Hey All! It's been a little while and I thought I'd give a little update. Things here at MissNissCraftworks have been insanely busy. I've had many special orders from some lovely Moms for an amigurumi bunny I've designed. I like to call him 'Garden Bunny,' but to those who have asked for him he's Harry the Bunny since he looks like a character from a beloved baby/children's show. I'm debating whether or not I'll put him up for sale permanently in the shop and/or sell the pattern. All in dear time! Another exciting update is that I will be doing a craft show this April. It's a fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes, and since I have a little cousin who has it I figured it'd be a perfect fit. I'll have a plethora of new designs for spring at the time, so I'm hopeful for a good show! My only challenge is to create a kick-butt set up in order to compete with actual vendors who will be there (think pampered chef, tupperware, etc.) I have some good ideas, though. I just need to find and make a few things to get it pulled together. Look for an article on that!
I will also be considering attending the Aledo Rhubarb Festival in June. It's a big event and I hear is quite fun! Some of the new things I'll be rolling out this spring include a self designed line of luxury loufas (scrubbies ... I haven't quite decided what to call them), make up removers, and washcloths. Bluebirds, Goldfinches, and Robins will be welcomed back once I finish them, including nests and eggs for children's play! The felt dahlia (flower) barrettes are already back in shop with a few new colors and sets. So fun for Spring! For now that's about it! I better get back to crocheting bunnies ;)
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My brother is a 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' fan. Yes, my brother. Otherwise considered a 'bronie.' I thought it was a little weird at first, but being a fan as well in my younger years, I was okay with it. Anyway, I have been wanting to make him a pony for a very long time. However, it took me that much time to find a pattern I really liked. I'm not quite skilled enough to create my own construct on my own, so following someone else's pattern was a must. I'm sorry, but at the moment I do not have the web link to the patterns on hand! If I remember I'll post the link at a later date. Key words being 'if I remember.' I knew I was going to make a Fluttershy, his favorite of the gang. So, I rummaged through my yarn at home to find the right colors and went to work. The pattern itself was really easy to follow. With any toy made in parts, though, the sewing it all together was the hardest part. I didn't quite get the neck to look right, either, but she's still adorable! I cut pieces of yarn for her hair and attached it with a crochet hook. You could probably use a latch hook as well. Eyes and cutie mark were done in felt. Since the Fluttershy toy was a gift, I couldn't share it until now! I have been waiting FOREVER to share it with the world. Needless to say my brother really loved it. Quite honestly, I feel she turned out ten times better than the on cheap China ones you can make in the store. ^_^ But I might just be biased! What do you think? Would you want one for your self or a gift, too? Contact me if you would or just admire this one's cuteness here! #mylittlepony #friendshipismagic #crochetedponies
I know a little boy who is in absolute love with The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, namely the new movie. By love, I mean he could probably watch it endlessly. So, when it happened that we would be in town for his 1st birthday party I took the chance to make him a special gift. It wouldn't be a gift by me without making something myself. I strongly support gifts made from home or made by small businesses. Of course the gift was going to be said Lorax. I could envision exactly what it'd look like: a bright orange ball of softness in the likeness of the Lorax. I loosely followed Erin Scull's pattern found here. I changed it a bit. Most notably I changed the eyes, mustache, and eyebrows. I didn't like the shaping of the crochet mustache and eyebrows, so I used felt. Felt mustache and eyebrows, because the alternative of using loose yarn would be a bit messy and fall out with the loving play of a child. In addition to this lovely little Lorax, I added some Truffala tree seeds. Okay, they won't grow actual Truffala trees, but rather giant marigolds in orange, yellow, and white. Like these: Needless to say both parts of the gift were a hit! I was surprised with all the lovely complements and astonishment of my hand crafted Lorax. Quite humbling.
What gives me the greatest joy is that I can offer a child a one of a kind toy that will hopefully be turned into an heirloom for his family. *Photo Credit of the Lorax goes to Alika Faythe of Despres Photography* This post is quite honestly very late. Christmas 2012 I made a pokemon toy for my Godson/cousin. It's the Cyndaquil on the right that I made for him. Actually, it's probably the very first crochet toy I had ever made. I got the pattern from WolfDreamerOTH. She has a magnificent library of patterns she has created for game related toys. I even learned a few new crochet skills that I have begun using in my crochet designs as well!
Anyway, my Godson was SOOO excited by the gift. I can't tell you how heart warming it was to see him run around with his cousins and the party with that Cyndaquil always in tow. Heck, I'm pretty sure that if I got an awesome gift like that for Christmas I'd be toting it around with me, too! Even at 25. His older brother thought it was so cool that he had gotten a pokemon toy that he asked me to make him one too. I was more than happy to oblige, so I pulled up the list from WolfDreamerOTH and let him pick which one he wanted. Of course he chose one of the harder ones, Lugia, which is pictured on the left. ;) It was another growing experience for me, though. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out and so was he! Next time you need a toy gift and you want to make it yourself, I would suggest heading over to WolfDreamerOTH's blog for some patterns. You won't be disappointed. |
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My name is Annissa, owner of MissNissDesigns. I am a knitter, crocheter, sewer, and all around crafty lady. Archives
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