I was asked recently if I could make ornaments of someone's family members. Hmmm, I'd only ever made animals, but people? If nothing else, it was a good challenge. So, I did my best and here's what happened... I've been getting more and more requests for custom-made ornaments. Here are a few... …Read more I’ve been a little “octopied” getting ready for the holidays…
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Keeping it Simple with Lucky Sean O’Sloth
I feel lucky every time someone orders one of my sloths on Etsy. When a friend suggested I put some of my holiday ornaments on Etsy in December, I never expected people to buy them, especially since there are already a gazillion super cute items there. I've been giving my ornaments away for more than 10 years, and hadn't considered selling them,…Read more Keeping it Simple with Lucky Sean O’Sloth
“What’s Your Next Book About?”
When people ask me if I'm working on another next book, I'm pleased they're interested, but feel a little guilty because lately I've been engrossed in making little felt toys. Prior to setting up my Etsy page, which was done on a whim, at the suggestion of a friend who has loved my holiday ornaments…Read more “What’s Your Next Book About?”
Sloth Love
Many thanks to all of you for your kind words and prayers last week when I was so ill. I'm getting my strength back and everything is ticketyboo. I've been working on the Valentine's Day version of Mr. & Ms. Three-Toed sloth. Even though I have a few more toes and fingers than my sloth friends, I…Read more Sloth Love
Distractions from Depression During the Holidays – Do They Work?
It may seem odd that I'm writing about my holiday "blues" this late in the game, but for me, Christmas day is the darkest. It brings inexplicable depression and despair, so I call it D-Day. All the hoopla in the weeks preceding Christmas doesn't bother me at all. In fact, that's when I have fun getting my holiday…Read more Distractions from Depression During the Holidays – Do They Work?
Dogged Hope 