Getting it together

Now that the shows are done for the season, I need to start getting it together. The word "IT" covers a lot though.
Cleaning up the studio, I think a tornado hit in there.
Taking pictures of toys and getting them on Etsy
Finishing up projects
Starting to construct the fun things bouncing around in my head
I'm sure there is more, but I think it is time for a little nap to recuperate from all the shows, maybe that is "it" a bit more sleep.

Fundraiser Craft Show

The University of Michigan Hospital Pathology Staff Helping Hands
First Annual Holiday Craft/Vendor Sale

Tuesday December 7, 2010
10AM - 3PM
Towsley Lobby

Each vendor and crafter is donating a percentage of their sales to the Pathology Staff Helping Hands Fund Raiser - which goes to patient families in need - based on recommendations of our Social Work Department.

Please Visit the pathology website to see a list of of 35 vendors
http://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/charity/

Please help us make a difference this holiday season.

Save a Tree, Ride a Lumberjack

Steve has done it again! He is featured in an Etsy Treasury, check it out here:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cd6f08591558eefc1ab03c3/save-a-tree-ride-a-lumberjack?index=0
Check out her shop too at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HotTaTasFaktory

If you are interested in Steve or one of his fellow lumberjacks, check out my etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/omaspatch

AAWA Holiday Arts and Craft Show

Ann Arbor Women Artists (and a few good men) are having their First Holiday Arts and Craft Show!!!!
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When: Saturday, November 20 · 10:00am - 3:00pm
Where: Riverside Art Center

76 North Huron Street

Ypsilanti, MI

A great time to start picking up those special holiday gifts

Sock Piggy Giveaway >>> Oink Oink

To celebrate reaching 100 fans on Facebook, Oma's Patch is giving away a Sock Piggy !
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This little piggy is ready for a fun home.
He is made from new socks, felt, yarn, and embroidery floss.
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To be eligible to win this Piggy, you must post a comment between Sunday September 12, 2010 and Saturday September 18, 2010.
Please make sure that you have a way for me to contact you if you win (email or blog link will do)
I will draw the winning name at 10:00 am EST on Sunday September 19, 2010 and notify the winner immediately.
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More sock piggys will soon be available at the Oma's Patch store on Etsy. Please visit to see them along with other fun creatures and dolls: http://omaspatch.etsy.com
If you are not yet a fan of Oma's Patch on Facebook, please stop by and click the Like button.
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Good Luck!

Names for art pieces

I struggle with finding names for various art pieces. I was listening to the radio while driving a few weeks back, and it hit me... song names can be an inspiration for a piece or be just the right couple of words to reflect what I created.
Some interesting ones I see in my iTunes today:
Boxers
East West
Sing your life
He Cried
A Swallow on my Neck
Cosmic Dancer
Tony the Pony
Ambitious Outsiders.

Not sure were this thought might go, but could work in some ways.
~kate

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September is World Animal Remembrance Month

Days to inspire you:
10 Swap Ideas Day
13 International Chocolate Day
19 International Talk like a Pirate Day
19-25 is Deaf Awareness week
27 World Heart Day (check out the cool plush hearts in the shop)

Hugs,
Kate =)

Ninjas are coming soon... after they come out of hiding

Where did the Ninjas go?
As I have been completing Ninjas I have put them down next to the flat Construction Workers, but they keep disappearing. I cannot share them until they reveal themselves.
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I caught something out of the corner of my eye, on the bookshelf... I think it was a Ninja hiding among the books. They move quickly and hide is shadows so I am not sure.
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So, I have convinced the Ninjas to come out and show themselves with the promise that I will not reveal their names. They will go by numbers to protect their identities.

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They are currently posing for pictures and will arrive on the Oma's Patch etsy shop soon.
Numbers 1-6 will be posted, with felt patch around the eyes varying for different skin tones.

Working on Whabblers

Timber !!!! Watch out for that tree. This lumberjack might not be able to help you out with your yard work, but he can provide lots of playtime.
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These are part of the new line of toys at Oma's Patch called Whabblers, specially designed for boys of all ages.
Each lumberjack is made with from a repurposed flannel shirt. The face panel is hand sewn and safety eyes used to be child friendly. The Axe is sewn on by hand from felt. Poly pellets are used to weigh the bottom down and then polyfill for the remaining stuffing. The bottom closure is covered with a circular felt piece hand sewn into place while the top closure is covered with a hat made from the toe section of a new tube sock.
Size is approximately 6 1/2 inches tall and 3 3/4 inches wide
Made in smoke-free, pet-free home.
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I'm doing some research to add a King Whabbler, I'm got the crown figured out, and now I think his accessory will be a felt septer.
Mina helped me find one online to use as a template for the shape.
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I think Mina is going to be a great helper.

Handmade Movement

Check out this great website: http://www.handmademovement.com/
They have sneak attacks to help get sales to etsy shops that are new, or need a little boost to get going.
They also have giveaways! Right now you can try to win Alice. Just go here: http://www.handmademovement.com/2010/03/etsy-shop-owners-donate-to-our-giveaway-2/
Post your comment on the Handmade Movement thread to have a chance at winning Alice.
Good Luck !
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Check out this great website: http://www.handmademovement.com/

They have sneak attacks to help get sales to etsy shops that are new, or need a little boost to get going.

They also have giveaways.