A friend of mine was having a rough spot, so I made her some cheer up amigurumi birds.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Happy Little Birds
A friend of mine was having a rough spot, so I made her some cheer up amigurumi birds.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Crammed Organisms Part 2
These are part of the Four Seasons Series
Winter Forest Moon Bun
Spring Forest Moon Bun
Summer Forest Moon Bun
Autumn Forest Moon Bun
Winter Forest Moon Bun
Spring Forest Moon Bun
Summer Forest Moon Bun
Autumn Forest Moon Bun
Crammed Organisms Part 1
These are part of the Story Book Series
Beauty and the Beast Moon Buns
Rapunzel and Her Prince Moon Buns
Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf Moon Buns
Goldilocks Moon Bun and the Three Bears
Monday, April 21, 2008
Storybook and Fairytale Project with the PlushTeam!
Over at the Plush Team, we're working on a wonderful idea, by creating designs based on a partner's favorite storybook or fairytale.
Let me just say, I'm in love with this project! Not only is it because I helped plan it, but fairy stories are one of my most favorite things. I took numerous classes in college covering fairy tales, so this project is so wonderful I could dance. *kicks heels up*
My partner is the very talented voododoll (her shop is here: http://www.voododoll.etsy.com
She was so sweet to let me choose from 3 story books:
1 The Tinder-Box
2 The Beast in the bathtub
3 Alice in Wonderland
If you know me, you'll know I'm an Alice freak (to the point that this name is near my top for daughters), so I was immediately tempted by this choice. However I also soon realized my mind was abuzz with making every character from both books. Although I'd love to do this in the future and probably will, I couldn't commit to making the entire set at this time.
So my choice is The Tinder-Box!
I love this story by Hans Christian Andersen and the story is full of beautiful imagery.
I've still got lots of work to clear off my plate first, but I'll be updating soon on my progress! In the mean time, keep crafty!
Edited to Add: Here's a wonderful site containing the story for those of you not familiar with The Tinder-Box.
Let me just say, I'm in love with this project! Not only is it because I helped plan it, but fairy stories are one of my most favorite things. I took numerous classes in college covering fairy tales, so this project is so wonderful I could dance. *kicks heels up*
My partner is the very talented voododoll (her shop is here: http://www.voododoll.etsy.com
She was so sweet to let me choose from 3 story books:
1 The Tinder-Box
2 The Beast in the bathtub
3 Alice in Wonderland
If you know me, you'll know I'm an Alice freak (to the point that this name is near my top for daughters), so I was immediately tempted by this choice. However I also soon realized my mind was abuzz with making every character from both books. Although I'd love to do this in the future and probably will, I couldn't commit to making the entire set at this time.
So my choice is The Tinder-Box!
I love this story by Hans Christian Andersen and the story is full of beautiful imagery.
I've still got lots of work to clear off my plate first, but I'll be updating soon on my progress! In the mean time, keep crafty!
Edited to Add: Here's a wonderful site containing the story for those of you not familiar with The Tinder-Box.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
Crammed Organisms
Sorry for two posts in one day, but...
I GOT INTO CRAMMED ORGANISMS!!!
"Congratulations! You've been accepted into the Crammed Organisms 2008 show!
The overwhelming response took us off guard and left our judges
scrambling to pick out the best of the best to include in our amazing
show... AND YOU'RE ONE OF THEM! It was a really tough competition so
congratulations again for making the cut!
We've posted all of the accepted artists and their links at:
http://www.crammedorganisms.com/artists.html
Take a moment and browse through all of the amazing work."
*dances*
I GOT INTO CRAMMED ORGANISMS!!!
"Congratulations! You've been accepted into the Crammed Organisms 2008 show!
The overwhelming response took us off guard and left our judges
scrambling to pick out the best of the best to include in our amazing
show... AND YOU'RE ONE OF THEM! It was a really tough competition so
congratulations again for making the cut!
We've posted all of the accepted artists and their links at:
http://www.crammedorganisms.com/artists.html
Take a moment and browse through all of the amazing work."
*dances*
Busy, Busy, Busy
I've got so much to do lately.
This month, challenged myself to list one new amigurumi in my shop every day. Hopefully my fingers don't fall off.
Other things grabbing at my time include a few very large amigurumi sets I'm determined to make this year, commissions and a few belated birthday gifts. (d'oh!) Mr. Moon and I are also going to try again for a baby Moon this month. Wish us luck!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Aromatherapy Amigurumi!
I've always been interested in aromatherapy and loved the idea of a lavender filled amigurumi. The only problem was keeping all those tiny little buds from working their way out of the fabric. After a lot of trial and error, I've found a way to confine the lavender nicely in the dolls.
Malie is my first piece that includes real lavender safely tucked inside. She's also the first to have a completely knitted dress.
I plan to do several new designs using aromatherapy in the future.
Malie is my first piece that includes real lavender safely tucked inside. She's also the first to have a completely knitted dress.
I plan to do several new designs using aromatherapy in the future.
Friday, April 4, 2008
New Designs!
Some days, I just want to say "If I make another bunny, I'm gonna scream!" Well, because of these feelings, I've created two new designs!
This is a Floppy Bear. I call them that, because they are lightly stuffed and their heads are so big they sorta just flop. I use natural fiber blends for their yarn and it really creates a nice squeezeable bear.
This is Droplet. I love, love, love the simplicity of the design. It's so simple, yet so expressive and cute. Simple is best! I plan to make several and string them to a mobile. (Mr. Moon and I are hoping to add a baby Moon. Wish us luck!)
This is a Floppy Bear. I call them that, because they are lightly stuffed and their heads are so big they sorta just flop. I use natural fiber blends for their yarn and it really creates a nice squeezeable bear.
This is Droplet. I love, love, love the simplicity of the design. It's so simple, yet so expressive and cute. Simple is best! I plan to make several and string them to a mobile. (Mr. Moon and I are hoping to add a baby Moon. Wish us luck!)
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Yay! Full Shop is Full!
Yay! After adding Miss Tulip, the huggable Moon Bun, I've finally got at least one item in each category of my shop! :D
I'm so happy. Now I just need to get some super secret Amigurumi I've been working on for 2 weeks up. :D I can't wait to show them to you guys!
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