Sunday Solitude
Happy New Year
May 2017 bring you health and happiness.
December 31, 2016
November 20, 2016
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November 13, 2016
Sunday Solitude
Sunday Solitude
Remember the milkweed pods from last week?
Just look at them now!
This will be so good for the monarch butterflies if more of these milkweeds grow.
November 09, 2016
November 07, 2016
Topsy Turvy Dolls!
Topsy Turvy Dolls!
Now available in my ennadoolf shop on Etsy!
Such empathy from a doll!
She can be sad when you are sad, happy when you are happy.
Each one is OOAK (one of a kind).
Each one has her own personality.
A possible future heirloom.
When my second granddaughter received her topsy turvy doll for her 4th birthday, she immediately figured out how to use it! as she was leaving to go home, she tipped it to its sad face and said softly "birthday over". :)
Kinda tugs your heart a bit eh!
But the doll was feeling her. :)
Shop now for best selection at ennadoolf on Etsy.
November 06, 2016
November 03, 2016
Shop Update: ennadoolf
Shop Update
ennadoolf
Sewing friend?
This little Pokémon was just a small distraction while sewing a new topsy Turvy doll for my shop.
November 02, 2016
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October 15, 2016
Saturday Spotlight: From My Garden - a New Book!
Saturday Spotlight
From My Garden - a New Book!
Gardening, in recent years has become a popular hobby and as the population of baby boomers retires the interest in horticulture increases. But more important, there also has been a heighten attraction from the younger generations.
The focus to get back to one’s roots, in a matter of speaking, seems to be one of the forces that draws people back to the garden. Whether you were raised in the country or remember those wonderful visits to your grandparent’s farm, it’s all about working with the warm soil, planting seeds and nurturing those plants to produce beautiful blooms or delicious vegetables.
I love my garden. It has taught me so much over the decades – patience, tolerance, acceptance, and the wonderment of Mother Nature. All of this inspires me to share my experiences and knowledge to get people excited about gardening and the food it produces
I wrote this book ‘From My Garden’ earlier this year to encourage people to have fun growing your own food and preserving the harvest. I enjoyed sharing my stories and secrets about the garden as well as some of my unique preserving recipes.
Nancy Abra
October 12, 2016
October 11, 2016
Free Pattern - Crochet Oval Rug
Free Pattern - Crochet Oval Rug
My mom started to crochet this oval rug pattern.
She gave it to me when I asked her if she had any macrame yarn.
It was in the bag with all the yarn.
I don't plan to finish the rug.
It turns out that it's the perfect size right now, for a table runner for fall!
So I finished it off.
And here it is: all ready for Thanksgiving.
<< Thanksgiving Photo >>
And here is the pattern.
I didn't want to just throw it away.
p.s. I used my mom's partially finished rug for my table runner this Thanksgiving.
☺
Perfect!
October 09, 2016
October 08, 2016
Saturday Spotlight - The Turtle Shop
Saturday Spotlight
The Turtle Shop
1. What is the name of your shop or business and what do you sell?
My business is The Turtle Shop.
I make handmade chocolate turtles with 5 filling options as well as an additional seasonal filling.
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| mint |
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| coconut |
2. Where are you located? or where do you sell?
My turtles can be ordered through my Facebook page, email, website and picked up from my home in Hyde Park in London ON.
I also participate in local craft shows, I always post on my Facebook page when I'll be attending an event so to always know where I'll be, I ask that people "like" my business page.
They are also available in 5 store locations in London & surrounding area...
22527 Adelaide Rd
Mt. Bridges, ON
797 Talbot St, unit #3
St. Thomas, ON
1018 Dundas St
London, ON
176 Main St
Lucan, ON
569 Richmond St
London, ON
3. Do you have your own website/store or online link?
I have a website http://theturtleshop.wixsite.com/the-turtle-shop
And Facebook page https://facebook.com/TheTurtleShop as well as
a business email theturtleshop@hotmail.com, orders can be placed by any method.
I also have an Instagram page for anyone wanting to follow its the_turtle_shop
4. How long have you been doing your craft/art and how did you get started?
I have been making turtles for 20 years, I got started by helping my grandmother make them.
5. Who or what inspires you to create?
My inspiration comes from my grandmother.
Making turtles during the Christmas season was something she enjoyed doing as a holiday tradition, sharing them with friends and family that would stop by during the holidays as well as gifting them. As people's love for them grew, it slowly blossomed into a small Christmas business for her.
The popularity of Mrs. Watsons turtles grew to a whopping 400+dozen ordered from the months of October - December. Although grandma is still with us today her arthritis no longer allows her to carry on. The business grandma had has since been taken on by me to a larger level and The Turtle Shop was born.
6. Do you listen to music when you work, and if so what kind?
I often listen to the radio while working it's mostly new hits or during the Christmas time of course I have Christmas music on ☺
7. What do you like least/most about your craft?
The least thing I like about making turtles is the strain it puts on my arthritic hands during the busy season. My hands definitely need a break after Christmas ☺
The thing I like most is hearing people's reaction or reading someone's review when they try them. It's very nice to put a smile on someone's face because of something you've created. ❤️
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| baby showers |
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| baby showers |
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| baby showers |
8. Describe your workspace?
My workspace is a number of different locations...a kitchen, shops, my home, my van and pretty much anywhere I am. I am normally just a click away 😉
All of these locations play a very important role in my business.
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| wedding favours |
9. What is one of your best moments as a crafter/artist?
One of the best moments was telling my grandmother that I was carrying on with her business on a much bigger scale, and having her approval and best wishes for success.
10. What advice would you give to anyone thinking about starting their own craft business?
For anyone thinking of starting a craft business the advice I'd give is, start slow and grow slow. There's no worse feeling, than the feeling of taking on too much, too quickly and getting swamped. That's the point in which you can become overwhelmed and may no longer enjoy doing your craft.
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