HerenessThereness

WEE FABRIC HOUSES • HAND PUPPETS • FABRIC ART

Ottawa, Canada On Etsy since 2013

214 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

HerenessThereness

WEE FABRIC HOUSES • HAND PUPPETS • FABRIC ART

Ottawa, Canada | 214 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    UNIQUE, HANDMADE TOYS TO INSPIRE IMAGINATIVE PLAY
Lovingly created and meticulously sewn from fabric printed with my original illustrations, these Wee Fabric Houses, Hand Puppets, and Finger Puppets are sure to delight children, or anyone with a sense of whimsy and imagination.

*LOCAL SHOPPERS* If you live in Ottawa and would like to pick up your order, enter LOCAL613 as a coupon code to waive the shipping fee.

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Last updated on Dec 31, 2018

UNIQUE, HANDMADE TOYS TO INSPIRE IMAGINATIVE PLAY
Lovingly created and meticulously sewn from fabric printed with my original illustrations, these Wee Fabric Houses, Hand Puppets, and Finger Puppets are sure to delight children, or anyone with a sense of whimsy and imagination.

*LOCAL SHOPPERS* If you live in Ottawa and would like to pick up your order, enter LOCAL613 as a coupon code to waive the shipping fee.

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About HerenessThereness

Sales 214
On Etsy since 2013
  • Ever-present cat in the studio...
  • Sketch for my children's book.
  • It all begins with a sketch.
  • Sewing together my custom printed fabric into hand puppets.
  • Sewing together a Wee Gnome Home.

Creating the backdrop for imaginations to run wild...

For me, “hereness” is that quality of being fully absorbed and present in the moment. As an extension, “thereness” is when your imagination runs wild and free; tumbling unfettered from one idea to the next — the places where your mind goes when you’re creating and playing. Children do this quite naturally when they play — they don’t censor themselves — they just allow their ideas to unfold, fully unhindered.

The belief that the power of the imagination is limitless is a guiding force behind all the things I create. Magical things can happen when we give our imaginations free reign.

I am greatly inspired by the lush illustrations of children’s books — those fantastical, colourful worlds where anything is possible. Long before a child can read on their own, they see those pictures, and those images come alive in their minds, and remain in their memories (or at least they did for me!). Similarly, I create fun and whimsical toys out of fabric printed with my own illustrations (dimensional storybooks?), that I hope will inspire stories and scenes and fantastic worlds, providing the backdrop for hours of immersive, imaginative play.

There is something about physically creating something stitch by stitch, or adding a detail one brushstroke or pencil mark at a time — that concentrated, hands-on work — that is so immensely satisfying.

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  • Amberlea

    Owner, Creator, Designer

    maker • textile artist • illustrator • graphic designer • photographer • yoga teacher • traveler • everyday explorer • mama

  • Amberlea

    Owner, Creator, Designer

    illustrator • graphic designer • yoga teacher

Shop policies

Last updated on November 29, 2016
Hello! Thank you for stopping by! I hope you enjoy my Wee Fabric Houses, hand puppets, and other creations as much as I enjoy making them! My hope is to inspire many hours of delightful, imaginative play for children and children-at-heart.

If you have any questions about a custom house, I would love to hear from you and see how we can collaborate. You can contact me via Etsy, or email me at: hereness (dot) thereness (at) gmail (dot) com.

Accepted payment methods

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
All items are final sale with no refunds, exchanges or warranties associated. I'm happy to send more photos of the item, please contact me if you have any concerns or questions.
Payment
Paypal, credit card, and Etsy gift cards are accepted.
Shipping
I'm happy to ship anywhere in the world! If you don't see your country listed, please contact me for a shipping quote. (All applicable duties, fees and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.)

All orders are shipped from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada via Canada Post. Orders are shipped to the buyer's stated address, so please make sure that this address is accurate when you checkout. Most orders are shipped within 3 business days of payment confirmation. International orders are shipped by Canada Post's "Small Packet Air" to give the most economical option, but this can take up to 2 weeks to arrive.

For made-to-order or custom projects, the turnaround time is often determined based on the project at hand. Reach out for a timeline quote for your specific project.

Hereness & Thereness is not responsible for lost packages. If you would like to upgrade your shipping to include tracking capabilities or signed proof, please contact me before purchasing, and I will adjust the shipping rate accordingly.
Additional policies and FAQs
If you see a Wee Appliquéd House that you like, but would like a different colour, or have some special or vintage materials of your own you would like me to use, please contact me about a custom order: hereness (dot) thereness (at) gmail (dot) com, it will be fun to collaborate with you!