Badger and Raccoon Update, Plus big Etsy Shop Milestone!

This week I finished the last details of the Gentleman Badger, and completed sweet Lady Raccoon! Take a look!

Also just moments ago, my Etsy shop hit the 200 sales mark! I am thrilled to have made it to this point. A special thank you to Cathy O'Toole, and to all of my kind patrons, customers, and fans! You guys are the best!

And don't forget: through April 9th, spend $40 in my Etsy shop and get a free bunny! http://HenAndChick.etsy.com

Spring Special! Free Bunny with purchase!

OK, here it is! I haven't done a special like this before, so please help me make it a success! Fill those Easter Baskets in your life:

***Spring Special!**** March 26th - April 9th, Free Bunny with any $40+ Hen and Chick Etsy purchase! That's a $15 value! (http://www.etsy.com/listing/68254329/screen-printed-mr-bunny-plushie-pillow).

Just put "Happy Spring" in notes to seller at checkout. Both ready-to-ship and custom orders placed in that time period are eligible for free bunny, but remember to allow 2 weeks from order date for custom orders to ship. Ready-to-ship items ship within 3 days.

It's Almost Easter Bunny Time! Special Offer Coming Soon...

With Spring just unfurling and Easter around the corner, and so many Hen and Chick items that are perfectly suited for Easter Basket stuffing or just general Spring gifting, I am getting ready to launch a really neat two-week special! Keep your eyes peeled for more info on Monday!

Woodland animals series coming along

I finished my fox! Here he is. The brass button on his vest has a tiny coat of arms.

I'm also partway through with a badger fellow. I need to finish his eyes and sew on his arms as well as make his clothes. He will have a corduroy coat with swede elbow patches! But here he is in his current state. He looks sort of grumpy, or as if he has a slight underbite, or both. I love him.

I've also started on a brand new design that I haven't made before: a lady raccoon. Here are her parts and pieces. A little spooky, huh? I often hesitate to post in-progress, prestuffing shots, because there is something a bit unnerving about a doll or toy waiting to be brought to life, and as a rule, I don't like to creep people out. ;)

Next I hope to be working on a robin couple. I have had this series in mind for so long, it's nice to be making progress. I'm using a submission deadline for an art show ("Plush You" in Seattle) as my goal date which always helps motivate me. I'll keep you posted on the art show front as well.

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