Space Monsters

Okay this probably isn't considered a 'craft', but it is something I enjoy. A program called Adobe After Effects was used to create this space background. Here is the link to possibly my favorite AE tutorial. This tut comes from my Favorite site created by Andrew Kramer, videocopilot.net.

SPACE Monster

Invasion of the Plush Monsters

I've wanted to sew for a LONG time, but using a sewing machine was something I wanted instruction on using. Well, I waited to long and after trying a few books that left me stumped and confused I finally found a cute and rewarding book that encouraged me to make my first project. Lyle the horned alien, made his way into my finished projects list after following instructions from the book, Invasion of the Plush Monsters. There are plenty of cute monsters in this book for you to get your fix, and I'm most excited to start on the brain eating hats! A deffinite check out from your local library.

Plush Monsters!

Cross Stitch Frog

I love using the "Learn to Cross Stitch" Stamped projects that I purchase at Michaels. So far I've completed my third of there small stamped cross stitch projects. Without futher ado, here is Mr. Frog.

Frog

Amigurumi

If you crochet then I should hope that you've heard of amigurumi. Amigurumi is a japanese word meaning knit or crochet toy. The best book I've found for this is Ana Paula Rimoli's book Amigurumi World. The book is full of cute critters to crochet and she even has a second book that recently came out. Here is my most recent characters made using the book. If you like crochet this is a must buy!

Ami Cat, Bunny, and Duck

Koopa Troopa Wall Hanging

This Koopa Troopa was another in my experiments with tunisian crochet. He was first intended to become a pillow, but he actually just taught me a great lesson in gauge. The number of rows you have can actually be a longer lenghth than width of stitches across. Never fear though, with this new found knowledge I will persevere and this Koopa Trooper will find his home as a wall hanging. I plan to whipstitch the top to a 1/2 inch below itself and insert a dowell rod to hang him up with and most of all he's still fun to look at.

Koopa Troopa

Koopa Troopa

And so everyone can learn from my mistake, here is a lesson on gauge!

Hang On For New Posts

I apologize for not posting lately. I've been busy making a lot of new things, and finishing some older projects. You'll see some new posts within the week. So, hang in there!