Fun !

Today is my birthday,

I am surrounded by my loved ones,

it's a wonderful day !

Pita the love bird

And another little bird is added to my Etsy collection.

She is desperately looking for some love and attention.

More about Pita in my Etsy shop

Zaza

This is Zaza, a little white bird,
she loves to sing
and to be surrounded by forget-me-nots.

This original oil painting is now for sale
in my shop

spring time

Have a look in my shop and see my newest tote bags,

perfect for little gifts.

first print

Yesterday I listed the first print in my shop ,

It is a professional reproduction from an original painting by me, Dutch artist, trudette.

The image measures 8" x 10" and is printed on A4 size paper,

290 gr/m2, photo-quality, leaving a white border for framing.

When I woke up this morning, to my surprise it was already sold !

So I listed another one for sale here in my shop

yellow and pink

I just love this yummie colourcombination,

it gives me a taste for icecream.

more pictures in my shop

swingtime

Here are the latest additions to my shop ,

an original oil painting,

and a little girls purse with shell beads.

theory

“In painting, as in the other arts,

there's not a single process,

no matter how insignificant,

which can be reasonably made into a formula.

You come to nature with your theories,

and she knocks them all flat.”
Pierre-Auguste Renoir

this original oil painting is for sale in my shop

Flora loves flowers

Meet Flora, my newest creation, for sale in my
Etsy shop

love.............

I so enjoy making these little bags,

here 's another one , with tiny beads that say LOVE.

for sale in my trudette shop here

love grows

another sweet little gift bag added to my shop

Fifi knows ,
love grows
Fifi is for sale in my shop

lucky

Yesterday's painting was sold a few hours after listing.
I feel as lucky as Luckbird himself.

Here' s what 's new in my shop today ;

a lovely little tote bag , with a pink rose in it,
have a look in my shop

and I 've listed another original oil painting,
yes it's a bird again,
she loves the seventies and is't still the 'power of flowers' for her.
Flower power bird is for sale here

you choose

“There is no value in life except what you choose to place upon it

and no happiness in any place except what you bring to it yourself.”
Henry David Thoreau

this original oil painting is for sale in my shop

I 've done a lot of crochting again,
this handy carrier makes it easy to carry your water bottle
with you everywhere you go.
See for more details here in my shop

This is an original oil painting on canvas.
The size is 24 x 30 cm (6,5" x 11,5").
for sale in my shop

lovely little bag

This lovely little bag is perfect for party favors, candy,

little guest soaps, or anything small.

Perfect for Valentines, Easter, birthday parties

or any time you want to give a small treat.

It's the latest listing in my shop .

Nina

I don't seem to be able to stop crocheting dolls at the moment.

This cute, 8 inches high, crocheted doll is named Nina.

Although she is not really a doll, she likes to pretends that she is.

Nina is looking for someone to play and cuddle with.

She is for sale here

princess

How about this beautiful fairytale like doll ?

She's a princess, looking for a nice mummy who gives her everything she likes.

I really enjoyed making her.

She is for sale right here in my shop.

Little girls purse

This sweet little handbag is the perfect size for a young girl

who likes to carry all of her special things with her

everywhere she goes.

This darling purse makes a perfect gift for any little girl.

The purse is now for sale in my shop

'hide and seek'

When it's time for a walk,
Amy plays her favorite game, 'hide and seek'.

But she always gives herself away,
for she is far too nosy
and has to see what 's going on in the room.

Pientje

My newest creation , is called Pientje
She is in the shop waiting for a new mammie

second sale !

How cool is that,
I sold one of the little gift bags today.

Someone must be planning a Valentines surprise.......

plain

Sometimes plain and simple is more than enough.

This is Blanche, she is my newest creation,

who wants to give her a new home ?

For sale in my shop

crocheted gift bags

They look pretty cool with little gifts in them, party treats,
little guest soaps, or anything small.
They are perfect for Valentines day, don't you think ?
They are now for sale in my shop

First sale already !

Lucky Lillie has found a new home to go to .

I love Etsy, great community and so many lovely beautifully handcrafted items,
I can spend all day looking at all the goodies.

Want to have a look for yourself ?

Have fun on Etsy

shop on Etsy

What have I been up to lately?

Been busy getting things ready for my new shop on Etsy.

It's great fun and I will be adding more stuff very soon.

I can spend hours and hours looking around on Etsy ,

so many people and so many wonderful products,

which are of course all handmade.

let your heart soar

“Keep your feet on the ground,

but let your heart soar as high as it will.

Arthur Helps

this painting is available as a card here