Sorry to Elf and Run
Well, as they say... the best laid plans, etc. etc. I am as unprepared for Christmas as I am to create this post, but it is now or never. I see some amazing bloggers have it all under control, and are now enjoying the holiday activities with what appears to be a relaxed and contented mood. Oh my, that's not the case here. I'm totally scattered... happy... but scattered!
Anyways, I created a pattern for a little pair of elf-sized clogs but I haven't had time to sew one up. I based it on these darling little things, which appeared in a photo in last years' Marie Claire Idees:
Aren't they cute? I zeroed in on them immediately, but unfortunately there was no pattern, so I noodled around until I came up with a reasonable facsimile. It works in paper but I haven't tried it out in felt. But I knew somebody out there could use a last-minute Christmas project, and next week would be too little, too late. So here is the pattern, and you get to use your imagination in coming up with the embellishment!
As usual, click on the image to open the larger version, then right-click to save to your computer and print out at whatever scale you wish. Have fun with it, and please share pics of your creations! I wish I had time to make some, every year I plan to be better organized but it always gets away from me. As soon as Katy hit town, all I wanted to do was hang out with her, so my level of productivity dropped. Oh well, we're having a blast!
I'll see you on the other side of Monday, hope you all have the merriest of Christmases, and the happiest of holidays! Love to you all! Smoochies! ...that's for you, Ro... ;o)
Cheers,
Jenny
Tinsel Tiny = super sweet! Thanks for the pattern. Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Dawn | December 22, 2006 at 03:40 PM
what is the best and most reliable way to get Marie Claire Idees?
Posted by: kate | December 22, 2006 at 04:11 PM
Jenny, thank you, thank you for being so generous and sharing. Have a wonderful Christmas full of love and blessings. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | December 22, 2006 at 04:15 PM
These are adorable, I made my children the felt slippers from the Martha Holiday mag, but the baby's didn't come out like I wanted, so I will definately have to try yours. Thank you so much.
Tiff
Posted by: Tiffaney | December 22, 2006 at 06:24 PM
these are WONDERFUL!! i love elf-anything - but these really hit a high note...and hhhmhhh...might just be what i need to survive that long car ride i'm about to take! thank you!!
Posted by: Cristina | December 22, 2006 at 06:30 PM
your projects are always darling in all ways. thanks for this! they look like fun to try-- super cute!
Posted by: charlotte | December 22, 2006 at 09:58 PM
The elf booties are darling and I greatly appreciate your taking time to post this for us. A very merry Christmas to you!
Posted by: June | December 23, 2006 at 02:10 AM
this is lovely! I have asked Father Christmas for my very first sewing machine. I figured at 28 its a good place to start! The things is, I have no idea where to begin? *gasp* So, when you get a spare moment after christmas, can you possibly give me a couple of easy pojects to get me started? :)
Have a merry christmas!
Amanda
Posted by: London Southern Belle | December 23, 2006 at 05:37 AM
Lovely elf shoes! I have saved the pattern although I doubt I will give them much more thought until next Christmas. Enjoy your holidays!
Posted by: Jen | December 23, 2006 at 06:35 AM
Merry Christmas. Those elf slippers are too cute but if I add one more project I think I'll collapse under the weight. I hope you get to settle down to peace and calm soon.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | December 23, 2006 at 06:48 AM
Such a cute little pair of elfen slippers. I'll have to try making a pair another time. Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Tami | December 23, 2006 at 11:42 AM
HOW CUTE! You did it again Jenny! Thank you for sharing your talents and treats with us!
Posted by: Monica | December 23, 2006 at 02:06 PM
They're absolutely adorable, I'm sure they will please many little elfs around the globe!
To you and your near and dear, I wish you the very best Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Posted by: Sofia | December 23, 2006 at 03:21 PM
Yikes, those are adorable. But you are right, one more project who needs ....this year...hopefully b/4 next, tho. Thanks for your talent and especially for sharing..love, love, love your stuff! Keep up the great ideas.
Posted by: HZConnie | December 24, 2006 at 12:00 AM
They're great. I wish I still had someone really small to make them for.
Posted by: juju | December 24, 2006 at 05:25 PM
YOU ARE A HERO! THANKS!!
Posted by: Bettina | December 25, 2006 at 01:57 PM
Oh My! Those are some of the cutest little things I've seen! They look super fun to make too. Thanks for sharing!! :)
Posted by: Cindy | December 26, 2006 at 08:46 AM
Oh boy! Those are cute, cute, cute! I look forward to seeing a pair finished! No crafting for me right now. Hope you had a lovely Christmas, Jenny!
Posted by: Bettsi | December 26, 2006 at 11:45 AM
They're so cute!
Hope you're haven't been to scattered.
Happy holidays,
Elisabeth
Posted by: Elisabeth | December 27, 2006 at 01:37 AM
This is too cute...AND can be used by me to create Dutch wooden shoes (as I am of Dutch heritage). Thanks for putting this up.
As for the pulled-together Christmas thing...definitely NOT me. I was so out of control that I had a meltdown on the day before Christmas.
Posted by: violetismycolor | December 27, 2006 at 12:37 PM
How adorable!!
Posted by: weirdbunny | December 27, 2006 at 06:50 PM
These are about the sweetest thing I've ever seen. I mean, ever.
Thanks for the pattern!
Posted by: Amy | December 28, 2006 at 02:03 PM
Thank you Jenny for another brilliant and generous gift! I think I hear my wool blanket over here shouting "ELF CLOG"!!
Best Wishes for Peace & Plenty in 2007!
Posted by: ~vicki | December 31, 2006 at 03:27 PM
okay! I made one...I think a flickr group is in order:)
The pattern was soooooo easy!! Thanks Jenny.
Posted by: Cristina | January 02, 2007 at 03:02 PM
Elf and run.. HA! That's great :)
Can you make BIG PEOPLE elf slippers, and wear them? That'd be super :)
Posted by: Jen | January 02, 2007 at 08:58 PM