November 24 ~ Gifts for the Whimsical
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Wee Girl Nicole from Making it Lovely shows how to create a Wee Girl with embroidery thread, felt, and fabric. |
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Etch-A-Sketch Laptop Cozy Betz White shares an Etch-A-Sketch Laptop Cozy How-To, perfect for her nostalgic brother and about a dozen people we know! |
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Fabric Cupcakes Rachael Rabbit has a Fabric Cupcake Tutorial. They would be cute as little ornaments, as a gift with homemade cupcakes or with a card and a promise to go out for a treat in the new year! |
Don’t miss these related tutorials from the SMS archives: More Whimsy, Fabric Ornaments, Soft Toys & Games and Embellish!
Here are just a handful of fabrics we love for some of these projects. Click on the fabric images to visit the Sew,Mama,Sew! shop:
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Art by Amber Alexander Amber Alexander sells original watercolors, acrylics, and prints of her whimsical art. |
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Chocolate Mice Lisa from Poppy Paperie shares a fun and easy Chocolate Cherry Mice Recipe, a family Christmas tradition her girls just love. |
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Holidays at Home and the Handmade Holidays photo pool! |
Win It
Amy Butler’s Little Stitches for Little Ones: 20 Keepsake Sewing Projects for Baby and More
By Amy Butler
Photographs by Colin McGuire
Hardcover
Published in July, 2008
ISBN 9780811861281 ISBN10 0811861287
7-1/2 x 9 in; 176 pp ; 7 pattern sheets, color images throughout, semi-concealed Wire-O binding
From the publisher:
Amy Butler’s Little Stitches for Little Ones — In this lavishly illustrated collection, designer Amy Butler presents 20 charming, contemporary projects for the nursery and beyond. There’s a snuggly wrap blanket, imaginative plush toys, bright diaper bags, handy travel bibs, and much more. Our innovative packaging makes for easy use—7 pattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder on the inside cover while lay-flat, spiral binding makes for easy reference while sewing. Beautiful photos inspire, while illustrations and simple instructions explain the techniques. Amy also shares tips on choosing baby-friendly fabrics and includes a comprehensive techniques section, glossary, and resource guide. With her eye for detail and her signature fine craftsmanship, Amy has created a delightful offering of handcrafted keepsakes sure to be cherished by generations to come.
A big thank you to Chronicle for sending us this great book! It goes without saying that the projects are amazing. If you have a little one in your life, you need this book! Visit Chronicle Books for more information. Comment below for your chance to win. The winner will be announced Friday. Check out our Handmade Holidays 2008 Prize List.
More Handmade Holiday Ideas
23 ~ Fit Friends
22 ~ Eco-conscious
21 ~ Holidays at Home
20 ~ Gift Exchange
19 ~ Grandparents
18 ~ College Students
17 ~ Girlfriends
16 ~ Dads
15 ~ New Parents
14 ~ Holidays at Home
13 ~ Multi-taskers
12 ~ Sports Fans
11 ~ Bookworms
10 ~ Elementary Kids
9 ~ Snow Fiends
8 ~ Teachers
7 ~ Holidays at Home
6 ~ Pet Lovers
5 ~ Crafters
4 ~ Music Lovers
3 ~ Babies & Toddlers
2 ~ Travelers
1 ~ Tweens & Teens
We respect the copyright of all crafters. All links and photos from blogs on our Handmade Holidays posts are used with permission.
460 Responses to “November 24 ~ Gifts for the Whimsical”
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Oh, I really need to make a cupcake! So cute!!!
Oh, that laptop cozy is great!
The wee girl looks like a fun project to make with kids!
I adore that laptop-cozy!!! That is a must-have for so many people.
Fun food is always a big hit at our house. The chocolate mice might be fun to take to Grandparents this year, along with a gumdrop wreath from last week. Thank you for all the great ideas.
The laptop cozy is such a cute idea! I love Etch-a-sketch!
I love the cupcakes. I want to fit those into my handmade timeline! So much to do, so little time. Darn that job!
Love Amy Butler patterns!
I could definitely use that book, especially with a two year old and one on the way!
That laptop cozy is the coolest thing I have ever seen. It’s on my to-do list whenever I get a laptop!
Ohh I would love to have this book to do cute things for my son. I loved the sketchy laptop cozy.
I love the cupcakes
I can’t believe November is almost over – I’ve been loving all the tutes
For sure, I will try the chocolate mices !!! And I LOVE the fabric cupcakes! Yummy !
Love the chocolate mice…. mmmm…..
and the Amy Butler book took, of course!
How lovely! I know a few little people around my house who would really like those cupcakes!
I think I’ll have to try making one of those wee girls.
That laptop cozy is just the thing for my impossible brother! BRILLIANT!
love the wee girl…great decorating idea!
these are great ideas, thanks!
Ok, the etch a sketch cozy is AWESOME and the cupcakes are adorable. My to-make list keeps getting longer and longer!!!
My friend will enjoy the Chocolate Cherry Mice! Thanks!
The mice are too cute. Those will make great treats for the kids on Chirstmas Eve.
love the laptop cover!
I’ve been looking for some kind of bendy person tutorial. Thanks!
i’m sure my own son, as well as some of my nieces and nephews, would benefit from this book. love that amy butler.
I can’t get over how ingenious people are. I am in love with the etch-a-sketch laptop cozy. I think we’ll be seeing a lot of these in the near future!
I love that wee girl — I was thinking of trying to make ornaments similar to that except with clothes pins — now I won’t have to think so hard!
Love her books!!!
Those cupcakes look good enough to eat! And the wee girl is adorable!!
Love the whimsical side.
I love the wee girl! Thanks again for putting this all together.
Uhhh! Now I need to go and get some embroidery thread to try out the little wee girl! It’s just too wee ans adorable! Thanks for that!
I’d love to sew some beautiful Amy Butler patterns for my 9 month old.
Ha! That Etch-A-Sketch laptop cozy is great! Made me laugh out loud.
I love the mice. Chocolate!!! I am a chocoholic!
I would love to win the new Amy Butler book! I’m sure that all of the patterns are super cute.
The fabric cupcakes are way cute.
Such great ideas – I really like the chocolate mice – what a neat treat to give to family and friends.
The chocolate mice are adorable…
Chocolate Mice! That is a gift for our pest control friend! I LOVE that.
How have I missed this Amy Butler book? Looks fab! I am enjoying the ideas everyday and wished there was more time until Christmas. Maybe do a Christmas in July idea series next year!
I may make a wee girl for myself!
That etch-a-sketch laptop cozy is fabulous.
Thank you for all the wonderful ideas.
I think I have to make that laptop cozy for my husband!! It’s perfect!!
I really love wee girl so adorable!!
Fun stuff! The laptop cozy brings back good childhood memories.
Those chocolate mice are outrageously cute! Perfect timing since I was considering buying a copy of the Christmas classic “Santa Mouse” last weekend. Now I have the ideal combination gift! Just need to buy some good fair-trade chocolate and hit the kitchen.
The chocolate cherry mice are adorable! What a cute idea. Thanks for sharing this!
Love the cupcakes and mice.
Great stuff, yet again… Love the wee girl.
oh wow! I love all of these! I think this is my favorite Handmade Holiday post yet!
That laptop cozy is brilliant! And who can resist a cupcake!
Oh I need whimsy in my life!! Thanks for the great ideas!
I just love the chocolate cherry mice. I have a friend that makes these every year and I make her pound cake.
I love whimsy.
Who couldn’t use a little more whimsy?
More whimsy please.
I love Amy Butler’s books. I own Institches but always wanted her baby one.
I have a friend who loves any and every thing whimsical, so these links may come in handy!
that laptop cozy brings me back! love it!
The wee girl is super cute!
The wee girl is adorable.
Lorrie
The laptop cozy! I can’t wait to make it for my b-i-l!!
The Wee Girl is so cute! Got to try it, thanks!
the “wee girl” is adorable! and the chocolate mice look scrumptious!
I loves me some whimsy.0p0p
Those wee girls and cupcakes!!! MUST MAKES!!!
love it all!
I LOVE the cupcakes! I’ll also be making the chocolate mice! Thanks!
Love the fabric cupcakes! how fun!
i am enjoying the etch a sketch laptop cover. how clever!
The etch-a-sketch laptop cozy is so cute!! Too bad I just finished a laptop cozy for my brother-in-law for Christmas, he would have loved this one. Oh well, I can always make him another one.
the wee girl is adorable! i love it all.
I have a little one coming soon and love Amy Butler!
I just about jumped out of my skin! The Amy Butler Book!
And I am going to make the mice for the ladies at the office. So clever.
the little wee girl is so sweet!!
Love the mice and Amy Butler! Thanks for the links!
umm, yes please!!!!
That’s an adorable laptop cozy.
I think I know a wee girl who needs a wee girl!
I love the wee girl!!! And the cup cakes look “delicious!!”
thanks for such a wonderful post! i’m planning on bringing over supplies for the little doll on thanksgiving- i know my mom and mother-in-law will love a cute project like this when the boys are watching football!
Cupcakes with a card to go out for a treat in the new year – such a great idea! A girlfriend and I keep missing each other for coffee dates so I think I’m going to send her one of these for Christmas!
Those fabric cupcakes look soooo yummy!
Oh Chocolate mice and Amy Butler patterns! What a yummy combination…
“We can all use a little more whimsy in our lives.”
So true
more whimsy please!
I guess mice are ok if they’re chocolate…
I like the laptop cozy!
The fabric cupcakes would be great for a little girl’s tea party set. Very cute.
I love the chocolate mice recipe. What a fun idea!
Oh! I love the little cupcakes. So cute!
Love the cupcakes. Now I want to eat a real one!
That laptop cover is so cool!
I love the wee girl!
haha! Those are too fun. I love the chocolate mice….ooo, who to give them to?
Amber Alexander’s art is wonderful. Thank you so much for the introduction. You have just sooooo many great things to explore on your site. Yay!
Love the chocolate mice!
The laptop cozy is so cute! Awesome!
Thanks for all of the wonderful gift ideas! Now could you just find a way for me to make more sewing time between now and Christmas?
I have two grandbabies due within the next 5 weeks, I could really use the Amy Butler book!
The chocolate looks delicious!
What fun! Love all the ideas!
This year’s Handmade Holidays tutorials are great! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!
that little girl doll is so cute. and those chocolate mice look delicious!
The laptop cozy is so perfect! I love it as well as the other projects.
I love all these gift ideas. I think I need to start my list for next year – or just start making them come January!!! Let’s just say I’m feeling a tad rushed right now – LOL!!
The book looks fab!!
Love the cupcakes, a bunch of them piled high on my cake plate would be great for the holidays!
The week girl and cupcakes would make great ornaments, too!
I’m hoping Santa will bring me a new apple Macbook for Christmas, and the etch-a-sketch laptop cozy would be perfect for it!
The cupcakes are so cute. I really hope to win this book I have been trying to make more things for my daughter.
Today’s selections are some of my absolute favorite so far! FANTASTIC!
the mice are too cute!
I love the wee girl, maybe because I am a wee bit girly!
Love the laptop cozy, had those in the plans to make, but making it an etch-a-sketch is just a bonus!
I became addicted to your sight in November of last year and have been reading since. Keep up the good work!
Nice ideas, thanks again!
Oh those chocolate cherry mice are so cute!!!
I’ve been desperate for that book!
Darling cupcakes, and I love the chocolate mice! How sweet…
I saw this book at the library but it would be great to have a copy around for when I needed a last-minute baby gift.
The laptop cozy is awesome! I may have to make one for myself since I don’t know anyone else who’s dorky enough to want one. And Little Stitches for Little Ones is on on Christmas list but I’d love to win it sooner!
more fab ideas-thanks
Thanks for featuring the mice! I love the cupcakes… might have to dive into that one!
The laptop cozy is fantastic. I’m always looking for good gift ideas for guys, so that one is definitely going on my list.
what wonderful projects! And the book looks like it would be a great addition to my library!
Too cute! Thanks for the great ideas!
Adorable! the Etch-a-sketch laptop cozy is awesome. I’ve gotta try it.
Thanks again for another great day of ideas.
I can’t keep up with all these amazing ideas. I’m going to have to take some vacation days from work to spend sewing for Christmas!!!
delightful ideas, as always!
Those chocolate mice are cute! Very, very clever with the little almond ears
The kids would love the chocolate mice.
My favorite day yet!!
Oh… Etch-A-Sketch, how I miss the simple things in life.
i would LOVE to make some of the chocolate mice for my coworker! She is terrifeid of mice!
Wee Girl is soooo sweet!
Chocolate mice? Never heard of it, but sounds fun to try. This book sounds like it would be fun to try. Thank you!
the cupcakes are so sweet!!
The Wee Girl is too cute! I can see those becoming very addictive to make.
Ooo-la-la…love those cupcakes! I think we may be welcoming mice into our home over the holidays; they look like something my girls would love to make.
That wee girl is too cute. Here’s to trying again for this book!
Oh, the little wee girl would SO make my daughter happy this Christmas. It looks beyond my skills, but I am going to go check the site out.
I know of quite a few people that would fall in love with those cupcakes along with me!
Awww – this is my favorite category so far – and those chocolate mice are adorable! I would love to win Amy Butler’s new book – I just found out I was pregnant today!!!
so fun today! thanks for the great ideas, now if only I could find more time!
I love the fabric cupcakes! Such cute ideas!
Okay, I actually almost squeeled out loud when I saw Wee Girl and the Laptop Cozy – adorable!
I love that Amy Butler book! The projects are super cute and I could put it to good use since I’ve got another baby on the way! The Wee Girl is adorable too…I’m going to pass that one along to one of my friends.
I was completely fooled by the laptop cover. It’s fantastic!
Such a pretty wee girl. I love all things cupcake too!
Yummy! I want to eat those chocolate mice!
I love those cupcakes!
the rog-a-sketch and its partner betz-a-sketch are REDICULOUSLY CUTE! I really want to make one soooooooon — but will i be able to give it away? hmmmmm
That Laptop cover looks soo real!
i LOVE whimsical! those cupcakes look delish.
and the wee girl…i could see having a few of those in holiday garb for decorations.
That laptop cozy is too funny! My sister would love that!
Lap top cozy : Awesome
Little Stitches: I want it.
I am always so jealous of the patience some ladies have for crafting such tiny things, like the wee doll here. She is so precious!
Love the cupcake pincushion, and the etch-a-sketch cozy how creative! The wee girl is pretty cute. Thanks again for sharing.
the cupcakes are so cute, so is that pattern book!
Amy Butler rocks!
wee girl is wee-onderful!
Oooh! I want to make a wee girl for all my girlfriends…they would make cute ornaments, too! thanks for th link!
I’m definitely going to make the etch-a-sketch laptop cozy! I’m just trying to decide on a cool personalized “sketch” for the window! Totally cool project.
Look at that wee girl. So lovely!
ooo oooo the book!
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I have to make the wee girl!! And some wee boys…and wee babes…for the doll house that will be under the tree this year! I am also going to try my hand at the chocolate-cherry mice…wouldn’t they be cute climbing down a grandfather clock at New Year’s? I bet they’d go beautifully with a glass of champagne. Hmm…
I’ve been coveting that book. *Fingers crossed*
Thanks for all the great ideas.
Oh my gosh that laptop cozie is so cool! I’m still on the lookout for more gift ideas for the guys on my list and this is perfect.
The laptop cozy is so clever! I love it!
Love the wee girl! And I have been drooling over that Amy Butler book.
I am so loving your holiday section again this year. Great stuff.
Aww, I want to go make that wee girl right now. Adorable!
The laptop cozy is perfect! I think I know what my husband is getting…
I love the Wee Girl. She is so adorable!
I keep trying and trying for this book!
Everyone needs a little whimsy!
Amy Butler’s new book for children looks beautiful!
Love this site! Would love to win the book….
That laptop cozy is so cute!
Thank you so much! I found the perfect stocking fillers for my girl friends (the wee girl) and for my boy friends (the chocolate mice).
The Wee girl seems like a perfect doll for my daughter’s Christmas doll house. Thanks.
those chocolate mice are fantastic!
I have lots of little ones in my life. This book would be perfect!
that little girl is adorable!
I love them all! Great job!
What great ideas! I think everyone needs a little Whimsy in their lives… don’t you agree?
Love the laptop cozy!
love the wee girl and cupcake pin cushions — fabulous!
wow lots of ideas I would like to try and make this year! love the laptop cozy!
Love the pear fabric! Also the etch a sketch too cute!
That’s a very sweet wee little girl!
-violet
Oh, I’d love to win that book! The cupcakes are so cute. Thanks again for the ideas!
I just LOVE those cupcakes. Thanks!
That etch-a-sketch lap top cosy is great! It would be so fun to give as a present!
Love wee girl and cupcakes… And amy butler who doesn’t love her!
I’m hankering for a netbook and that cozy would be PERFECT…
Those mice are too cute
Love it love it!
That etch-a-sketch is brilliant! I want to make my sister one if I have time (maybe the prototype for her iPod?)
Sweet little wee girl! My sweet little wee girl would love it!
That wee girl is just delightful!
Thanks so much for sharing the Wee Girl tutorial!
Love the Wee Girl!
I’ve been looking for a small doll to make for Christmas–this is perfect. Thank you!
Love the etch-a-sketch!!
Oh, I love the wee girl. I think all my wee girlfriends need one!
okay I want that book SOOOO bad. If i don’t win it I’m going to have to subtley hint (ha…ha… subtle) that I want it for christmas. Or perhaps I will pull that trick my mom pulls… buy it for myself and open it and be like “Oh, wow, just what I wanted! Thanks guys!” (she got busted one year when she forgot to label the gift and we were trying to identify it and she was like, ‘oh, i wrapped that’ and examined it and was like, ‘oh, this one is for me!’ haha)
I stumbled across this blog just in time for the holiday crafting & gifting season. Thanks so much for compiling such great lists of on-line tutorials!
Love the cupcakes and I have already got the laptop case on my list to make
The etch-a-sketch idea is fabulous! i am so grateful for the terrific ideas I am picking up for Christmas gifts this year. We are extremely tight on cash this year, as I am sure that many others are. How fun that I can make so many wonderful things!
I love the wee girl!
My girls would love the cloth cupcakes as they love to play with their kitchen set.
Great idea’s, the cupcakes are so cute.
My daughter and I will definitely have to try to make the wee girl together.
I love Amy Butler and am a big fan of her designs. I’d really get my hands dirty making cute stuff for my little one.
Love today’s topic can’t agree more, whimsical is wonderful!
the cupcakes would make an adorable pin cushion.
The fabric cupcakes look yummy enough to eat!
The felt cupcakes will definitely be a hit with my toddler daughter–too cute!
Great, a tutorial for cupcakes! I wanted to make these already some time ago, but didnot know how – so now I can make them!! Thanks.
will love it!!!!
great blog! thank you for all ideas
Love the laptop cozy! Maybe the same idea for a journal cover. Hmmmmm………
I’m teaching my daughter how to hand stitch, she will be so excited to make cupcakes!
I wanna make real and fake cupcakes now! So cute!
Oh, I think I need that. Fingers crossed.
Thanks for so many great ideas this month, I have a very full list of gifts I’d like to make. That book looks really neat too!
Love the cupcake idea!
Ohhhh I have to make a few cupcakes for my sewing friends….
The Etch-a-Sketch laptop cozy is so fun! Very whimsical!
Always something for everyone!
I love a little whimsy… okay, a lot of whimsy!
Those are very fun!
Oh I love cupcakes and those are just too cute!!! My daughter would love the laptop cozy….thanks for sharing!
What fun! My sewing list keeps getting longer and longer….. I think I’ll make a few mice too while I’m at it!
Ooh! I would love to win that book! I love Amy Butler! Hooray for the holidays!
Those cupcakes are super cute! I’ll have to make some for my kids.
Great ideas! The lap top is just too funny.
i want to make all of these!
I love the Wee Girl! So inspiring!
love the etch a sketch cozy!!!
My 2 &4 yr olds will love making those mice. I need to add the ingredients to our shopping list. It is great to see some easy child friendly homemade things to do! Thanks!
Those cupcakes are so cute!
the wee girl would make a great fairy.
The mice are wonderful!
I love the wee girl! The Amy Butler book looks great too.
My dad is going to love those chocolate cherry mice. Thanks SMS!
What great ideas – I’m so inspired by your blog. Thanks for the chance to win a book.
Oooo..I’ve been after that Amy Butler!
I would love this book to use with my 6 month old! I also love the cupcakes!
I adore that Etch a Sketch laptop cozy! I can think of at least 3 people on my list who would love one.
Those chocolate mice are awesome! My daughter and I recently read ‘the chocolate cat’ which features magical chocolate mice… she would love these!
Those mice are adorable!!
Love that etch-a-sketch!
cute novelty items
I love the cozie! And anything with cherries is divine. Thanks for sharing!
I love the laptop cover and cupcakes. I also would love a copy of Amy’s new book!
Love that Wee Girl!
I love the little doll but I have to admitt the mice creep me out a bit.
Definitely doing the wee girl craft. Thanks for posting!
Etch-a-Sketch! Genius!
I can’t wait to make the cupcakes!
I want that book
Someday I will craft some kind of cute cupcake…someday
Cute cupcakes… Now I need a treat.
I love those cupcakes!
Still drooling over this book, sign me up!
Oh, I have so many babies to gift for right now and have been wanting that book. Thanks for another great November of tutorials.
Love the laptop cozy!!
Those little cupcakes are super cute!
i am loving the fabric cupcakes! those are just too cute!
Those chocolate cherry mice look like the perfect accompaniment to my holiday gifts. I can’t wait to try them out.
I Love the cupcake and mouse! Wonderful! Thanks
Whimsy? Yes please! I totally love the etch-a-sketch laptop cover, that may be just the thing for my hard to make for brother!
I love the etch-a-sketch cover!
Love these ideas! Thank you!!!
Those cupcakes look good enough to eat! I’ll definitely be making some for my Christmas tree this year.
The etch-a-sketch laptop cozy made me laugh out loud!
Would love to have the book as I enjoy making my baby shower gifts.
More great projects – wish there were more hours in the day. The cupcakes are so darn cute.
these are nice ideas, also not so obvious to make either : )
thank you! that etch a sketh cozy is PERFECT for my lil bro!
Cute wee girl. I’d love the Amy Butler patterns!!!1
Love those cherry mice! Those may earn a spot on our christmas treat list!
Oooh, these are so fun and cute! Totally my category, thanks.
I love the cupcakes, and would LOVE the book!
leslirichards@comcast.net
Those mice are way too cute and easy enough that I can do them with my kids. I might need to make a few wee girls for my little girl who loves everything and anything small.
I love the cupcakes. They are so cute.
You giveaways are unbelievable! Best on the web. And thank you so much for all of the great homemade Christmas ideas, recipes and gifts to buy ideas! This has been very helpful. I really do hope I win something too!
I can’t wait to try making the chocolate mice!
Those little mice are almost too cute to eat… almost.
And the book looks fabulous.
The wee girl is too cute!
The wee girl is too cute!
holy hannah, I love that laptop cozy! I need one for ME! Forget Christmas!
All three of these projects are fantastic! I love the wee girl.
Those dolls are stinking adorable.
Oh my goodness- all those ideas are adorable! Great fabrics too!
I love the wee girl!
I am going to make those mice for co-workers this year. They really are too cute.
Ooooo . . . I love the laptop cozy. I have to make one for DH. But since he’s a sports fan I will probably use Patriots or Red Sox fabric to make one.
Oh, look now I can make fairies to go with my little toadstool and crocheted wildlife… awesome!
So many cute ideas and so little time.
The book looks sooooo cute!
I love love love that etch a sketch laptop cozy! how fun!
the chocolate mice look so cute!
Who wouldn’t love to win this little gem?
Those cupcakes are adorable and look good enough to eat! What a precious gift idea.
Thank you for the great ideas. I look at your site everyday!
That etch-a-sketch is genius!
Love that wee girl! Absolutely love little stitches book! So much fun! THANKS!
The wee girl is adorable and the book would be absolutely fantastic to own!
Just about to have a little baby of my own – so would love this book to make some goodies, Kath.
The Etch a Sketch cosy is brilliant – that’s xmas sorted for my brother!
I used to love my Etch-A-Sketch when I was a little girl. You have just brought back wonderful childhood memories. I’m very much into anything miniature so the wee girl has just gone onto my must do list. I don’t have a laptop but I think I’ll make a placemat out of the etch-a-sketch design too.
nice ideas… what caught my eyes are the cupcakes. It will definitely looks good on display without adding any calories on my body
Thanks
Too cute. Thanks so much for all the tutorials. It’s the highlight of my evening looking at all the ideas.
The wee girl is too cute and so are the cupcakes! Thanks for sharing more awesome ideas for a homemade xmas!
Those cupcakes are too cute!
These are all such great ideas today! I think I’ll make a cupcake for myself! I just love cupcakes and having some around that I can’t eat will probably be even better for me!!!
The wee girl and cupcakes are soooo adorable!!!!! Also loving those little chocolate mice…must make some of those!
ok..the laptop cozy is hilarious. what a good, creative idea.
Eekkk! How cute! I love the wee girl and the chocolate mice!
chocolate mice! doesnt get any cuter than that! and i am so intrigued by the amy butler book…
Ah Ha! Here, again, is that book I’ve been dying to own. Oooh, the things I could make for my peanut.
And I love the wee girl. She’s adorable. I’m making some clothes pin dolls for my duaghter for xmas so maybe this will help spark some “costuming” ideas for the little trend-setters.
Now those cupcakes are adorable! I am heading over to peruse that tutorial right after this. Would love to win the book and make even more stuff for my wee ones. Thanks for the giveaway and all these wonderful ideas!
I love that wee girl. She would make an adorable ornament and those cupcakes are to cute!
Those little chocolate mice are SOOOO cute! I’ll bet that book is, too… Thanks again for sharing all the goodies!
I had to look twice at the Etch-a-Sketch! Haha it looks so real. Love it.
a mouse has never looked so good!
That laptop cozy is awesome! I wish I had more time to sew and I’d make everything here!
Oh my god–seriously? An Etch-a-sketch laptop sleeve? That is beyond awesome!
Oh I just love the wee girl! And Amy’s book is on my wish list. :~)
Oh! So much easier than the cupcake I freehanded last year, and cuter too!!
I do believe one of those little wire ladies will be just perfect for the tiny tote-able dollhouse I have almost finished for my 3 year-old.
I love those cupcakes!!!
Great ideas ! Thank you ! I have a feeling that my house will soon be filled by wee-girls and wee-boys…
Cecile
I’ve got to order some of that black fabric with the blue/white pears.
I want it ! I need it! in my winey almost 3 year voice( I NEED IT!) what’s to say
The little cupcakes are so adorable! I like the idea of promising to go out for a treat!
The etch-a-sketch laptop cover is freakin’ awesome! It takes me back. . .
I also love, Love, LOVE the art by Amber Alexander.
I want to make that laptop cozy for myself! ;P
The Amy Butler book looks fabulous too. I’m sure there are lots of great things that I would like to make for all my little nephews and niece!
The choc mice are cute.
Love the mice!!
I love “In Stitches”, so this would be great to have as well.
I would so love to have the book!
I think my kids would love making those mice for a few people!
The laptop cozy is THE perfect gif for my little brother too.
I love love love the chocolate mice!!!!!
Oh my gosh I have been drooling over that Amy butler book for so long!
ahhh the etch-a-sketch laptop cover is genius! thanks for all your ideas!
Oh, I would love to win Amy Butler’s book!!!
i can’t wait to try the little floss girl. my 9 yr old will love it
I can’t wait to see what is in this book!
Ahhh, chocolate mice! I’ve been wracking my brains for something I could make, box up and send by mail to my auntie. Now I know – mice! Thank you
The Amy Butler book looks great too, I hadnt’ realised there was one out for the kiddies. Would love to have it. 
Here’s to whimsy! I think we all need a little less by the books and a lot more whimsy & fancy!
i’ve been wanting this book!
I wouldn’t mind being able to sew my niece some stuff from Amy Butler’s Baby book…
Gorgeous little doll! and cupcakes too
Oh My… The chocolate mice are so cute… and probably delicious…
Thanks once again***
Those chocolate mice look so GOOD and fun to make.
I’m new to sewing so Amy’s book would be a great source of inspiration.
I think I’ll use the mice to scare my sister
I”m in love with the Etch-a-sketch laptop cover! Glad I hadn’t already started one.
I think I’ll be making the wee girl, she’s adorable! And I would love that book with a baby on the way!
Chocolate mice? I love it!
The etch-a-sketch makes me giggle! And the mice are so darn cute! Gotta make those sometime!
Wee Girl and the Cupcakes are a ‘Must Make’.
Love all these ideas! I’m gonna miss this in December!
I would love to win this book! Thanks so much for all the great ideas and giveaways!
OK…I don’t know what I love more…the etch a sketch lap top cozy or the darling cupcakes!
O! I love the wee girl! thanks for sharing these excellent ideas!
The book would get lots of use in my family. Tons of little ones to craft for!
I love those cupcakes! I guess I will add to my list to do list.
I just love the laptop cozy, and the mice are so cute! Those would make a good Christmas Treat for the whole family! Thanks so much for always having such great ideas here!
Look at all the comments!?! Either everyone just loves Amy Butler, or they all love that lap top cozy as much as me!
Those baby projects look adorable!
I think alot of the people on my list are “whimsical”. I never really thought about it before…but they are! Good ideas.
Those fabric cupcakes are too cute!
Such great ideas!
I am so excited to start crafting for the holidays, I’ve already cut out the fabric for new stockings! My preschooler and I will be making wee girls to go on the tree!
I have been wanting to make Wee Folks for some time. The cupcake it adorable!!
I love those little mice!
the wee girl is absolutely adorable! My to-sew list keeps getting longer and longer!
What great ideas. Love the etch a sketch.
Love the laptop cover. PERFECT for my brother.
Such adorable cupcakes!! I may have to try one for my sister!
I love that little doll. Yes, we could all use more whimsy:)
love the laptop cozy–I’m a big fan of functional art, and that etch-a-sketch design definitely fits the bill.
Your updates are always such fun to read! LOVE your ideas that you share…thank you for taking the time to organize all this!
The cupcakes are sooooo cute!!!!
The Etch-A-Sketch cozy is so fun! Though, I think it might make it to the Handmade Holidays 2009 list for me. So many good ideas!!!
They are all wonderful. Whimsical ideas are always welcomed.
Thanks again!
I’d love to win that book! How cool.
That laptop cozy is crazy cute! I really want a copy of Amy Butler’s Little Stitches book too.
Oh yea! Another chance to win Little Stitches. I would love to try so many of the cute ideas in this book. Very cool laptop cover.
With two girls, those little wee girls would be a great gift.
That laptop cozy is totally calling out to me. Thanks for all these great tutorials!
That laptop cozy is very much calling out to me. Thanks for all these great tutorials!
I will be making a whole scad of these little people!
Adorable ideas! Thank you
I love the whimsical, which there was even more!
I love Meg’s fabric choice! The laptop cozy would be perfect for my brother–too bad I’ve already started a quilt for him…oh well, I’ll get a jump on next year!
love the wee girl tutorial, those may end up in my girls stockings!
I love cupcakes! And that Wee Girl is so cute.
oooh, I want this book! Love all the ideas…
A sweet wee doll!
Oooooohhh – that book is a great find! I hope to win it, if not, perhaps Santa will spoil me this year?????
the etch a sketch lap top cozy is SO cool!
Those cupcakes are SO going on my tree this year!!!
The cupcakes and the laptop cozy are so cute!!
That wee girl is probably the most adorable thing I’ve seen in a while!
oh that laptop cover is a hoot! And I NEED that Amy Butler baby book! Thanks again!
Those cupcakes would be so fun for playing house.
The etch-a-sketch is awesome!! Hilarious!
all are so cute!
Those fabric cupcakes are so cute! I know just the perfect person to make them for.
The wee girl is perfect for the little kids gift exchange in our family!!!
These ideas are just precious!
This is such an awesome prize.
The laptop cozy is so cute!
Oh the chocolate mice are adorable! I’m wondering if the wee girl is within my daughters skill range – could be a fun project to do together! I love Whimsy!
those mice are SO on my list!
The cupcakes are the cutest! The Little Stitches book looks great.
The rog-a-sketch is fantastic. Such creativity, and such a flashback. I could never make anything but weird line creations on those things…
Ha! If I get my wish and get a laptop, that cozy is mine!!! I love it, love it, love it.
That Wee Girl is so cute!
Choclate mice–Thumbs up!
Would love to win the book!
i’m always looking for projects for my little one!
I can hardly believe the Etch-A-Sketch Laptop Cozy! Now to work up the courage to make it for my brother . . .
I made the little cupcakes from your blog last Christmas for my neice and she loved them…I think I’ll try these ones for my friend’s daughter this year!
I made the little cupcakes from your blog last Christmas for my niece and she loved them…I think I’ll try these ones for my friend’s daughter this year!
Aww, I love these!
The cupcakes are delish!
So cute!!!
my 8 yo made the wee girl and loved it. she’s going to make some for her cousin’s Christmas gift.
Too many ideas, can’t choose one.
Chocolate mice? Oh my…they are the CUTEST!
that little girl is so sweet
Those chocolate cherry mice are a scream!!
Oh my, these are truly wonderful!! I love them all!!! Thank you so much ~ seeing what you’ve come up with every day is so much fun!
The cupcakes are so cute!!!!
That laptop cozy is adorable!
What fun. These makes me smile!
I love that Amy Butler book.
I may just have to make a wee girl ASAP!
I love making wee folks for my daughter! I would love to win the drawing.
Whimsical gifts — what better way to be creative and give something unique! The wee girl and cupcakes are my favorites. I’ve looked at the new Amy Butler book and can’t decide what I would make first. Everything is so adorable! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Those cupcakes look scrumtious! The mice are sweet with a cherry on top!
Those little chocolate mice would be so fun to make with my girls.
Just a love a little whimsy! If Amy’s new book is anything like her others, it will be a delight!
Love the wee girl! As always, such great stuff.
The laptop cozy is the best!!!! I think it is the coolest thing! Maybe a connect four cozy would be cool as well!
the cupcake tutorial looks adorable and so does the Amy Butler book!
I love the wee girl! I am so excited to start. And a chance to win amy’s new book — what a great day. I have a brand new niece that I am anxious to start sewing for.
Lovely
the etch-a-sketch is great!
The mice look scrumptious!
oh my goodness the etch-a-sketch!
What perfect little dollhouse dolls, and chocolate mice… yum!
love the laptop – oldschool meets new
I love the cute cupcakes! They would be perfect for a pretend tea party with my goddaughter! Thanks for the great idea!
I just love the little cupcake! Wish I had a little girl to make it for.
the chocolate mice are perfect! what a great christmas eve tradition to start with my girls this year! i have that amy butler book on my birthday wishlist!(december 10th!) lesley
The wee girl is so cute! I’ll have fun making these with my daughter!
The wee wonderful doll is absolutely adorable!