Mad Hatter Tea Set Pattern from Craftsy...Free!

Is anyone else as crazy about Alice in Wonderland as me? If you are, and you're a crafter, you'll want to check out the Mad Hatter Tea Set Pattern from the generous folks at Craftsy. They actually give you the pattern for free. I'd love to see photos here if anyone  makes one. I'll post mine when I'm done. So cute!!

Today Catnip Toyworks, the blog, relaunches!

I continue to add new catnip toys to my Etsy Shoppe, like the coffe cup here that's stuffed with a hefty dose of catnip. These can serve as inspiration for you to make your own toys.

I've been away, but now I'm back with helpful and fun info on crafting, especially focusing on Etsy. I look forward to bringing you unique ideas, how tos and interesting craft projects you can make yourself. Stay tuned and be sure to join me on Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook for crafty inspiration!

Velvet Pumpkin Giveaway at Cupcake Mag

I almost don't want to share this contest link because I so selfishly love these pumpkins....but I want you to have a chance too. Enter to win these gorgeous velvet pumpkins today athttp://www.cupcakemag.com/2012/09/current-obsession-velvet-pumpkins-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-26893

Wedding Dog Giveaway! Enter here... before 9/21/12.

Enter to win a darling set of two handmade felt wedding dogs. They were crafted by me and sell at my Etsy shop for $35.

You can use them for wedding cake toppers or just as decor on your guest sign-in table. You can also use them afterwards as decor in your home to remember your wedding day. And there's always the opting of gifting them...they make cute shower gifts.

To enter: Join my blog here to the right or

Go to https://www.facebook.com/pages/Catnip-Toyworks/236590049796232?ref=hl to follow the Catnip Toyworks page on Facebook.
Or do both!

Leave me a comment either on the blog or on Facebook and you are automatically entered. Make sure you leave me your email address so I can contact you if you win. I will draw the winner on September 21, 2012. Hope you win!

Learn to Dye a Prim Doll! Tutorial Video on You Tube

Ever wondered how to dye a prim doll? I've seen so many cute ones in magazines and online and wondered myself. How do they age those dolls and get them to have that grunge look? Well, I learned how, so now I'll share it with you. Watch the You Tube video right here. And look for new prim cat toys and dog toys coming soon to my Etsy shop

Wedding Dogs Cake Toppers--A charming addition to the pet lovers' wedding

Bring your Pooches to the Wedding!

Today I created these wedding cake topper dogs for my cousin who just announced her engagement. They are too darling to keep to myself. I took a pattern for a jack russel felt dog and embellished each dog to look like a bride and groom. I used my grandmother's vintage lace for a veil and I made the top hat and bow tie out of felt. You can use these as a cake topper or just as a table decoration. Woof!

Visit my etsy store for more inspirations and creations: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CatnipToyworks

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Is anyone as in love with felt as I am?

If you are, you have to check out these darling felt projects. Happy making!

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