A Sweet gift from Marie at Softearthart

Marie from Softearthart is an incredibly gifted needle felt artist.  She lives in the beautiful countryside of New Zealand - the sheep mecca of the world.  Inspired by nature, her wooly friends and a wholesome organic living, she is able to capture the mood of fairy tales in her wonderful creations, bringing them alive to the delight of every child and adult alike.  Marie displays her magical felt work on her Etsy online store.

We flew back to Miami today and was delighted to receive this sweetly wrapped little package from Marie.

I opened the little Toadstool Gnome illustrated card and there was a kind message from her...

Along with some of her own little toadstool gnomes - Marie kindly included instructions and some soft colored wool to show me how to make my own.

These are the little Toadstool Gnomes Marie sent to me.  So perfectly made! Soft, yet firm to hold together through gentle child play.  How lovely they will look on the children's nature table and to be enjoyed in their creative play.

Do visit Marie's lovely blog for her October Giveaway. It is a beautifully felted topped plywood treasure box for someone to enjoy.