This week, it's more of a 'work in progress' wednesday- but it's still filled with pretty supplies and a behind-the-scenes look!
So- I set out to make my first ever plush toy or stuffed animal. I'm pretty good at seeing/designing things and making up patterns for them, if I know the basics (I like a bit of a challenge) so I just took some inspiration from my favourite blogs, etsy shops and 70's craft books and came up with my own pattern, tweaking it along the way. (I'll share pictures of the finished guy tomorrow)...
(yeah, those are homemade thread holders. just cut out the shape from a piece of cardboard and save yourself some pennies!)
It took me about an afternoon to make. [: As i said, i'll show you the finished guy tomorrow. exciting!
I hope your wednesday is going swell.
Some random things i like about today;
- checking the mailbox.
- the guy in the corner shop smiles so big when i see him.
- proud of living in south london.
- love the feeling of being 'independent' when i run errands.
- finding new places/exploring london.
- cheeky starbucks.
- iced tea, iced coffee.
- dreaming about a new camera.
- my hair is acting like long hair now [:
- people being interested in what i'm doing.
- the tons of e-mails i need to reply to!
- my phone telling me i have new blog comments.
i can't wait to see this sweet guy!
Posted by: Kara H | May 19, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Oooh...that looks so great! Can't wait to see the finished product!
Posted by: Carrie | May 19, 2010 at 04:33 PM
lovely work, i like seeing sneakpeaks at peoples progress (your sketchbook reminds me of mine, with little doodles and ideas about how something is going to put together.) can't wait to see the finished piece!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 19, 2010 at 05:05 PM
Ohhh! he looks like a total cutie!! Can't wait to see the finished product!!
I totally agree on the independent-when-running-errands thing! (though I still live at home with my parents, and probably will do till I'm like... 40! haha)
Axxx
Posted by: Amy | May 19, 2010 at 05:57 PM
Love the lion! It's very exciting that you are living in a big city. Growing up I secretly wanted to live in NYC. Didn't happen.
Posted by: Mim | May 19, 2010 at 07:35 PM
I have always wanted to make a stuffed animal too !! Can't wait to see yours =)
Posted by: Silke | May 19, 2010 at 08:25 PM
I love your blog! And I can't wait to see what the rest of your plushy lion looks like. I've had a lifelong love of lions. : )
Posted by: Jaime Evans | May 19, 2010 at 09:44 PM
Hi! Just stumbled over here form Lemon & Raspberry, and love your blog! It so cool to see w.i.p's and workspaces, and I will be popping back to see your finished lion! The face is so cute! :)
Posted by: Katie | May 20, 2010 at 12:31 PM
So cute, I can't wait to see your finished lion pal :) Love your long hair mustache! FUN!
Posted by: Nora Anne | May 20, 2010 at 02:21 PM
Just wanted to let you know I did a little feature of your work on my blog. You have really inspired me today, so thank you so much! Keep it up! :)
Posted by: Katie | May 20, 2010 at 03:08 PM
That lion is AMAZING so far...can't wait to see it!!
Posted by: Joanne | May 20, 2010 at 05:44 PM