Friday, 10 August 2012

Hello Kitty with Duck Costume Amigurumi

How could Hello Kitty be more kawaii, cute & funny? We had a lot of laugh my Sweetheart & I the first time we looked at this strange doll. It was the first time I sew an amigurumi & this was 2 years ago :D half joking, half serious, my Sweetheart asked me to learn to crochet to make it. & months later, I begun learning to make my first amigurumis. I made quite a lot since, but I've never tried to make this, it was like it was unachievable, untouchable. But, this year, for my Sweetheart Birthday, I decided to realise it, at last. And it was a successful gift <3









PS: ignore the cat hair on some pics; it was hard to keep the cat away from this irresistible kitty ;)

Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Cape - crochet

I wanted to try making one of these for such a long time!!! :D asymmetric crocheted cape - for all adult sizes












I've looked at several patterns for the size & motifs and adapt it (I wanted something asymmetrical)

Thursday, 5 April 2012

crochet-dressed up jars ♫



I wanted to decorate recycled boxes to put gifts inside, for friends!






These ones are made of glass (there was yoghurt in there!) and I've dressed them up with crochet.





It was obvious in my mind that it could be nice and fun. I made them "on the go", without any pattern or pic to be inspired and had to grope around a bit ;)



Wednesday, 21 March 2012

New hand carved rubber stamps




carving stamps is amusing, but a bit stressful, too: if you make any mistake, your stamp is ruined and you have to start all over again. I don't speak about these little imperfections which make the hand carved stamps so charming and unique!



Stamp after stamp, I've been able to improve my carving, especially when it comes to tiny, fine and delicate details. It's not easier, it takes a lot of time, concentration, and above all: patience! but I know that if I make my best, I can do it! 


And when I see the result, I forget all this, and the joy of the people who get them definitely make me want to make more! :D 


Monday, 20 February 2012

Crochet Lace Collar

Made with a yarn blend which contains mohair, for a soft & warm touch. I love the vintage style of it!