Doesn’t that name just sound adorable? Karen from Peanuts Creations is just as wonderful as her name implies, and so are her items! This week’s contest item is: Handmade crochet summer hat, made in a very lightweight, soft white yarn. It has a scalloped edge and two handmade flowers attached. The winner will let me know what size they would like and I will make it specifically for you! The one shown would fit a toddler or young girl. The flowers can be removed and the hat is washable.
To win, all you have to do is comment. Leave me your name and a contact email (yourname (at) yourserver (dot) com) in the comments below. Winner is chosen through Random.org.
So just who is this artisan? Karen makes many things from baby hats and booties, to purses, jewelry, and household items. She and her husband also use their wood lathe to make wood and acrylic pens, bottle stoppers, key chains and more.
Karen says, “I was so fortunate that my grandmother taught me to crochet, knit and tat when I was a little girl. It would be much harder for me to learn now I think. Since then, I have taught myself more stitches and learned how to read and create patterns.” I think many artisans can relate to a skill that was passed on through their elders. It is what keeps crafting alive.
She says, “I can’t tell you how lucky I am to be able to do what I love and actually make a little money from it. I have only been selling my items online and at craft shows for about 2 years. It has been quite a learning experience and couldn’t have done it without a lot of tips and advice from other crafters/artists.”
You can find Karen and Peanuts Creations, along with her woodwork at Etsy and Artfire. Tweet with her on Twitter, and check out her blog. She is also our featured artisan on My Craft Corner this week through Artfire Promotions.
Peanuts Creations
May 30, 2010 @ 17:02:38
Thank you so much for doing this wonderful feature on me and my shops!! It's a great thing you do here on your blog for all of us….it is very time consuming so we really appreciate it!
Karen
Can't wait to see who wins!
Leta Porter
May 31, 2010 @ 00:41:26
I love Karen's creations! I have been eyeballing here wash cloths. Leta
Valmade
May 31, 2010 @ 00:52:08
One talented lady. I wish I could crochet. I just tweeted her peach baby slippers. So cute.
Kathryn Lantz
May 31, 2010 @ 01:19:36
Love love love everything made by Karen at Peanuts Creations!!!! Sooo happy she joined MCC or else I may not have discovered all the crochet and wood goodness!
Kat @ sassmowthdesigns
Peanuts Creations
May 31, 2010 @ 05:19:42
Leta, Val, Kat…thank you all so very much for your kind words and support!! I have really made some wonderful friends at My Craft Corner…hugs!!
Karen
Alternative Emporium
May 31, 2010 @ 15:31:56
I love these gorgeous crochet things, they are simply adorable!! My crocheting is not nearly up to scratch so I would recommend Karne's shops to anyone.
Emmie @ Alternaitve Emporium xxx
Small Footprints
May 31, 2010 @ 16:35:57
Karen's work is just lovely … she's truly a talented artisan. Aren't those little booties just the sweetest!
Thanks for a wonderful feature!
erin, maker of chimes
May 31, 2010 @ 17:54:04
Very pretty! Crocheting is one thing that I've never learned to do… maybe one day??
dinnertimechimes
at aol
dot com
Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea
May 31, 2010 @ 18:51:02
Love it! So pretty!
jlanenh@comcast.net
Thanks for the chance!
TheFrogBag
May 31, 2010 @ 19:50:13
Nice! I would love to win one of these beauties!
thefrogbag@gmail.com
The Jewelry Box
May 31, 2010 @ 22:30:04
I really admire Karen's talent with crocheting! She makes such beautiful items! It's been great getting to know her on MCC. Thank you for the chance to win!
Brenda
thejewelrybox.smith (at) gmail (dot) com
beadsandblooms
May 31, 2010 @ 22:46:41
Adorable hat! It would look so cute on my granddaughter. My mom taught me to crochet when I was a girl and I used to love doing thread crochet but not enough hours in the day anymore to do everything.
dana@eaglecom.net
Little C and Little J
Jun 01, 2010 @ 01:16:55
As I'm here, I might as well comment! Also, wanted to let you know that the barter swap is up! Would love to have you in the ring. tigerlilytinkering.blogspot.com
Seelenfein...
Jun 02, 2010 @ 06:18:45
So a beautiful and cute hat. I love Karen´s creations, too.
Lovely greets,
Annika
meggi1908@gmx.de
Peanuts Creations
Jun 04, 2010 @ 03:59:12
Thank you all so very much for the wonderful comments…it's great that everyone is supportive of each other!!
Big thanks to Tammy for hosting the giveaways and features!
Karen