tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post8627451284901406537..comments2024-03-26T13:03:03.136-07:00Comments on c o u n t r y r a b b i t: Making creative time in February...Country Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07928461971291765354noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-9900873203867791772019-02-11T04:45:06.533-08:002019-02-11T04:45:06.533-08:00Thank you very much for your lovely message...Sinc...Thank you very much for your lovely message...Since uni i have been doing a lot of my own cards, prints and originals (I have a link in the sidebar to my etsy shop)...I have many times tried publishing outlets and independent shops. I have done cards for shops but in small numbers and found i wasnt really making the money back. I do quite a few craft fairs and christmas markets through the year though, which does keep me quite busy preparing for. My facebook selling page usually brings me some private commissions through the year though and thats what the Girl cake toppers are for. I'm in the early stages of embroidery just slowly learning really...but enjoying it ;)xCountry Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928461971291765354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-81620385850503255672019-02-08T07:06:35.245-08:002019-02-08T07:06:35.245-08:00Hello, I love to folllow your blog, but don't ...Hello, I love to folllow your blog, but don't often comment because I dont want to oblige you to reply, but I want to make two suggestions. Your illustrations of the girls /dolls are excellent. Have you considered becoming a professional illustrator for a publisher? There may be hoops to jump through, maybe that would not suit you. Another avenue is to reproduce your work yourself, for cards, bunting etc. You could investigate sublimation printing whihc basically allows artists to make small print runs. Good luck! My second impulse is to suggest that 'chain stitch' will appeal to you, because it is great for freehand 'drawing'. It is an easy stitch to master, quite like running stitch, but by looping the thread round the neeedle, the stitch is bulkier and looks more ornate, than simple running stitch. Thank you for your pictures and stories. Sine RobertsonRural Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636297615949768446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-79938293039398413332019-02-08T04:48:58.851-08:002019-02-08T04:48:58.851-08:00thanks again lovely! ;)xxthanks again lovely! ;)xxCountry Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928461971291765354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-5951401732816296972019-02-08T04:47:56.468-08:002019-02-08T04:47:56.468-08:00yes! doesnt it just come round so quickly sometime...yes! doesnt it just come round so quickly sometimes...you get used to routines then its holidays~ but i bet your looking forward to special little days with your daughter ;) xxCountry Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928461971291765354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-37409172971448870762019-02-08T04:46:53.679-08:002019-02-08T04:46:53.679-08:00thank you so much for the lovely words ;) xxthank you so much for the lovely words ;) xxCountry Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928461971291765354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-59622539080565097672019-02-08T04:46:16.833-08:002019-02-08T04:46:16.833-08:00thankyou ida, thanks for finding my blog ;)
yes ca...thankyou ida, thanks for finding my blog ;)<br />yes can be cosy but a little chilly here today to many old windows and a drafty door so more scarves and woolly socks on! ;)<br /><br />happy weekend for you too ;)xCountry Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928461971291765354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-34936514757197844322019-02-08T04:43:48.326-08:002019-02-08T04:43:48.326-08:00Thank you lovely v xx always enjoy your messages.....Thank you lovely v xx always enjoy your messages...very kind of you to have my dad in your thoughts much appreciate it, bit of a waiting game at the moment and more scans next week and two days of treatments. he's rather fed up today and its hard to be up beat all the time...but i keep telling him keep positive and think of happier times.<br />I am not very good with embroidery really, very basic and very new to me. but ive seen yours lovely V theyre amazing the sampler type embroidery you had done in the past! so much beauty!!!!.<br />Yes! lovely to see january past and now the new blooms start to blossom over the next few months...and to put the washing on the line and sit up in the garden ~heavenly!!! cannot wait!!!!.<br /><br />take care beautiful friend xxxx<br />Country Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928461971291765354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-44095508046575115852019-02-08T04:38:11.662-08:002019-02-08T04:38:11.662-08:00Thanks so much teresa, January can seem a long dra...Thanks so much teresa, January can seem a long drawn out month...thats why i find flowers in the home like daffodils is very much needed to brighten your days!~ lovely snow your having! wow such wonderful pics xxCountry Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928461971291765354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-33808258263140125162019-02-08T04:35:43.517-08:002019-02-08T04:35:43.517-08:00Thank you so much for your lovely supportive and k...Thank you so much for your lovely supportive and kind words ;)...I looked up chockywockydooda oh my absolutely amaaazzzzing cakes!!!!. I wish I had something like that locally...I am going to try get more printing in progress its been a busy few months~ but yes i am going to get something in a party pack form/type thing for my Etsy shop. in my years since uni i have emailed quite a few places but i never seem to get very far, especially card publishing outlets and childrens authors. But my craft shows and fairs seem to work better. I have decided to re-use the cake toppers of girls as prints as well for childrens bedrooms and hopefully get them printed up with pretty floral backgrounds in the next month. Thanks so much for the link! xxCountry Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928461971291765354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-29249522613685763922019-02-08T02:13:48.976-08:002019-02-08T02:13:48.976-08:00Hello, beautiful embroidery,
It looks so cozy in y...Hello, beautiful embroidery,<br />It looks so cozy in your cottage,<br />Wishing you lovely days,<br /><br />Idablooming home and gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308505789512917766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-62368606078191793062019-02-06T23:46:39.898-08:002019-02-06T23:46:39.898-08:00OH MY WORD.......your cake toppers are AMAZING!!!!...OH MY WORD.......your cake toppers are AMAZING!!!!!! This is such a fantastic business idea Kazzy. I'm with Wood Fairy, make batches and approach shops as well as using your Etsy shop.I'm so sure you'd do so well selling them.<br /><br />I cannot believe we are in February already. To tell you the truth, January has been a stressful one so I am glad it is out of the way. Too many grey days also. I find them really quite depressing and struggle to find the pretty in any day! I'm longing for the day when I get to have the back door open and the first washing on the line. Then i'll be quite happy!<br /><br />I love embroidery. I find it very therapeutic. I'm rubbish at it, but I like it! I bought a pretty linen cross back apron last week fairly cheaply and i wanted to do some embroidery on it. Whether i'll get round to it is another matter. I wanted this year to be the year of the crochet garment, but as of yet, I've achieved nothing! I feel like i'm a month in and it's been a wasted creative month. I need to make up for it!<br /><br />I'll keep your dad in my prayers Kazzy. It must be such a worrying time for you. Your posts are always so warm and cosy, I always want to dive into the page!!!!!<br /><br />Take care my friend and happy stitching!!!!<br /><br />Love and hugs xxxxCoco Rose Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-72881166041347716462019-02-06T20:22:06.424-08:002019-02-06T20:22:06.424-08:00I very much enjoyed this post.. you are very talen...I very much enjoyed this post.. you are very talented and I loved seeing your work. Quite inspirational. Your home and hearth are so cozy and sweet. I do send healing thoughts to your father. It's nice how you find January a positive month.. winter is challenging for me but I still enjoy it too.<br />((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-8438589177974662192019-02-06T01:55:54.720-08:002019-02-06T01:55:54.720-08:00p.s. I used to know someone (school gate) who made...p.s. I used to know someone (school gate) who made hand painted paper cases for Choccy Wokky Doo Da (at home) I think they would be worth approaching.Elderberry-Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197689596360708239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-4624274654014536252019-02-06T01:53:09.745-08:002019-02-06T01:53:09.745-08:00I love your embroidery, Kazzie, it's such a ge...I love your embroidery, Kazzie, it's such a gentle and creative hobby. I am blown away by your cake toppers, clever girl! A really great way to use your very unique style; this is a really good business idea - I hope you will approach some shops (chocky wocky doo da springs to mind) who might order from you in batches so you can work on them at home and post.Elderberry-Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197689596360708239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-57333755455654827532019-02-05T12:29:32.848-08:002019-02-05T12:29:32.848-08:00I can't believe it's February already. I&#...I can't believe it's February already. I've only just got into my stride and school finishes next week.<br />As always, your photographs are gorgeous and it's lovely to see so much colour during these bland winter months. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410037966007823728.post-44826963015605745992019-02-05T06:01:09.801-08:002019-02-05T06:01:09.801-08:00Such a beautiful post - so full of gorgeousness! L...Such a beautiful post - so full of gorgeousness! Love your cake toppers, they are so sweet and pretty.Shortbread and Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356668729131346750noreply@blogger.com