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Entries in amigurumi (12)

Monday
08Mar2010

Detail Stuffing Tool

DateMonday, March 8, 2010

PlanetJune.com came out with this really great tool that helps you with your corchet projects by helping to stuff those hard to reach places. The Detail Stuffing Tool is great for all your amigurumi crochet projects. You must go check it out! Go to this LINK and take a look at her instructional video.

Available now for only 4 dollars in her online shop! I will definitely be buying one for myself.

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Monday
08Feb2010

It's Howie Woo in the Rain....

DateMonday, February 8, 2010

You must check out woowork.com's newest blog post, "Raining Cats and Dogs". He gets more and more creative as time goes by. I cant help but keep coming back to his site for his amazing and Very creative creations.

Of course, I might be a little bias, since one of his creations is named after me! :) Thanks Howie!

Click on one of his photos to see his flickr pages full of great photos of his other crochet adventures.

Viewing his blog is a blast. So many awesome projects. Go check it out!

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Wednesday
27Jan2010

Chilly Willy the Penguin

DateWednesday, January 27, 2010

My sister-in-law wanted to know if I had a penguin crochet pattern. Unfortunately I did not, so I started my search for the perfect Penguin. There were a lot of penguin's out there that were very cute. But none of them were what I had in mind.

I wanted him to look like Chilly Willy. Then I found the perfect pattern on flickr by Anuko! Only one small problem.... She did not sell or write out the pattern. So I had to figure it out all on my own. Because I am not selling the pattern or making it for sale, I figured it was ok to copy her idea. I even got the ok from Anuko to post my photo on flickr.

You must check out all of her great crochet creations. She is very creative.

 

So without further ado:

Introducing "Chilly Willy"

 

My Sister-in-law loved Chilly Willy. It was hard for me not to want to keep him for myself. :)

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Wednesday
08Jul2009

Oh! you beau-ti-ful doll.......

DateWednesday, July 8, 2009

As the song goes.....

Oh! you beau-ti-ful doll,

you great big beau-ti-ful doll!

Let me put my arms a-bout you,

I could nev-er live with-out you;

 

Oh! you beau-ti-ful doll,

you great big beau-ti-ful doll!

If you ev-er leave me how my heart will ache,

I want to hug you but I fear you'd break

 Oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, you beau-ti-ful doll!

 

Well this great big beautiful doll has left me, but to a wonderful home! This cute pattern is Ana Paula Rimoli's Anatolia pattern from her Etsy Shop of crochet patterns. I just love this doll pattern.

Last year, I made a doll I named Gretel and brought her to church to show a couple of ladies. One lady in particular came up to me and wanted to buy one because she had a special someone she wanted to give it to. However, NOT being able to sell one, I decided to make it for her as a Christmas gift and promised to start on the doll after Christmas.

Being the procrastinator that I am, I JUST finished the promised doll last week! Took me a while, but she turned out ADORABLE! In fact, so adorable it was hard to let her go. But she is going to a good home, so it was well worth it. :)

My two dolls became the best of friends during their photo shoot as you can see below. Please go check out that pattern! It really is a fun one.

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Monday
06Jul2009

Amigurumi Sightings....

DateMonday, July 6, 2009

My husband and I were down at the marina for Fourth of July weekend taking pictures, when I had my first Amigurumi Sighting!

A cute little snail! Isn't he cute? He was creeping around a little stump looking at flowers. I decided to stop by and say "hello".

This snail design is from Amigurumi Designer Amy Gaines. This lovely pattern was purchased from her Etsy Shop. A very fun pattern to make, it came with wonderful step by step instructions. A must buy for sure!

After a nice photo shoot with mr. snail, we headed to the duck pond with some cracked corn to feed the ducks. I fed them, while my husband took many snapshots of these sweet little ducks. Evidence below. :)

 We then headed off for a walk and came across this beautiful plant! I have never seen flowers like this before!

They were very fragrant. So fragrant, we started getting allergic reactions.

 Then I saw it!

 My second Amigurumi Sighting...

 

a Cute little Bumble Bee!

No wonder we started getting allergic reactions. This bush attracts bees. Before we left, I was able to get one snapshot of the Bumble Bee and then he was off.

A little disappointed I didn't get more shots, I decided to have another go of it later when my allergies weren't so bad. Besides, it was sooo HOT! In fact, it was soo HOT, you could fry an egg on the sidewalk! Don't believe me? Proof below!

Thanks to Ana Paula Rimoli for this free cute pattern! :)

It really was a fun day! I always love spending time with my husband. :)

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Thursday
23Apr2009

Dodo Bird!

DateThursday, April 23, 2009

I found this fun amigurumi pattern for a Dodo bird! So fun! I had to try. This little guy was made last October, but sat around waiting for me to give him some eyes. So, while cleaning yesterday, I came accross him. I gave him his site and took him for a photo shoot! :)

 

 

  This pattern was created by Melissa Mall, and is called "Mauritius Dodo". You can find this fun pattern at crochetme.com. He really was fun to make!

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Friday
09Jan2009

2008 Celebration

DateFriday, January 9, 2009

2008 was full of new beginnings in my crafting world. I learned a lot of things this past year. I started out quilting and became a fabric addict. I then taught myself crochet by making amigurumi which led me to start my own designs. I then taught myself through the wonderful world of blogging and videos how to knit more then just the knit stitch. I learned how to pearl, knit in the round, and cables. This past year, I also found myself embarking in the Etsy World, launched BekahJan's Whimsical Ventures and found a great Ravelry Community full of fellow crafters.

This coming year I am hoping to advance in my crochet, knitting, and quilting skills. I also hope to make more designs, expand my Etsy Shop, share what I have learned with tutorials, and provide free crochet patterns.

So in celebration of all that I have learned, I put together just a few of the crochet projects I have done this past year into pictures.

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Saturday
27Dec2008

Etsy Shops To Die For!

DateSaturday, December 27, 2008

 I am a big fan of Etsy.com! As you know, I have recently launched my new Etsy Shop. Not only do I love to sell on Etsy, I LOVE to Buy! I wanted to share with you a new "Fabulous Links" Category Titled: Featured Etsy Shop Favorites. You can find these wonderful links on my "Fabulous Links" Page. But for now, I wanted to do a blog post with a description of my favorite Etsy Artists!

1. While They Play - My most recent favorite, While they Play is an excellent place to find easy and fun Stylish Crochet Patterns. I have already purchased many patterns from her, and have NEVER been disappointed. She even has this deal going at the moment, where if you purchase 2 PDF Patterns you get a 3rd one free! You cant beat that! Don't forget to also check out her blog at: WhileTheyPlay.com. She is also great at photography! She gets 5 Stars from me!

2. XOHandworks - Featured in Mary Englebreit's Magazine, I found XOHandworks to be a wonderful find! This store carries Handmade custom map pendants, scrabble gifts, buttons and other interesting things. I bought a very neat Soldered Map Pendant of California from her and she threw in a very special gift. She takes great care in her Customers! She also gets 5 stars from me!

3. Jen Maestre Pencil Art - Featured in Mary Englebreit's Magazine, I found Jen to be an amazing artist! She makes amazing sculptures and fun Jewelry out of Colored Pencils. My husband bought me two of her necklaces for our 2 year wedding anniversary. They were even more amazing in person! Blogged Here. She sent the necklaces packaged very nicely with 2 beautiful blank cards that showcased her amazing colored pencil urchins on the front. Definitely a 5 star Shop!

4. PlanetJune - PlanetJune creates amazing Crochet Patterns! I have bought many patterns from her and have NEVER been disappointed. She also has a website at PlanetJune.com. Her patterns are very easy to read and she has many tutorials on her blog to help you in crochet. Her Shop and Customer Service gets 5 stars from me!

5. Ana Paula Rimoli - Ana Paula Rimoli is the reason I started crochet! I had the hardest time understanding patterns and then I found Amigurumi. I about almost gave up on crochet, until I picked up her book: "Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet" which you can find on my "Favorite Reads" Page. I have made many of her patterns and have never been disappointed. Her pattern instructions are super easy to follow. Great for a beginner who wants pro results. She definitely gets 5 stars from me!

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