5 Weeks til Back to School

A great Back to School treasury made by clonehardware.  My coloring bag is such in good company!  Thanks!!!

'5 Weeks' by clonehardware

til Back to School

BOGO SALE - Summer Fun ... Raceytay $30.00	plaid lunchbox lilyandrubyvin... $14.00	Reusable Sandwich and S... TheSilverBobbi... $11.25	size 5.5 honey suede la... lisazain $35.00
Fisher Price School Bus... OldGreenCanoe $17.00	Bitten Apple Charm Ring... CsCharms $5.95	Vintage mechanical penc... thankyoulucky $15.00	Mathematics blandysnorhal $8.00
Upcycled Bookmark Stran... 42things $5.00	Fabric Bulletin Board, ... jensdreamdecor $29.50	Whale of a Time Zipper ... emmsgems $5.00	Apple cozy jacket cosy ... knotworkshop $10.00
Cars Coloring Bag in re... lachiffonniere $35.00	Tiger Comic Book Geek B... Yermit $65.00	Pump It Up Boom Box Ste... rjcharms $10.00	Vintage Postcard TORONT... TheOldBarnDoor $4.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Three new vintage pattern for childrens!

New patterns for girls in my eco kids shop!

De nouveaux patrons vintage pour la couture sont maintenant en ligne dans la boutique de fourniture et patrons a.n.i.m.é.

The first one is a 1960's Simplicity pattern for girl jumper and blouse.  It also include a skirt pattern.  Size 4. 

Le premier est un patron de grandeur 4. Vous pourrez réaliser un jumper, une jupe et/ou une blouse des années 60.  

And there is a pretty 1970's pattern for girl's bathing suit, bikini and cover-up in two lengths.  Size 14.

Tout droit des années 1970, un joli bikini, un costume de bain et une robe soleil en deux longueurs! De grandeurs 14.

The last one is gorgeous!  Make lovely jumper or dress with this 60's vintage pattern.  Girl Size 14.

Et on termine en beauté avec ce jumper et/ou une jolie robe des années 1960. Un joli modèle qui est toujours d'actualité! Le patron est disponible en grandeur 14.

All these and more are available in my zibbet shop, in the Kids Vintage Pattern section.

Ces patrons sont disponible dans la section Patrons Vintage de la boutique de founiture a.n.i.m.é.

New! Vintage patterns for kids

I listed three vintage patterns for children in my shop!

1960's Simplicity 7923 Pattern for girl's skirt, pants and jacket, uncut

1970's McCall's 6040 Pattern for girl's dress or top, uncut

1990's McCall's 8869 Pattern for children's clown costumes, uncut

They are in good condition and patterns are uncut - all pieces and instructions are included.

 Ready to make pretty sewing project!!

More vintage finds for kids in my shop: http://www.zibbet.com/AnnyMay

Clothing and accessories from reclaimed materials: Little Friend

Handmade children's clothing, slippers and accessories made from some new, mostly recycled and vintage fabrics. Most of the items are made from repurposed wool sweaters and skirts. This member of Eco Etsy team love giving new life to discarded natural textiles.

Little Mushroom Kids Slippers Leather Bottom Size 4-5 years old made from recycled materials

The creator behind Little Friend is Catherine.  She is a stay at home mom.  And she love her children. They make her laugh and smile.  Her inspirations are her family, her travels, history, a sunny day and a cup of tea.  Her stuff is made with love and some humor.

Sweetheart Wool Baby Slippers Leather Bottom made from recycled materials Size 6-12 months old

Vintage find: Vintage French book for children - Romeo learn music - 1966

Roméo apprend la musique par Alain Grée

Casterman, 1966

 I just falled in love with this book!

The illustrations are so attractive!

And Roméo is just adorable!

24 pages, Hard cover

You can find this book here

More vintage finds for children to come!!!

Gift Guide for Kids

Find the perfect gift for children in La Chiffonnière shop

1.  Patchwork Dog - the brother - Free shipping US and Canada $55.00 USD

2.  Cars Coloring Bag in recycled jeans - for pencils - $24.00 USD

3.  Doll Diapers - Pink - Set of 2  $9.00 USD

4.  Little girl with golden hair Rag Doll $55.00 USD

5.  Pink Dots and Plaids Patchword Drawstring Bag $20.00 USD

6.  Mauve yarn wig for kids - Just for fun - $34.00 USD

7.  Hand knitted children socks---Size 4 years $15.00 USD

8.  Lined hooded rain coat for dolls $15.00 USD

9. Creepycrawly coloring bag in recycled jeans - for crayons $24.00 USD

Wigs just for fun: new colors

This year, I made new colors for my yarn wig collection.

I wanted to add girly colors....

Because girls want to have fun too!!!

New color "Pinky"
 

New color "Candy"

Halloween is coming fast and maybe these wigs will inspire you...
A big advantage: they are reusable as a base for different costumes for different children for years.
A must in any day-care center!  Or add this wig in your costume chest!

Your children will have fun for many years and smiles and good time are guaranteed!

Here are other new colors:

Blueberry

Aquablue

Lollipop

So cute!!!

Don't forget to take a look of all my collection here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lachiffonniere?section_id=6083557

I also make adult size on custom order.

Smile! life is so short!!!

 

 

New! Cars coloring bags

For little boys!  I found this printed cotton and I made some bags for our Flash McQueen and Mater little fans....

These bags are perfect for travelling, restaurants or anywhere else you want to keep your child occupied.

It easily hold pencils and coloring books.

Available in three sizes:  For pencils, crayons or markers.

With a back pocket, to put little treasure....

Bags are made from a pair of recycled blue jeans.  The lining is a natural cotton.

To see more pictures and more prints, just have a look to my "coloring bag" section in my Etsy shop:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/lachiffonniere?section_id=6259150

Stop Press! Exciting news about Saturday's market!

It's finally time for BrisStyle's first Indie Mother & Child Market!


Along with a selection of our beautiful handmade goodies not only for Mum but for the Kiddies too, we will have some other super cool stuff to keep the whole family entertained!


While Mum is off browsing the amazing stalls, the kids can head off to get their faces painted, pop into the hall and enter our super cool colouring competition (for the chance to win one of 3 x $25 vouchers to be spent at ANY BrisStyle members store/or market stall).

Dad can grab a sausage and a drink and have a little sit down in the church grounds, and if it’s more food you're after we will have a Fairy Floss and boutique Snow Cone stall too!
PLUS our very own BrisStyle Faerie will be wandering the grounds to keep those little ones entertained with lots of bubbles, balloons and laughter and letting everyone know just what's on offer at this fab event!

Sneak peek of the BrisStyle Faerie

The BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market
Saturday 8 May, 9am-2pm
St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds
Racecourse Road
Hamilton

Spread the word and pop back tomorrow for a peek at what our marketeers have in store for Saturday!!

My studio invaded by little monster!!!!

I love making these little monsters ......

They really make me smile!

My kids also love them, two were already adopted!

In addition, I enjoy giving their names ......

Gaston is on Etsy

Momo is on Dawanda

And Georges is on my french blog

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I took the pattern in a wonderful book: PLUSH-O-RAMA Curious Creatures for Immature Adults de Linda Kopp

If you're like me (a plushes lover), you'll love this book!  I give you the link to find it on amazon.ca..... HERE

I hope you'll find the little monster in you.....

See you soon!

My coloring bags

One of my biggest seller of 2009 was my coloring bags ....
So I remade a first production lately!

Made of recycled jeans, they are cut one by one. I then added cotton with pretty prints .... As you can see on the picture, the teddy bear of my son watched me very seriously ... : )

It is earth friendly and durable. Perfect for travelling, restaurant or anywhere else you want to keep your child occupied. It has one pocket on the back.  You can choose if you want a bag for pencils, crayons or markers.

This creepycrawly print is now available in my etsy shop (USD):  lachiffonniere.etsy.com, or in my iCraft shop ($CAN): icraft.ca/lachiffonniere

This week I received my new fabrics for next bags .....

Too cute!  I can't wait to make them !!

First making of the year!

Today I finished my first mini-production of the year.

I renew my inventory!

I started the year with one of my first products ....

I made for the first time these diapers doll when I was a child-care center family. I wanted to amuse and entertain children with a sustainable product....  Since the product is much improved ... :)

Now they are so cute, soft and washable.  These diapers are made to look as closely as possible to the real one!

They are popular in Canada and United States .... I also sold some in France ....

Fans of the Cabbage patch dolls love them!

New colors added to the collection! The printed blue and yellow prints complement the existing pink.

You will find these products in my Etsy shop:  lachiffonniere.etsy.com