A gift for my favorite author

Made this #crochet #amigurumi #Coyote for the author with my friend, Ruby. It was her book signing ever! We finished just as the questions ended and the signing started. :) The author loved her surprise gift. :) It was a fun day!

Valentines Earrings

Since I didn’t have a Valentines, I decided to give mine to my first love, my mom. :)

She has been asking me to make her earrings but I’ve been acting like I was ignoring her. And since she wasn’t interested in chocolates, I decided to hide 6 pairs of earrings in a box of chocolates. Lol I had to ask her to open the box or they would’ve just sat there. I wish I had taken a pic of her face bc she was so surprised and happy. :)

Crystal beads on interchangeable lever backs.

I saw these earrings at my local bead store and fell in love. They were longer with one more set of beads in a smaller size on each end but that would be too long for my mom so I kept it more our length.

Here are the other 4 pairs of earrings. All used Swarovski crystals and were quite a simple design but I love them and so do my mom! :)

A Horse for Baby Kayley

3 of my friends are having their first babies this year, the year of the horse. And I've been making like crazy but behind on posting, as always. :) 

So, here's the first horse I make this year and some booties for the first of the horse babies that my friends are popping out. :)

My first time meeting this sweet heart I had to bring tributes so I brought a horse personalized with her info and a cute pair of booties that fit perfectly! :) 

This adorable horse amigurumi pattern is FREE from All About Ami. Just click HERE for the free crochet pattern. The little booties are also a Free pattern by Louise Mac.

I hope to remember to post what I gave them for their baby showers soon. :) But you know this panda, it might be a while. hehe

Christmas Tree Bust

Here’s a cute little tree all dressed up for the season. :)
He’s a gift to my friend’s husband. I really never know what to give guys. :p I hope he likes him.

The free pattern is by DenDennis. (Free pattern HERE)  I only sewed on these multi-colored mini bells I had. :) I think they look like mini ornaments. :) And he was quick to whip up. :)

Fluffy Lamb (Sheep) Amigurumi

Help! I’m so fluffy!! Too fluffy, I can’t bend over to eat. anyone know how to give a sheep a good sheering? I gotta still look good ya know.

I made her for a friend who’s the year of the sheep and had a birthday over the weekend. I made her in my friend’s favorite color and found this novelty yarn that was perfect. :) LOL She really is quite fluffy. :)

Yarn: Red Hear Boutique Fizzle (with Red Heart Super Saver in Off white) and Lion brand Vanna’s choice in Rust

Free Pattern: Lamb Baby Mobile by Repeat Crafter Me

Lovely Baby Lion Amigurumi

I was lucky enough to test another adorable version of LookAtWhatIMade's lion. The first was the amish puzzle ball, then came the lovely, and now this adorable amigurumi stuffed animal.

He's an adorable little hand full. He's the perfect size to be carried around by a little one. :) I'm going to give him with the lion lovely to a friend who's having her first baby boy. :)

She has lots of great patterns, some free and some not, on her website. :) It was a lot of fun to make him. :) I hope you guys try too. :)

Kawaii Piglet Pair

Here is a lovely piglet couple I made for some friends' birthdays. :) I hope you enjoy them.

The base pig free pattern is from Adorably Kawaii. I think it's an adorable pattern. :) (Caron Simply Soft, 4mm hook)

This adorable pair loves to just be together out on this beautiful day.

I hope you all are also having a wonderful day. Happy Veteran's Day!!! Thank you all for your service to our country.

And I hope you will keep the Philippians in your heart. :)

My largest amigurumi to date! Watermelon loving Elephant. :)

I was delighted to test Laura’s, Happyamigurumi, Elephant pattern. He turned out huge because I used a 4mm hook when the patten called for a 2mm hook.  He turned out to be 15in tall and took about 10 hrs to make. I loved the colors. And since they were watermelon colors, I had to make a yummy treat for him. :)

So here is my Elephant. He loves watermelon just like his grandma. :)

He found a great home with my step brother in Colorado. :)

Panda's new friend, Kogepan

Kogepan and Panda Onigiri just hanging out. Kogepan is went to the beach this weekend while Panda was at a Bday party and a wedding (2 months ago). Fun! 

Halloween treats

Another group of Halloween key chains that I made from @amorningcupofjo free patterns. :) I gave the to some friends I haven’t seen in a long time. :) 

Happy Halloween Spirit! Hehe

Birthday Panda Scarf Handmade by Bunny

It's getting cool so is the perfect time to wear this awesome handmade birthday gift from my best Bunny, Rachel. :) Check out her awesome work!

Isn't it just adorable?!?!?! I love it so much! hehe She talks about it in her blog post. Wanna see what else she sent for my birthday? just click HERE. :)

I was also treated to a Backstreet Boys Concert from another friend. :) It was like a highschool reunion and a giant karaoke session. hehe

I have such great friends! Thank You!

Spring Package for my friend, Bunny

You guys saw the great package from my friend, Rachel from AL, aka The Wandering Bunny. Well, here is a little hint as to what I sent her. :p

Click HERE to see what was inside the egg. :p

I also sent a little something to our friend, Kristina. Don't you just love this little bunny note? Want to fold one yourself? Of course you do. hehe Click HERE to see the video tutorial on how to fold one yourself. :)

That's not even half of the goodies in her package. Are you curious? hehe Yes, yes you are. So go hop on over to her blog to check out all the goodies she got!

I will be posting more details of some of the handmade goodies I sent so stay tuned! :)
Have a great weekend!

Spring Bunny Package

I just received an awesome package from my personal Easter Bunny. :) She's been busy with MobiCon preparations but I just love everything! I'm a very lucky Panda! hehe

Eeep!!! I loved this since I saw that she got one at the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Fair. I can't believe she got me one. :p hehe

Look...It's perfect to take your projects on the go! I gotta crochet out more often. hehe

An adorable pocket pie press and some Spring ribbon. I can't wait to try making something....I don't know what yet but I think something savory would be nice too. hehe

Yea!!! I love books and magazines for my collection. hehe I'm gonna have to re-read this series from the beginning! Yea! I've been in a book funk lately. My favorite authors are too slow for me. hehe But I can't wait till Gail Carriger's new book comes out! hehe It's coming soon! :p

Eeep!!! Pandas!!! Happy Panda Dance!!! *wiggle wiggle* hehe Aren't pandas just so adorable! I love this panda folder and notepads....hehe I "stole" this little fold out notepad set from this giveaway she is going to do at her MobiCon booth. But not to worry, pandas will represent since I sent her some cute panda stationary to replace it. :p

And lastly, but definitely not least, she got some business cards made for us! Isn't it just so cool?! And the sweetest panda business card holder matches perfectly!!! I don't know how she does it but she finds the absolutely most adorable stuff!! I hope she found a bunny business card holder for herself. hehe

Thank you so so much little Bunny!!! I love everything! I hope you like your package as well. :)

Surprise Amigurumi Gift!

OMG OMG!!! What a surprise I found in my mail box today!!! :) hehe

Thank you so much Jennygurumi!!! Your little piggie is so adorably kawaii and I loved your sweet card! :) hehe I used to collect pencils but now I collect pens. :p hehe And yes, Hello Kitty will always have a place in my heart. :) 

Thank you! I can’t begin to describe how happy I was to receive this surprise. :D You are a very sweet woman. :) I’m so grateful that we were able to connect through the internet. :) Thanks again!!! :)

Goodies from Bunny

I got a very lovely package for Valentines from my bestie, Rachel. I squealed with joy after seeing all the lovely goodies! :) 

I love the Panda amigurumis!!! If you want to read about the two pandas, please click Here for the little one and Here for the big one. :) I think they will be very happy with their new panda family. :)

I also got chocolate covered fortune cookies which my mom promptly stole one. :) An earring kit, which I can't wait to try. :) Stamps and assorted lovely paper pads. :) I got the Beautiful Creatures book and a Year of the Snake Starbucks card! Yea!

I squealed in delight when I saw these!!! I think she heard it in Alabama. hehe I cannot find them here, which I lamented to her over and over again. To my surprise she sent me such a variety!!! :)

Isn't this puppy eyed Panda so adorable?! I love the panda sticker as well!!! Thank you!!!

I forgot to take a picture of the cute amigurumi kitty she had made for my mom. Please click Here to see the kitty and Here to read about where all these goodies came from! :)

Feb. Package for Bunny

Here is one of the presents that I've sent to my best friend, Rachel for Valentines Day and Chinese New Years.

If you want to check out all her goodies, please click HERE to her blog post and see all the goodies.:)

Graduation Mouse Amigurumi

I made this little mouse from a Christmas ornament pattern for my friend, Becky, who just graduated. :)

I hope you will check him out in my blog. :) 

A Horse for Mrs. San

One of my really good friend’s mother had a commission for me. Her Chinese horoscope is the horse so she wanted me to crochet her a horse after seeing all the other cute stuff I made.  :) I was happy to do it for her. Even though she said she would like to pay for it, I decided to give it to her for Christmas. :)

My favorite part is her eyes. Horses have the most beautiful eyes and she is no exception. :)

If you want to read more or to get the pattern, please click here. :)

I've linked this cutie to My Messy Life's Hookin on Hump Day #29.

Surprise Halloween Package from Bunny

My beloved friend, Rachel sent me a surprise Halloween package a little early so I can enjoy it for the season. :) I decided to share all the goodies with you! :)

In the purple tissue paper, she put this cute mug with a zombie, this adorable black cat, and some panda earrings. The apple case held 2 cute Halloween tins full of candy! And lastly, the black spiderweb had some fixings so that I can have a yummy cup of hot coco (which I'm drinking right now :P) for those cold nights. :)

I can't wait to start decorating with all the cute items I've received over the years. Yes, I have not started decorating for Halloween. :p I've been so behind! 

In the cute Halloween shoebox, there were tons of amazing goodies. Safety noses and eyes for all my crafting. More candies, come smell good candles, lotions, and sanitizers, a cupcake kit, cute ribbons, note pad, and playing cards to add to my collection.

I love that she included the Hobbit. But now my dilemma is whether or not to read it before watching the movie or after. :p

I always love and cherish the cards she sends me. I have a bunch of boxes full. :)  

My own package to her is still not ready but I hope to have it done soon so stay tuned. Thanks again little bunny!! I love it all! :)

Tricycle Diaper Cake

I've always wanted to make a diaper cake but at my first baby shower, her sister made one. It was cute but I was happy when I had an excuse to make one myself. :)

There are a lot of tutorials on the web on how to make one but these two seemed the easiest to understand and most complete: Diaper Motorcycle tutorial by Sweet Aprils and Tricycle Diaper Cake Tutorial from Maiden D'Shade. I looked for the Tricycle diaper cake tutorial when I was starting to put mine together but couldn't find it until after I was done. :p  So, I didn't put the front wheel between the two back wheels. I also couldn't get it to fit right so I just put the back 2 wheels together. :p hehe 

For next time, put a paper towel or toilet paper roll core in the center of the cake pan or use a plain bunt cake pan. It will make it easier to shape the diaper wheels. :)

Materials:

- Glad Press'n Seal Wrap (to cover the diapers to protect them from dust and dirt.) 

I wanted the mom to be able to use the diapers as long with everything else.

- Baby Bottle for the Head Light

- Diapers, size 1  for the wheels

- 2 bibs for the front bumper and seat

- 2 receiving blankets to tie it all together

- Teddy Bear as the rider

- String to help the receiving blankets hold everything together

- Ribbon to keep things together and as a decorative touch

- Toilet paper roll core to give the handle bars structure

- Double sided Tape to help hold it together

What I made:

- Angel Washcloth (Wrapped around the baby bottle)

-  Baby Hat in the baby bottle

- Baby Mittens for the handle bars

If you want to see how I wrapped it, keep scrolling below. :)

Panda's Tip of the Day:

I made a base for the diaper cake to sit on to give it more structure and stability instead of just wrapping it as is. I used double sided tape to make sure it didn't shift during transport. :)

Next, I wrapped everything with the cellophane wrap, added the shreds, and tied everything with ribbon. :)

I hope the lucky Marine wife and mom to be loves it and uses it. hehe