Sunday Loves – Hello Kitty Ballerina!

Yesterday was my niece’s 3rd birthday. She loves Hello Kitty and all things pink so I just had to make her a Hello Kitty in a pink ballerina dress!

Isn’t she cute?! She’s made from the book ‘Hello Kitty Crochet’ using these (dk) yarns:
White and black (black was used for eyes and whiskers) – King Cole Smooth
Pink – King Cole Bamboo Cotton
And the tutu fabric was bought from ebay. I chose a glittery one to add extra prettiness!
To make the tutu I cut 2 big circles out of the fabric (over big so they could bunch up) and two smaller circles inside. I threaded white thread through and put Kitty in the middle. Pulled it tight and tied a knot, then used one end to sew it on securely. I then trimmed it because it was a bit too big and then I was done!

I made the original Kitty a few months back that I don’t think I’ve shown you yet, I’ll show you sometime next week!

Sam xx

Etsy Finds Friday….. On Monday – Christmas Edition

Here’s the second Monday Edition of Etsy Finds! Hope I’ve helped you find some great gifts for your friends and family :) Today’s edition is Food and Decorations!

So firstly:
FOOD!!

Mmmmmm….
Here are the links!
**Please note, some of the items in this list can only be shipped to the USA, UK etc, so please check the shipping at the bottom of the listings before ordering!**
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies PDF Recipe
Chocolate Bark with Peppermint Candy Canes
Butter Shortbread (I tried this a few months ago, it was delicious!!)
Mince Pies
Peppermint and White Chocolate Candy Apple
Peanut Butter Stars Cookies (Oh my gosh I really want to try these!)
Jars of Preserves Gift Bag
Christmas Stocking Sugar Cookies
Cake Bites (Cute!)

The next set is:
DECORATIONS!

Here are the links:
Snowflake Wreath
Star Book Art (Wow!)
Cinnamon Tree Ornaments (I love how this has real cinnamon!)
Personalised Knitted Christmas Stockings
Peg People Nativity
Gingerbread Man Decoration (I want this so much ♥)
Pink Glittery Christmas Tree’s
Reusable Advent Calendar Tins (What a great idea!)
Cinnamon Candle

Thanks for visiting :)
Sam xx

Etsy Finds Friday – Special Edition

A day late again…. If I carry on like this I will have to change the name to ‘Etsy Finds Saturday’! Doesn’t quite have the same feel though does it?

Anyway, today’s theme is a special edition:
HALLOWEEN!!

As it is Halloween on Wednesday I thought I would show you some Halloween-themed finds from Etsy ^_^ There is so many wonderful things so I decided to split my mosaic into 4 sets:

Costumes:
Baby Dress and Headband
Adult Iron Man 2 Ironette Costume (Really really want this!)
Children’s Witch Costume (Adorable!!)
Disney’s ‘Tangled’ Wig

Decorations:
Trick Or Treat Banner (I love how this has netting in-between each letter)
‘Boo’ Wreath
Bat Garland (Want one of these!)
Clip Art Owl’s (So cute!)

Decorations, toys, bags and make-up:
Ghost Garden Decoration
Toy Monster Blocks (Adorable!)
Personalised Trick Or Treat Bag
Shooting Star Eyelashes (I really Love these, so pretty and can be used for any occasion)

Signs, lighting and buckets:
Wooden ‘Boo’ Sign (So simple!)
Personalised Trick or Treating Bucket
Needle felting Cactus Monster Kit (This would be great to make for a halloween party!)
Wooden Hanging Sign with Bow

Halloween is not very big here in the Uk. I would love to go to America for Halloween one day! It always looks so amazing ♥ Are you going to/having a Halloween party this year? We will be putting up a few decorations, carving a pumpkin (If we can get one in time!) and handing out sweets :) Not dressing up though, I don’t have anything I could wear!

Whatever you do, I hope you have a great time :)
Sam xx

**Edited to change the final collection due to a shop asking me to remove their picture.**

Etsy Finds Friday

Hello! How are you all today? Are you looking forward to the weekend?

This weeks Etsy Finds theme is:
BLUE!!

There was so so much to choose from this time!
Here are the links:
Clay Beads
Infinity Cowl
Amigurumi Elephant (Adorable <3)
Tardis Cake Toppers (I had to include something Dr Who related into my blue post!!)
Robot Birthday Card (I love this!)
Covered Button Hairslides
Cushion Covers
Glitter Nail Varnish (I want this so much, its gorgeous!)
Blue Topaz Earrings

The pretty hairslides are made by a fellow blogger! Claireabellemakes has a lovely blog and Etsy shop – you should really check them out! If you have an Etsy shop and would like to be featured in a future post leave me a comment :)

Thanks for visiting today!
Sam xx