Calvina Walsh...Living Creatively...a little bit each day.

Some Mini Crochet Christmas Bears on ebay.....

2009-12-02T08:55:00.000-08:00

Here are my last 3 Mini Bears for 2009. "Everett", wears a miniature Christmas tree as his hat. "Santa Baby", of course, is made to resemble Santa. My third and final bear is named, Calliope, and comes with a matching Christmas tin in cool retro colors.
You can find these little wonders on ebay for the next few days!
Thanks for looking and Happy Holidays!

A new Freebie Digital Mini Kit...

2009-11-14T15:00:00.000-08:00

I made a mini kit for the November Color Challenge at DSO. It's pretty simple. The Cute little Pumpkin I made from a pattern off of the internet by Jennifer Murphy.

Preview of the latest free mini Digital Kit:You can download this Mini Kit Here

Enjoy!

New Miniature bear on ebay..

2009-10-19T11:23:00.000-07:00

Meet "Farley" my latest mini crochet bear on ebay. You can find his auction right here. Thanks for taking a peek!

Now Sold!

Free Quick page from latest mini kit...

2009-10-06T14:57:00.000-07:00

You can download this quick page here

Lil' Treat...a new mini crochet anime on ebay...

2009-10-06T14:21:00.000-07:00

My latest little Mini Teddy Bear for ebay is called "Lil' Treat" and resembles candy corn. You can find him on ebay for 7 days.

Now Sold!

A Digital Freebie for October...

2009-10-02T13:20:00.001-07:00

Preview of Free Digital Mini Kit:

I was able to make a Free Digital Mini Kit for the DSO Color challenge for October. This kit consists of 6 backgrounds and 9 elements. I enjoy using Commercial Use elements and want to give credit to:
Pam Lefors Designs, Flergs, Pineapple Plantation Designs, Gunhild Storeide, Microferks, Scrappin Cop, KimB, Stephanie Ogren, and Creative Victorian Designs.

You can download this mini kit here

Summer is over...back to ebay for the fall.

2009-09-08T15:52:00.000-07:00

Summer is over in my part of the world and the days are growing cooler. I spent most of my summer free time Digital Scrapbooking. I finished over 45 pages-whew.

Now that Fall is around the corner it's time to get back to making Miniature Teddy Bears for eBay. I had a nice break and I'm ready to start crocheting, sewing, and needlefelting bears. My first auction for Fall is another "Chibi Anime Crochet Miniature Bear. You can find little "Bizzy Bee" right here:

Bizzy Bee's Auction
Thanks for looking!

Free quick page from last mini kit...

2009-07-11T15:19:00.001-07:00

A free quick page from my latest mini kit, "Soaring Hearts".
Here is the preview:

You can download it here

Have a great weekend!

Mini Kit Freebie is finished...

2009-07-09T17:00:00.000-07:00

The Preview for the latest freebie:

Here is my mini kit called "Soaring hearts" for the July DSO Color Challenge. It has 5 backgrounds, some frames, and many ecletic elements. I do use Designer CU items, but I also did some doodling of my own to make some of the elements. Hope you enjoy it.

You can download it here:

Creating a vintage, hand tinted look on a photo...

2009-07-08T16:52:00.000-07:00

The Photo editing class focused on creating a vintage, hand tinted look on a photo using adjustment layers. I think it is a really cool trick to mute the colors of the original photo to set a different mood.

I've also been working on a Digital Freebie mini kit for the DSO color challenge. There are 2 color schemes this time, I chose the first one--->
I might have a Sneak peek preview tomorrow!

From photo editing class...

2009-07-07T17:05:00.000-07:00

Today's class (photo editing) focus was on using digital brushes on your photo. The Brushes I used are from "House of 3". Font is CK Ali's Handwriting.

Photo Editing class at jessicasprague.com

2009-07-06T12:38:00.000-07:00

I'm taking a free Photo Editing Class over at jessicasprague.com . Today's project was editing a photo, add a png frame, and then word art. My photo is entitled, "Boo in relax mode".

Frame and word art are by "house of 3".

The 4th...

2009-07-04T13:18:00.000-07:00

Our Cat Boo Boo, doesn't really get into all the festivities...he usually has more important things to do! zzzzzzz

All paper and elements used are from Flergs freebie in her latest Newsletter. Thanks!

Happy July!

2009-07-03T16:44:00.000-07:00

Time keeps flying by...I haven't made much time for digital freebies to give away. Maybe this month. DSO has 2 great color challenges going on and I hope I can do at least one.

In the meantime, I have been getting some digital scrapping done of my cat Boo Boo. This layout is done with Pam Lefors's newest kit "From My Heart". I love the beautiful swirly purple colors!

A new post...finally...

2009-06-04T14:05:00.000-07:00

Today I finished an Anime Doll called "Raggedy Anniemay" She is 2 1/2" tall and is crocheted. You can find her on ebay . She took quite a few hours to make, but I'm happy with the way she turned out.

I haven't made any free digital kits lately...other things taking up most of my time. I hope to do the Color Challenge at DSO this month, so stay tuned.

Some new little minis on ebay...

2009-04-09T13:52:00.000-07:00

Here are my latest little hand made mini characters. Meet Cotton Tail and little Sebastian in a tea cup. You can find these guys on ebay.

I've been doing a lot of Spring cleaning in the house and in the yard and haven't been able to spend a lot of time designing some new Scrapbook freebies. Hopefully before the end of the month I will come up with something, so check back later. Off to enjoy some sunshine!

A tiny little Easter bear and her duck...

2009-03-28T15:17:00.001-07:00

Meet "EB" also know as "Easter Bear". She is the latest little handmade miniature Teddy Bear. You can find her on ebay until tomorrow evening.

For more photos and a description you can click here.

A Design Freebie....

2009-03-23T06:37:00.000-07:00

I really enjoy the blog "The Daily Digi". It has lots of wonderful ideas about Digital Scrapbooking and many other things as well. Today's post talks about a Design idea that will help your scrapbook layouts really pop and "draw the viewer in". I won't explain the principle, but you can check it out here. I made up a quick template that can be used to put the design principles into action on a 12 x 12 inch layout.

Here is the Preview:

You can download it here.

Another Freebie quick page for you..

2009-03-22T15:37:00.000-07:00

Here is a Preview of another quick page freebie from my last mini kit:

You can download it here

enjoy!

Free Mini Digital kit..Lil' Bit Brite...

2009-03-16T17:22:00.001-07:00

The newest Digital Freebie kit is called "Lil' Bit Brite". These are the bright sunny colors chosen for the Kim B's DSO Color Challenge. This kit features photos of one of my Mini Crochet Anime Teddy Bears. "Pinky's" colors were perfect for this month's challenge. The Mini Kit contains 6 papers, 4 frames, and 26 elements. Not all are shown in the preview.

Here is the preview:

There are 2 downloads for this kit.

Download 1

Download 2

Enjoy!

Latest little bear on eBay...

2009-03-16T15:52:00.000-07:00

Meet Becky...the latest Little Chibi Teddy Bear who is appearing on eBay.

You can find her here-Her auction ends in 2 days!

Freebie..a Quick Page...

2009-03-15T16:28:00.001-07:00

I've been working on the latest DSO color challenge. The choice of colors reminded me of a Miniature Teddy Bear that I made a couple of weeks ago. So I've added a stamp set and a sticker using a photo of that bear.

Here is the Preview for the Quick Page:

You can download it here

Thanks!

Dusty...a new mini bear on ebay...

2009-03-04T14:07:00.001-08:00

Meet Dusty..a new mini teddy bear appearing on ebay.

You can find her auction here!

Another Quick page...

2009-03-04T13:55:00.000-08:00

Here is a final quick page from the latest mini kit.

Here is the preview:

You can download it here
enjoy!

Quick Page 2 "4 Hue"...

2009-02-28T12:24:00.000-08:00

Here is a Preview of Quick Page 2, available from my latest mini kit:

You can download it here.

enjoy the weekend!

2009-02-26T14:01:00.000-08:00

Here is a Quick Page from my latest freebie kit, "4 Hue".

Here is the Preview:

You can download it here

To download the full Mini Kit, see previous posts.

Little Lucy...a tiny bear on eBay!

2009-02-25T10:01:00.000-08:00

The newest Mini Crochet Anime Teddy Bear is now appearing on eBay. Handmade and only 2 5/8" small. Her name is Lucy.

You can do a meet and greet here!

Have a great day.

Freebie Mini kit now available "4 Hue"...

2009-02-24T13:46:00.000-08:00

My new digital kit is finished. This is my submission for the DSO color challenge this month. It is called "4 Hue". It features 6 papers and 14 elements that can be resized to make lots of combined elements.

Here is the preview:

Feel free to leave any comments here on my blog. There are 2 downloads.
Download 1
Download 2

Enjoy!

Sneak Peek at a new freebie coming up...

2009-02-23T16:54:00.001-08:00

I've had a busy February and am trying to finish my freebie kit for the DSO Color Challenge before the end of the month. Here is a sneak peek at one of the Quick Pages I will be giving away. Check back in a couple of days for the kit!

A New Mini Teddy Bear on ebay...

2009-02-18T15:39:00.000-08:00

Meet Pinky...my newest Mini Teddy Bear who is appearing on eBay. This little 2 5/8" bear was crocheted by me. She is fully jointed too.

You can find her auction at here.

A Quick Page Freebie from revamped kit...

2009-02-06T11:01:00.000-08:00

Today I have a Quick Page freebie from a revamped kit I made several months ago. It is called "Somebody's Favorite". I first offered the whole kit on my blog as a Freebie. I've now added elements, papers, and have made a matching Bragbook Album. The kit and the BB Album are available for a small price in my Etsy Store!

Here is the Preview for the freebie:

You can download it here.

Photos of my kit and album:

A new little Crochet Bear on ebay...

2009-02-05T12:08:00.000-08:00

Wow-It has been about a year since I have created a miniature Teddy Bear and listed it on eBay. I've been making bears since 1996 and have made over 1000 bears! I took a year long break last year and explored the world of Digital Scrapbooking. I'm going to continue working on scrapping my photos and occasionally designing a digital kit for my Blog or for Etsy. And hopefully, I will continue to make a Mini Bear here and there. There just isn't enough time to create all the things that I want to do-but I'm going to try!

Have a great day and take a peek on ebay for more photos of my little bear.

What's in a name? Digital layout...

2009-01-31T13:14:00.001-08:00

Have you visited The Daily Digi site yet? The site is only one month old, but already has proven to be a fun, encouraging place, and a wealth of information for Digital Scrappers. Recently Janet Phillips offered a free template and a challenge to scrap about the meaning of a name. I had been meaning to do this for along time, but hadn't got to it. But, today I took the challenge and finished the following layout.

Thanks to Janet Phillips for Template 2 from The Daily Digi, also thanks to Pineapple Plantation Designs for the kit "Vintage Valentine". And of course, thank you to my cat Boo Boo, who has made my world a happier place.

A freebie for SunDay...

2009-01-25T15:15:00.000-08:00

The Sun has been shining for the last 2 days here in North Central Washington. It has been awhile since we've seen it so it is very nice to have it shine! Here is another quick page I've made. I've left a lot of room on the one side for adding journaling.

The Preview:

You can download it here

enjoy!

Another Quick page...

2009-01-24T15:58:00.000-08:00

I have Quick page #2 for you today. I use many commercial use elements from talented designers to make up my digital kits. I love using frames from Pam Lefors, glitter from Flergs, and styles and actions from Atomic cupcake. Other times I like to try and design something from scratch. I'm still learning how to use my Photoshop elements program. While playing around I was able to design the large "hat pin" that is pinned to the 2 felt hearts. I like how it turned out!

Here is the Preview for the Quick Page:

You can download it here.

Freebie Quick page from latest kit...

2009-01-23T12:01:00.001-08:00

I have a Quick Page freebie from my latest kit, "Pleasant".

Check out the preview:
You can download it here

New Digital Page Kit Freebie...

2009-01-21T13:06:00.000-08:00

At last, I have my first Digital Freebie of the Year ready for download! I've been working on papers for taxes and wasn't sure if I would be able to put together a kit for Kim B's January Color Challeng at DSO. There are some gorgeous kits available with the following lovely colors.

Here is my preview:

There are 2 downloads for this kit. Not all items are shown.

enjoy!

Download 1

Download 2

Feel free to leave comments on my blog!

Happy New Year and a finished Scrapbook page...

2009-01-10T08:43:00.000-08:00

A quick post to start off the year. Since January 1, I've been following the blog "The Daily Digi". It is a wonderful one-stop site for all your Digital needs! It has great information, inspiration, and jump-starts for your digital creativeness. Yesterday, Janet Phillips offered a free template and the encouragement to scrap a page of "What you are lovin' right now". Here is my layout:

Right now, I am enjoying my finished December Daily 2008 photo journal, using all of my digital scrap goodies, my cat, Boo Boo, and finally the gorgeous winter weather in Washington State.

Credits:

1.Free template from Janet Philipps at The Daily Digi
2. Creative victorian Designs- Noel Victoriana kit
3.Kathy Winters Designs a/k/a WordArt Fun (email kl.winters@yahoo.com)- "Flirty Snowman" kit

4. Photos Calvina Walsh

Wishing all a Merry Christmas...

2008-12-22T12:28:00.000-08:00

I want to wish all a Happy Holiday Season! Here is the las of my monthly Photo of my Cat, Boo Boo. Entitled..."Away in a manger." I used digital graphics designed by Julie Mead. The kit came from Scrapper's Guide.
http://www.scrappersguide.com/ Thanks for looking!

A Free Quick Page...for the Most wonderful time of the year..

2008-12-17T10:22:00.000-08:00

Here is a Quick Page Freebie from my kit, "Christmas Memories". You can download it here.

If you haven't downloaded the entire kit check my previous posts for all available links.

Final element pack for Christmas Memories kit...

2008-12-08T15:47:00.000-08:00

I have the final element pack available for the kit "Christmas Memories". There are 26 matching elements. Not all are shown on the preview.

Here is the Preview:

You can download it here.

Remember to check previous posts for download links to the other items for this kit.

*In a couple of days I may also have some Quick Pages.

Enjoy!

Free Alphas for Christmas Memories kit...

2008-12-07T16:29:00.001-08:00

Do you know one of the coolest places to find Digital CU freebies? On the blog of Scrappin Cop, you can find such a variety of interesting elements, overlays, and actions. I made this alpha for my latest kit from one of her button freebies.

Here is the Preview:

You can download it here.
As I've mentioned before, check my previous posts for the free digitals that I've offered from this kit already.
I still have some more elements to come too!

Free Element Pack 1 from "Christmas Memories".

2008-12-05T06:04:00.000-08:00

Here is Element Pack 1 for the "Christmas Memories" Digital kit for download. Not all elements are shown. There are 4 borders, 5 mats, and 11 tags for your use.

Here is the preview:

You can download it here.
Check my Blog on Sunday for more elements.
Remember to check my previous posts for the remainder of this kit.
Happy Friday!

Free Ribbons from "Christmas Memories" kit...

2008-12-04T15:47:00.000-08:00

Next in the download line up I have the ribbon pack which includes 2 bows and 4 ric rack elements. Not all are shown on the preview.

Here is the Preview:

You can download it here.

Remember to check previous posts for paper packs and frames.

Also more elements coming...

Free Set of Frames for Christmas Memories kit...

2008-12-03T16:09:00.000-08:00

Today I have the Frame set for my latest digi kit "Christmas Memories". There are 9 plain frames and 2 frames with elements.

Here is the Preview:

You can download it here.

Check previous posts for Paper packs 1 & 2

Check tomorrow's post for more elements.

Enjoy!

Freebie-Paper pack 2 from Christmas Memories kit.

2008-12-02T16:08:00.000-08:00

Here is Paper Pack 2 from my Holiday digital scrapbook kit "Christmas Memories". Check back tomorrow for some elements!

Here is a preview: You can download Paper Pack 2 here.

Check yesterday's post for Paper Pack 1.

Free Paper Set 1 from new kit...Christmas Memories.

2008-12-01T14:09:00.001-08:00

Today I have the first set of 9 papers available for download from my new kit "Christmas Memories". Tomorow I will have Paper Set 2 available, and will continue daily until I have all the elements uploaded. So check back again for more goodies.

Here is the Preview of the whole kit:

You can download Paper Pack 1 here.

Enjoy!

Free Quick Page...from new kit "Christmas Memories"

2008-11-30T16:05:00.000-08:00

I've been working on a new freebie kit called "Christmas Memories". It has 18 papers and a whole bunch of elements! I need to go through and label everything and get it organized then uploaded. Since that was taking me so long I thought I would whip out a Quick Page freebie.

Here is the Preview:

You can download it here

Here is a sneak peek at part of the finished Kit....

What do you think?

Free Quick Page from mini kit...

2008-11-17T15:02:00.000-08:00

I created a Quick Page from the mini kit I made for the color challenge.

Here is the Preview:

You can download it here.

Thanks for your comments!

Freebie...November Color challenge

2008-11-16T15:27:00.000-08:00

I finished a Mini Kit for the November Color Challenge at DSO.
Here is the Preview:

You can download it here

Let me know if you like it!

Note: check out tomorrow's post for a Quick page!

It's November....

2008-11-12T13:26:00.000-08:00

Here is the November Photo layout of my cat Boo Boo. He begins the Holiday Season early! I used digital graphics designed by Julie Mead. The kit came from Scrapper's Guide.

http://www.scrappersguide.com/

Final Teddy Bear for the month...Trixie Treat!

2008-10-31T15:31:00.000-07:00

happy...an anime clown.

2008-10-30T13:37:00.000-07:00

Boo...a mini shadow box.

2008-10-30T09:01:00.000-07:00

"Chewy"...a little Candy corn bear of thread

2008-10-28T16:47:00.000-07:00

Winny...an EggZactly doll...

2008-10-27T16:20:00.001-07:00

Three more...

2008-10-25T11:06:00.001-07:00

Orange and Black bears...

2008-10-22T16:33:00.000-07:00

Two more halloween Bears...

An Egghead Doll....

2008-10-20T17:17:00.001-07:00

Meet Calabasa...one of my many hand sewn EggZactly(c) Dolls.

This Doll is part of my personal collection of hand made Dolls and Teddy Bears.

Punki...a Mixed Media Bear...

2008-10-19T12:40:00.000-07:00

Punki is a mixed media bear, fashioned from wool felt, paper clay limbs covered with pages from a book-jointed with wire.

Mr. Pumpkin Head...

2008-10-18T11:36:00.000-07:00

Mini Fall Anime Crochet Fairy....

2008-10-17T17:21:00.000-07:00

Three bears...for 3 days....

2008-10-16T16:32:00.000-07:00

Time always seems to slip away... As I continue with my bears and friends for the month of October, here is Lil' Jack. He is a mini bear, hand sewn with upholstery fabric.
Here is another Kandi Korn...a little different and smaller in size.
Finally, Here is Pumpkin a mini anime bear made from wool felt.

Not a bear, but a kitty...

2008-10-13T17:47:00.000-07:00

Meet "Bitty Kitty" a mini crochet anime Halloween kitty. He stands on a stamped and altered square domino.

Kandi Korn...

2008-10-12T17:22:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite Fall Bears. "Kandi Korn" is from my "Clowns With Class" series. She is about 5 1/2 inches tall.

Treat...a mini Fall bear.

2008-10-11T12:45:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin Bear...

2008-10-10T16:13:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin bear...made from acrylic felt, hand sewn, and about 4 inches tall.

Lil' Nut....a mini crochet bear..

2008-10-09T06:58:00.000-07:00

Meet Lil' Nut-a micro mini crochet bear. This little bear was attached to a colorful Tag celebrating Fall.

Peter and his pumpkin...

2008-10-08T07:05:00.000-07:00

Meet Peter and his pumpkin...a mini bear made from vintage rayon fabric with a wool felt pumpkin pin cushion.

Two More Fall Mini Teddy Bears...

2008-10-07T16:01:00.001-07:00

More Fall Teddy bears...

2008-10-05T18:31:00.001-07:00

My internet router broke down yesterday, so I wasn't able to post. Here are 2 bear photos for today.

A micro mini Crochet Teddy bear who is part of a Charm pin.

This is "Pip" and his pumpkin. Both bears are now in Private Collections.

A Fall Fairy Bear...

2008-10-03T11:56:00.001-07:00

October 3rd...."Faillon" a Fall Fairy Bear. This little bear is about 3" tall and is crocheted with tatting thread. He carries a magic wand and helps the leaves turn Fall colors.

He has found his home with a Private collector.

Happy Octobear!

2008-10-02T13:17:00.000-07:00

Happy October to everyone! This is my favorite time of year...the colors of Fall are always breathtaking. The trees and bushes are starting to turn colors of orange, rust, and red.

I've made Miniature Artist Teddy Bears for 12 years now (although I'm taking a break this year) and have accumulated lots of photos of the Fall and Halloween bears I have made in the past. I thought it would be fun to put one up for each day of October. I missed starting yesterday, so I'll put up 2 today.

This is "Autumn" a mini crochet anime teddy bear on an altered dominoe.

This is a 3 inch bear named "Just Sweet". He is hand sewn from Vintage Rayon fabric.
Both of these bears have found homes in Private Collections.

Enjoy!

A Freebie Mini Kit for September DSO...

2008-09-30T12:49:00.000-07:00

I'm sneaking in on the end of the September Color Challenge over at DSO. Just a little mini kit- 6 papers, 4 frames, 2 ribbon bows, a leaf frond, and a gold paisley element.

Here is the Preview:

You can download it here

The end of September....

2008-09-29T15:36:00.000-07:00

I thought I would try and get at least one post in for the month of September! It has been an extra busy month, too many activities and not enough time nor energy. I did want to add my monthly photo of my cat, "Boo Boo". I used Digital graphics designed by Julie Mead. The kit came from Scrapper's guide.

Our weather here in Washington State has turned to Fall-and I'm loving it!

Quick page three....

2008-08-28T10:41:00.000-07:00

Preview:

You can download it here

Another Freebie....

2008-08-27T18:46:00.001-07:00

Here is another quick page freebie for you...

The Preview:

You can download it here

enjoy!

A Quick Page freebie....

2008-08-25T14:25:00.000-07:00

Only 4 more months till Christmas! My how time flies! Here is a quick page from the latest mini kit.

Your Preview:

You can download it here

Freebie for you...Blue-Greens Mini Kit

2008-08-24T09:40:00.001-07:00

Here is my mini-kit offering for the DSO August Color challenge.

Here is the Blue-Greens preview:

You can download it here

enjoy!

Sneak peek on new Mini Kit....

2008-08-23T16:12:00.000-07:00

I've been working on the August Color Challenge for DSO. I hope to have the mini-kit finished by tomorrow and ready for download. Here is a peek at the color combinations! Check back tomorrow....

Happy August...

2008-08-13T15:43:00.000-07:00

My monthly Photo Layout of my cat "Boo Boo". I used digital graphics designed by Julie Mead , the kit came from Scrapper's Guide.

2008-08-08T16:25:00.001-07:00

The elements for "Somebody's Favorite" kit are now ready. This download contains only the elements, for the paper pack, see yesterday's post and download link.

Here is the Preview:

Sorry link is expired-a revamped kit will be ready soon in My Etsy shop.

Enjoy! I had a lot of fun working with these colors!

Papers ready for free kit, "Somebody's Favorite"...

2008-08-07T12:00:00.000-07:00

Today I have the paper set ready from my new kit. You've seen some of the papers in the recent Quick Pages that I've posted...Here are the rest. Tomorrow I should have the elements for you.

Here is the Preview: