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Process: Felted Mouse Booties with PrettyLittle
Story by objecked, prettylittle
Published on April 8, 2009 in This Handmade Life

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I first became familiar with Lacey Smith of PrettyLittle's work when Vanessa ordered her felted mouse booties as a gift. I screamed. While I was working on this video, interestingly enough, anyone who got a glimpse of the footage had the same reaction: a squeal of delight. In fact, I've yet to meet someone who hasn't gasped, squealed, squawked, gawked, or become dizzy at the sight of Lacey's creations. There's not much cuter than a baby, but give Lacey a crack at an infant, and you're in for a serious cute overload. Just look at this cutie...

*GASP*

Lacey was gracious enough to invite us into her Portland, Oregon home, where she shared her refined process for making unbearably cute mouse booties. Lacey also gave some insight into the history of her craft and what motivates her to create these mousies, bunnies, and more.

When Lacey decided to start making gifts for family and friends with children on the way, she turned to the Internet and taught herself how to crochet. She started with yarn, and when she became dissatisfied with simple crocheted shoe patterns, she moved forward to felting her work. At this point, she's made hundreds of pairs of felted booties for little ones using patterns that she developed herself along the way. Like many crafters, she's sold her work at area craft fairs and boutiques. Today her success with online orders is all she can keep up with. If you know a fashionable baby (or even a puppy with baby-sized feet!), be prepared to see some of these booties toddling your way in the near future. Aw!

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April 8, 2009 at 4:08 p.m. VintageEye

Cuteness galore!

April 8, 2009 at 4:09 p.m. katiearms

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
(It's all I can say after experiencing such a cute overload)

April 8, 2009 at 4:09 p.m. EpicBones

ahhh!!! i can't even handle all these cute pics!!!!!! you're killin' me :)

April 8, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. SusanFaye

Too Cute!! There are no babies in my life, perhaps the cat should have a pair (actually she would need two pair)...So much fun to see the process--Thanks!!

April 8, 2009 at 4:11 p.m. SteppingStones

Seriously cute..... But NUTHIN' is cuter than that baby!!

April 8, 2009 at 4:21 p.m. momomadeit

what's not to love about bunny shoes! thanks so sharing!

April 8, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. FiveFingerStudios

Those are the cutest things I've ever seen!!

April 8, 2009 at 4:33 p.m. IcingOnTheCupcake

These are adorable!!! The baby too!

April 8, 2009 at 4:35 p.m. greatplainsbazaar

She crochets so fast it makes me dizzy to watch. These are wonderful.

April 8, 2009 at 4:38 p.m. odiliafu

Oh, sooooo cute!!! I love the little bunny.

April 8, 2009 at 4:40 p.m. theferriswheels

love anything felted! these are adorable :-)

April 8, 2009 at 4:46 p.m. atomicana

Thats pretty rad!

April 8, 2009 at 5:04 p.m. cicadastudio

OK. This is funny because when I opened this up, I went *gasp*, then I read that you did, too!

How adorable!

April 8, 2009 at 5:05 p.m. littlemissdrama

ok; I'm jealous, but in a good way!

April 8, 2009 at 5:07 p.m. missbatch

wow, the teeny tiny ones are insanely cute too! definitely a beautiful keepsake.

April 8, 2009 at 5:10 p.m. penguinandfish

Gorgeous work. It almost look like you sped up the film when she was crocheting. :)

April 8, 2009 at 5:17 p.m. daniellexo

So unbelievably cute!

April 8, 2009 at 5:26 p.m. workingforpeanuts

I gasp as well!!!! How bout some booties for adults?

April 8, 2009 at 5:39 p.m. MyissaG

Those are soooo cute :)

April 8, 2009 at 5:54 p.m. StudioCherie

Bunny slippers will never go out of style. I still have the pair my 14 year old wore as an infant they are too precious to give away.

April 8, 2009 at 6:09 p.m. AimeeAlvarez

Koala slippers - you slay me.

April 8, 2009 at 6:17 p.m. laralewis

ummm....do these come in adult sizes??

April 8, 2009 at 6:36 p.m. vsimonds

Lacey!! You truly are an unmatched talent...I'm lucky enough to own a few of Lacey's creations--and each one is unique and so well made. They have to be my favorite baby-thing. It was a treat to get a peek at what goes into your shoes. The pain in your hands makes perfect sense after seeing that! Thank you for putting so much of yourself into your craft. You're one of the most self-less people I've ever met.

April 8, 2009 at 6:48 p.m. kinglappin

I LOVE these! They are just squealy-perfect! :)

April 8, 2009 at 6:53 p.m. ablemabel

Those are beyond darling! Every baby needs a pair!

April 8, 2009 at 7:16 p.m. twoknit

cute!!!!!!!!

April 8, 2009 at 8:05 p.m. dogs4deb

A perfect baby shower gift.. I agree with laralewis, how about adult sizes? After working putting a pair of these on would make me giggle.

April 8, 2009 at 8:22 p.m. EarthAngelStudios

All I can say is... WOW! I loved the little booties the first time I saw them. Lacey's craftsmanship is just... WOW! =)

April 8, 2009 at 8:28 p.m. kazzalblue

How cute! Perfect for a new baby!

April 8, 2009 at 8:50 p.m. y0omii

oh wow they're soooo cute! can't believe how adorable these little booties are :)

April 8, 2009 at 9:46 p.m. FoodForHands

so cute!

April 8, 2009 at 9:54 p.m. amuzemee

Very cute...

April 8, 2009 at 9:59 p.m. Liyana

superb cute! thumbs up ;)

April 8, 2009 at 10:54 p.m. WooHooCrossStitch

I am now willing my sister to have a baby now!! Absolutely adorable!!

April 8, 2009 at 10:55 p.m. bellasparty

How cute!!

April 9, 2009 at 1:13 a.m. strawberrypeople

laralewis, im with you. ill take a pair in a woman's size 8 please.

adorable!

April 9, 2009 at 1:17 a.m. danadelux

Do you make them in big people sizes. I would sooo rock the mouse ones!

April 9, 2009 at 1:21 a.m. pogoshop

You know people are going to be having babies just because of these booties. They're almost irresistible.

April 9, 2009 at 8:15 a.m. vintagehomerecycled

Cuteness overload! One of my friends needs to hurry up and have a baby so that I can buy a pair, otherwise my kitty is getting some.

April 9, 2009 at 9:13 a.m. karenmeyers

wow, that is felt at it's best!

April 9, 2009 at 10:01 a.m. Fancy0Frances

I'm just so in love with this felt stuff now...Wow....How is it done????

Fancy0Frances.Etsy.com

April 9, 2009 at 10:33 a.m. Vanessa

"I screamed."

April 9, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. candyzdandy

So adorable!!

April 9, 2009 at 12:15 p.m. weirdwolf

How about making some big people booties? Pretty please.

April 9, 2009 at 2:36 p.m. EJPcreations

Could they be any more cute!!! And I 'm with weirdwolf I NEED THEM IN MY SIZE!!!!!

April 9, 2009 at 3:20 p.m. OnGossamerWings

I admit it...I stalked Lacey's work for almost a year. I finally broke down a couple weeks ago and bought a pair of the pirate booties for my son! I can't wait to get them as they are cuteness personified!!

April 9, 2009 at 4:57 p.m. Nishale

very cute! I have some marvelous soft special booties too!

April 9, 2009 at 5:02 p.m. squareware

I can't wait for people around me to pop their babies so I can buy some of these slippers. So cute.

April 9, 2009 at 6:29 p.m. mylittlesister

very sweet.

April 9, 2009 at 8:21 p.m. amerrymishap

AMAZING! I want to order a pair now!

April 9, 2009 at 10:35 p.m. Archivia

I love her work!

April 10, 2009 at 2:30 a.m. Kiie

Soooooo cuteeeeeeeeeee >_<

April 10, 2009 at 5:51 a.m. SundraSandrusi

sooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lovet!!!

April 10, 2009 at 3:27 p.m. BabbidgePatch

so adorable ! thanks for sharing!

April 10, 2009 at 8:57 p.m. ginnymae

Ummmmmmmmmm, starting a petition for adult sizes. I want some bunnies, please.

Meanwhile, I shall have to decide which ones to get for my brand new nephew. They're so cute, it's hard to pick one!

Well done. Precious, whimsical and just plain squeal-worthy.

April 10, 2009 at 9:25 p.m. AmaliesArmfuls

super cute!! Thanks!

April 10, 2009 at 9:33 p.m. lassothemoon

Oh, I loved this. Thanks so much for sharing. I loved the comments about the time it takes to make something. Sometimes I feel bad that I can make something quickly, but that's what comes with years of experience. Thanks for that.

April 13, 2009 at 1:55 a.m. MarmaladeNina

so sweet!

April 24, 2009 at 6:29 p.m. soberwear

These slippers are just so heartfelt---like they have their own beingness or personality. And I loved that the little ones grow and use their booties for their dolls and even perhaps for their own child, later on.

May 4, 2009 at 3:17 p.m. QuiltandQuest

You are absolutely AMAZING and so talented. I love your story and love your slippers! Thank you for sharing your story!

Nov. 9, 2009 at 10:18 p.m. littlepumpkincrafts

I could not be more in love with these! Will have to have a pair for my next baby!

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