March in review

March has seen our family making some steps to begin some changes.  We are considering a bigger home which will hopefully include dedicated studio and project space.  This will be a wonderful change for our family if we can find the perfect place for our budget. 

We have been discussing a few things I have wanted to start making for sometime and hopefully this holiday season will see them come to fruition.  For years I have wanted to make a handful of wooden toys for children.  This might be the year we are able to actually do this.  I am looking forward to exploring this idea and the natural paints or dyes that might be able to be used.  As always we at Sarah's Closet & More are concerned with the whole child and how they interact with and use toys to foster play and imagination. 

Rag dolls are proving to be a much loved item in Sarah's toy chest.  I think we have settled on a favorite size as well. 

Soon we will be posting new inventory for our friends to see and purchase.  I am looking forward to this!  Thank you all.  As loyal friends you can be sure of getting a good deal when the time comes.

Check out the new banner!

 

The "Runway"

These are a few of the things you can look forward to see later this year....  Pictures will be posted soon.

• Hair Clippies
• Do Rags/Bandannas for adults and kiddos
• Grandma Nada's Teddy Bears
• Rag Dolls
• Purses/bags (purses for girls and ladies... Nature bags for nature lovers!)
• Burp Cloths
• Tabby Blanket
• Doll clothes
• Holly Hobby dress/pinafore/bonnet (Holiday Season 2013)

• Kids aprons/Capes (dress up)

These are a few things to start. 

We believe that toys that encourage imaginative play impact and influence a child greatly.  We at Sarah's Closet & More understand the needs of the whole child.  Each toy and clothing item is lovingly crafted and designed with thought to little hands and washability!  Kids play and get dirty and we encourage that! 

"Play, incorporating animistic and magical thinking is important because it: 1)Fosters the healthy, creative and emotional growth of a child; 2) Forms the best foundation for later intellectual growth. 3) Provides a way in which children get to know the world and creates possibilities for different ways of responding to it. 4) Fosters empathy and wonder."~~~~Rachel Carson

While on the topic of play, here is an interesting article to ponder.....The value of old fashioned play.

Things we are working on for 2013

It has been a little while since I updated this blog.

Here are a few things I have worked on for Sarah and plan to make for your wee one too!

This is a little sleeveless dress for an 18 inch doll and a pair of pants.  They are roomy enough for little hands to take them off an on, something that has been a problem with some clothes we have bought at many department stores.

Sarah has a "Holly Hobby" dress and so of course Felicity needed one as well.

 

A project we worked on together...  Next year look for them to be offered in Late October for you to enjoy.

 

This is a flannel tabby blanket.  I rather like the flannel.  I have made them in fleece before but this is soft and folds up so nicely for your purse or diaper bag.  I will offer them in both fabrics, but I see many pluses to flannel.

 

 

 

 

A very cute little top for an 18inch doll.

 

Thank you for visiting!

Head coverings galore and purses and capes too!

A few things we have been working on. 

 

Bandanna's:  A variety of colors these bandannas are versatile, stylish and can keep your hair tidy and out of the way while you garden, cook, craft or even shop or work on your favorite project of choice.  A very unique and thoughtful gift for the lady (or little) girl in your life.  



These adorable fleece capes can capture the attention of your littlest girl with the whimsy and comfort they provide.  Perfect for fall and perfect to  wear inside to accompany that special skirt like shown here with Sarah (coming soon).  Colors vary, please email with an indication of your ideas for colors.   

Children Sizes: 4-8

(Some prints or seasonal speciality
fabric might be etxra)

 



These roomy purses have soft handles and pockets both on the inside and a stylish outside pocket to stash that cell phone and bluetooth where you can always find it. Color and fabric differs.  Please contact me for what is already handcrafted and ready to go to the unique lady in your life.

Reversible Purse:   $

 

Non-Reversible Purse: $



Non-Reversible Purse

(All price do not include shipping and handling)

Recent creations.



    

This is our newest design "Hair-do keeper" do rag. This print is a wild Hawaiian style sure to keep your "do" in check under that helmet. And when you get off your bike, you will be stylish and unique as well. (working on a children’s size as well) Limited quantity... ( 5 4 available)



 



Our fun and whimiscal "Hair-do Keeper" this print is rare. 
Perfect for the cowboy/girl in your life.  Only 2 1 more available. 



 

A side project....

The Conga is a cross country international motorcycle ride that 100% benefits breast cancer research. Check out their web site http://gowitheflo.org/. This is one cool lady. Anyway, I decide to do my part and decorate a few bras. Here's a couple of them.




American 4th of July Bra



Happy St Patty's Day!

Welcome!

Sarah's Closet & More. We strive to sell quality hand crafted items and gently used clothing and books. If we can be of service to you, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Currently we have the follwoing items for sale/used:

America: A Concise History, Volume 2: Since 1865 [Paperback]; David Brody $ 30.00 --SOLD

Meet You in Hell: Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, and the Bitter Partnersh... $10.00

An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change [Paperback] by Hales, Dianne $85.00 --SOLD

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