Thursday, December 31, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

HAVE A HEALTHY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Hugss, Caroline


Wednesday, December 23, 2009

My New Pattern Published in Contemporary Doll Collector Magazine


I just had to share some very exciting news... I just received my "Contemporary Doll Collector Magazine", the March 2010 issue. How thrilling it is to see my newest mini Cloth Doll Pattern published in this magazine... Wow! This is a picture of her and above the magazine you will find it in. To date she is the smallest pattern I have created. She is 7" tall and can hang. Her name is "Little Victoria, The Dream Fairy".
Also in this same publication on page 16 is my "Cryatal, Mermaid Of The Lake Doll". CD Patterns are available for her in my eBay Store @ http://store.ebay.com/carolines-handmades
What a great Christmas gift!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Hugss,

Caroline





Friday, December 18, 2009

Victorian Beaded Brooch Pattern

These are some samples made using my Victorian Beaded Brooch Pattern!





Create your own Heirloom using this pattern!
Easy to follow step by step directions and easy to personalize!
Bonus! Easy Silk Ribbon Rose How-to...
Great for beginners!
Great to make and give as gifts!
Images for this Brooch also available...
Hugss,
Caroline


New! Shabby Pink Pillow


I just finished making this Shabby, Victorian Pillow with a fussy cut Fisher Lady image.
This picture is just a quick take. I will be taking several more and posting them in my eBay store over the weekend @ http://store.ebay.com/carolines-handmades on auction.
It measures approximately 15X15", including the ruffles. I embellished it using Pink Silk Ribbon, assorted beads and sequins. I fussy cut the Fisher Lady image and some flowers and leaves, so she looks like she is coming right out of the flowers.
More detail and pictures in my eBay Store.
Thank you for visiting! Caroline

Last minute gifts!


Looking for a last minute gift idea! I have 2 gift sets left if anyone is interested!


I still haven't put my tree up.... LOL

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Hugss,
Caroline

Monday, December 14, 2009

CONTRATULATIONS DIANE!


Congratulations to Diane K. for your win in the fabulous "Stroll The Shops", that was created and sponsered by a very talented lady Jan from "Rose Haven", with a give away by the shop owners that were featured in the stroll. Jan also has a shop at Rose Haven Etsy Shoppe. Her Blog is the most beautiful I have ever seen. Very Shabby, Romantic and Pink, with soft Christmas music playing in the background. I keep going back for more. I love to stroll through all the shops. I know you will too!
OH, and right now there is a "Cookie Swap" going on with some great recipes.
Diane won this gorgeous "Fisher Lady Reproduction image on fabric" from my eBay Store @ http://store.ebay.com/carolines-handmades I print the images myself. Stop by and visit anytime!
Jan created this beautiful "Stroll the Shops event" on her Blog @
Hugss,
Caroline

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! FREE CLIP ART FOR YOU











HAPPY HOLIDAYS! HERE IS A GIFT FOR YOU... FREE CLIP ART!
I think all you have to do is copy and paste!
Enjoy!
Hugss,
Caroline

Shabby Victorian Night Lights on Auction now!


NEW! Shabby Victorian (Handmade) Night Lights available on Auction right now in my eBay store. I will be making and adding more Shabby, Romantic home accents as I make them to both my eBay and Etsy stores. Hope you like them! Ideas always welcome! Hugss, Caroline

Friday, December 11, 2009

Some of my OOAK Victorian Jewelry



































































































This is a small sampling of my One Of A Kind Victorian Inspired Jewely. It has been sold around the world mostly through my eBay store. Thanks for stopping by!
Special orders are always welcome!
Hugss,
Caroline










Thursday, December 3, 2009

Coming Soon! March 2010 Cont. Doll Collector Magazine

EXCITING NEWS! My newest Cloth Doll Pattern, "Little Victoria" will be published in the upcoming March 2010, Contemporary Doll Collector Magazine. Yes, the whole pattern will be there for you. She is the smallest I have made to date at approximately 7" tall. She can be either a Victorian Fairy or Angel and she can hang. I hope you like her! Enjoy, Caroline

Happy Holidays! My new Santa Doll

Hello everyone! Sorry I haven't been posting, my computer went and I had to get a new one. Anyone who has gone through this knows its a disaster, plain and simple. But I am back in business!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!
This is my 2009 Santa. I hand sculpted him using Super Sculpey. He is finished except for little dolls I still have to make for him to hold in his arms.
Hugss, Caroline

Friday, September 18, 2009

Gathering Ideas for my new Cloth Doll Pattern!


Hello.... Just a quick update! I am gathering ideas and drawings for my next Cloth Doll Pattern. My ideas are going towards a Fairy Doll, with fancy, glittery wings! That is all I can tell you right now. I will keep you posted right here as I progress!

Have a wonderful day.... Hugss, Caroline

Creating gifts for the Holidays!







Hello! Hope you are having a lovely day! Sorry it has been a while since I last posted a blog. I have been sooo busy creating for both my eBay and Etsy stores preparing for the Holidays. Above are just a couple of items for your preview, to see more please visit my online stores @
Special orders are welcome!
Thank you for visiting! Hugss, Caroline




Friday, August 28, 2009

Victorian Lady Wall Hanging On Auction NOW!







I finally finished my Quilt Wall Hanging. It has taken me months to complete. It has Antique Lace, hundreds of beads, sequins, bugle beads and more. It was all applied by hand one at a time. Then I made several tiny silk ribbon roses and leaves and added some flower and leaf beads. It measures 17X14" and would look wonderful in a shadow box to match your decor.
Bring the Romance and Elegance of the Victorian Era into any room... for more details, pictures and Auction information please visit my ebay store @ http://store.ebay.com/carolines-handmades
Thanks so much for stoppin by! Have a lovely day! Hugss, Caroline




Monday, August 24, 2009

Available Soon... Handmade Wall Hanging!


Coming soon to my eBay store! Keep checking, it shouldn't be long now!
I have been working on this newest piece of Art. It will be a Quilted Wall Hanging. I have been working on it for months now.... all the beads have been indivdually added, lots of silk ribbon embroidery, sequins, bugle beads, flower and leaf beads, Vingage lace as an overlay on her dress, gorgeous Venice lace that frames this Victorian Beauty. The background fabric is a satin brocade in whites and off white colors. There will be a sleeve on the back for easy hanging.
This would bring romance and elegance to any room and would be fabulous framed in a Shadow Box to match your decor!
I am working on the finishing touches now. Please stop by and visit my eBay store @ http://store.ebay.com/carolines-handmades
Have a great day and take care! Caroline

On Auction now! OOAK Jewelry Set

I am trying a new style design, per customer requests. Here is my newest Handmade Brooch/Pendant and Earing set. It is truly Victorian style. Now on auction in my eBay store @ http://store.ebay.com/carolines-handmades Lots more pretties added weekly!
I can't wait for the cooler weather the get here.... can't take the heat! Have a super day! Caroline

Monday, August 17, 2009

Blue Mermaid Treasure Brooch/Pendant In My Etsy Store!

Another Handmade One of a kind! Designed and made by Caroline Erbsland.
I make the "Bubble Cameo" myself, using a Vintage reproduction image and placing it in a "Lucite Bubble", it is about 10mm high and the image looks dimensional. Then I add a view goodies including fancy filigree Antique Brass OX base, setting, bead caps and dainty chain. It is further embellished with Porcelain Roses, Vintage Pearls, Vintage glass flower beads and a sprinkling of AB Cystals.
Stop by my Etsy store and visit! www.candy4me.etsy.com
Take care, Caroline

Vtg Victorian Santa & Children Brooch ON AUCTION NOW!


On Auction now in my ebay store @ http://store.ebay.com/carolines-handmades
As always this is a One of a kind and I will never duplicate it!
It is signed and dated!
A Heirloom Treasure in the making!
Lots more added weekly! Please stop by!
Hugss,
Caroline

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Reproduction Fabric Blocks...Coming to my Etsy Store!





Coming Soon to my Etsy Store!

Reproduction Images on Fabric, also known as Quilt Block or Fabric Blocks! I print the images onto EQ Printables 100% Premium Cotton.
THIS IS JUST A SAMPLE OF WHAT I WILL BE OFFERING. I already sell hundreds of these images in my eBay Store @ http://store.ebay.com/carolines-handmades
The images will come in different sizes. If you don't see what you would like, please ask.
I hope everyone is well! Hugss, Caroline