Feather Heart Creations

FaceBook Give-a-way

2011-12-17T11:28:00.001-08:00

I'll being having a give-a-way once I reach 200+ likes on my FaceBook page!! Click Here!!

Blog Give-a-way

2011-09-19T10:17:00.000-07:00

Hey check out this give-a-way Click Here it's not one of my dragons but it's from a great fantasy artist. I'm hoping to have a blog give-a-way of my own soon!

Scarlet Sails Miniatures: FALL GIVEAWAY 2011!!!!!

2011-09-12T21:51:00.000-07:00

Scarlet Sails Miniatures: FALL GIVEAWAY 2011!!!!!

Creative Artists Blog » Blog Archive » Original Fantasy Art

2011-05-03T10:46:00.000-07:00

One of my pieces of artwork was featured in a Blog, check it out!

Creative Artists Blog » Blog Archive » Original Fantasy Art

Up coming Art Show

2011-04-07T11:31:00.001-07:00

Saturday April 9th 9am~6pm

Sunday April 10th 11am~5pm

Feather Heart Creations

2011-02-28T11:17:00.000-08:00

Feather Heart Creations
Last day of 30% off SALE!!!!

Valentine's Day Sale!!!

2011-02-07T10:28:00.000-08:00

30% off Valentine's Day Sale! I'm having a 30% off sale on anything currently listed in my Etsy store--->CLICK HERE
Includes anything in-stock (does not include custom items or commissions) Just use coupon code VALENTINE at check out.

Up coming shows:
Caffe Tazza: Thursday February 10th 5pm to 9pm for more info CLICK HERE

News:

Commissions are currently closed. To be find out when commission will reopen check here->CLICK HERE
or you can join my mailing list on my website CLICK HERE
Price changes: New prices are in affect

Price Changes;
Dragons 7" tall where $60 will be going up to $80 (depending on color)
Dragon Flutters Large where $150 will be going up to $160
Dragon Flutters Small where $100 will be going up to $125
Horse or animals around 7" tall where $50 will be going up to $75
Winged animals Large around 7" where $60 will be going up to $80
Small animals 3" to 5" in size where $40 will be going up to $50 (this includes dogs, cats, and birds)
Custom animals and characters price will depend on what it is and the size

Basically needle felting takes so long that I can't charge any less than that. I've also noticed I put more work into my items now that I've become "better" at it.

Small custom plush like mini bears & dragons where $20 will be going up to $30 to $40
The price increases are also reflecting that the cost of supplies has gone up over the years. If cost don't go up these prices will be good for a long time, but as supply prices go up, my prices have to also. I do this for a living so I have to make some money at it.

As always I can do Lay-a-way or a payment plan to help people afford my items. I know some people don't get the cost & think "it's just a stuffed animal" but remember it's all hand-made and takes lots of hours to make just the smallest thing.

I need help!!!
So I'm really behind on my "Artist of the Month" thing on my message board. If anyone would like to help or has an artist in mind please let me know. I have a set of questions ready, all you have to do is send them to the artist & once they answer them send them to me or you can post them to my forum. Any help would be soooo appreciated.
CLICK HERE

Also if anyone would like to post tutorials on my forum I have an area just for that :)
CLICK HERE

Holiday Sale!!!

2010-11-30T10:52:00.001-08:00

20% off everything. Just enter coupon code HOLIDAY at checkout!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/featherheart

Feather Heart Creations

2010-11-08T11:33:00.000-08:00

Feather Heart Creations
50% Off After Halloween Sale!!!

Baby Dragon Soft Sculpture

2010-10-18T11:52:00.001-07:00

New baby dragon soft sculpture
CLICK HERE!

New ACEOs

2010-09-28T14:13:00.000-07:00

A few new ACEOs!

Dragon Give-a-way!!!

2010-09-01T10:42:00.000-07:00

I'm having a little give-a-way CLICK HERE
For this little guy!

New Dragon Sculpture

2010-08-31T10:36:00.000-07:00

For sale CLICK HERE!

Art Show

2010-07-16T12:57:00.000-07:00

Up coming art show featuring the artwork of Nina & Brian Bolen

Spring Cleaning Sale

2010-04-03T20:01:00.000-07:00

I'm having a big sale on all original artwork, that includes ACEOs and Paintings Click Here

I feel like I need to clear out the "old" artwork before I start on anything new :) This is the lowest price that this artwork will be offered, so grab it while you can. If you buy multiple items don't forget to ask about shipping discounts.Spr

Up coming Art Show

2010-03-02T11:55:00.000-08:00

Up Coming Show

2009-10-09T11:59:00.000-07:00

Rose Festival arts & crafts fair begins this Saturday

If you are looking for unique gift ideas, you're in luck! The Texas Rose Festival Arts & Crafts Fair is being held Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Tyler Rose Garden, 420 Rose Park Drive.

Held in conjunction with Tyler's legendary Texas Rose Festival, the Arts & Crafts Fair features more than 40 vendors offering handcrafted items for sale including jewelry, candles, clothes, pottery, florals, paintings and more.

Come enjoy the garden and the arts & crafts. The Fair is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct.11. Admission is free.

For more information, please call the Tyler Parks and Recreation Department at (903) 531-1370.

2009-08-18T13:10:00.000-07:00

New original watercolor painting for sale Click Here!
With FREE shipping inside the US for a limited time!

All ACEOs and original artwork now comes framed! Click Here!

New tiny panda for sale

Click Here!

Christmas in July Show

2009-07-09T13:33:00.000-07:00

Cleaning TIme!!!!

2009-07-03T11:02:00.001-07:00

OK so I've been busy doing a bit of super late spring cleaning :) And I've got a ton of stuff to get ride of. I listed a few "mystery boxes" on e-bay but only sold one :(
(E-bay has changed all the mystery box rules again) Anyway if anyone is looking for anything I might just have it, or if you're just looking for general craft supplies let me know.

I can make you up a large flat rate priority "mystery" box stuffed full of goodies, I'll I ask is that you pay shipping $13.95 and maybe like $10 or I can do a medium flat rate priority "mystery" box shipping would be $10.35 and just an extra $5.

This is some of what I have:
Fabric, I have 2 huge totes full of fabric, most of it is 100% cotton print, great for making bear and doll clothing or quilts. There is also so Asian silk, felt and faux fur.
Yarn, I have one tote full of yarn every color and type you can think of, even some mohair yarn
Plastic doll parts, I have no idea where these came from :)
Patterns, 3 boxes full! craft, stuffed animals, folk art, kids costumes and more. Some are new uncut others are vintage
Cross stitch supplies, kits, hopes, etc (something I thought I would do some day & just never have the time)
Some jewelry making supplies
Other misalliances art supplies like polymer clay, paint, brushes, etc

If anyone's interested or would like pictures or more info just send me a note.

New ACEOs

2009-06-11T10:16:00.000-07:00

Lots of new ACEOs up for sale in my Etsy store. All dragons this time :)

Click Here

New Prints for Sale Dragon & Fairy

2009-06-05T11:54:00.000-07:00

New prints for sale

Click Here

New Dragon Art for Sale

2009-06-01T10:29:00.000-07:00

East meets West
8.5" X 11"
For sale Click Here

Up Coming Show

2009-03-20T11:41:00.000-07:00

March 21 - March 22
Azalea Trail Arts & Crafts Fair

Sat., March 21 (9am-6pm) Concert in the Park (6pm) Sun., March 22 (10am-5pm) Bergfeld Park, 1510 S. College Ave. just off South Broadway. Wonderful handmade items offered by over 100 craftsmen during this annual outdoor fair.
FREE admission.
For more info call 903.531.1370

New ACEOs for Sale

2009-02-26T13:11:00.000-08:00

I wanted to do a serese of A to Z fantasy animals in the small ACEO size.

This is A:
Abada (unicorn) a small type of unicorn reported to live in the lands of the African Congo
In the Kongo language, Abada refers to a mythical animal similar to a unicorn. The abada, however has two crooked horns as opposed to a unicorn's single one. The abada's horns can act as an antidote to poison.

Also 2 new bird ACEOs for sale

All can be found in my Etsy store
CLICK HERE

Commissions Are Open

2009-02-07T10:57:00.000-08:00

Well I really need money or I'm going to have to go get a full time job I don't mind being a starving artist and all but when I can't buy pet food (don't worry my pets have food I'm just having to us credit cards)...I need to get a job & I hate living off credit cards :( Don't let my dream of being a free-lance artist die... sorry I know here in the US the economy sucks so I'm thinking that's a big part of it. I keep praying it will get better soon. I also work as a florist and with Valentine's Day coming up everything should work out (I hope) but even orders for flowers are down this year. Ok sorry enough of my ranting.

Commissions are open: http://featherheart.net/index.html

Prices: All payments MUST be made up front. All prices are subject to change. All items are hand-made & one-of-a-kind so prices depend greatly on what it is you want. Feel free to contact me, we can always work out a deal :)

Needle felted plush: Normal none fairy winged dragons 5" tall~$60 & up

Larger fairy winged dragons 8"~$125 & up (I can always do smaller ones for less)

Small animals 3" tall~$30(dogs & cats) to $40(birds) & up

Complete customs of original characters $100 and up depending on size and what it is.

Medium sized animals with out wings like Poke-a-mon 5" tall~ $50 and up.

Larger animals 8" and up starting at $125

Other plush:

Custom Teddy Bears prices depend on size and fabric used and start at $20 for a 3" tall bear made of vintage mini bear fabric and go up in price from there.

Little 3" dragon plush $20 and up.

Please note that priced DO NOT include shipping, shipping will be based on what you order and where you live. If you live inside the US I'm offering FREE shipping for a limited time.

New high quality prints now available! Sizes up to 19" X 19"

I'm offering a few smaller ACEO sized prints 2.5" X 3.5" and the stander 8.5" X 11" size in my Etsy store http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5555607

Any of my artwork can be made into prints & because I'm doing the printing the cost is somewhat lower (cutting out the middle man)

Prices for prints:

ACEO sized 2.5" X 3.5" ~$5

4" X 6"~$8

8" X 10" ~$10

8.5" X 11"~$15

For larger sizes or odd sizes just contact me. If there is something you would like as a print just let me know.

Other commission work:

Original ACEOs~$10 and up

Original 8.5" X 11"~$20 and up

Painted feathers~$10 and up depends on the size of the feather

Again feel free to contact me if you have any questions on prices

Cool new things on my website http://featherheart.net/index.html I now have a mailing list anyone can join! I'll send out updates when commissions are open & closed, sales & specials & when new artwork is available. I've also started a forum on my site, anyone can come & post. I hope to soon have needle felting tutorials there!

New ACEOs and Dragon Plush

2009-02-06T12:59:00.003-08:00

Finally I got around to making a few ACEOs only 2.5" X 3.5"

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Benny the Beaver

2009-02-02T11:20:00.000-08:00

Benny the Beaver now for sale in my Etsy store. Only 4" tall when standing, made from vintage mini bear fabric, and ultrasuede.
CLICK HERE!

New Website!

2009-01-11T20:57:00.000-08:00

Finally! I have my own home on the web (again)
I don't know what I never started a website before but I finally got around to it.
Please take a look
CLICK HERE

It's just a free Bravenet page but hopefully one day I can have a paid for page to get ride of all the adds. I've added a lot of fun stuff like a forum, questbook, blog and a contact form.

I'll still be posting here but hope to one day get to a point where everything is also on my site & all in once place

I'll be working on my site over the next few months & already have a FAQ area, shop & more. I'll be adding my commission prices soon along with other info about me & even some needle felting tutorials.

Feel free to sign my guest book or post on the forum!

New Toy Law

2008-12-16T20:07:00.001-08:00

I wanted everyone to know about this. If you make hand-made stuffed animals for sale or anything else that can be called a "toy" you might want to read this.

The issue:
In 2007, large toy manufacturers who outsource their production to China and other developing countries violated the public's trust. They were selling toys with dangerously high lead content, toys with unsafe small part, toys with improperly secured and easily swallowed small magnets, and toys made from chemicals that made kids sick. Almost every problem toy in 2007 was made in China.

The United States Congress rightly recognized that the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) lacked the authority and staffing to prevent dangerous toys from being imported into the US. So, they passed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) in August, 2008. Among other things, the CPSIA bans lead and phthalates in toys, mandates third-party testing and certification for all toys and requires toy makers to permanently label each toy with a date and batch number.

All of these changes will be fairly easy for large, multinational toy manufacturers to comply with. Large manufacturers who make thousands of units of each toy have very little incremental cost to pay for testing and update their molds to include batch labels.

For small American, Canadian, and European toymakers, however, the costs of mandatory testing will likely drive them out of business.

The big problem is if you make anything for kids 12 and under you would need to have that item tested before it could be sold! I don't make that many things for kids but every now & then I make felt animals that are kids safe or fleece animals. And if someone orders a needle felted plush I guess I have to say "don't give it to anyone under the age of 12"?

I'm worried about this law because, artist bears in some cases still fall under "toys"

Here is a link to a petition you can sign and were you can send e-mails & other ways to help
Hand Made Toy Alliance

Here is another good link
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5939104&show_panel=true

Did you know that by FEB 9,2009, if any of your products can be used by children 12 years old or younger that you will need to get CPSIA certified testing on the content of your materials to make sure the lead and phthalates levels fall below the CPSC new standards and have labeling with the lab testing certication # and specific batch code attached to each of the products? This testing startes at around $300 per batch. A batch is considered to be a group of a single product that all where made using the same material material lot. In other words if you knit several hats and the yarn used in each has a different production code or dye lot or from different manufactors, even when they look identical, then each single hat is a batch.

The more of us that take action, the faster we can get the CPSC to ammend the law or at least postpone the compliance deadline.

Now I'm not saying kids toys should not be safe but I think the law needs to be amended in someway so one-of-a-kind or hand-made items are not effected.

Please go and vote it only takes a second
Vote for Change

Update: I stand corrected this law will not only be for toys but any item made for children under 12, that included clothing, blankets, shoes, etc.

Now it has nothing to do with warning labels or if you label the item not safe for kids under 12. It's a law saying that the item must under go testing before it can be sold.

Youtube

FAQ:
What is the definition of a children's product and how will the age cutoffs be determined?
* A “children’s product” means a consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger. In determining whether a consumer product is primarily intended for a child 12 years of age or younger, the following factors will be considered:
* A statement by the manufacturer about the intended use of the product, including a label on the product if such statement is reasonable.
* Whether the product is represented in its packaging, display, promotion or advertising as appropriate for use by children 12 years of age or younger.
* Whether the product is commonly recognized by consumers as being intended for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.
* The Age Determination Guidelines issued by the Commission staff in September 2002, and any successor to such guidelines

New Bears!

2008-10-21T11:05:00.001-07:00

Well I've been trying to stay busy! Here are a few of my new items

CLICK HERE

Hurricane IKE

2008-09-16T10:08:00.000-07:00

We have power! After over 48 hours with no power it’s finally back on. I could care less about TV, or AC the only thing I worried about where our animals, mainly our fish. Thankfully we had a small car jump-starter that powered the saltwater tank and had batter back-up pumps in the other fresh water tanks. No losses as of today so I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

Here are a few pictures of the debris. It doesn’t look too bad in the pictures but this is going to take days to clean up & these pictures where taken after some cleaning.

This is why we didn’t have power :)

First I would like to apologize to many one that has an order or may have ordered from me this weekend. I’ve been without power so I’m behind a little. Oh yeah & no sleep, it's really had to sleep with everyone around you running load generators.

If you placed an order this weekend I’m just now getting it & will have it mailed out as soon as possible.

If you have a commission order: Again I’m so sorry but I will be working on your order as fast as I can to get it finished.

At this point I’ll be spending a lot of time cleaning up. Oh and I have to replace all the food in the house :( the only food we have left is bird food LOL.

I'm in a Magazine!

2008-07-29T10:58:00.000-07:00

Wow one of my little needle felted parrots was featured in the August issue of BirdTalk magazine!

To find out more or how to order Click Here!

Updates June 22nd 2008

2008-06-22T15:37:00.001-07:00

I've started a needle felted tutorial page CLICK HERE!
I'll be adding to it as often as I can.

FREE US shipping on anything in my Etsy store CLICK HERE
Hurry offer ends June 30th! FREE shipping counts on custom items too if ordered before June 30th!

Take a look at my mom's Etsy store too! CLICK HERE

Etsy Shop FREE Shipping limited time!

2008-05-24T13:38:00.000-07:00

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Buy Handmade
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New Bears & Birds!

2008-03-20T10:00:00.001-07:00

Take a look at all the new creations!
Little pink bear needs a good home

CLICK HERE!
Cute little polar bear.

CLICK HERE!
More new bird artwork
CLICK HERE!
CLICK HERE TOO!

My business name is changing from Enchantments Art to Feather Heart Creations. I thought the name fit as I do a ton of bird art. I'll be adding lots of new items to my main website LINK over the next few weeks so check back. Also once I get done with my current commissions custom order items will be available from my site.

New ACEOs

2008-01-07T15:39:00.000-08:00

New ACEOs for the New year!

CLICK HERE!

Etsy Shop

2007-12-19T18:47:00.000-08:00

I finally got a new website/store up and running. It's on Etsy so it's just my artwork & plush animals. I will no longer be selling things like Windstone or Pocket Dragons online but I will still have a few retail items in my mom's shop Always in Bloom, which will open this spring!
Click here to see the new shop!

More New Stuffed Animals

2007-12-02T09:57:00.001-08:00

I've got one new bear up on e-bay & I've relisted my little chinese dragon plush.
For the teddy bear Click Here!

For the Chinese dragon Click Here!

The dragon was relisted due to nonpayment of the winning bidder so hopefully it will sale this time & get paid for :)

New Plushies

2007-11-17T20:53:00.001-08:00

I got some new stuff up on e-bay!!!
Check it out two new needle felted animals & they are sooooo cute

English Bull Dog

Lovebird

Website Gone

2007-10-26T19:34:00.000-07:00

Ok well my main website www.enchantmentsart.com was hacked! So if anyone was getting an error message that's why. Who every got in crashed the whole site & I have no idea how to fix it. So I didn't renew my hosting because I thought why pay for something that isn't work or at this point even there. So for awhile my site is here
Custom items & commissions can't be ordered there so if you would like a price list or have any questions feel free to contact me. Also my old e-mails gone with the hosting so the new e-mail address is ninabolen@suddenlink.net
Sorry if anyone's been trying to e-mail me or get to the website. Lots of hard work gone :(

Commissions & New Art!

2007-09-15T18:01:00.001-07:00

Well I've reopened my commissions & they will stay open until mid-November so get your stuff in now for X-mas! Some of my prices have changed so Click Here to see all the information or just e-mail me.
Take a look at all my new artwork for saleClick Here!

Needle Felted Asian Dragon

2007-09-08T21:35:00.000-07:00

After weeks of work he's done! My first needle felted Asian dragon.

Click Here to Bid

New ACEOs

2007-08-31T16:29:00.001-07:00

Again I went crazy doing bird artwork, but a few griffins & fairies made it in there!

Click Here to see them all!

Butterfly Bear

2007-08-26T15:11:00.000-07:00

My 2nd mini artist bear. Her name is "flutter" & she's a butterfly fairy bear.
Click Here to Bid!

Bird Artwork

2007-08-18T14:57:00.001-07:00

Ok so I went a little crazy doing bird artwork

Click Here to see it all!!!

Needle Felted Dog

2007-08-15T11:17:00.000-07:00

Latest commission! This stuffed dog is just under 12" tall and 16" across. He's fully jointed so he can sit, stand, or lay down. He has a polymer clay nose, hand-painted glass eyes and is made of wool. I also made the leash from split leather. He took almost 3 months to make!

Scratchboard ACEOs

2007-07-20T16:14:00.000-07:00

I just now got around to doing some ACEOs!

Click Here to Bid!

Click Here to Bid!

Click Here!

Wizard Bear Ends on 7/10/07

2007-07-08T12:49:00.000-07:00

Wizard teddy bear with little needle felted dragon friend! Ends 7/10/07 so don't forget to bid!
Click Here to Bid!

Teddy Bears!

2007-07-03T20:05:00.000-07:00

So this is my first mini artist bear, oh and he's only my 3rd bear so fare. I've been having more fun making bears and I just can't stop!
Click here to Bid!
Only 4" tall when standing, full jointed so he can sit or stand.