Almost Christmas!

It’s that time of the year again: lots of warm wishes for everyone out there:

Merry Christmas!

…can you spot little kitty cat?

Baby Mobile with music

This is a very special and rare example of a customized baby mobile! It shows us the two sweet house cats and mom and dad's hobbies: playing the piano and woodworking.

Can you think of anything more personal than this nursery gift for the newborn baby girl?

 

’Toffe Peer’

Someone ordered this unique collar brooch in my Etsy shop and asked if it was possible to send the package very quickly, ‘cause she wanted to wear the brooch on a photo shoot.

Such a compliment!

 

The last nude dude Roger

It was so much fun to make tiny Rogers; with their little butts, chest hair and socks. 

But as they say: all nice things come to an end.

A lot of these little dudes found a new home now and they live all around the world!

But you never know, maybe new dudes will pop up somewhere in the future…

Teapot on its way!

As you might know, you can order a lot of handmade items in my Etsy shop. 

This teapot is now on its way to the United States. 

The idea of someone wearing your brooch on the other side of the world is so cool!

 

Happy Halloween!

I had never carved or decorated a pumpkin before. This October was the first time and I loved it!

It’s a really fun way to get creative with seasonal attributes.

Personal gift

What can be nicer than receiving a tangible memory from a loved one when your child is born or has a birthday?

A handmade frame with the embroidered name and/or date of birth of your child is such a unique gift!

Feel free to ask what I can do for you or take a look at my Etsy shop.

 

 

Rabbits and carrots

These little rabbits are all about their carrots! And for even more fun, one of them has a rattle in his belly. 

This unique handmade baby mobile is on its way to a brand new little sprout.

 

Green mecca

The living room is starting to look a bit like a jungle; more and more plant species are making their appearance.

They are not only a great source of inspiration for my color choices in my work, but also provide a nice environment to work in!

 

One year old!

Holly Mae celebrated her first birthday, look how cute she is!

Here she proudly shows her unique handmade birthday present.

A beautiful memory of this special moment to cherish in her own room.

 

Wally says bonjour!

 It was the first time we made such a long trip with our vintage camper; all the way to France.

The journey had ups and downs, but we had so much fun!

We are very proud of what we have achieved with little Wally, it was definitely an unforgettable holiday!

 

 

Baby Mobile 

When a little one is born, it is often nice to give something unique as a gift. Or maybe something whose theme really fits the birth announcement.

This baby mobile can be made in different designs, don’t hesitate to ask!

Note: one of the figures has a rattle in it, which makes playing even more interesting.

Nude Dudes in town!

Look at those pretty little bearded faces! Each one made by Aniek Schiepers and sold by the awesome brand DDL! 

They travel all over the world in their beautifully designed packaging. 

If you want to own this unique doll, go to Dicks Don’t Lie.

Animal lover

If you are a dog lover and just want to show this off, you can do so by having his or her name embroidered in cross stitch. Together we can choose the right colors and the frame, send me a PM or take a look in my Etsy shop for the possibilities!

 

 

Summertime

One of the things I like most about summer is being able to do handicrafts in the garden; between the greenery and the birds...and now and then with your feet in the pool!

Wine Gums

Who would have thought that embroidering a wine gum could be so much fun! Especially if the customer has a good reason for it and the work therefore acquires a deep meaning.

Wine gums are the best!

Star Wars

It’s not the first time I crocheted a Star Wars figurine, but this one is overly cute, don’t you think?!

It looks like baby Yoda feels very comfortable in his cosy little hover pod…

 

Dinant

And again we made a little roadtrip with Wally; this time we visited our other neighboring country. The historic town of Dinant in Belgium had to endure a lot in the First World War, but it has been beautifully restored.

Be sure to visit a bakery with the famous Dinant cookies, they are very artistically made and a feast for the eyes!

 

 

Old habits die hard

Even though I currently work a lot with needle and thread, the workbench always retains its appeal.

That’s why making simple silver ear studs on behalf of someone special is a lot of fun!

 

Camperlife

Whe’ve been out and about with our vintage Bedford Hymer Blitz campervan. What a lovely trip it was!

The trip went through the beautiful landscape along the Moselle; with vineyards as far as the eye can see.

Stormy weather

You wouldn’t say that it is going to rain and be stormy.. Quickly enjoy this moment to work outside on a new embroidery assignment!

 

 

What a lovely day

It’s such a wonderful day; time to put those (not yet so hairy) bums out in the sun! 

Crocheting new nude dudes is always amusing, but even more fun when you can do this in the sun in your backyard!

And let’s be honest: those buttocks should get a little tan…

 

Happy Easter!

It’s always nice to bring spring into your home with flowers; this Easter I treated myself to a super large bunch of tulips.

The brooches fit nicely with the theme, you can buy them in my Etsy shop or contact me by a PM!

 

 Trying something different 

I’m always creating new things in my head, but often it doesn’t come to an actual product. Thoughts like ‘it already has been made’ or ‘no one is waiting for this’ keep me from getting further than the idea.

Every now and then I manage to start..this is one of those days.

We’ll see if it works out, at least it’s delightfully to be busy with creativity! 

 Ca(c)t(us) photobomb!

It’s been a while since I crocheted a cactus, so I had to practice a bit with creating the right shapes. 

But I think it turned out right. Well, at least the cat fell in love right away as you can see!

 

Working in a nice environment

As a few of you might know, I’m (besides a lover of vintage and cats) a huge plantlover too!

Those little green friends are a big inspiration for my embroidery and crocheted work.

 

 Unique present for a newborn

When a baby is born, it’s nice to give something special. 

So when I was asked to make a custom baby present, I immediately started designing.

A small personal touch for this little baby girl’s nursery room.

More Nude Dudes

Always having fun when crocheting these little naked fellows for the brand Dicks Don’t Lie!

 

Custom Baby Mobile

It was quite a challenge making this custom Baby Mobile, because these cats and dog had to be the spitting image of the client’s pets. 

Sadly, one of the cats recently passed away at the age of 28. In memory of it, I designed this mobile.

Despite the sad reason, this definitely why I love working on commission: it couldn’t be more personal and heartwarming than this!