And Yet More From the Inspiration Files

How cute is this little guy? I saw him when I was cruising E-bay in search of a Mother's Day/Anniversary gift and just thought he was adorable! I've been wanting to create something in a standing position that still has poseable arms and this was exactly along the lines of what I've been thinking. I don't know if I'll do a fox head or not. I was kind of thinking maybe a kitten or a dog. I want to "personify" them more like those really cute short films starring dogs and kittens from the 1930's. I also bought an adorable edition of the "Three Little Kittens" that features photos of real kittens a couple of months ago and that's probably what's been fueling the whole desire to create something along those lines.

Anyway, sit back and just suck in his cuteness. This guys a real fox!

Some "Hump-days" We Need a Laugh

more cat pictures

Yep, it's "Hump-day." You know that middle of the week day better known as Wednesday. It's actually the first day I've had to go out this week and I'm sitting here thinking of all the things on my "to-do" list. Wait for my daughter at speech therapy, pick up all the school enrollment health forms from the pediatricians office that I dropped off last week (did you know that some pediatrician's offices are not only charging you $10.00 to fill out a form but also $25.00 if you speak to a nurse?), and mail a package at the Post Office. So it seems to be shaping up into a pretty busy day. I'll be happy when tomorrow comes (the LAST day of pre-school this year) and I can COAST through the rest of the week. YippEE!!!

Anyway, my girls and I have been addicted to the icanhascheezburger website for quite sometime now. We look at it at least two or three times during the week. They enjoy the photos. I enjoy the captions. Here's the latest one that I found to cheer me through and over Hump-day.

Hot Diggity Dog - A New Free Pattern on my Blog!

Click on the pattern to enlarge it. Then, right click on the image and save it to your hard drive. You may enlarge it or shrink it depending on what size "Hot Diggity Dog" you plan to make. My version ended up being the size of a sheet of paper (about 8.5" wide and 11" tall). Cut out both pattern pieces. When cutting out the face of your dog, remember to place the straight edge on a folded piece of felt and then cut it out. For the body of my dog, I just traced it directly onto the fabric, then folded the fabric in half and sewed leaving an opening to stuff it (like a pillow). Then, I used some Fraycheck (because I made mine out of a cotton print - you won't need to do that if you make yours out of felt because it won't fray), clipped the corners and curves, and then turned it right side out. I sewed on my dog's face after I had stuffed his body and sewed up the opening in the body. Use some imagination when adding your face. I wanted my dog's tongue to stick out but you don't have to make yours exactly like mine. Have fun with it and people will really dig your dog!

A Salute to Moms!

Whoever told you that being a mom is easy was not exactly being truthful (I just hate calling people an out and out lier so this is a nicer way of saying it don't you think?). Being a mom is super hard work not only when they are little but also when they grow up and you have to worry about where they are, who they are with, and when they are coming home. I don't know if I am looking forward to that part of being a mom so right now I'm cherishing the mud pies especially made for me, the flower buds that were picked off of every single petunia in my garden and the look of a very happy tired from a long day of playing. So to all you mom's out there I salute you! May you have a of being pampered that you so DESERVE!

Princess Portia Makes the Weekly Round-up!

Wow, Princess Portia made the weekly round-up at Cuteable.com. Thanks! It really means a lot to me when people take the time to single out one of my creations and say a kind word or two. And can we talk about a word or two? I think my Suey, the Super Sock Pig Pattern and Tutorial had been mentioned on more than sixteen blogs and websites. Most recently, he was mentioned on monArt and the Needle Exchange.

Anyway, thanks everyone for making me feel so *LOVED*! And speaking of love, today is my 11th Wedding Anniversary. I've got to go figure out where I put my card!!!