for the awesome doll cradles that Jim makes. The complete bedding set consists of mattress, pillow, mattress cover, pillowcase, and a revirsible comforter. All frabrics used are pre-shrunk berfore sewing. This makes everything machine washable. If the cradle is ordered, I try to match favorite colors or room colors. We are not liscenced to use iconic fabric. The fabrics in use are cotton, fleece, or flannel. Little girls and big girls love seeing the cradles and buying them. Coming soon I will retro a babydoll from the 60's era with a cradle as a packaged set. Have a great day!

Checkers anyone?

Checkers anyone??? How many adults are teaching the younger generation the fine art of playing checkers? Jim makes awesome checkerboard tables and tabletop checkerboards. The boards are exquisitely crafted with inlaid wooden squares. The checkers are hand cut and stained. A person can order a traditional (red and black), team or school colors, or go bold have the checkerboard match their decor. Check the boards out.
We are still working on a checkout system, so please use the email or phone as a means of contacting us.
Have an awesome day! CJ

Really, it has been that long!

Happy New Year! Even a month later this year is still new. Jim and I have been busy dealing with items in our life away from the business that was extremely important. Now it is time to focus our energies on the upcoming festivals we are involved in.
Jim has been busy designing and building a newer version of our doll cradle to compliment the doll bed that he designed. Both items will house a 20 inch doll or baby doll. As stated on our website we do not do items that involve anything iconic, so if your little girl loves certain types of dolls just measure them. I will be involved in designing the complete bedding package for the beds and cradles. The complete package will include quilt, pillow with pillow case, and mattress with a sheet. All items are machine washable and dry able. We will have extra quilts, pillowcases and sheets on sell at the festivals. Jim, has also been on many other designs for items made from his favorite media ....wood...watch for coming attractions.
I have been writing stories involving cats,their antics, attitudes and love. I have also been working on designs for their cat loving parents to enjoy. Watch for the coming attractions as I am hoping to have some ready for our first festival in March. The Suwanee Valley Quilt Walk in Trenton, Florida on March 13th, 2010.
We are also starting to revamp our website, so please pardon our dust as we work. Until next time......Happy blogging!...take an art filled walk through life! CJ
PS. Please remember that are items are sustainable, durable, and long lasting.