Saturday 8 December 2012

The Elves and the Shoemaker



There is something that I really like about little shoes, and I think it is because of the story of the Elves and the Shoemaker. It is the idea of a lovely new piece of leather (in my case felt) being left out at night, and in the morning there being a brand new pair of shoes. Although in this version I am the Shoemaker, and the shoes are elf-sized. 

These didn't do very well at any of my fairs, so will probably end up on my own Christmas tree. But the good thing is that means I also get the chocolates inside!





28 comments:

  1. Your Pixie shoes look great.
    They are so much fun to make. All the best
    Alex

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  2. I think they are adorable. How surprising they were not just snapped up...all the more chocolate for you then! :o)

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  3. Every cloud has a silver lining! These are really cute and I cannot understand why they didn't sell. Enjoy them on your tree :)

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  4. They are lovely and I am really surprised they didn't do well at the craft fair. Hope you have a good week.

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  5. It's a shame they didn't do well at the fair (so unpredictable sometimes)but you have your silver lining...enjoy x

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  6. oh wow, how dinky and cute! Such a shame they didnt sell, but you get to enjoy the fruits of your labour! x

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  7. They are gorgeous! Shame you will have to eat the chocolates ; -)

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  8. I'm suprised they didn't fly off your stall they are so cute. Oh well at least you get to keep the chocolate!

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  9. I can't believe they didn't sell well, I think they are so cute. And there's chocolate inside, what more can a girl ask for.
    Ali x

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  10. You can never predict how craft fairs will go, it's a constant surprise. I love the story of the elves and the shoemaker, I'm trying to imagine you sewing into the night with only candlelight to see by..... ok that's going a bit far but you know what I mean :)

    Jan x

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  11. I think the little shoes are so pretty. Especially hung on the tree, or tucked away in nooks and crannies to be found as a little surprise. Especially with the chocolates!
    Wendy x

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  12. They look so cute. Shame they were not selling well. At the least the public's loss is your chocolate gain :-)

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  13. oh my goodness these are the cutest things!! There really is no accounting for the taste of the general public at times, i don't think i'd have been able to resist them if i'd passed your stall! x

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  14. These are so cute! You may still go to a fair and be sold out, I never seem to predict for fairs - and they really are lovely. Have a great week, Jo x

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  15. Those are the sweetest things I've seen in a long time. <3

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  16. Oh, those are so precious! We have been reading the Elves and the Shoemaker repeatedly this month - the children really love the story.

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  17. Are you kidding me, these are adorable! I think they'd make any tree super special.

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  18. These are so cutely adorable. What a sweet Christmas ornament!! I sincerely believe that those hardworking elves need more celebration each year! x

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  19. Just too darn cute.....I think an adult size pair for Winter might be just the thing, they looks so cosy.

    Claire :}

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  20. These are the loveliest decorations I've seen this year. Just so sweet!

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  21. I'm surprised they didn't sell, they're delightful!

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  22. Those are so cute!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

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  23. Oh my goodness! I simply must try these. I'm in love!

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  24. oh my gosh, these are so gorgeous...would love some like this on our tree :)

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  25. How fun, these little shoes are so cute, I hadn't read this post, I love the story of the Elves and the Shoemaker, it was one of my favorites growing up. Love all the different colors you made! I think these would be nice little Christmas gifts as well. Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)

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