I'm so excited!!
I've always thought of myself as good at keeping secrets but there is something I've been sitting on since the end of last year and I can't keep it a secret any longer or I'm going to burst!
Since starting this blog I've been overwhelmed at the response to my little knitted toys and I'm completely thrilled that they are popular because it means that I can continue doing what I love and what soothes my soul rather than going back to work in an office (which did not soothe my soul one iota!) Anyway, shall I get to the point?
Little cotton rabbits are becoming stamps!! The talented team at Sugar Nellie are in the process of creating a set and you can get a sneaky preview here of Dexter and Winifred.
Sugar Nellie's blog will keep you up to date on the range (and their other exclusive stamps) and hopefully a little later this month they'll be available to buy.
It's very exciting to think of the little cotton rabbits popping up on cards and scrapbooks - I can't wait to see what people create with them!
What fantastic news Julie! Please keep us updated with when they are available!
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | February 04, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Hi
What fab news, I couldn't contain my excitement when I read you had some exciting news, I thought you were going to say you were selling more rabbits or had allowed a pattern book to be made.
I only came across your site by chance and now I am popping by all the time.
I found Etsy just recently and I also bought a tote bag so squealed again when saw you had one too.
You are an inspiration. xxxxx
Posted by: Stephanie | February 04, 2008 at 12:16 PM
I am so happy for you!!!!especially because you have a child that needs all your special attention!This is just perfect!congrats.xoxo
Posted by: Dees | February 04, 2008 at 12:16 PM
GREAT NEWS!
I will be first in line to get the stamp set...what better way to combine 2 of my favs...LCR and Scrapbooking!
Based on your talents you will NEVER need to step foot in an office again...well maybe to sign a really big contract when LCR goes to Hollywood...maybe Disney?
Posted by: Shawn Mary | February 04, 2008 at 01:30 PM
wow! super cool, julie!
Posted by: kirsten | February 04, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Winifred will be perfect as a stamp. Clever you!
I hope you'll get masses of appreciative feedback for the stamps to add to all the admiration for you and your creations that's coming your way.
Posted by: Chrissy | February 04, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Woohoo! Congratulations -- they're really cute -- in a 2-d sort of way, of course, 'cause nothing's as cute as the real thing! And in the interest of sounding like a broken record....Now, if we can only get that pattern book in the works LOL! You're an amazing inspiration!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | February 04, 2008 at 02:53 PM
perhaps you should franchise little cotton rabbits!! (A chosen few could knit for you - yeah I know, but to quote a child in school - 'shy bairns get nowt!') Little cotton rabbits makes us all smile. Thank you! (glad it's making you smile too. Big hugs. x
Posted by: jill | February 04, 2008 at 03:05 PM
You knitted animals are lovely and congrats on the stamps they will be a big hit!!
Posted by: Wanda | February 04, 2008 at 03:40 PM
That's fantastic - I'm really pleased for you. They will make the most wonderful cards. :-D x
Posted by: Kitty | February 04, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Congratulations Julie! Your talent for knitted toys is off the charts! :-)
Posted by: Jennifer | February 04, 2008 at 03:44 PM
What brilliant news - you must be so very proud!
Posted by: Kitschy | February 04, 2008 at 04:17 PM
congratulations! They look so lovely translated into stamps.
Posted by: ruth | February 04, 2008 at 05:08 PM
Congratulations!!! I already have seen the pictures. They are great!
Posted by: Martine | February 04, 2008 at 05:28 PM
Congratulations! Excellent news - one more step on the road to world domination by little
cotton rabbits!
Posted by: Caroline B | February 04, 2008 at 05:51 PM
WOW! That's great news! Your little knitted friends are all lovely! :)
Posted by: Claire P | February 04, 2008 at 07:14 PM
good things happen to good people, Julie!
I can't wait to see them.
Posted by: Monica | February 04, 2008 at 07:24 PM
Good for you. Now I can add another stamp to my growing collection. Yeah. I can't wait to hopefully buy one of your rabbits when they come up for sale.
Posted by: jaci | February 04, 2008 at 07:44 PM
Thats wonderful.
Your creations are beautiful, i can only inspire to make toys like yours.
Posted by: mummynat | February 04, 2008 at 08:04 PM
Hello! I've been visiting your blog ever since they first posted the news about the LCR stamps over on Sugar Nellie.
I love your blog, and your creations which are utterly adorable. I'm sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the stamps to come out, I can tell they will be firm favourites!
Posted by: Quixotic | February 04, 2008 at 10:09 PM
How exciting, they'll be everywhere breeding like little cotton.......!!
Well done.
Posted by: French Knots | February 04, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Congratulations! You deserve it. Your little creations are wonderful!
Take care,
Posted by: Binny | February 05, 2008 at 01:48 AM
Well done on such wonderful news!
Posted by: lina | February 05, 2008 at 02:03 AM
how exciting julie!!!! you know why you and your creations are so popular, right?! it is because they are made with so much creativity and love. that's all it takes and not many have both talents combined! congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: nathalie | February 05, 2008 at 03:48 AM
Congratulations!! I love your knitted toys and I love stamps!
Posted by: Cindy Keery | February 05, 2008 at 05:29 AM
Hey Julie, how exciting! I love rubber stamping; these will be fun to have when they do come out :O) I can hardly wait to purchase some!
Posted by: Robyn McMurry | February 05, 2008 at 05:35 AM
woohoo! my famous rabbit knitting friend!!! can't wait to see em! at first I thought you meant stamps - first class, second class - that would be awesome! but stamps - oh! how creative and wonderful!
well done you
XXX
Posted by: katie | February 05, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Oh Julie, those stamps are going to be so lovely! I think the one of Winifred is particularly gorgeous - will they be ready in time for Easter?
Posted by: dottycookie | February 05, 2008 at 09:19 AM
Wow..that's awesome...congratulations!
Posted by: DianeM | February 05, 2008 at 11:46 AM
How fun! Your bunnies are just about the cutest things ever!
Posted by: Kim | February 05, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Hi there
Came across your very sweet blog today.
Its an inspiration, I would love to create things from home and make a living out of it.
I have a 5 year old autistic son...and life is a challenge.Have to find small ways to make yourself happy and keep everyone going!
take care and I'll visit often.
x
Posted by: Jasmine | February 05, 2008 at 01:24 PM
Congratulations! The stamps look beautiful. Very well deserved!
Posted by: the mother of this lot | February 05, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Awwwwww bless! they're lovely! x
Posted by: Gail | February 05, 2008 at 04:06 PM
Cutie stamps.
Congratulations.
Posted by: patti | February 05, 2008 at 07:31 PM
How cool is that!! Congratulations! The stamps look great.
Posted by: myra | February 05, 2008 at 09:49 PM
That is such brilliant news i can't wait to see them and have a play!!hope T is on the mend poor darling,there's some awful things around this winter,love kat x
Posted by: kat | February 05, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Now, if you could only have an online store where we could order as many of your wonderful creations as we want!
Posted by: Elaine from CA | February 06, 2008 at 02:19 AM
Congratulations!! I just happened in on your blog, and I can see why you have stamps honoring your homemade goodies!!
Posted by: Leigh | February 06, 2008 at 05:48 AM
That's such great news, Julie, and the designer has done a brilliant job on them. Can't wait to see them "in print"!
:)
Posted by: Monkee Maker | February 06, 2008 at 06:15 AM
Oh how exciting, if anyone deserves this you do...such a nice blogger that you are filling our world with unbelievable cuteness...
As I started off my crafting life working with rubber stamps, I am sure I will have the need to add them to my collection...
Oh just how exiting, yer I know I have said exciting before but wow....exciting!!!
Posted by: Suzie Sews | February 06, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Dear Little Cotton Rabbits, take a look at my blog, there is waiting a little surprise for you...
Posted by: Maureen | February 06, 2008 at 01:30 PM
Oh! I thought you meant postal stamps too!..haha I was going to have my Nana in London mail me a letter just so I could get one in the mail!
Those stamps are adorable! My daughter and I will definitely be wanting them.
Posted by: caffaknitted | February 06, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Congratulations ! How wonderful for you.
Posted by: Annelies | February 06, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Beautiful idea to have your knitted friends as stamps, i shall look forward to buying some when they come out. Jane x
Posted by: Jane | February 06, 2008 at 09:52 PM
That is such fabulolus news! Your bunnies and teddies are so adorable, and they will make lovely stamps.
I hope I am finally fast enough to be able to buy one of your knitted creations when you post them. I always seems to be too late. Wish me luck! :-)
Posted by: Pat | February 06, 2008 at 10:01 PM
TU BLOG ES BELLO!!!! COMO TU TRABAJO
Posted by: Ivonne | February 07, 2008 at 12:35 AM
TU BLOG ES BELLO!!!! COMO TU TRABAJO
Posted by: Ivonne | February 07, 2008 at 12:36 AM
The stamps look gorgeous with your adorable toys in 2D. Congratulations!!
Posted by: Devi | February 07, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Too funny. Working in an office did not soothe my soul either! Glad you can do what you love and I am eagerly waiting for the stamp release of that adorable bunny.
Posted by: peggysue | February 07, 2008 at 02:13 PM
Congratulations Julie. You so deserve it because your work and the things you create are so wonderful and unique.
Posted by: Simmy | February 07, 2008 at 04:26 PM
Hi J, a huge congratulations to you! You certainly deserve to have your soul soothed!!!!!!! Won't it be amazing to see your designs in stamp form? I bet they will be a sure fire hit! I'm thrilled to bits for you!! bx
Posted by: Bernie | February 11, 2008 at 04:22 PM
What cute bunnies! Are you going to offer them or the patterns for them for sale anytime soon?
Frances
Posted by: Frances | February 13, 2008 at 12:39 AM
Julie - That is absolutely amazing - isn't it wonderful how this whole blog and internet thing can help talented people make some money while staying at home and caring for their family - You are amazing.
Posted by: Tania | February 15, 2008 at 11:06 AM
please put me on yur email list. I sooo want a rabbit or 2.
Posted by: Vicki | February 15, 2008 at 12:38 PM