Say Bye-bye to Bunnies and Hello to Hot dogs!

Well, the Easter bunny has come and gone again bringing joy in baskets and hidden eggs :) So it's time, once again, to bid a fond farewell to our Chocolate Bunnies. We know you'll look forward to them next year with some new treats!

Enough about the fond memories!!! Time to introduce a new item to the line up. I've posted this item on the blog before, but it hasn't been available on my website until today. Yes, that's right!...In honor of Spring, we are now selling the HOT DOG :) (clap clap clap) You will find it in the NEW section and the MAIN DISHES section. There will also be a kit released for this soon! Enjoy :)

Lilly Bean News! Youtube Videos, new kits and more

Hey Everybody,

It's been a while since I've posted on my blog! We have been so excited over all the orders and comments from all of you out there!!! Thank you so much for your kindness and support in making Lilly Bean such a success :)

We now have some extra help to get packages out the door. This means faster service, more timely responses and more products. We apologize if the "Martha Stewart rush" made your packages take a little longer than you expected, but rest assured that we are working hard to make the Lilly Bean experience better than ever. Each item is carefully inspected and only our best products get sent to you. We are now sending out packages within a few days of your order.

Many of you have asked if "everything will be made into a kit?" The answer is yes! We are working to make kits available for every Lilly Bean product. We will try to release 1 or 2 new kits a month. If you have a suggestion for what you might want to see next, post a comment or send me an email :)

We are now releasing our Make it yourself Chocolate Cake kit and our Make it yourself Peanut butter Kiss cookies and Black and white Sandwich Cookies. Happy Sewing!

Also, I just uploaded a new Youtube video. Head on over to the Lilly Bean Play food Youtube Channel and check out How to make a Lilly Bean Felt Fish. Don't forget to watch Part 1 & 2.

You'll also notice in the Make it: Wool Felt section of the website, we have added Purple Jelly felt and Silver Gray wool felt...more colors for you to enjoy.

The Grand Rapids Press and Martha Stewart...OH MY!

If you managed to pick up a copy of my local paper (Grand Rapids Press) you might just find me in there! If not click this is a link to Craftsanity . Jennifer Ackerman Haywood wrote a great follow up story about my trip to New York to be on the MARTHA STEWART SHOW!

Yes... You read correctly... I am going to be on the Martha Stewart Show that airs Feb. 18th!!!
I taught Martha how to make a felt Cherry Pie and Cherry. This kit is available on my website :) The kit available on the website is for a 5.5" pie and there is no enlarging of templates necessary ;) Watch the show and enjoy!

NEW KITS!!!

I know, I know....you are probably saying "about time!" Well here are 3 new kits so that you can feed that felt food addiction. Introducing Cherry Pie and Cherries, Sushi, and Chocolate Bunnies! Enjoy these and new items will be along very soon :)

My Family just got bigger :)

Just a little announcement: January 23, 2009 I got married! Introducing my new husband Todd Karnatz and his adorable son (and now my stepson) Jaden. And, YES, that means my name has changed :)

and Away We Go....

Hi All,

Thank you so much for all of your business and continued support! We will be out of town from January 11th - 21st. While we are away I will still be working and the Amish are continuing to stock our shelves with lots of play food. However, I will not be able to mail packages. Please know that any orders placed between January 11th and January 21 will be shipped by Jan 23rd. We hope that you understand :) Keep watching for new products to be released later this month including cherry pie, cherries, hot dogs, and several fun new kits. I will still be answering email while I am away.

Thank you so much,
Hilary

Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The packages have all been sent and we have spent lots of time at the post office. Good thing Lilly is such a great little helper! Thank you for all of your help in making this such a wonderful holiday season! In spite of the economy, Lilly Bean is holding up well in part to our fun products and people like you supporting small American companies.

We are currently restocking our shelves, working on new products and getting ready to release some fun new kits. Please check back for updates later this week.

We hope you've had a very merry Christmas and a spectacular New Year!!!

Thank you,
Hilary Seabolt