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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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Michelle on Nov 7, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWhat a wonderful surprise to receive the puppets so quickly. And, they are as cute as depicted.
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Brittany on May 7, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOh my gosh!!!!! This little guy is ADORABLE!!!!!!! I bought this as part of my mom’s Mother’s Day gift because she loves gnomes and I know she is going to absolutely love it! He is the perfect size as well! If you are thinking about buying this little guy do not hesitate!!!1
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Doyland on Apr 13, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe level of detail in the fabric and the quality of sewing on this gnome house is so high! This will be an heirloom. I love it and more importantly so does my 6 year old! She has named the gnome, Atlas. :)
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Lauren on Apr 3, 2020
5 out of 5 starsOur gnome buddy is a charmer! Thanks for the kind note and quick shipping. He arrived in high spirits and is already right at home with us. A great birthday hit!
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Laura on Oct 16, 2019
5 out of 5 starsAdorable! The gnome is exactly as described and dispatch was incredibly fast!
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mombjugstad on Apr 23, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThese are adorable postcards! My family and friends have enjoyed receiving them. They shipped promptly and arrived in perfect condition.
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E on Jan 9, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThis arrived quickly and in perfect condition! Beautiful postcards, I can't wait to share them! Thank you so much :)
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Sarah Anne on Dec 6, 2018
5 out of 5 starsA thin paperback, but beautifully illustrated with gnome adventures. Would love to see more in a series!
About HerenessThereness
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Ever-present cat in the studio...
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Sketch for my children's book.
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It all begins with a sketch.
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Sewing together my custom printed fabric into hand puppets.
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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
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Amberlea
Owner, Creator, Designer
illustrator • graphic designer • yoga teacher
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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.
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