Work in Progress: The Atlantic Puffin
Still working on the details and feet
This bird has been on my to do list for quite some time. I am happy to be adding it to my Felt Bird Collections soon. Be sure to check back soon as it will be listed as an available bird in the collection.
Puffins are professional cuddlers
I have to work on finding the most perfect habitat in NJ that will resemble their nesting grounds. I love photographing my Felt Birds in environments most closing resembling their own. I will need a rocky coast line with boulders and crevices and short vegetation.
Meet Tower Girl....
I have created a new felt bird for the collection in celebration of this amazing story. I have been following the story of Photographer, Chris Ducharme, and his photo documentation of a female Peregrine Falcon named Tower Girl. She has taken up residency at the University of Texas in Austin. You can even watch along on the falcon cam which was established through the Biodiversity Center. So many bird enthusiasts are rooting for her and so am I. Hoping to see a successful clutch one of these years.
https://biodiversity.utexas.edu/resources/falcon-cam
**May 2019 UPDATE**
"This year, as in previous years, given the amount of time that has passed since their arrivals, the eggs will not hatch. When the remaining eggs in Tower Girl's nest are removed, they will then be taken to Texas A&M for analysis to learn whether the eggs were fertilized. The last time Tower Girl's eggs were extracted in 2017, a similar analysis found the eggs had not been fertilized. However, this year, photographers documented that Tower Girl had mated with a wintering male falcon, so the results could be different this time."
Embroidered Animal Spirit Guides
I have been working on a new collection of felt framed treasures. These spirit guides are machine and hand embroidered and will come in many options. Do you know what your animal spirit guide is? Coming soon.....
Bubba Heard a Whale- Felt Collection
New Release
I am so lucky every year to work with wonderful people on this heart warming project. Bubba just released his newest book, Bubba Heard a Whale trying to sing, written by Bubba's Dad and illustrated by Faryn Hughes. Bubba is a famous French Bulldog who has touched so many lives. This book, as well as the first two books in the series, are available for purchase on Amazon.
The Bubba Doll
Each doll stands approximately 7-8" tall and they are made of 100% wool felt. I have hand stitched and machine embroidered replicas of the entire cast in the book. A portion of the sales directly benefits Adopt a Boxer Rescue. Follow along on facebook and Instagram. Email me with questions or for more detailed information regarding purchasing the dolls at info@treehouse-crafts.com
Bubba + Friends
The most exciting part is Bubba includes his real life friends in his books. You can find them all on social media and most have more followers than me. (true story)
Quincy the Newfoundland
Auggie the deaf Frenchie
Ryder the Flower Child
Spanky and Figgy the Boston's
Cherie the famous Surf Dog
the one and only Bubba
Shy, the Humpback Whale
Our Story
Just over the Delaware River, in Sandyston, New Jersey is where we create all the magic. Rooted deep in our hearts, Treehouse Crafts was formed in our Treehouse from a whole ton of love, passion for handmade products and family. It’s about kids and toys, celebratory banners, dogs and birds. Our family’s love for our dogs and nature have helped build our top products: Custom Pet Portraits, Custom Felt Dogs and the Felt Bird Collection.
Everything is handmade right here at the Treehouse. For little hands with big imaginations or for the child inside all of our hearts- We offer something for everyone.
**family portrait hand painted by Michelle at brushandinc.com
