Thanksgivukkah or Chanksgiving?

So, have you heard of Thanksgivukkah? Chanksgiving?  Chances are if you live outside of the U.S. you probably won't have!

It's when Thanksgiving and Hanukkah fall on the same day!  The first day of Hanukkah November 28th 2013 is also Thanksgiving.

This is the first and the last time in your lifetime that it will happen!  According to calculations the next time it will happen is 79,043 years from now!

The term 'Thanksgivukkah was created by a couple of Bostonian ladies.  They created a Facebook page and Twitter account devoted to it.

I'm interested to know which holiday most Jewish people will celebrate on November 28th this year!!!

I did have a go at making a few items to mark this memorable occasion which are in the shop now.

A couple of double sided place mats

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/167236809/thanksgivukkah-placemat-thanksgiving-and?ref=shop_home_active

https://www.etsy.com/listing/167237611/thanksgivukkah-placemat-thanksgiving-and?ref=listing-shop-header-4

 A double sided baby bib

https://www.etsy.com/listing/166951727/thanksgivukkah-hanukkah-and-thanksgiving?ref=shop_home_active

And a Happy Thanksgivukkah card

https://www.etsy.com/listing/167122748/thanksgivukkah-card-happy-thanksgivukkah?ref=shop_home_active

Here a holiday, there a holiday everywhere a holiday!

Tis the season my friends......tis the season of HOLIDAYS!

My family have sadly returned to England, it was a great visit but the holidays wait for no woman!  I have so many ideas for items to make for the holidays, so many ideas and not enough time no doubt!

I just put these beautiful glitter hair elastics up in the shop.  I have a set with Thanksgiving/Fall colours, a set for Hanukkah, and a set for Christmas (perfect for stocking stuffers).

So pretty and good news they are perfect for adults too!  They don't leave that horrible line in your hair that regular hair elastics do and they look great on your wrists too.  WIN WIN!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/166928514/thanksgiving-glitter-hair-ties-fall-hair?ref=listing-shop-header-1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/166898673/hanukkah-glitter-hair-ties-blue-hair?ref=listing-shop-header-2

https://www.etsy.com/listing/166927858/christmas-glitter-hair-ties-hair?ref=shop_home_active

Just a quick update today.  I am busy playing catch up!  So much to do - so little time.

Have a fab weekend.

My Favourite Halloween Items on Etsy

Quick post today....I have family staying with me.....so without further ado......here's some of my favourite Halloween items on Etsy.  Click on the link under the pic to view the item and Etsy shop.


Cute little orange chevron dress that would be great for after Halloween too from  
Sassy Divas Dress Shop

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/165249342/fall-baby-dress-orange-chevron-dress?ref=shop_home_active 

 LOVE these simple but very effective cupcake toppers from The Gift Garden Shoppe

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/165787148/halloween-cupcake-topper-glitter-witch

 WHOA!  Totally awesome lollipops.  Never seen anything like these.  They do all sorts of designs, check out all the items in the shop Vintage Confections

https://www.etsy.com/listing/161512392/spooky-eyes-halloween-lollipops-6-pc

These mason jars from The Pink Picker are perfect for a party or party favor.  The sticker can be peeled off after Halloween and be replaced with another or just keep the jar plain.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/165692731/30-halloween-8-oz-plastic-mason-jars

This bunting from Dot and Anne is guaranteed to add cheer to any room.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/159769610/halloween-bunting-halloween-banner-kid

This is such a sweet little necklace from Cherry Cute, just one of 100's of designs.  Check out the shop.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/160591583/ghost-halloween-bottle-cap-necklace

ELSLOW5 have these wonderful knitted pumpkin hats in many different sizes, so great for Fall and Winter.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/82234994/jack-olantern-pumpkin-hat-newborn-thru-5?ref=shop_home_feat

To keep with the pumpkin theme here are some adorable knitted pumpkins that will last for many many years from Two Peas In A Pod Co

https://www.etsy.com/listing/156927841/crochet-pumpkin-pumpkin-halloween






Something for the kitties in your life for Halloween?  These would be so much fun on a black cat wouldn't they?  Cool collars from Swanky Kitty Designs

https://www.etsy.com/listing/108354949/black-orange-halloween-breakaway-cat






It doesn't get any cuter than this for Halloween.   Check out all the mice at
As Nice As Mice

https://www.etsy.com/listing/112545904/halloween-ornament-little-witch-mouse-a





What a great alternative to a Halloween bag - a Halloween bucket from Dotted Design

https://www.etsy.com/listing/158545145/personalized-halloween-trick-or-treat





Ive just been informed that these Zombie fingers have been so popular that
Candy Cottage have taken all the orders they can for Halloween but I wanted to share them anyhow.  I'm sure they will have some equally fun treats for the other upcoming holidays.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/82995418/halloween-chocolate-zombie-fingers





Little Miss Betty Lou makes precious handmade Halloween costumes.  Check out this beautiful mouse costume.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/112040408/mouse-halloween-costume-baby-size?ref=shop_home_feat





I LOVE these Halloween characters from Gingermelon.  This listing is for the PDF pattern so you can make them yourself.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/166411371/halloween-ornaments-dracula-frankenstein?ref=related-0





And as always I have to add my own Halloween items too.  Head on over to
Textile Trolley to take a look at the full range of Halloween items but here's just a few





























https://www.etsy.com/shop/TextileTrolley


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For all you non Facebook people......I have posted a coupon code for 15% off if you spend $10 or more at Textile Trolley on Etsy until October 31st.

Just enter code  HALLOWEEN13  at checkout to receive 15% off your order!

There's quite a selection of Halloween goodies still left!

Hopefully going to do a post of 'My Favourite Halloween Goodies on Etsy' before the week is out....stay tuned.

Textile Trolley's Halloween Items on Etsy

OK people....I think I am just about done with all my Halloween items....unless I have another brainwave idea that pops into my head.

Here's what's going on in the shop.  Click the link under each pic to take you to the shop where you can see more pics of the item and read more details.

 

 Halloween Place mats

SOLD OUT!

Halloween baby bibs with matching gift tag

Halloween Do It Yourself Banner

Paper Chain Kit

1 Paper Chain and 1 Banner Kit

Handmade Halloween Card

Large Eyeball Hair Elastics

Large Skeleton Hair Elastics

Set of 2 small eyeball or skeleton hair elastics

I'll be adding Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas items very soon so check back often.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TextileTrolley

My Favourite Fall / Autumn items on Etsy

And so Fall is upon us (or Autumn as us Brits like to call it). 

I had a scour around Etsy and found some really great items that I thought I would share with you...so without further ado, here they are, something for everyone.

Click the links under the pics to take you to Etsy where you can purchase the goods and look at all the other wonderful creations these shops have.

LOVE this wreath from Willowgale Designs.  Isn't it stunning?  I have put together a couple of wreaths and there is without doubt a talent to it....looks easier than it is.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/160785486/tahoe-autumn-rustic-fall-leaf-cone-and

These rustic pumpkins from Polished Expression are made out of wood pallets, what a great way to recycle.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/163490451/rustic-pallet-wood-pumpkin-set-fall

And I'm sorry, it wouldn't be Fall without a knitted baby hat in the shape of a pumpkin.  This one can be found at Nevada Hats.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157775679/pumpkin-hat-knit-pumpkin-hat-baby

These felted acorns make me smile.  I can imagine them in a little decorative dish on the coffee table.  They come with or without hangers from Stone House Crafts

https://www.etsy.com/listing/84385544/wool-felted-acorn-ornaments-set-of-6

The perfect pillow to decorate for the cooler months from Festive Home Decor.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/162846757/fall-pillow-subway-art-decorative-throw

Have you ever seen anything like these decorations?  Not quite sure how  

Sunshine At Heart manage them but they are definitely unique.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/162884913/thanksgiving-pumpkin-eco-friendly-fall

Check out this gorgeous little girls dress from Lil Bambina Boutique, perfect for Thanksgiving in warmer climates.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/109754443/aviary-2-sparrows-orange-and-cream

They say a picture can tingle a thousand taste buds, actually I just made that up but I think 'they' should say it ....here's the proof...mouth watering apples from  

The Atomic Apple.

 

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/110970276/fall-thanksgiving-caramel-chocolate

And to decorate the house,  how about these beautiful paper leaf garlands from  

J. Doore Creations.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/155201321/leaf-garland-fall-garland-6-ft-fall

You have to check out Nat's Sweet Cookies, adorable!  These would be perfect for a Fall get together with the girls, with a good cup of coffee and a beautiful fire.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/163352242/1-dozen-fall-thanksgiving-pumpkin-and

Need a fall themed invitation?  No problem Whimsical Prints has it covered.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/75157573/fall-tree-wedding-invitation-autumn

Ashley Ann's Baby Bandz (try saying that 10 times fast) has these adorable headbands for all ages of babies.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/163474846/thanksgiving-headband-thanksgiving-baby

 

And last but not least here's Textile Trolley's contribution to the Etsy Fall list.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/164401440/baby-bib-fall-fox-bib-harvest-fox-autumn

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL