Cathryn's Creations

Facebook Page

2011-11-03T15:51:00.000-07:00

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cathryns-Creations/160987910656000

Since I moved down here, I haven't been able to get organized with switching to a Facebook account as well for the dolls, workshops. Above please find the Facebook page that you can go to now. It has a link too to the Big Cartel site. I am also on Etsy under the business name Cat123 or Cathryn Bump.

Doing some nice small doll workshops down here in Virginia now. Teaching at the Richmond Waldorf School too. It is a lovely community, faculty and school. The children in my class are so sweet and mostly boys, and some girls. A blessing to be here! My son should be back in port by February.

There was a sudden loss of a young male teacher last week that hit hard in the school and community. He was an angel on Earth and showed many of us how to enjoy life. He will never be forgotten.

Hope to see you on either site! Any questions, feel free to ask me!
Many blessings to you
Cathryn

and I have some new offerings...new dolls for sale..but also am offering dolls with or without hair so you can finish..with or without noses...

Little Mountain Fiber Studio: what is this blog all about?

2011-08-16T12:23:00.000-07:00

Little Mountain Fiber Studio: what is this blog all about?: "I will be sharing my amazing journeys with growing, harvesting, and dyeing with plant dyes, as well as various fiber arts I love to create. ..."

Settled in Richmond!

2011-08-16T11:41:00.000-07:00

By the Grace of God literally, I am here! There were so many challenges along the way...then so much help!! I am so grateful for it all!

Such a nice neighborhood here! House is great! New dog is awesome (thanks Bowser, up in heaven!)..cats adjusting (not as well! but that is a cat for you!)..

Sorting through the Waldorf daycare items..some I will part with..some were my son's and those I will keep..and some others I got along the way. Nice memories!

A friend was kind enough to take my loom and spinning wheel and store them! Hope to get a visit from her soon and my babies back!

Lots of wool to spin still! some nice weaving yarns to work up..knitting/crocheting and sewing projects!

and many more bins to get on my visits up north!

Will be posting treasures soon!

All the best,

Cathryn

New Adventures

2011-07-16T13:52:00.000-07:00

On August 1st, I will be leaving this lovely home and yard/woods, for a really sweet rental home in Richmond, VA. I am already making an effort to connect with local creative people in the area. The home is large enough that I can now have my own craft room again! as well as an extra room for guests to visit from the North!

Sadly, I will not be bringing my Bowser with me. He chose to end his time on Earth on Wednesday afternoon, June 13, and is now resting in peace and love on the farm he spent most of his time running free on....also, next to his buddy, Shadow, and near his dear friend, Deb. I will be coming up to visit the spot and honor it for both of them with a flowering tree soon. He was at least 16 years old and in the end, got very ill quickly. I prayed he would chose his time rather than me, and that was honored. But I will miss him dearly...and when the time is right, he will send me a new friend. My cats know he is gone and miss him.

This is a huge change for me and I am excited more than nervous now. Phew! Once I settle in, in addition to preparing for my class, I will be reworking my soft Waldorf style dolls and outfits.

Cat123 on Etsy for now..but will also be looking into local fairs and come up for workshops and fairs in NY/NJ.

All the best!

Lamb Marionette..one new one done!

2010-01-24T15:44:00.000-08:00

Been working with a couple of friends knitting lamb marionettes..my one from 18 years? ago is missing! so it is nice to make a new one for my daycare...and have some reconnections with some people I haven't seen in too long!

A little family will be happening soon! All shapes, colors and sizes! It is actually fun to create something for FUN! Wow!

Creating away!!

2010-01-11T14:02:00.000-08:00

Taking a break from fairs right now...sorting through my craft items and items that I inherited from a dear friend..have given some yarns and fabric away to freecycle people..and have found some treasures that I forgot about (yarns...)

Two dear friends from Warwick reconnected with me recently..asking for help with a lamb marionette kit they purchased..I dug up my notes from my Waldorf training on this item and got excited to make one more myself..I am now on my fourth and doing this, plus reconnecting with these old friends, has really brought such a bright light into my life at this point..somehow, in there, I have realized that I have done so much to "sell" and not enough to enjoy myself, to grow with, to give as a gift, that I need to breathe through this time period in a different way. What does help right now is the economy and that most craft items are struggling to sell at a decent price so making stock for now is ok too..

But I am "breathing" in a different way with this experience and what it has opened up for me...this in addition to other spiritual work that I have been doing..

Of course, some new children that have joined my daycare program allow me to breathe after a challenging November/December..so that is a blessing too..

Maybe, by some miracle, I will also get to the quilting projects that are also in containers, on hold!

I am happiest when I am creating something and/or helping others create..When the children learn how to do something themselves and show such pride, it makes me feel my work has meaning..the same with adults..but last, but not least, when I realize I can do something that I was in fear of learning or of failing, something in me shifts, in a positive way too.

Hope the winter is going well for you!
Life holds many possibilities; the challenge is within us to open up to it..or at least that is what I am trying to learn now!

Fairs Coming up and Sales!

2009-11-01T06:01:00.000-08:00

Fall Holiday Fairs

I am planning to be in the Warwick Middle School Fair on December 5th, Saturday, from 10-5 with my dolls, crafts from the school, and knitted and crocheted hats from my mom!

Also, by a miracle, it seems I can get in to the Sugar Loaf Tree Lighting Ceremony/fundraiser for the theatre on Saturday, November 21st from 10-3. They sell completely decorated trees that are donated and have events for children..plus some select vendors. So I feel quite lucky to be included!

Taking orders for Holiday dolls! Fully body dolls $80.00, Gnomes $25.00, Bunting dolls $25.00, Large Millet Babies $80.00...

Workshops: want to make your own? You will need 8 hours for the full body doll..and half that time for the buntings..$55.00 for the workshop and kit (no clothes) for the full body..and $20.00 for the bunting workshop which is approx. 3 hours..Some presewing is done by me in the kit so 3 weeks notice is important! (Note: Large Millet Baby workshop is $60.00)

Hope to see you at the fairs!
Cathryn

Stock on hand!

2009-03-21T11:44:00.001-07:00

Have stock building for fairs and the like! Little gnomes, many colors and hair styles...Large millet baby dolls...full body dolls...and bunting dolls..Also, making smaller items now too!

Doll stock available....and Zrii....

2009-02-16T06:19:00.000-08:00

Just back from the WECAN Kindergarten conference where I took part in the vendor part of the fair. I was blessed to be near wonderful, friendly vendors who had high quality products. We all were concerned about the Toy Compliance Act coming up; check on Weir Dolls page for compliance for my doll supplies that I obtain from them.

Saw many old friends and former teachers at Dayspring and MLWS. Like old home week...

I have a healthy selection of stock available now..little by little building it up..and got some new ideas to add to my collection from input..

My preschool is a blessing..I have 2 spaces that are available now...still doing my other jobs as well including my nanny job to my special family that is going through changes..

Working on exercising, breathing, gratefulness...and taking a new product recommended by my healers, Zrii...a new company, also going through changes, and a product that has high recommendations and results..so far it is helping me and hopefully, others will come aboard...

Be well...Cathryn

Happy Holidays to All

2008-12-22T13:12:00.000-08:00

May you have a blessed and safe holiday season! Just finished my last doll order for this season; so hard to part with these dolls once I bond with them! It is a gift to be able to make them..and share them..

Have neighbors now which is great! Lots of snow for Christmas! Everything is so quiet, peaceful and beautiful!

Had a horrendous drive on Friday night because I stubbornly decided to drive home after my nanny job..even after 2 offers to stay over! Glad there were only a few people on the difficult roads..came home to my road just being plowed..and my longggggg driveway not plowed..Bless Nissan Sentras!

Making cookies, sewing projects for the home, resting..preparing for January with the children..and a fair at the K conference in February for doll sales...

Have 2 spots left for the childcare still..so envisioning more special and lovely families joining us in January..feel very lucky to have this opportunity!

Be well
Cathryn

Doll Fair, Sales, New items!

2008-10-13T06:18:00.000-07:00

Had a lovely time up at the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School fair in New Paltz recently! Pictures of my table with dolls are on my site...added a new item: gnomes..I usually made them for gifts only but am now selling them. Special orders, stock items for sale now!

My preschool has a great group of children this year too! and a great group of parents with loving energy...a blessing..still am doing other work..but this is slowly building..My landlords also are patient and kind with this new venture.

The animals are preparing for winter in this lovely 80 acre site! We have 2 spaces only left open at this point..so do come aboard for a visit if you would like to be here!

Sewing classes forming too! Felting the end of the month on Saturday...294-1227.
Blessings to you! Cathryn

My son has chosen to support his personal dream and become a Navy Seal..I pray for him and others who are on this journey...and for peace.

Golden Circle Preschool Program: sign up now!

2008-02-12T18:01:00.000-08:00

Open House on Sunday, March 9, from 1-4....see the facility, review the program with Cathryn, the teacher...sign up for summer camp (see other post)...sign up for the preschool program for the spring and/or 2008/2009! Space limited to 8 children over 2 due to Family Licensing stipulations and we only have 3 spaces left! A lovely group of children and families!

Our vendors will include myself (selling soft dolls), Stone Totem with esoteric jewelry, Shaklee product demonstration, and a vendor with children's clothing artistically designed, and photos..

Contact me at cathryn@goldencirclepreschool for directions...

See you there!

Summer Handwork Camp for ages 2-teen

2008-02-12T17:46:00.000-08:00

Summer Program:

Golden Circle is going to be offering a summer program this year for all ages. Medical and Registration Forms need to be completed. I will have a Waldorf graduate (MLWS)/high school student helping me if we get all 8 spaces filled each week. Activities will include our regular watercolor painting, bread baking, nature crafts, seasonal crafts, water play, hiking, shelter building, outdoor cooking,storytelling, puppetry, circle time, singing, musical instruments, gardening, and more. Each week will have a handwork theme adjusted to the level of the participant. Hours of the program will be 9-4, Monday-Friday with pick up at 3 or 4 as desired. One overnight, outside/inside, per week will be offered with each family contributing food supplies for dinner/breakfast.

There are only 8 spaces available per week so reservations are necessary by May 1st with payment or an agreed arrangement. Deposit of $100.00 needs to be in asap to hold a spot. If paid in full by May 1st, a 5% discount is offered.

Week One: June 23-27, Sewing: Hand and Machine (age appropriate) - $150.00
Week Two: June 30- July 3 (4 days): Natural Dyeing,Felting-wet/needle - $125.00
Week Three: July 7-11: Weaving on a loom, bead looms, hand - $150.00
Week Four: July 14-18: Sewing: hand, machine, doll/quilt making: $150.00
Week Five: July 21-25: Working with wood, shelters: $150.00
(Theme activities will be woven into our regular rhythm. Younger and older children alike will be able to participate as they want.)

Families will send in a snack contribution as we do in our regular program and I will add the rest. Children will bring lunch and water bottles.

Please let me know asap if you are interested and I will send you a form to fill in. I am posting this in the paper and doing a mailing this week to others.