“Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe,
shine through every sentence you write, every piece you finish.”
- John Jakes

This week we want to remind you -- that you are brilliant, wonderful and fabulous just the way you are!
Enjoy being YOU and doing things in your own unique way. When you let your art come to life,
and flow through you from your heart...it will be and do everything it needs to!

Visit the blog this week for some sweet and tiny felted expressions
by our friend Aimee Ray. She is a talented artist in many mediums,
and felt is no exception! See Aimee's treasures on the blog

As always, we wish you happy felting, and let us know
if you have any questions or need any support by emailing us at
customer service@livingfelt.com

With Love,
Marie

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Eden Manus of Vallejo, California needle felted this great bear
from the Living Felt Beary Best Friend Kit!

"My cute little bear that I made with the kit (love the wool that was included by the way,
very clean and consistent, really nice to work with)..."

Great work, Eden! He has been added to our Gallery
of images for this kit :)

Rina Coetzee of South Africa felted these sweet pandas

For this project: MC-1 Black Onyx and MC-2 Bright White

"This is the first hat that I made with the Living Felt "needle felt a hat" kit.
I used a cookie cutter to help me shape the "leaves" I used to embellish the hat.
Then I added a bit of yarn for the veins in the leaves."
- Lynne Mayer of Hampshire, IL

For this project: needle felting a hat kit, get the deluxe kit which includes a wooden tool,
or try the metal multi-needle tool, and a hat brim form.
Kit comes with your choice of wool colors.

Donna Lambert wet felted this wonderful bird house made using a resist,
merino top and Corriedale. The branch is wet and needle felted.

Donna shares, "A bit of beading on the leaves and a Kumihimo braided hanger to top it off.
Lots of fun to make and move in ready!"

Donna Lambert
Green Valley, AZ

Christy Long of Bowling Green, KY shared this picture
of her felted messenger bag on our facebook page!

Christy wins a $25 Gift Certificate
for anything in the Living Felt Store!

It is only her second needle felted and wet felted purse,
and we think she has done an awesome job!

Jan Osher emailed us photos of her fabulous nuno felt vests
and tunics - watch for more pics of these on the blog
later this week!

Jan wins a $25 Gift Certificate
for anything in the Living Felt Store!

Needle Felting a Purse Kit
~ with a wet felt finish! ~

Shirley Frye made this wonderful purse by starting with the kit!
"I started with...Teak Merino Cross Batt, and finished with Merino Cross Batt Cinnamon Brown.
I put the fastener on the back instead of in front. The strap is just long enough to hang
the purse under my arm, yet easy to get into."
-Shirley Frye of Joseph, Oregon

Wet Felted Scarf Kit

Learn the basics of wet felting with this fun and easy process!
Not only will you come out with a gorgeous scarf that is sure to be
coveted by your girl friends...but you will also learn the basics
of wet felting something light and delicate.

It's not too soon to start on your very own
HEIRLOOM SANTA!

Take your sculptures from "bug eyes" and a flat face
to Santa's laughing cheeks and famous twinkle with Marie's step by step process!

Learn detailed methods and techniques for crafting realistic and expressive features.
Get just the instructional CD with step-by-step photos in PDF Modules (classes)
or get the complete kit!

Learn More, read testimonials from others
and get yours here:

Needle Felting an Heirloom Santa

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Affirmations for Creative Success
Get Your Copy
On Sale for only $7.98!

This CD is filled with Beautiful Music and Affirmations to inspire, uplift and support your creative expression.

This CD is a wonderful way to find your creative flow and fall naturally into it.
It is also beautiful music for creative sparks and fresh continued inspiration.

This CD is a collaboration by Rodney and Marie Spaulding.
Affirmations are spoken by Marie, and all music is written and performed by Rodney Spaulding.

These will make great gifts for your creative friends and for your self! Enjoy!

"I am listening to the affirmation cd and I just wanted to tell you that it's a great listen. The music is magical and nicely layered, Marie's voice is very soothing, and the affirmations go far beyond felting and may have positive effects thru out one's life. I am thoroughly enjoying it! It's going on to the Ipod!

Thank you all again. You are all fabulous."

- Antoinette and Patrick Butler, Shelton, WA
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"I just wanted to let you know that I received my CD on Monday. What a beautiful gift! I was moved to tears when I read your note and saw the affirmations on the back of the cover. I got a chance to listen to the CD yesterday, and it, too, moved me to tears. The music is absolutely incredible - so beautiful! Thank you so much; this is one of the most wonderful gifts I have ever received."

- Connie Haddock, Moline, IL
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"I love it so much. It is MAGICAL and I want to give one to my friends. Thank you for such a beautiful creative music and kind expression of love and affirmation. I LOVE IT!"
[ordered 10 more in addition to her original 2]

- Cassandra Richaud, Alberta, Canada

Get Your Copy: Affirmations for Creative Success
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What are YOU Felting?

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Send us pictures of your felting projects!


(can be pictures, wearables, sculptures, etc. include details -- see below)
Send us a picture of yours for a chance to win
a Living Felt Gift Certificate!
send to: submissions@livingfelt.com

Just follow these 5 simple steps:

1) Take a nice clear photo with a complimentary background

2) Re-size to a maximum of 1000 pixels wide.
If you can’t do it with your own software, try this free tool: http://www.picresize.com/

3) Send your photo to submissions@livingfelt.com with Photo Entry - Item (hat, bear, scarf, etc.) in the Subject Line

4) TELL US SOMETHING INTERESTING about the piece:)

5) Tell us what supplies you used - be specific if possible

*Remember, every photo posted on facebook or emailed to us is entered into our Monthly Drawing for Living Felt Gift Certificates and Prizes!

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where you can upload your felted creations for all to enjoy!

Sending My Blessings,
Marie Spaulding
www.LivingFelt.com ~ Act on Your Inspired Ideas!

On behalf of all of us here at Living Felt, I thank you for your letters, emails, pictures, and facebook posts. We truly love hearing from you, receiving your echoes of joy at tapping into your Inner Creativity, feeling the wonder and exhilaration of expressing from your heart. All of us here read your notes, and we all give thanks that we can be of service in lighting up that brilliant, brilliant light within you, and reminding you that it was with you all along.