Sunday 26 September 2010

Handmade Christmas Challenge 1

I've been wanting to design and make something sweet and simple for a little while now.  I was hoping that this bunny might be something I could produce lots of to sell.  But I just don't think I'm cut out for mass production. 

Greta doesn't think that she wants too many sisters either.  She likes special attention, and you just don't get that with having to share with lots of other little bunnies do you?

Poppy quite agrees.  Although having one special sister to play with is very lovely indeed.  And they are the best of friends too.

A big bonus is that they are the same size, so they can swap dresses if they want to.  And dressing up is something they both like to do.

They just can't believe that they used to be a pretty pile of fabric like this.  Gosh isn't life amazing?!

Well... maybe a few more friends might be fun.  We'll see.  Pop on over to KnickyKnacks for more Christmas Inspiration if you fancy.

31 comments:

SWEDISH HOUSE said...

Sweeeeet!
Loving the gingham and polka dots
LOVE PEACE enJOY
Julie
x

Serenata said...

Very cute Sarah, and perfect in their lovely little dresses.

VintageVicki said...

I love the bunnies - am sure they would be very popular is you made some to sell :)

Unknown said...

They're so sweet!! :) x

JuicyFig said...

I LOVE them! They look like they should have a few stories attatched to them as well, adventures!

Kath
x

Between Me and You said...

How cute are they?!Don`t give up making them, they`re so adorable and the more the merrier!My friend Amanda over at Amanda Makes makes bunnies too, if that makes sense!?!

Jille said...

I love your cute bunnies.
Jille x

Kate said...

They are gorgeous little things Sarah. Maybe a couple more though, you know what they say about rabbits breeding. I hope you have a happy week.

Unknown said...

aww those are so gorg and so pretty i would love one myself to sit on my dressing table. I am sure those would sell but i know what you mean about making many of the same thing i feel a bit like that. Well done those are lovely. dee ;-) x

melissa said...

They are SO cute!

Beansieleigh said...

Hi Sarah! What cute little bunnies, but I agree.. I don't favor the idea of mass production either! However, I DO love gingham, and crochet, and sewing. (Oh, and I would LOVE to see your tutorial on the crochet roll! I already make the pincushions and have lots of fun making those too!)... Anyway, I've enjoyed my visit here today, and am now a follower!.. Nice to meet you, and hope you're enjoying your weekend! ~tina

D. Jean Quarles said...

Those are so very cute.

Heidi said...

Those are so sweet Mimi loved them...cute!!

Me and Ma said...

Gorgeous rabbits sarah, they remind me of Miffy from the Miffy books ?..

Elderberry-Rob said...

Very pretty, also I like your birds on the main blog picture too.

Unknown said...

She is gorgeous! Love that you can change her dress!

sallgood said...

How about making the pattern to sell instead? They are really adorable!!!

A Bun Can Dance said...

Hi Sarah
They're oh so cute indeed - love the facial expressions!
I totally know what you mean about mass production... a couple of years ago I went to lots of fairs and shows selling my crafts, but I really didn't like it - I guess some of us just aren't the "and once more with feeling!" type, are we? I much prefer to make whatever I fancy, when I fancy!
Looking forward to seeing more of your Christmas crafts!
Denise x

Amanda Makes said...

Lovely, lovely bunnies, Sarah! Now we know what we can swap! Lots of love, Amanda xxx

Sarah said...

Gorgeous and beautifully made. I think you should definitely make more, think of all the frock swapping possibilities. x

Cat said...

These really are adorable little bunnies. And I love their wee dresses and faces.
Time Time Time oh I so need more of it!

Lululiz said...

Oh, you just got to love those darling sisters, totally adorable.

ali said...

those bunnies are so darling! i love their faces! so so sweet. :)

- said...

Cute and full of personality too.

Knicky Knacks said...

They are so adorable and perfect in their Christmas colours as a wonderful gift under the Christmas tree. Thanks for playing this week. Trace :)

Unknown said...

They are both truly gorgeous! Susie xxx

EYE can make that! said...

I love the bunnies... so cute.

'Joyce' said...

oh these darlings are so cute. With you on the mass production thing too. However, have you thought about doing a paper pattern to sell? You can do a list of recommended fabrics that can be used, and just do the pattern?
I have been beading up bookmarks tonight, gosh, didn't realised I had made so many today. lol. Mass production is not me either, I like lots of variety and I also craft with the season. ie winter, knitting and crochet, summer, papercrafts, jewellery, cross stitching etc etc.

Megan said...

oh, aren't those little bunnies just adorable! you do need to make more to sell, i bet they would go like hotcakes!

Jille said...

Hi there,
I have an award for you over on my blog!
Jille x

Anonymous said...

Greta and Poppy are just adorable, with their darling little dresses and embellishments! My neighbours have 2 little girls and something like this would be just PERFECT for a Christmas gift (I even have red gingham and red polka dot fabrics in my stash, lol) *putting on my thinking cap* :D

Sandra :)