Batty freebie

This one cracks me up!!

I am going to decorate for Halloween this weekend...it is hard work...I have tons of stuff...

I always watch some scary movies while doing it and usually my hubby sits in his chair and puts batteries in things...lol.

Copy and save....stitch into a fun shelf tuck.

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My daughter is making some interesting items using her Victorian Dreamland pattern...

this party hat is a part of it...more details soon!

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She also took a minute to model for me....my pattern will be out soon as well! 

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My Halloween pin pattern is only $3.99 this week in my etsy shop!

Sorry...sale is over:(

These are super easy ! Celebrate autumn with these super easy pins and ornaments. There are 37 different Halloween sayings that come with the pattern. These make great gifts, friendship swaps, party favors, ornaments for a tree, and magnets.

Witchy woman....that's me...lol.

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Isn't this a fun halloween design...

My daughter Selina's paddle board punch needle 3 pack is only $10.00 in her etsy shop!

This is how they look before adding the finished punch needle. 

These mini paddle boards are just the perfect way to finish a punch needle and makes the sweetest gift!

You get 3 pendant blanks.....the mini wood paddle board shapes plus the 3 pattern designs and instructions...

This is how they look after.....very prim and so adorable.

Of course you can add your own design too....there is an area in the pattern to draw your own design to fit perfectly.

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I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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Yarn kitty doll and party hats!

Say hello to my wild cat...yarn doll!

I recently got an elf ornament at an antique store....

and wanted to make my own.

But I didn't know how.

So I looked on Pinterest and found a great website...Krokotak.com

It is specifically here!

This diagram was handy.

I added a felt kitty face with a little embroidery....paws (pink paint for pads), tail and center heart.

I choose some yarn I had ...a multi color soft yarn.

I think you could add any face...clothes...shoes...to make it different.

I may need to make it in Valentine colors...I will show you if I get it done soon. 

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I recently went to a party after Christmas but before New Years...my daughter and I needed something fun to wear...so I whipped these up...using my festive party hat pattern. 

This was Selina's....she loves bright girly colors.

For the trims I used: yarn, scrunched seam binding, tulle, fabric scraps, and strings! 

For the banner I just stamped out a saying on white muslin...Party girl.  Then I cut it into banner shapes...added glue around the edges and dipped it in glitter. I then hot glued them on the front of the hat. 

Here is my hat....I chose a vintage scrap of fabric for the main part....then picked all these crazy matching trims.

We can use these hats for any party occasion now!

They are light, extremely comfortable, & clip on snugly. No longer do you have to have a strap or headband to have your lil party hat stay on.

My pattern comes with printable banners :

Happy New Year's, Happy Valentine's day, Happy St. Patrick's Day, Happy Easter, Happy Mother's Day, Happy Father's Day, Congrats Grad!, Happy 4th of July, Happy Halloween, Merry Christmas, Bride, Groom, Happy Birthday, Over the Hill, Happy anniversary, Give Thanks, Party Girl, Happy Holidays, Life is good!, and Let them eat Cake. 

Here is one I made in the past...

Smarty pants!

This one cracked me up!

Try and stay cozy...

our weather is extremely cold...we are embroidering, sewing, and doing computer illustration.

We are avoiding going out and about!

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Happy 4th of July...2016

I hope you have a great 4th of July!

This time of year is so special and usually the weather is great.

BBQ time!

I am going to wear alot of Americana today....

Going to get my Americana party hat on!!

I made this several years ago with my party hat pattern.

It is fun to make special hats with any choice of fabric and any theme.

I am going to wear this new hexie pendant I made too!

I just used some sharpies (pens) on tea-dyed muslin...added some glitter and put it into a wood hexie blank (my daughter makes the blanks and sells them). 

This makes for a super quick necklace....I just whipped it up...since I didn't even have to stitch.

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I thought I would re-give some Americana freebies from the past!

I love this one especially!

Liberty bell.

Flag....so cute.

I love flags...I have many in my yard...waving around. Plus I have a new lit up flag..so pretty in the evening.

My big sale ends Wednesday....

It is in my etsy shop:

Hudsonsholidays

Use coupon code: Birthday 

The coupon code works on everything...tags, flash cards, patterns, signs and more!

Thanksgiving too...lol....I represent all the holidays..

I can't help loving it all.

Here is just a small amount of what's available.

40% off!

Hudsonsholidays

coupon code:

Birthday

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St. Patty day & Easter Decor!

Well it is almost St. Patrick's day!

Last weekend I saw some pretty nutty people living it up downtown...all in the craziest get ups...lol.

All in the name of St. Patrick's...well I guess it is a reason to party.

For me It is a reason to decorate!

I added alittle green to two areas of my dining room.

I love my little leprechaun on a stick from my pal Sue!

I have a party hat and some hearts.

The hat was made from my party hat pattern.

This is my favorite display...so green!

My mom is in the background (in her glamour photo trench coat)... and I have a tart warmer with my stained glass shamrock.

Pom poms on a string are from target.

I have had this little pitcher forever...I can't ever part with it.

I did the rest of the house with Easter...I didn't put as much up as I usually do...I think it looks better this way.

I love my dorky bunnies.... and chenille chicks.

My favorite bunny ever...I bought it at a craft mall many years ago...probably back in the early 90's.

My piano display....I pick up flowers at thrift stores.

They really have some good ones...inexpensive too.

My daughter....with a cute troll bunny!

Easter felt chicks!...and one blue bunny.

I really enjoy putting up these seasonal goodies...but each time I pack it away...there is a little sadness.

I want it to last longer!!

I have had a hollow white chocolate bunny already...it was to die for!

Do you have a favorite Easter goody?

Leave a comment and share what you like best!

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HApPy NeW YeAr 2015!!

Wishing you and your family

A

Happy 

New Year!!!

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That is Lucky Hudson posing by the way!

2015 Resolutions sheet

Hey...I want to share another freebie I made....

a 2015 Resolution work sheet.

Just think of your goals...anything you want to work on this year...whether it is personal or professional.  

Brainstorm on a scrap of paper.  

Then when you are sure of what your resolutions are...grab a nice black marker or pen and write your resolutions done nicely on this worksheet.  

(copy and save and print this above)

Hang it in your office, kitchen or anywhere you will see this.

You may even want to brainstorm on each idea...think of how you will make each goal happen!

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Share this worksheet with your friends too!

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If you need a quick New Year's eve party hat....I made a pattern for a very versatile one.

These small hats are super Easy to make, Fun & Quick, take only small amounts of fabric( soooo inexpensive!), and can be made for ANY TIME OF THE YEAR or occasion. The hats are great for New Year' Eve parties, Birthdays, Christmas parties and gatherings. Each hat can be uniquely different or you an create matching hats. They are light, extremely comfortable, & clip on snuggly. No longer do you have to have a strap or headband to have your lil party hat stay on. 

20 different banner are included! Measures:3 1/2" x 5 1/4"to 5 1/2" x 6 1/4"...depending on embellishments. These are for Adults and kids!

****This pattern also includes: Banner artwork- Happy New Year's, Happy Valentine's day, Happy St. Patrick's Day, Happy Easter, Happy Mother's Day, Happy Father's Day, Congrats Grad!, Happy 4th of July, Happy Halloween, Merry Christmas, Bride, Groom, Happy Birthday, Over the Hill, Happy anniversary, Give Thanks, Party Girl, Happy Holidays, Life is good!, and Let them eat Cake.

There are also instructions for the kind of party hat above...with fabric banners that you can personalize and make the brim very fancy as well. 

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I made some for everytime of the year...Its fun to have them on hand....

especially for a Birthday girl. 

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What are you doing New Year's?

Christmas comes in 12 days!

Yikes!

I need to shop some more.

But....New Year's is coming fast too!

On New years I get out my party supplies....like these badges for everyone to wear!

These are super easy badges to Celebrate the New Year! They are so easy that it is also great to make with kids. Badges can be made in small & large size. They are great pinned on you, your dolls, wreath, Great for parties, and amongst your decor. Make one for each party guest to wear this New Year's Eve!!! Measures: large: 4 x 8", Small:3" x 6". All you need are ribbons/trims, wool felt or felt, old paper from a book, glue, glitter, and pinbacks.

Sayings include: Happy new years!, Bright hopes for the future, January 1st, 2 kinds of clocks, and auld lang syne. 

Party hats!!

These small hats are super Easy to make, Fun & Quick, take only small amounts of fabric( soooo inexpensive!), and can be made for ANY TIME OF THE YEAR or occasion. The hats are great for New Year' Eve parties, Birthdays, Christmas parties and gatherings. Each hat can be uniquely different or you an create matching hats. They are light, extremely comfortable, & clip on snuggly. No longer do you have to have a strap or headband to have your lil party hat stay on. They also make great craft show sellers! Finished products can be sold on ebay or etsy too...just mention me as the designer.

20 different banner are included! Measures:3 1/2" x 5 1/4"to 5 1/2" x 6 1/4"...depending on embellishments. These hats are for both Adults and Kids!

This is my daughter modeling!

Signs really help decorate for new years!

Ringing in the new year

Download instantly, print...put in a frame.

Making a fresh start....

These tags are fun by the chips and dip...near the punch bowl!

These fun tags are made from vintage photos...I dolled them up and added fun quotes.

Just download and print.

Hang these in the kitchen...prop up near the candles or lights....color in with the kids...

HAPPY NEW YEARS tagS collage sheet

UPDATED FOR 2015. You can print them off, add glitter and add some yarn and use them over and over. I drew each design with pen and ink. All 8 tags fit on one sheet.

I always hang this on my door....I think New Years colors are varied ...lots of fun bright colors.

"Happy New Year Here's to a fresh start stitchery pattern" is a fun embroidery design to whip up.

Create your own banners.... anytime and for any occasion. 

See the Happy New Year banner at the bottom right hand side?

This is a six page set of beautiful letters on a rectangle (measures:3 3/16" x 3 3/4")...all 26 alphabet letters, instructions, extra letters that are used more often and a blank card so you can add your own symbols or design.

This is an old Irish saying!

"May your troubles last as long as your New Year's Resolutions!"

 Print and frame (dollar store and thrift stores have tons of cheap frames)

Happy New Year flash cards!

This is a set of 16 HAPPY NEW YEAR FLASH CARDS...in a PDF instant download, that I created. UPDATED TO 2015 ( the 2010 is shown..it really says 2015)!! 

You can use them over and over... just print on CREAM colored cardstock when you need them, and cut out.

The words you get are: Happy, New, Year, Kiss, 2015 (2010 is shown in picture), Auld, Lang, Syne, Resolutions, Noisemaker, Count Down, January 1st, Fresh Start, Party, Celebrate, and Midnight. Each one comes with a lovely definition and number.

They measure: 3 5/8" x 2 1/4".

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