Monday, November 03, 2008

Virtual home show

***WE HAVE A WINNER OF MY VIRTUAL HOME SHOW DOOR PRIZE***
PLEASE GIVE IT UP FOR:
Catnip, I've sent you an email with details. Thanks so much, everyone who stopped by.

We’ve gathered together some fabulous ladies who make some of the sweetest hand crafts around. We’re bringing our very best creations from our homes to yours in this unique two day online shopping experience. Plus, we’re giving away door prizes so don’t forget to leave a comment on each blog to enter. It’s not too early to think about shopping for those special folks on your Christmas list so please keep them in mind as you browse these fabulous offerings:


Notebooks: Sue Bleiweiss
Gadget Cozies: Ginny Harvey
Toys: Felicia Haywood
Felted Items: Lisa Jordan
Needlebooks & Sewing: Jenn Maruska
Pottery: Julie Thomas
Tags: Karen Wittkop


As you look around on this stop on the virtual home show, you'll notice that you're surrounded by the woods. That is where much of the inspiration comes from for my creations.


Hi y'all, I'm Lisa Jordan, resident crafter, artist, designer, creator, and dreamer behind Lil Fish Studios. Join me for a batch of cookies and a nice cuppa coffee, will ya?


Living here in the woods of central Minnesota, it's hard not to be moved by the colors and textures that abound in nature.



I'm moved to do my part to live responsibly and abide by the three R's...reduce, reuse, recycle. As a result you'll see many recycled or repurposed materials in my craftwork. Using the wool from wool sweaters for felting is one of my favorite pursuits.




Aside from crafting, I'm a mom of 3 busy boys (with a new baby on the way), wife to a brilliant husband, and supervisor of two English Bulldogs, 3 chickens, and 1 fat goldfish. My little guys love to craft with mama and I try to engage them in crafty activities while I'm working, but the bulk of my creative endeavors take place while they're sleeping. Because seriously, toddlers can demolish a work in progress in 3 seconds flat. I also enjoy cooking, especially with the food we grow in our large garden, hiking in the surrounding woods, fiddling with various power tools, and getting my hands dirty in general.




As my thank you for stopping by, I'm offering up a door prize of an assortment of 6 wool heart ornaments, made from felted wool sweater material. All you have to do is leave a comment letting me know you were here and I'll enter your name in the drawing. Hurry, the home show ends on Nov. 4th and the winner will be drawn on the morning of Nov. 5th and announced here on the blog.


Thank you so much for attending this Virtual Etsy Home Show! I’d like to invite you to the next stop on your tour:



Jenn Maruska who has mad sewing skills and makes the most incredible needlebooks.

34 comments:

Amy said...

What a fun idea!! Great artists featured! Thanks for the tour!

Good luck girls!
AmyLIz

Daniela said...

I especially love the fish. The felting you are doing looks great.

Brittany | the Home Ground said...

What a cool collaboration! Good luck :)

Jenn Maruska said...

What a lovely post! Your items are so well made and I just love the colors... I have a feeling that the little acorns I have that you made will be a permanent decoration in our home! : )

t does wool said...

this is great,Lisa...very cool.

jensun said...

What a fantastical idea, this tour/show!

I love your acorns and bird nests especially, and am wowed by your ability to create anything at all with a toddler on-board! :)

*jen

Sonia / COZY MEMORIES said...

HI Lisa !
Thanks for the home tour ! :) I always love to read about you & your work ! I hope you had a great start of the week. And, oh, you're so right about kids who can't demolish your work in 3 seconds !! LOL
Big hugs OXOXO

Tree Dellinger said...

Love your work! Inspiring, simple pieces that show talent and skill.

Kathy-Catnip Studio said...

Sweet blog, and I am mad about acorns, and yours are darling!

Tif / Halu-Halo said...

Thank you for the wonderful tour! And comes just in time because I'm doing handmade holidays once again this season...

Vicki W said...

The virtual home show was a great idea! I love all of your little items.

Vicki W said...

The virtual home show was a great idea! I love all of your little items.

Ali P said...

hi Lisa, I'm on the tour too - love your felt creations (I'm not surprised you find inspiration in Minnesota - my Mum lives there and I know how beautiful it is, especially in the fall ;)
Ali

Vintage Linen Treasures said...

When I saw those gorgeous acrons my mouth dropped open! I can't believe how beautiful they are. Please add my name to your drawing. Your work is amazing!
Patricia :o)

Felicia said...

Lisa your molasses cookies look scrumptious and your designs are beautiful :)

Unknown said...

Awesome as usual, you are a crafty little bugger and I still don't see how you have the time to do it all! By the way, the hearts are mine! :)

Cheryl Gebhart said...

Your hearts are really cute! I'd love to win them.

Cat said...

Oh I love your acorns! They are so beautiful and have a touch of fairyland about them. I;d lvoe to be entered into your giveaway. The hearts are gorgeous too.

Megan said...

As always I love your stuff - those fish are adorable.

Who wouldn't want to win one of your creations - only the crazy.

Meg

meg at onourwayonline dot com

Sharon said...

hi i was here... and i'll be back :-)

Anonymous said...

I am loving those little hearts!

Magpie's Mumblings said...

I'm really liking this virtual tour! Love your wee acorns and the cute little fishes.

Barbara said...

Hello, I found you through Sue's blog. I love your felted items. I'm a novice felter and would love to learn how you use wool from old sweaters to make your items.

Thanks for the give away! I hope I win :) as I those hearts are beautiful.

Peace!

Suse said...

Simply gorgeous.

I'm having a giveaway on my blog too, so please pop over :)

Lisa Gallup said...

Oh my goodness! You're felted birdnest is to die for! I love felting! :)

Judy Hartman said...

Your work is wonderful! Love the acorns and bird's nest!!

Sabine said...

i just love to look at your beautiful photo's.

iSew said...

Ohhh, your little acorns are gorgeous. You choose the most beautiful colors!

JenR said...

I just love your work! So inspiring!!!

Linda Summerfield said...

I wish I knew how to felt! Your little acorns are beautiful.
Linda

Heather Eddy said...

Congrats on the being baby-fied! When is it due? I love the extra information in the blog and hope your home show does well. - Heather

annemarie said...

I just discovered your blog - how lucky can I be. I love everything in it!!

Kathy said...

Your felting is amazing! The acorns are so beautiful.

tiziana boccaletti said...

Hi Lisa,
I was here...and I am a big fan of your hearts!

Thank you
tizi

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