I can't wait to share, so I will simply jump in now! Sugar Plum Fairies and Candy Swirled cakes, red and white polka dotted tights and girls with pet deer… Snowflakes abound, and happy sparkly yummy winter cheer!! My drawing pencil sends early greetings!! (but not too early for card shopping)
This is what my mind has been a flurry of for months now. Do you know how hard it is to keep these things to myself? I hope you enjoy the holiday fun… There are originals and elves and theaters on their way… But for now, all the Holiday cards are in my shop. Including little postcard calendars, of the Charming Silhouette variety.
Before I go any further, I should tell you that, I did an insane thing and ordered many (many) Holiday cards. Which meant I was offered a great deal (as in, less money), so I passed the savings on to the Holiday postcard prices. You'll see 😉
Here is a roll up of what you will find in the shopling. All Holiday cards are also in canvas print form.
The Sugar Plum Fairy (who is also now visiting my banner).
A postcard sized, 2009 Calendar. Which is perfect for a New Year's card too, me thinks… Mr. Lovee will be sending these out for Hanukkah…
Then this lil' Miss who is a beloved friend of mine that I reworked for this Holiday season…
Holiday Deer, Holiday Cheer…
Front (the beige background is only to show the rounded corners. They were hard to see on white)
The photos really don't do them justice… They are so scrumptious in real life…
The little cutie below has been driving Mr. Lovee insane with Holiday Tunes… He said, are you sure you want to annoy me this early with Holiday tunes. And you know what she answered? She is so cheeky, she said "I am not asking for a car, I am not asking for a mansion, I am not asking for jewels, so I am not asking, and singing every holiday tune I want to my hearts content, oh and while I am at it, I am putting up a pink Christmas tree extra early." You know what he said to that? " I guess she has a point." hee hee… (okay okay, it was me who was cheeky, not the cutie below 😉
Print version…
Postcard version…
I hope you get to run on over and have a peek ;)
I am being a very busy bee. But, every night before I go to bed, I am crocheting to my hearts content in my litle private boudoir whilst devouring Foreign films. I have a plan for these happy doilies. Yes, that is my current obsession. I get all crazy crochet lady, then over do it until it dies down. Then it starts up again when I least expect…
I guess, it poses no harm, since it is only yarn… By the way, I baked a few more banana breads per the Mister's request. But the oddest thing happened. The baking bread gave me a splitting headache yesterday, and it is still lingering… Is there something about banana's cooking and headaches that I don't know about? Others have confirmed a similar reaction. Hmmmm…. Tres interesante…
On a totaly random note. I have been meaning to share with you who greets me at the post office on a regular basis, without fail…
I often look out my window, and this little guy is just standing there… Maybe he wants to borrow my shoes? Oh, wait, I got it! He wants my sparkly stuff. I bet that is it!! Bangles and metals…
Funny little guys, aren't they??
Oh and, I will choose two names for the last posts drawing. So, you can toss your name in again in this post, for a double chance… Or, join in if you haven't yet… I will draw names in a few days… (The giveaway is for Charming silhouettes, Mermaid & Peacock postcards medley)
See you sooooooon! Lots of 🖤's, V
ohh my, Im in love with those little guys at the end..haha your cards look fabulous!!
Gotta stop at your shop! Your designs are so cute. Love the details! That girl riding the reindeer is my fav.
I can’t speak Spanish, but I can understand like 80% or so when someone is talking…I can read though. Yes, I speak portuguese.
Prairie dogs. I lived in a rural area once here in Flag and we had zillions of these all over the acreage. Sooo dangerous to walk outside without falling in their burrows!!! We used to watch them through the window, so cute. I love animals!
I am linking to you too! Thanks a lot!!!
Xoxo,
Is that a ROSE I see?! A white crocheted rose? Did you make that????? Omg, I luuuurve it 🙂
now I totally want a reindeer for christmas so i can ride around on him (or her) in a pretty christmas dress – good thing we’re spending the holidays very far up north where they probably live – how do you suppose one entices a reindeer to be their friend and let them ride on their backs?
love the postcards, the crochet, the furry little post office friends, all of it! thank you for sharing lots of great posts this week!
Oh my word! The postcards just gave me that fun “Christmas feeling”! I love them!
Aww what adorable little visitors!
And your cards are sooo cute, perfect for the holidays! And…I am singing Christmas tunes too. Everyone says it’s too early for it, I say they’re just being scrooges and I love the music. I can’t wait to start putting up decorations..I have a tiny frosted house in a big glass dome, silver garland, a purple sparkly tree..oodles of cute ornaments (ice cream ornament!! yum)
We are all secretly crazy inside..crazy about Christmas or poodles, cotton candy and sparkly hair barrettes..whatever you fancy, Miss Fanciful Twist!
xoxo
~K
Oh what fun! You are getting me in the holiday spirit and honey I am going to need it this year, homeless person that I am! You know it dawned on me today we have no Christmas stockings even. Sad! Oh well, guess the kids and I will have fun making temporary ones and that will be a whole new memory. So anyway, I am loving all your holiday friends!
cute little creatures!
reminds me of my little Skippy 🙂
~karin
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! You are such a talent. Fun fun!!
Oh and check out the last picture in this post of mine. Look what is in my girls’ hair…look familiar 😉
http://leylandlife.blogspot.com/2008/10/crazy-beautiful.html
Love the postcards…they are so pretty! Everything on your blog is just beautiful…You are such a gifted Lady 🙂
it is killing me to hold off until the 1st of december to put our tree up!!!! if i put christmas music on now i will looooooose my mind.
Darling cards, I love them and all of your drawings. And those cute little critters are adorable. I wonder if you could make pets out of them?
Kris
Gorgeous cards and pink trees aaahh bliss and yet in a blink of an eye it will all disappear so quickly..so yes put up that tree early!!!! I heard a funny saying the other day…Seize the moment!!….remember all the ladies on the Titanic who passed on desert! I like it! Off to do some shopping kiss noises Linda.
Beautiful cards!! Especially the one with the deer <3
Gorgeous cards, I especially love the sugar plum fairy. I just love the detail in all your drawings. I’m getting that Christmas buzz already.
Great cards! Loving the pink trees!!
Aw, they are super cute lil guys.
~Magick On~
Melissa
Your cards are so cute! I like the idea of the pink tree, too.
Love the cards and it’s never too early for Christmas@ I really like the coverage of the Mad Tea Party, how cool is that? I’m going to have to hunt a copy up as I don’t think any fairies will be delivering it.
Hello Vanessa,
I love your card designs, they are fantastic!
And these tiny creatures are so cute!
What are they? They seem squirrels to me…
~ Gabriela ~
Whoa !!!
Such a beautiful calendar card and also postcard. You’re so much talented in drawing.
You inspire me with every single new post. Thank you so much for sharing, it makes me very happy and excited about taking pictures and making things and baking, etc.
You’re so sweet and lovely. I appreciate you very much.
Mi dios!!!
Que tarjetas mas bonitas.Adoro la del arbol con el elfo y la del reno con la niña.
Cada post me hace volar con mi imaginacion a un mundo magico.Gracias!!!
Besos
Mi dios!!!
Que tarjetas mas bonitas!!
Me encantaron la del arbol rosa con el elfo y la del reno con la niña.
Cada post me hace volar mi imaginacion a un mundo magico.Gracias!!
Besos
Love, love, love … I love the very idea that you exist … somewhere in a Strange Arizona.
the cards are adorable!! my daughter put her tree up last week! the holidays will be over before you know it so go for it now!
For double luck… 🙂
I am so excited!!
The cards and the calendars are spectacular Vanessa! I wish I had known about them earlier this week – I just ordred my cards darn it! I may still have to pick up some of yours – they are too sweet!
Karla
’tis the season to crochet!!!
The Post Office Greeting Committe is adorable!
I am in love with the new prints and postcards…and I want a pink Christmas tree! How cool!
Vanessa you never let us down… They are wonderful…I just love them. Off to buy some in your shop! I must have one of those calendars for my studio….yipppieeess…….! Cheers!
love it, love it, love it, love it!!!!!!! So amazing those fairies you should do a little storybook about them!! Hint hint!! Oh god if I could ever get up my Etsy site it would be a miracle!! I guess I will have to wait for hubby to get back……… once again Vanessa you just blow me away!
Wow, you have been busy! I love the sugar plum fairy (+ your new banner), and the ‘spreading cheer’ girl. The calendar postcards are beautiful (makes me itching for Christmas)…the little ferrets are adorable!
Oh my goodness what a darling post!!!
Christmas is coming!!!
Really hard to believe…love your Christmas cards Vanessa:) and your new banner too!
Hugs,
Kay
ooohhh such fabulous holiday cards!!! wow the holidays are smacking me right in the face this year… where does the time go!!! i totally have to get cracking with my holiday ornament making… although i absolutely love your little crochet doilies… i might have to dabble myself. have a beautiful end of your week miss vanessa!!!
Your art is so full of whimsy and color. I really love it.
I have a pink tree too. It is my favorite thing of all my Christmas decorations. Hurrah for pink trees!
Hi Vanessa,
What are they Chipmunks? They are so cute! The sugar plum fairy is good enough to eat and I like the other characters too. I wish I could crochet-my Nan and my great Aunt taught me to knit but I was so impatient as a child I think they probably thought crocheting was a step too far! I love your choice of colours for the little flowers.
Happy Friday!
Sarah
I love the pictures of the little guys!! Too funny! I have a beaver that greets me every morning on the way to drop my son off for school! Hopefully I can get him to smile one day for us!! hehehe
AAAAAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhh! You never told me you have prairie dogs!!! Oh, that is just too much!! How sweet they are!! 🙂
And your holiday offerings are lovely as ever!! 🙂
AAAAAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhh! You never told me you have prairie dogs!!! Oh, that is just too much!! How sweet they are!! 🙂
And your holiday offerings are lovely as ever!! 🙂
Those are absolutely adorable!
Ack! I’ve had a pestering, splitting headache since last night as well! No delicious baked goods to show for it, though, alas!
Eeeeee, now you’ve gotten me all excited for wintery things!
Oh, I will gladly toss my name in again. Thanks!!!
Your banner and your cards and calendars are fabulous! And the prairie dogs are so adorable (but such trouble – some lived in our yard in Santa Fe). You have been one busy creative girl! xoxox
Oh, Ho (ho,ho,ho…) Miss Vee. You and your studio Elves have been very busy, I see. 🙂
You must have enchanted pencils. Where can I get some?
Love the sweet little prairie dogs. Or are they chipmunks? I can just seem them scampering around the yard with your fabulous shoes on, and maybe some mascara!
Hugs,
Kate
Your cards are stunning VV ESPECIALL THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY!!!!!!!!
Like your new banner too!
You go girl!
xox
Constance
Do you LOVE those guys?! very cute. Lots of people don’t like them, but I do. Anyway, my partner loved the giftie you sent me, the Palmistry gift, so you don’t have to include my name, but I have to say, that calendar postcard is fab. I don’t know what it is about bananas cooking and headaches. I have never heard of it, but I once had an oven issue that gave me headaches, but I don’t know if I should share it in a comment… Anyway, I’m going to the shop now. I was forbidden to do any shopping, but we’ll just see…
those holiday cards are just so cute! I hope you stop by to see what i’ve been working on as well!
Great cards. Miss Cheeky Cutie is my favorite 😀
What a great collection! I looooooove the calendars! And, of course, I love a good pile of yarn. 🙂
I’ve been getting into crochet a lot lately, too. The bug caught me a couple months ago when I started making baby booties for a friend’s newborn. Have you seen the crocheted flowers book? Lots of pretties in there!
Love the postcard-sized calendars, btw!
🙂 Diana
Wonderful cards, cute little animals, crocheting sweets… Baking chocolate cake gives me a headache everytime.
These are the most adorable things I have ever seen! I LOVE each piece!
i immediately noticed the new banner, it’s so very very pretty. and so are all the cards :). love that you’re not only using red and green and that there is so much more to the holidays than santa. *admiring sigh*… i wish i was as gifted as you, then i would make a spectacular advent calender for my kids this year. i’m so bored with the traditional ones and i have a picture of it my head, just can’t get it out of there *lol*.
New to your blog! I’m enjoying it, your art is fun. Thanks for the pics of the praire dogs. They are too cute. ~PJ Hornberger
Love the sugar plum fairy! &are those meer cats? So cute!
Oh my those little squirrels are adorable jumping around. That photo brightened my day. I love your holiday calendar too. 🙂
Swoon! Love the new stuff (and banner!), especially the calendar postcard–you’re right, perfect for New Year’s!!
xoxo
Those Christmas cards are divine, so pretty.
Oh, and the fact that you crochet makes you even more my hero. No one can go wrong with yarn. (Says she who is drowning in granny squares after agreeing to make a blanket for a friend’s wedding present lol)
Your cards are adorable and unique, you have great talent!!!
Kathy
I get the flower obsession. My mom makes me these and I use them on EVERYTHING!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23354525@N08/2779155361/in/set-72157606838412894/
Terisa
My heavens…what lovely holiday cards indeed! I’m honestly thinking about buying cards instead of making them this year…we’ll see what I think up (or not…giggle)
It is so difficult to keep up with you, Vanessa. If I miss reading for one or two days, I find there is such a lot you have written!! And it is not a reproach! Anyway, your cards are beautiful and your blog SUUPER. Thanks for it.
Have a nice day!
Marie Neige
Love your crocheted flowers and your Christmas cards!!
Take care,
Hilda
Hi Vanessa, Your posts are as enchanting as ever, ha ha. I can’t believe your graced with those cutie pies on the way to the post office, wow…apparently around here there are tons of rabbits, yet I’ve not seen a single one, expect for the four we have living in the house, ha ha! Those are praire dogs right? or related somehow I am sure. Your new xmas imagery is so sweet, I love all 3 images together. Thanks for the glimpse into another of your enchanted days:D Be Well, Mandy Saile of Bijou’s Whimsy
Oh yes, it is soon that time of the year again, holiday letter writing. My favorite time of the year!
But before I start writing my letters and cards I have a knitted Christmas stocking to finiah 🙂
How did you capture that little guy..flying by!!
holiday celebrations seem to be gearing right up…postcards fab, as always!
hello Vanessa,
I can hardly catch up reading all your posts !… You ARE a busy bee and all your beautiful handmade stuff in your shop !
I’ll take time to pass by your shop.
I’m glad you like what arrived in your mailbox 🙂
greetings from Belgium
Inge
wow, these are amazing, girl!!! You’re really blossoming 🙂
I love, love, love the new holiday cards! And I have a pink Christmas tree, too… I guess great minds think alike! Is yours covered in glitter too? 😉
Have a fun and creative weekend!
oh mee oh myyy how do you keep your idea straight… you were so into halloween while all the while working on christmas? Love the calendars! Just lovely as always!
Chelsea Ann
Oh those post office friends are so sweet Vanessa!
Sorry to be away so long 🙁
I’m back now though! 🙂
Anyhoo, glad your shop is full of adorable goodies for all!!!
I’m off to browse the selection!
xoxo
Hope you are well!!!
Love the postcards AND the prairie dogs. I’ve always said I just wanna’ hold one once-just to see wht they felt like. Really, squirrel is #1 on my list, then prairie dog, the meerkat. Anyway…gorgeous stuff in the shop!!!
As always you know how to ‘spin a good yarn’!
And in the ‘cheekiest’ way!!
Great detail on these V, and color combo, too!
AND the Artful Blogging article on your Mad Tea Party was wonderful. And the choices WERE perfect- full of color and joy- just like you!!!
XO
D.
PS- great banner!
D.
What a wonderful whimsey winter collection! And YEAH for CROCHET!! I’ve turned into a knitting knut over here! : )
Happy Weekend, dear Miss V!
VB
I love your illustrations! The holiday ones are adorable, but I’m in love with la sirene.
I love stopping by, you postcards are so good.I have put up my pink feather tree. But need to put some of my santa on the tree.I have a santa in a sleigh and he cicile the tree. It so much fun to watch.I love the christmas hoilday.. love debb
How fabulous!!!! I’m headed over there as we speak!!! Well, as soon as I press “post”!!!!
teehee!~
Everything you create, be it a drawing or a story or a photograph, is always filled with wonder. I thank you for adding that to my life.
I got my loot!!! So wonderful…thanks VanessA!!!! lOVED EVERYTHING, even the gumballs!!! So cute!!
Watching foreign movies and crocheting sounds difficult….isn’t it hard to read the screen while looking at your work….you are very talented girl!!
Love the cards…so pretty and Christmassy! Christmas is sure sneakin’ up now!!
Those lil’ varmits are cute!!! What are they gophers?
Oh my! I haven’t been online much lately and I only saw your giveaway post now. I always loved those postcards when I’d browse your shop, even if I’ve never bought anything yet. 😀
And I guess I must have forgotten to tell you I got the autumn issue of artful blogging last october and enjoyed every page of it.
love the postcards Vanessa – gorgeous!!
the calendars are great too…you’ve been a busy gal!
Your cards are absolutely enchanting! I especially love the fariy. 🙂
Holiday inspiration has set in around here too – only a few weeks to go and there’s more Christmasy goodness spinning around my head than I can begin to create!! You’re an absolute marvel keeping up with it all!
~ Carolee
Hi Vanessa, I LOVE your holiday things, especially the girl riding on the reindeer. How cute is that!!! Lovely. Karen
I love your cards and oh, the little squirrelies. How cute! It reminds me of the day that my hubby and I had a picnic lunch in the car in a park one day. We had a visit from a very friendly raccoon. I had forgotten all about it. I’ll have to look that picture up so I can post it on my blog.
Great Thanksgiving cards, Vanessa! 🙂
I love coming to your site. And the fanciful twist at the end of this post…