Madelon's Fun Find New Items For Elf On The Shelf!

I am looking so forward to having our Elves return this year! Madelon has shared with me some wonderful finds she located at her local craft store! I really want the set shown above! Now I need to make a border run!

Formal Attire love these too!

Oh just take my money!

I am so excited to see the pet line expand!

The coat is pretty darn cute too! So keep your eyes open for Elf fun finds like these! Thank you Madelon! I am so excited!
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How To Repair Your Elf On The Shelf....A Cautionary Craft Tale.

If you follow my instagram as Karen Mom of Three you will see all my tea and Elf photos from this December. I really enjoy photographing  these little elves and today I share my cautionary tale.
The wonderful people at expressionery.com sent over the most adorable Holiday Peeps note paper and labels created by the talented Laura Kelly! I wanted to thank them with one of my holiday tea photos and in doing so inadvertently created a craft post to share with you.

Just after I took the photo my Girl Elf Caught Fire! Disaster Strikes!
I was in a bit of a panic. I did not realize how flammable Elf On The Shelf Dolls are! I am so lucky I saw it happen and was able to quickly put the fire out. But then I was left with a double amputee Elf.
I quickly phone my sisters to commiserate and then got out the sewing machine and my stash of red Kunin Felt.

I folded my Red felt to match the thickness of the rest of the Elf's leg quickly stitched new legs out of the felt and then sewed them in to place at the knee.

Once sewn into place I decided to cover my stitches with more felt and created a "knee length boot" look! I think I even improved her look a bit!  Over all I am thrilled with the results and I am so glad I was able to save my little elf!
A huge thank you to Laura Kelly and The wonderful people at Expressionery for sending me the most lovely Holiday Note Pads and Holiday Labels.
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One Week of Sewing Time Left! Check Out These Fun Patterns from Aha Customs! Coupon and Contest!

“Everyone has dolls, we want yours to be special!”

There is one more week of sewing time left for this gift giving season and I wanted to share with you  aha customs website and patterns!

I recently discovered aha customs website and patterns through their Elf On A Shelf pattern I recently got to sew outfits for a friends Elf.

I really enjoyed sewing this pattern and my friend posted this photo of the Hawaiian outfit!

aha customs patterns are for more then just Elf on the Shelf!

Also offered are fun patterns for Lalaloopsy!

Hearts4Hearst Dolls too! I love this!

Blythe

and Bitty Twin!

aha customs is offering my readers a coupon code for 10% off purchase code is MOM0F3 the coupon is good through the end of the month  
Now the give away! Any of you who purchase any of the patterns on aha customs and email me a photo of their completed projects will be entered into a random draw for a free pattern of your choice from aha customs. This contest is open for all my readers from today until December 31st. A winner will be chosen at random and notified by email. 

Be sure to visit aha customs by clicking here and start your sewing adventure today, I can not wait to see what you create!
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Madelon Decorates Her Mini Doll House for The Holidays With Elf on The Shelf! Photo Contest Time!

You all must now know about the Elf on a Shelf Craze that is sweeping the holiday season, Madelon has located a mini doll one!

This ornament she found at a deep discount is adorable and perfect for the little doll house!

"I got him at a Hallmark store when everything was significantly reduced."

"The minis are wearing clothes made for copies of the Monster High Dolls. I purchased them three for ten at a drug store."

This picture made me think it would be a great time to have a photo contest!

For those of you readers out there who have an Elf on the Shelf Doll, Send me your favorite Holiday pick of your Elf (Mini, Ornament, Regular Size, Plush or other) by email to karenmowen@gmail.com
and the winner will receive an  a Prize Mystery Envelope from Me in January.
Rules are you must have an Elf in your photo with a doll, mini, AG, 18 inch doll or other. Email your photos to karenmowen@gmail.com and a winner will be drawn at random on January 6th 2014, In your email please include your mailing address. This is open to all my International as well.
I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
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