CUSTOM cross stitch / pixel people!

Have you ever wondered what your family would look like cross stitched? I have. And now I know!!!

I have had my eye on

WEE LITTLE STITCHES

an Etsy shop, for a long time! I am thrilled to be able to share with you the most DARLING cross stitched pixelated family I have ever seen… mine! I have my completed cross stitch framed and sitting in my family room.

They charge $20 for families of three to five people. So affordable! These are the family pictures I sent to weelittlestitches.

photo credit: Megan Hauze Photography

photo credit: Megan Hauze Photography

One week later, she sent me back a pattern with floss recommendations, and directions. I could not believe the detail!!! Look at my necklace, and my daughter's scarf! I still can't believe it!

I have NEVER done counted cross stitch in my life before this. I cross stitched on gingham when I was young.  This is my finished product. I'm in love!

I framed it without the glass, so you can see the awesome texture.

They sent me a few examples, and when my son saw them, he got SO excited, and asked if he could have our pixel family framed in his room. How could I say, "no?"

                           

It is a perfect fit!

This is just an enlargement I had made at a copy center. It looks GREAT!

I mentioned in my last post, that I will be sharing fun custom art from the BEST Etsy has to offer this week on Studio 5. The show aires on Thursday at 1pm mst. I have THE BEST news! The fabulous, weelittlestitches is offering a coupon code for my readers and Studio 5 viewers! The code is: STUDIOFIVE. If you place an order with them, you will get a 15% discount at checkout!!!

In addition to offering custom pixel people cross stitch patterns, they have all sorts of pop culture patterns ready for instant download. They have everything from Star Wars and Super Heros to Princesses, and shows like, The Big Bang Theory. I have already bought two, and am planning on gifting handmade cross stitches for a few lucky people in my life for Christmas. There is something therapeutic about stitching. I am addicted.

Yesterday, my son asked if he could make our family out of pearler beads. It turned out SO darling!!! Using the pattern weelittlestitches sent was easy.

Thanks for stopping by! Now, go check out weelittlestitches!

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

Custom Fabric Doll Family

Thanks to all of you who entered the Studio 5 ticket giveaway. I drew the names out of a bowl, and the winner has been notified. I believe there are still a few tickets left, so email studio5@ksl.com, and ask!

Over the next week, I will be sharing creative ideas for holiday cards. The finale will be a fun segment on Studio 5, where I share all of the ideas at once! This one was just too fun not to include on the list!

I was home sick a few Sunday's ago, and was in the mood to sew. So, I started on these cute little dolls! 6 hours later… They are complete! The most time consuming part, was deciding how to dress them. Really, it was. Other than turning the arms and legs for 5 dolls right side out, they were rather easy to make. I found the pattern HERE. Don't you love it when people offer their patterns for free? Makes my day! Head over to her site, and check it out. That site has so much cuteness to be seen!

Once I finished the dolls, I decided to have a little Christmas photo shoot.

The tree, tree skirt, ornaments, and sign were from the Target dollar spot.

I like to think about sitting near the Christmas tree with my hunky blue eyed husband!

The day I took these photos was overcast and dark!

I was going for a, "The children were nestled all snug in their beds," in these shots.

I love them, and my kids LOVE them. My baby takes his wherever he goes, and my tween daughter wants hers in her room. There is something fun about owning a personalized gift. They will be living in our under-the-stairs-playhouse... if I can get them away from my kids!

Happy Holidays! - from The Baker family

Be sure and come back for more nontraditional family photo and Christmas card ideas!

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa