Don't Mess With Chuck

And now for the newest felt creation: Chuck Norris.



Wearing his Action Jeans.

Inspired by this little gem:

He's up on Etsy if you'd like one for yourself or a loved one. Or an enemy...as a warning.

Also, I don't think I ever showed you a custom order I did. A friend of a friend contacted me and asked if I would make Hurley from lost.

I think he turned out okay considering I stopped watching that show after the first season. I don't mind cliff hangers or unanswered questions but I felt like it was just taunting me with all its mysteries.

If you want a custom order you can also get that at Etsy. I'm up for the challenge. I'll do just about anything, so long as it makes me laugh. And remember that I won't be able to make these for three months because the World's Largest Felt Collection doesn't travel well. So if you're thinking stocking stuffer, think fast before my esty shop goes on vacation.

You Won!!!!!!

I use a very scientific method to determine winners of the drawings. I write down all the names of people who left comments on little slips of paper and put them in a cup,



this time in one of my cute little punch cups that I never use for actual punch,



and then I draw a name.




Congratulations Jared & Laurel! I wish I knew who you were so that I could tell everyone some interesting facts about you other than that one or both of you had lamb tacos for dinner. Although I can say you have the distinction of being the first complete stranger(s) to win a prize here. Oh dear, unless you're not a complete stranger. I'm horrible with names. We're probably best friends and I've completely forgotten you. Forgive me? And send your contact info to rachelknecht at gmail dot com and I'll ship Mr. T off.

Now, I know that I've had several drawings for this guy and I know that some of you are heartbroken that you still haven't won him. And I bet you're tired of risking your luck like that. Am I right? Well, I've finally got him up on Etsy. He could be yours! He could hold your page for you in your tenth reading of Twilight! He could sit on top of your desk, like he does mine, and you can hold private conversations with him about world politics or the price of shoes. He is the soul of discretion.

Trust me, you need this.

I keep forgetting to let you know that there are new items in my Etsy shop. Handy little pockets for your purse or bag.

I'm giving Andrea credit for the idea. I saw her pull a little bag out of her purse once and it was stuffed with little things that every girl needs but always seem to get lost in the bottom of the endless abyss that is a lady's handbag. Like an extra large collection of lip balm.

I'm modeling mine over there (using my fiercest pose that I learned from watching all those episodes of America's Next Top Model). The ones on Etsy have snaps instead of buttons. I think the buttons are cuter but the snaps are more convenient. If you would like one but don't see one in a color you like just let me know. I can almost guarantee that the World's Largest Felt Collection contains it.

In the leafy treetops

I think I have a thing for trees. Maybe it's because I'm in Southern California - a place not really known for them. Fake boobs, yes. Trees no. We can plant trees but we don't have any of those thick wildernesses. Anyway, my thing for trees usually leads me to tree-ish type crafts on Etsy. Or maybe everyone else also has a thing for trees and that's all they do, so that's all I see. It's not my fault, it's theirs. Regardless, my favorites list there is filled with trees. Loads of them. Here are a few.

I've been eyeing this particular picture for months now. I like how the leaves look like perching birds. I also think her striped tights and pleated skirt are adorable. I'm naming her Sally, no matter what the artist says.



These plates are pretty much the cutest things I've ever seen. Berries. I'll need lots and lots of berries to serve on them. With whipped cream. And mint.






You can't tell just by looking at it but within this leafy pink roll are many pockets for knitting and crochet needles. And since I have the World's Largest Needle Collection it would be both functional and lovely.

I really should limit the time I spend on Etsy. Because whenever I'm on it I want to spend money. Even more so then when I'm in an actual physical store. I have very little problem looking at something in a store and admiring it and wanting to buy it and then putting it back on the shelf because I always tell myself that if I really can't live without it I can go back and get it. I don't tell myself this with Etsy because so many of these things are one of a kind. I could decided that it has to be mine and go back only to find that it's gone forever. Rent clothes! Gnash teeth! Why didn't I buy that Felt Mr. T! Oh, right, because I told myself that I could probably whip one up myself with the help of the World's Largest Felt Collection.