Friday, December 28, 2012

{pixie crochet hats ~ photo props}

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Thursday, December 27, 2012

{turquoise & brown elf crochet hat}

Here's another sweet little newborn crochet hat that I made.  This one is turquoise & chocolate brown.
If you would like to purchase a hat like this they are $35 + shipping. You can choose the colors of yarn and I will try to find the colors as close to what you request as possible.  Contact me at: chelscraps (@) yahoo.com.  
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{muggles and soccer t-shirts}

I decided to try my hand at freezer paper stenciling.  Some of my friends have done this several times and I finally decided to try it.  Spencer wanted a Harry Potter t-shirt & since I know nothing really about Harry Potter I had to do a little research and asked my friend, Jen, a lot of questions about all of the different things that  I was finding on the internet.
The other day while we were driving around, Spencer said something about Muggles and I asked him what Muggles were and he told me "non-wizards". So I asked him if that makes him a Muggle and he said "Yes".  He said it so matter of factly, like "duh, mom, don't you know this already".  It was kind of funny.  Then, yesterday, when he opened his t-shirt he read it & said "muggies", even funnier.  I guess the "L" does look kinda like an "I".
  
And this is the other t-shirt that I painted for Spencer.  He loves to play soccer, so I knew he would like this one. Sorry for the wrinkles. He already wore it yesterday so it was already wadded up & in the laundry basket when I asked him to get it for me this morning. 
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{"banana" the monkey}

I made this cute little guy for my son, Spencer, for Christmas.  He didn't get quite enough stuffing, but he's still cute.  He named him Banana!
Banana was made from a Funky Friends Factory pattern.  I love her patterns!  She has a tutorial on how to make these googly eyes, so I had to try them.  I tried them on Caden's Crazy Cat first and used the eye pattern piece as a guide and downsized it to make "Banana's" eyes.  So cute!
If you would like to purchase a monkey like this they are $25 (+ shipping, if applicable).  Custom orders take 10-14 days + shipping time.   Visit my Etsy shop and request a custom order.  These would be a great Christmas or Birthday present for your little child or grandchild.  

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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

{a dinosaur and a penguin}

Cammi wanted to make some toys for the boys this year so I helped her with these.  I think this little guy got a little too much stuffing, but he's still cute.
And then we made this penguin for Spencer.  Spencer told me tonight that he had to take his stuffed animals with him to his cousins house because he can't sleep without them (he's 11 years old-how cute is that?).
If you would like to purchase a stuffed animal like one of these they are $20 + shipping. You can choose the colors/prints/fabrics and I will try to find fabric as close to what you request as possible or you can send me the fabrics that you purchase.  Contact me at:  chelscraps@)yahoo.com.  
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{cade's crazy cat}

I made this crazy cat for Caden this year.  I think it turned out kinda funny looking.  He loves it though, thank goodness.
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Friday, December 14, 2012

{mini coin purses}

Here is projects #5 & #6 from my "Christmas Service Projects". These little coin purses, along with some marble necklaces, are for some teenage girls.  These cute little purses are 4.5" wide at the top, 5.5" wide (at the widest part) & 4" high.  They are the perfect size to hold your coins or other small objects, like clippers, chapstick, etc.
If you would like to purchase a little coin purse like this, they are $10 (+ shipping, if applicable). You can choose the colors/prints/fabrics and I will try to find fabric as close to what you request as possible.  
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

{scotty the snake}

Scotty the Sssnake is project #5 of my "Christmas Service Projects". "Scotty" is 54.5" long and about 7" around (his head is a little bigger around).   
I made  a snake like this one for my son, Spencer last year (pictured here) & I made one for Caden's birthday earlier this year, but the pictures of that one seem to be lost in space somewhere, so I will post them when I find them. This cute little guy is going to a 3 year old boy (with the rocket ship).
If you would like to purchase a snake like this they are $15 (+ shipping, if applicable). You can choose the colors/prints/fabrics and I will try to find fabric as close to what you request as possible.  
This adorable ssssnake would make a great gift for any little one (my boys love them) & can be made with many different combinations of fabrics to be customized for your little one. 
This snake was Made from a Funky Friends Factory pattern. 
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{danny the dino}

Here's my project #5 of my "Christmas Service Projects". Danny the Dinosaur! He's a little smaller than I was picturing. I guess I'll just have to adjust the pattern to make him a little bigger.  He measures 5" tall & 11.5" long from head to tip of tail!
If you would like to purchase a cute little stuffed dinosaur like this they are $15 (+ shipping if applicable). You can choose the colors/prints/fabrics and I will try to find fabric as close to what you request as possible.  This sweet little dino would make a great gift for any little one & can be made with many different combinations of fabrics to be customized for your little one. 
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

{delaney the dolly}

Here is Project #3 of my "Christmas Service Projects".  I love how she turned out.  This cute little dolly is going to a little 1 year old girl.  She is 15" tall from head to toe & 8-3/4" tall sitting.   After seeing these images up close I realize I should have ran the lint brush over her before I took the pictures.
    
This doll was made using a Black Apple doll pattern. 

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