I Heart Arts

My Most Amazing Creation!

2010-12-05T06:25:00.010-06:00

Well I just made the most amazing thing from scratch! Meet Adelaide Dorothy Von Bargen!
I gave birth to her on November 10th right at home in our Toronto Apartment. If you would like to hear my story, click HERE.

Please come to my other blog (and follow me if you like) because come the new year, I don't think I will be posting here anymore.
http://www.heatherbays.blogspot.com/
I still blog about my crafts, but I also blog about recipes, photographs, and life.

Aren't these hats that she's wearing in these photos CUUUUUTE!!? Well I make them!
See what's available in my online stores.
http://www.heatherbays.etsy.com/
OR
http://www.heatherbays.artfire.com/
And remember, I take custom orders, so if you need a certain size or a specific colour, I can make it for you, just email me:
heatherbays@gmail.com

CHRISTMAS!!!

2010-11-02T11:21:00.006-05:00

I know that Halloween JUST ended, but I LOVE the Christmas season and started preparing!! I have needle felted a couple decorations for around your house. Like, the traditional Gingerbread Man...only this time it looks like someone got hold of him and took a tasty bite!

Also, I have needle felted mistletoe's which are just beautiful and elegant. Perfect for scoring those Christmas kisses.

Come to MY ETSY SHOP or MY ARTFIRE SHOP to see what's available!!

I know I have a few followers here at 'i heart arts', but I feel like keeping up with 2 blogs is a little much. So, I think I will stop posting here after the holidays. Please come to my other blog where there's much more then JUST crafts.
http://www.heatherbays.blogspot.com/
We got photos, food and babies over there. Please, won't you follow me there too! Thanks pals!

Autumn Baby!

2010-10-28T16:46:00.005-05:00

Here's a nice collection of handmade goods that really fit today. Baby, Autumn, colours, warmth! Well, off to crochet some hot pink baby shoes!

Autumn Baby

Curated By: HeatherBays

ArtFire.com

Craft Tutorials

Kitty Wish List!

2010-10-22T09:03:00.006-05:00

Here is a collection of different artists on ArtFire that have excellent cat toys! The great thing about ArtFire is...you don't need to sign up for an account to buy things! So easy.
Anyway, don't forget about your kitty this holiday season!!

Kitty Wishlist

Curated By: HeatherBays

ArtFire.com

Vintage Fashion

Please come follow me...I'm new to Twitter: http://twitter.com/HeatherBays

Sweet Tweet!!

2010-10-20T11:54:00.010-05:00

This here is an adorable photo of my niece who just celebrated her 1st birthday!

It's just incredible HOW fast the time goes! I made these purple leg warmers for her and my sister was kind enough to take a picture of her wearing them for me since we live in different cities and I couldn't be there for the big day sadly. She is walking now and even saying a few real words! I am glad she can wear these leg warmers as she walks and runs around since she still falls a lot...practice makes perfect.
If you want a pair of these leg warmers for your baby or toddler, or as a gift for a baby shower of holiday, then come see what's available in one of my TWO online stores! I also do custom orders!
www.heatherbays.artfire.com
or
www.heatherbays.etsy.com

ONE MORE THING!!
I started a Twitter! So far I don't know that much about it, but please come, follow me!! Thanks Folks!
http://twitter.com/HeatherBays

Leg Warmers.

2010-10-14T13:45:00.009-05:00

During this time as I get closer and closer to my due date, I feel like I have embraced the life as a domesticated house wife and soon to be mother. (You can read my experience throughout the pregnancy here http://www.heatherbays.blogspot.com/.) I have been baking and cooking and crocheting like crazy. I have started preparing fresh home cooked soups and freezing them so when time is scarce we will still have very nutritious and delicious homemade foods to eat. But one of my favourite things to do it make adorable baby and toddler leg warmers.

I have some available in both of my online shops but I also do custom orders if you are looking for a specific colour! So come to either my ETSY store or ARTFIRE store and see what's available! They are perfect for this time of year and would make a wonderful Christmas gift too. They will arrive gift ready just like the photo below, all nicely hand packaged!!

These little leggings are warm woolen handmade and crocheted with wool topped with a simple bow. They'll keep your child's legs toasty through the fall, winter, spring and cool summer nights. They're classic, simple and extremely sweet. They have a cute bow at the top so the tightness can be adjusted, with an adorable frilly bottom. Great for when baby starts crawling to protect those precious knees.
These leg warmers will fit babies 6 months to children 3 years or older, depending on the size of the child. You can bunch them or wear them full length. They also fit on adults arms for arm warmers! They measure about 11 inches long. The top measures 8 inches around (so a 4 inch diameter) and the bottom just above the frill measures 6 inches around (so a 3 inch diameter.)

Etch A Sketch

2010-10-05T12:14:00.005-05:00

I needle felted a mini Etch A Sketch. It's so cute. It could be a necklace, keychain, cell phone charm, or a brooch. I also love that it's the perfect size for my Blythe doll. So if you are in to Blythe or Barbies (or any other doll about the same size) it makes a great prop too.

Come check out my store to see what is available!
www.heatherbays.etsy.com
I also do custom projects. So if you have an idea that you want crafted...just take a look at what I do by snooping around on this blog or coming to my FACEBOOK FAN PAGE and I can probably help you out!! Just email me.
heatherbays@gmail.com

Cutest Wedding Cake Topper!

2010-09-24T11:31:00.010-05:00

I just made this adorable wedding cake topper for a couple on Etsy who are getting married next winter. A crab with a fargo hat holding a heart sign on a wooden stick sitting on a turtle wearing a touque with a pom-pom! I am so in love with it. The little touques are too much, they make me melt, and the little heart sign, man oh man. This will be one great wedding cake. You can feel the love!!

If you would like me (Heather Bays) to make you a custom cake topper, please email me at heatherbays@gmail.com OR come to etsy and see my custom cake topper listing for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, showers, or a cake for any old day!

Oh Baby Baby...

2010-08-06T18:17:00.011-05:00

Since finding out that my baby will most likely be a girl, I started to crochet these adorable Mary Jane's. They have been quite a hit so far. As I work on photo files from our recent trip to India, I crochet in between processing them from RAW to TIFF. I am so in love with making them.

These here are ones I made for size newborn to 3 months. I am making some larger sizes over the weekend.

They all have old buttons on the sides to secure the strap to your baby's feet. The buttons are from my Grandma's collection that I was given a few years back when she past away.

Check out my online store for availability!
www.heatherbays.etsy.com
Or contact me at heatherbays@gmail.com or through an Etsy conversation if you would like a pair in a certain colour. I have MANY colours of yarn to choose from which you can see by viewing one of the baby shoe listings in my shop.

Also, if you are in the Winnipeg area on August 14th, there will be a craft sale at Aqua Books, 274 Garry Street from 11-5pm. For more info on the upcoming sale, please check out the facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=131282280240319
Hope to see you there!!

Delicious Red Apples in a Fruit Salad.

2010-07-26T15:53:00.034-05:00

Apples are a popular needle felted item! People use them for jewelry, phone charms, keychains, brooches and to add to projects of their very own!

In fact, fruit in general is pretty popular! If you look through my "sold" items in my shop, you'll see I've sold many fruit related items such as, watermelon earrings, banana necklaces, pear keychains, and apples. Check out my shop at www.heatherbays.etsy.com for other fruit related items or contact me (Heather Bays) and I can make you your favourite fruit for whatever you want!

Felted Soaps, oh YES!

2010-06-29T17:05:00.013-05:00

Felted soaps are basically a bar of soap wearing a wool sweater. They are handmade by me (Heather Bays) using a wet felting/soap felting technique. These ones here were each made with a 120g bar of Olay Body Ultra Moisture soaps either in Vanilla Indulgence or Shea Butter. They smell yuuuummmmy!

Felted soaps are softer and more luxurious than using a cloth or loofah. They work up such a rich silky lather and as you wash it gently exfoliates your skin! Plus you won't have to deal with the end bits of soap that are slippery and hard to hold and usually end up slipping down the drain, and are wasted. As the bar of soap shrinks, so does the wool! In the end, you're left with a little wool scrubby.

If you are interested in trying some felted soaps just email me heatherbays@gmail.com or check out my online store for availability!

Baby Rattles (and a Little Reminder...)

2010-06-25T14:35:00.010-05:00

So at the moment I have finished 3 adorable baby rattles! The dinosaur egg (in the posting below) and these 2 here!

They're available in my shop, OR...(here's the little reminder) if you're in Winnipeg over the weekend there will be an artisan and craft show in the Chief Pequis Pavillion at Kildonan Park (see map here) on Saturday, June 26th and Sunday June 27th, from 11:00 a.m 'til 7:30 p.m!
I will be there with all my felted goodies along with my photos! So come and spend the day in the park, it's a lovely place for a picnic! I have also made some felted soaps...which are basically soaps with a wool sweater for bathing with...I will post those on here when they are complete...right now they are drying and making my whole place smell yuuuuummmmyyyy!

Dinosaur Eggs For Babies!

2010-06-23T10:41:00.013-05:00

I, Heather Bays, am 17 weeks pregnant! That's right, I am almost half way there and soon I will be able to find out the sex of the baby! I am so excited! Either way, my baby will love dinosaurs, just like I do! So, I think I will try to decorate the nursery with handmade/homemade dinosaur themed things! With baby one the mind, I started making baby rattles! My favourite ones are the dinosaur egg baby rattles. I only have one available in my store but I have more in the making that will be different colours!

This rattle was made by hand using soap felting and needle felting techniques. It is an eco-friendly toy made with natural and recycled materials. It is a non toxic rattle made with 100% wool and in the core is a recycled plastic container (such as an old pill bottle or the plastic container from a kinder surprise egg.) The container is holding popcorn kernels which makes the rattle noise when shaken.

Perfect for my baby, your baby and would also make a great gift for a baby shower!
Stay updated on more baby things (and other crafty homemade items) by popping by this blog often, or become a fan of mine on facebook, I always like getting more fans!

Who's Going Bananas!!

2010-06-21T20:08:00.008-05:00

There is this band called 'Pigeon Horse Sex Tennis' from Amsterdam and Rick from the band wears a needle felted banana necklace on stage! I (Heather Bays) have made 3 for him in the last 6 months.

Here is a song by them:
'Bottle of Wine - Pigeon Horse Sex Tennis'
They also have a fan page on facebook!

If you want a felted fruit of your very own as a necklace, brooch, keychain or phone charm, I can make you any fruit! Like say a Raspeberry?

Winnipeg Craft Sale!!

2010-06-16T10:20:00.018-05:00

The World Artisans Village Inc. is a local not for profit organization showcasing artists and crafters – they’re looking to raise funds to run a more permanent venue for new Canadian, aboriginal and local artisans and crafters to showcase and sell their work. On Saturday, June 26^th and June 27^th, 2010 from 11:00 a.m till 7:30 p.m they will be hosting an artisan and craft show in the Chief Pequis Pavillion at Kildonan Park in Winnipeg. Here is a MAP of the park! It's at the Pavillion with a parking lot in the front!

Heather Bays will be there with her needle felted goodies like wedding cake toppers, severed head cat toys, soft sculptures, baby mobiles, eco-friendly baby rattles, aprons, hair pieces, photographs, photo pendants and other jewelry!! So come down, bring a picnic because Kildonan Park is a great place for a picnic!!

If you can't make it, I do have my online store too:
www.heatherbays.etsy.com

And please become a fan on Facebook for the latest info and new items!!

HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-06-14T13:21:00.007-05:00

Well it's about damn time I contribute something. SHEESH! For the past 6 months my creative outlet has been hair, hair and more flippin hair. I'm not complaining, I love it, it's just that I haven't had much energy for other creative outlets.

However, last month we had 3 GREAT craft sales in a row and I tried out a few different ideas. I took a crack at sewing and after a few tries, I managed to make a garter! I struggled with the elastic (essssssssh!) as the first 2 garters turned out to be suuuper cute dog collars for Basil (not enough stretch..ooops!) Ahhh well. Here's a photo of the only finished garter, I ran out of steam to make anymore haha. I wish I had enough time to make a few more, but time was not on my side.

the garter rejects/ adorable dog collars haha

MORE LITTLE CRAFTS! These are the left overs from the craft sales last month! Most of the stuff was made while at the craft sales. I love the little whales! hehe!

Glass Tile Photo Pendants.

2010-06-14T11:14:00.007-05:00

Now you can wear my photographs everywhere you go!

These glass pendants measure 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 inches, and hang from a simple bail on a silver ball chain that is nickel plated. They are made by me, Heather Bays!

Check out my online shop for availability: www.heatherbays.etsy.com
BECOME A FAN ON FACEBOOK for the latest news and upcoming art sales!

Roller Skate.

2010-06-01T14:03:00.012-05:00

Needle felted roller skate handmade with 100% wool by Heather Bays. It's perfect for a necklace or keychain or cell phone charm.

Check out my online store at www.heatherbays.etsy.com

Necklaces.

2010-05-27T10:26:00.013-05:00

Needle felted necklaces are made with 100% wool by Heather Bays. I can also construct them into keychains for your keys or cell phones if you prefer.

Cherry necklace.

Cupcake friendship necklaces.

Available in my store: www.heatherbays.etsy.com

Custom Made Cake Toppers.

2010-05-05T21:49:00.025-05:00

People have contacted me on numerous occasions to make them a cake topper so their wedding cakes, birthday cakes or anniversary cakes are more personalized. They make beautiful display art too so you can keep them forever! The photo below has some examples of ones that I have done. They are needle felted all by hand with 100% wool.

Needle felting is when you take loose roving wool and stab it repetitively hundreds if not thousands of time with a barbed needle so it gets denser and denser to sculpt it. You can literally make ANYTHING with wool.
Check out my online store to see what's available.
www.heatherbays.etsy.com

Please contact me, Heather Bays at heatherbays@gmail.com if you would like a custom made cake topper, you can have anything your heart desires.

Aprons.

2010-05-04T10:40:00.014-05:00

These aprons are handmade by Heather Bays. The patterns are made by me. My aprons are made with recycled material. Check out my online shop for availability.
www.heatherbays.etsy.com

Blythe and Her Pet Bread and Butterfly.

2010-04-15T18:33:00.010-05:00

Needle felted Bread and Butterfly (from Alice in Wonderland) in a vintage style birdcage, made with 100% wool by Heather Bays.

It would look beautiful in a childs bedroom, or any room for that matter. You could also add it to a project of your very own. This adorable ornament is also the perfect size for Blythe dolls and Barbies!!

The Bread and Butterfly in the vintage birdcage is available in my etsy store along with prints of the Blythe doll pictures.
www.heatherbays.etsy.com

Green Owls In Love.

2010-04-13T12:28:00.006-05:00

These vintage style green owls are needle felted by Heather Bays with 100% wool. I was inspired to make these because I have a thing for salt and pepper shakers and a friend of mine bought be a set of green owls that are obviously in love, so I recreated them with wool. ADORABLE!

Perfect for the top of a wedding cake or anniversary cake or a birthday cake for a couple and you can keep it forever and put on display at your home because they're so cute. Infact, you don't necessarily have to use them for a cake topper at all! Great for a Christmas ornament, pin cushions, display art, or to add to a project of your very own!

They are available in my Etsy shop,
www.heatherbays.etsy.com

Bows & Bow Ties

2010-04-12T12:26:00.008-05:00

These bows needle felted by Heather Bays. They have 2 inch french clips on the back. You can wear them at any age, they really complete any outfit! Perfect for a casual day or something as big as a wedding day!

I can also put a pin on the back instead of a french clip (just like the black and white bow below) so you can pin it on a shirt as a bow tie, or pin it on a bag, or nylon headband. If you want a keychain, I can add that instead of the pin or clip, the options are endless!

Available at my online shop!
www.heatherbays.etsy.com

Retro Television - no signal

2010-04-08T21:28:00.007-05:00

Needle felted retro television is made with 100% wool by Heather Bays. This little tv is perfect for Blythe dolls or Barbie dolls!

Available in my store: www.heatherbays.etsy.com

Elephant.

2010-04-05T08:43:00.009-05:00

So, I am back to work and I have reopened my store!
www.heatherbays.etsy.com
My first project is an elephant, how appropriate!

Thanks to those of you who followed my travels through India at www.heatherbays.blogspot.com. I will start working on the 12,000 photos soon and will post photos as often as I can.

2010-03-03T00:35:00.001-06:00

A gift for my friend Marlene after my stupid dog eat her beautiful wallet.

needle felted by chrystal gray

Mr and Mrs Potato Head Get Hitched!

2010-01-17T11:05:00.007-06:00

I have made another adorable wedding cake topper as my last project before leaving for India for 2 months. Mr and Mrs Potato head are needle felted with 100% wool by Heather Bays. They are secured to a circular glass pillar that is light and measures almost 5 inches across.

My online store, heatherbays.etsy.com, will be closed from January 20th until April 1st because my husband and I are going on our honeymoon to India to backpack around the whole country. Please visit my photography site where I will be updating regularly with stories and photos! heatherbays.blogspot.com

Lindy, the Pirate

2010-01-12T11:01:00.004-06:00

Retro Toaster and Toast with Heart-Shaped Jam.

2009-12-29T14:43:00.004-06:00

Needle felted retro toaster and two pieces of toast with heart-shaped jam is made with 100% wool by Heather Bays. This little set is perfect for Blythe dolls or Barbie dolls! I can also construct it into a toaster necklace with dangling toast earrings, or a hanging ornament to display anywhere!

Available in my store: www.heatherbays.etsy.com

Pirates

2009-12-21T13:40:00.004-06:00

Tomorrow is the BIG day!!

2009-12-19T11:23:00.006-06:00

Okay guys, come get in line for the first annual Craft Buffet art sale. It's happening tomorrow at 138 Portage Ave East, near the Nutty Club in Winnipeg, from 1pm-7pm.

Contributing crafters include:

Roy Liang { Dumb Chauffeur}
Lisa King, Meghan Flett, Chrystal Bergan and Heather Bays {the 'i heart arts' craft collective}
Gillian King & Pascale Forest-Axford{ Gillian Gigs }
Megan Kroeker {Madge Maker}
Jill Sawatsky { Tony Chestnut }
Jessica Lo { Green Fiend }
Michelle Hooey { Ancholess }
Zachary Foster & Melissa Turner { Melissa Mae }

See you there!

THIS SUNDAY!

2009-12-11T12:12:00.003-06:00

this craft sale is an absolute MUST!

Hope to see you there!

CRAFT BUFFET!

2009-12-07T13:58:00.003-06:00

THE FIRST ANNUAL CRAFT BUFFET! Our very own craft sale! Can't wait!

Severed Heads.

2009-11-23T15:25:00.006-06:00

Help your house cat feel like a cat again!

Needle felted severed heads are made with 100% wool, by Heather Bays.

Their centers are filled with lots of catnip which has also been worked into the wool so as your cat plays with it, the catnip gets stronger.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35694383

Glass Pendants.

2009-11-19T22:22:00.006-06:00

I can make any of my photographs into a beautiful glass pendant! Click HERE to see a collection of my photographs!!

And click HERE to see which ones are available for purchase RIGHT NOW!

And Another CRAFT SALE!!!

2009-11-12T00:08:00.005-06:00

This one is being held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Bord-Aire Community Club, 471 Hampton Street. Hopefully we'll see you there!!

If you can't make it, you can always find us online too at our individual Etsy stores:
Heather Bays - www.heatherbays.etsy.com
Meghan Flett - www.iheartarts.etsy.com
Lisa King - www.lisakingcraftswoman.etsy.com

CRAFT SALE THIS WEEKEND!

2009-11-05T11:35:00.003-06:00

It's that time of the year!

Heather and Lisa of 'I heart arts' will be participating in a craft sale this SATURDAY (Nov.7th) located at Linwood School (266 Linwood Street)

The sale is from 9:30-3:30. COME VISIT US!

We'll be selling our beloved felted goodies as well as Heathers beautiful photos!

Grab a friend and a coffee and support local art!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

ba-ba-ba-ba blue bird

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chirp chirp!

needle felted bird with silver chain necklace made by Lisa

muuuuustaches!

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who doesn't love a good mustache!?!

needle felted by Lisa

monkeys!!!!

2009-10-03T18:02:00.002-05:00

Cake Toppers!

2009-09-28T01:28:00.013-05:00

The sculpture of doves are in a copper wire nest together on a bed of grey wool and one of the doves has it's wing around the other. Very sweet and a perfect symbolization for a wedding cake. They are 4" wide and just under 4.5" long. They are needle felted with 100% wool, by Heather Bays.

These adorable owls are needle felted with 100% wool, by Heather Bays and stand on there copper wire legs. The grey owl is 4" tall and the white owl is just over 3.5" tall. The bride has a veil with a pink rose and the groom is wearing a tie with a pink rose.

These are custom made orders, but do want one of your own? Just email me:
heatherbays@gmail.com
Check out my online shop at Etsy,
http://www.heatherbays.etsy.com!

2009-09-16T20:00:00.001-05:00

gift for ben and kaille's new baby!

needle felted by chrystal gray.

2009-09-05T13:17:00.001-05:00

Needle felted by Leezle.

2009-09-05T12:55:00.000-05:00

Isis, a gift for my niece Isis.

needle felted by chrystal gray.

for sale.

2009-08-28T01:05:00.003-05:00

I'm selling my headbands at Mixtape on Osbourne. They're flirty...oooooweeee! 100% handmade with good intentions. Go get 'em!

I'm not dead...

2009-07-31T19:15:00.005-05:00

I've been making head bands.

alas, I haven't forgotten about felting, here's a little fella I made a while back.

2009-06-13T08:55:00.001-05:00

chickadee!

needle felted by chrystal.

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Swallow.

needle felted by chrystal.

2009-05-16T22:03:00.001-05:00

R2D2

gift for nephew max.

Apron

2009-05-11T07:53:00.011-05:00

I have really missed my sewing machine!! My wonderful Mum and Dad bought be the greatest sewing machine for Christmas a few years ago and I seem to neglect it a lot. This weekend, I have lots of material to recycle, so I started by making an apron.

Check out my online shop to purchase this apron. More to come.
http://www.heatherbays.etsy.com!

For the Love of Frogs!

2009-05-04T23:26:00.003-05:00

...Ribbit...

Needle felted frog made with 100% wool, by Heather Bays.
Check out my online shop to purchase this little guy, http://www.heatherbays.etsy.com!

Tongue Monster

2009-05-03T00:14:00.004-05:00

By meg: www.iheartarts.etsy.com

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Needle felted by chrystal.

Antique Style Pendant.

2009-04-03T22:30:00.003-05:00

Needle felted antique style pendant made with 100% wool, by Heather Bays.
Available on Etsy, www.heatherbays.etsy.com.

I can also custom make you one with your favourite colour!

Earth Earrings

2009-04-02T17:23:00.002-05:00

Needle felted tiny planet earth earring, wool and silver by meg. Check them out here in my etsy store : www.iheartarts.etsy.com.

Triceratops

2009-03-31T00:46:00.007-05:00

This amazing guy is for sale at www.iheartarts.etsy.com. By meg.

My Boobs

2009-03-15T12:59:00.004-05:00

I had this casting done at the Womyn's Centre and it was an excellent experience. I plan on painting it, possibly more and I'll keep you all posted on the progress.

Arty the Aardvark

2009-03-14T17:04:00.004-05:00

I made this guy and though I hated him but then Jay brought him to life after he adopted him. 100% wool, needle felted by meg. Check out my new store: www.iheartarts.etsy.com

Medusa Sculpture.

2009-03-12T14:56:00.006-05:00

Needle felted Medusa sculpture pendant (for necklace or keychain) made with 100% wool, by Heather Bays .

Medusa is one of the Gorgons whose hair was changed into serpents, after which all who looked upon her were turned into stone.
To learn more about this myth, go to the website below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medusa

www.heatherbays.etsy.com

Bison for a Bison

2009-03-10T23:00:00.005-05:00

Needle felted Bison 100% wool handmade by meg. I made this guy for my sister for her birthday, he's got a number 8 on the bottom. Visit my store here: www.iheartarts.etsy.com

Louis Riel Sculpture, Needle Felted Portrait.

2009-03-08T19:30:00.008-05:00

Needle felted Louis Riel sculpture pendant (for necklace or keychain) made with 100% wool, by Heather Bays.
Louis David Riel (October 22, 1844 - November 16, 1885), frequently referred to as the "Father of Manitoba".
For a little history lesson go to the website below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Riel

Louis has now been SOLD, but I can always make you one if you want.
www.heatherbays.etsy.com

Pancakes for Breakfast. Don't Forget the Butter!

2009-03-07T12:48:00.006-06:00

Needle felted pancakes topped with butter by Heather Bays. This brooch or pin is made with 100% wool and available on Etsy!
www.heatherbays.etsy.com

Custom Made Pets!

2009-03-06T19:41:00.007-06:00

Needle felted 3-D portraits of your favourite animal or pet, made with 100% wool, by Heather Bays. Perfect for your shelf or on a necklace or brooch!
The photos are examples of a recent order done for a family who owns these 2 dogs.

For more info, click:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21872524

Welcoming Lando!

2009-03-05T18:52:00.000-06:00

The Pickler!!!

2009-03-05T18:13:00.003-06:00

This monster was named the Pickler by a little girl at a craft show and it's perfect! This guy is up for adoption. 100% wool with posable arms and fingers made by meg. Check him out on my new etsy store: www.iheartarts.etsy.com

Monster Love!

2009-03-04T08:51:00.006-06:00

This monster was handmade by Heather Bays. He's made up of felt sheets and thread, and he has buttons for eyes, and needle felted details, with a hint of crochet!
It is a gift for a friends birthday, but I would love to make you a monster too! If you want one, just contact me with your ideas: heatherbays@gmail.com

Also, check out my ETSY account, www.heatherbays.etsy.com!

Cameo

2009-03-03T01:32:00.002-06:00

This cameo is a brooch and pendant. 100% wool needle felted by meg. It's also for sale! : www.iheartarts.etsy.com

Yellow Fronted Canary Bird Necklace

2009-03-02T10:48:00.006-06:00

Needle felted Yellow Fronted Canary necklace made with 100% wool, by Heather Bays.
Check out my online shop at Etsy, http://www.heatherbays.etsy.com!

SOLD
I can even custom make you anything, just email me, heatherbays@gmail.com

Robot Man

2009-03-01T23:15:00.005-06:00

Mr. Robot man with claws for hands! He is SOLD, but I can make you your very own robot to your specifications! Made by meg, 100% wool needle felted.

scrappy birds

2009-02-27T15:57:00.003-06:00

I've made a few scrappy birds, and they're definitely my favourite to make!

here's a picture my friend Madge took! I have a few more for sale, let me know! xo

2009-02-26T10:01:00.001-06:00

Orange Gerber, gift for Rose.

needle felted by Chrystal.

2009-02-26T09:58:00.001-06:00

Little Moi, a gift for my friend Catherine.

needle felted by Chrystal.

Turtle

2009-02-24T22:39:00.003-06:00

Multi-coloured Turtle by meg. 100% wool needle felted, available.

Pretty Necklace

2009-02-23T21:21:00.005-06:00

This 100% wool needle felted vagina necklace was specially made for someone by meg. It turned out so well I've decided to make more! Let me know if you'd like one and we can make one to your specifications.

Flutter -by

2009-02-22T12:30:00.003-06:00

Pretty little butterfly pins for sale! 100% wool needle felted by meg. These are 12$ or you can one in your favorite colour!

Cute-T-pies!

2009-02-21T17:24:00.004-06:00

Adorableness felted by meg. These guys are the cutest and they're both up for adoption! Bunnies and chicks are perfect for Easter gifts so get your orders in soon!

Tyrannosaurus Rex

2009-02-17T23:09:00.002-06:00

Needle Felted Tyrannosaurus Rex made with 100% wool, by Heather Bays.

SOLD

German Shepard

2009-02-15T21:13:00.006-06:00

Needle felted German Shepard made with 100% wool, by Heather Bays, will be available at The Winnipeg Humane Society craft sale taking place TOMORROW on Monday Feb 16 (Louis Riel Day).

SOLD
Want one of your own? Just email me:
heatherbays@gmail.com
I can even custom make YOUR pet!

Weimaraner.

2009-02-14T13:06:00.007-06:00

Needle felted Weimaraner, or Silver Labrador Retriever made with 100% wool, by Heather Bays.

SOLD
Click photos to make them BIGGER!!

Roar!

2009-02-13T10:48:00.004-06:00

Needle felted monster by meg. ROAR. Available now or at The Winnipeg Humane Society craft sale this coming Monday!

Heart

2009-02-11T22:24:00.003-06:00

A heart that fits in the palm of your hand.

Needle felted by Chrystal.

front then back.

Happy Tabby.

2009-02-11T18:36:00.005-06:00

Needle felted tabby cat made with 100% wool, by Heather Bays, will be available at The Winnipeg Humane Society craft sale taking place on Monday Feb 16 (Louis Riel Day).

The sale will be from 10am-4pm. Many needle felted items on this blog will be available at the sale, along with many more. There will be jewelery and my photographs (click here and here) as well! If you can't make it and are interested in something, email me, heatherbays@gmail.com

SOLD

Cats

2009-02-10T14:32:00.003-06:00

Needle felted cat badges by meg. These are my first attempt at anything realistic and they're pretty cute! I've since made some puppy badges too, they're all up for adoption, just contact me!

Squirmy Wormy

2009-02-09T09:19:00.002-06:00

Needle felted worm on a leaf made with 100% wool, by Heather Bays.

Dinostaur

2009-02-08T18:06:00.005-06:00

Needle felted purple stegosaurous by meg. I've been wanting to make a purple dinosaur for a while now, and here it is! This one is SOLD but contact me at gemjay@hotmail.com if you'd like one of your own!

Monkey Trouble.

2009-02-06T10:28:00.004-06:00

Needle felted monkey made with 100% wool, by Heather Bays.
Click the photo to make it BIGGER!

SOLD
However, if you want one of your own, just email me:
heatherbays@gmail.com

So Pretty

2009-02-05T21:29:00.007-06:00

100% wool needle felted vagina by meg. I felted this as a testament to the fact that anything can be felted. Plus I love vaginas. This one is SOLD, but I've made more or I can felt you yours if you like! Contact me at gemjay@hotmail.com.

Two Yodas.

2009-02-05T16:19:00.000-06:00

These two handsome fellows are destined for my nephews on their birthdays.
Needle felted by Paulo with 100% wool.

We're Famous!

2009-02-04T13:11:00.000-06:00

Hey guys! Megan B did an article on felting called "A Needle you Need Not Fear", enjoy!

Puppy Dogs.

2009-02-04T12:03:00.005-06:00

Chocolate Lab and Boston Terrier.
Needle felted by Heather Bays.
Made with 100% wool and they are 2" tall.

SOLD
Want one of your own? Just email me:
heatherbays@gmail.com
I can even custom make YOUR pet!

Baaaaaa.....

2009-02-03T16:08:00.000-06:00

Magical Ram by Meghan, he's needle felted with 100% wool.

Grim Reaper

2009-02-02T10:18:00.001-06:00

This adorable grim reaper was crocheted by Heather Bays. He will also be available at the craft show on February 16! Or just email me, heatherbays@gmail.com if you want him!

His hat is so sweet!

SOLD

Aliens from Outer Space!!

2009-02-01T13:41:00.001-06:00

This little guy was crocheted by Heather Bays. Him and others will be available at the craft show on February 16! Or just email me, heatherbays@gmail.com if you want one. I can also custom make in any colour.

Look how cute his wings are!

SOLD

Felt Necklace

2009-01-31T20:09:00.000-06:00

Necklace with soap felted beads made by Chrystal.

SEALS!

2009-01-30T16:09:00.000-06:00

Here's two seal pups needle felted by Leezle!
My batteries crapped out so I'll post a few more pictures later. I can make more if anyone is interested. arf arf!

Meow.

2009-01-29T10:45:00.001-06:00

Needle felted cat made with 100% wool by Heather Bays.

Over the next few weeks I will be needle felting animals for The Winnipeg Humane Society craft sale taking place on Feb 16 (Louis Riel Day). Of course, if you can't make it down or you don't live in Winnipeg and you want a needle felted animal, just email me: heatherbays@gmail.com. I can even custom make YOUR pet!! Hope to see you there.

SOLD

Buffalo

2009-01-28T15:52:00.000-06:00

Needle Felted Buffalo by Paulo.

Valentine's Gifts!!!

2009-01-28T14:28:00.000-06:00

Hearts from heaven.
Needle felted hearts by Chrystal.