From Another View

A little, very low flying blimp caught another view of the Jeff Gordon Foose car my sister made. Ok, so it probably wasn't a little blimp that took this picture. Ok, it wasn't a blimp at all. Work with me here! On a more sane note, this shot gives a much better view of the car. You can see the stripes much better and can admire the craftsmanship of her work. I would take a picture of a Beetle she made for me, but I'm scared to touch it.

Tonight, I started on a racing tire keychain for her. However, it turned out more like an intertube. Atleast now I have a better idea of how to make the shape. It wouldn't have been so bad if the intertube wasn't so big. I'm thinking a 2 1/2 inch diameter intertube is a bit too big for a keychain. It might be good if she was in a flood, except for the minor detail that it's filled with fiberfil instead of air. Oh well. I think I'll be able to just make it into a knick knack for her so it can be rescued from the island of misfit toys. I'll have to make a much much smaller tire for her next time.

Cars and Keys

Check out the car my sister just finished not too long ago. It's the Jeff Gordon Foose Hot Hues car. It's pretty sweet! The black and silver stripes were painted on, no decals. She did an awesome job. The picture does not do this car justice. I really like this particular paint job. It's so colorful and unique. Me likey!

Speaking of cars, I introduced a couple keychains into my shop this weekend. I'm starting with alien heads, but am planning on expanding into sports, people, and who knows what else.

Have a great week!

Tutu Duckie

Duckie is playing dress up. She's got on her tutu and tiara. Will she be a star ballerina today? Or maybe a fairy tale princess? Only Duckie knows.

I had a lot of fun making this duckie. I just decided on a whim to put a tutu on her. Then she had to have a tiara. She turned out quite good I think. I can't really say the same for the pictures. For some reason, the lighting just wasn't right today. I'll probably end up retaking the pictures later in the week. My current pictures didn't really capture the sparkle of the gold pip cleaner.

I hope you like her!

See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil

My newest purchase from Target. I stopped at the dollar section and saw some garden gnomes. I didn't realize they were see no evil, hear no evil, and speak to evil until I started looking at them. Of course I had to have them! They are too cute. At first I thought they sat on a shelf, but they don't. But this works.

For some reason, I haven't had the most ambition this week. Oh well. My shop is still pretty well stocked. I have one thing almost done. And you saw that other work in progress yesterday.

Tomorrow is Friday! Yeah!

Work-In-Progress

Work-In-Progress
Originally uploaded by Home Hooked Creations

What's he going to be? Do you know? He looks silent, but I'll give him a voice soon enough. I know what I'm going to make him into. However, somtimes when I get to this point, I change my mind. Sometimes the amigurumi just tells me he should be a different animal! That happened when I made my first duckie. He was originally going to be a bunny, but when I came back to work on him, he just looked like a duckie! I guess those sculpters I read about in art appreciation knew what they were talking about when they said a piece of stone or clay told them what it should be.

That's one of my big tips in creating your own designs. Another tip I have is to write down all of your patterns, even if you think it's not turning out the way you want it to. Sometimes, it turns out better than you were planning. Sometimes, it doesn't, but you never know when you are going to want to make it again! Also, don't be afraid to make mistakes. Rows are easy to take out. I've even thrown away some amigurumi that didn't turn out at all. Most of all, have fun!

Random Thoughts

I just caught a whiff of a strong garlicy weird smell. I live in a duplex and I've come home to that smell. I just assumed my duplex neighbors were cooking. Who would be making something like that at this time of night? Hmmm...

It snowed again today. Not much stuck around, it kind of melted as it was coming down once it warmed up. It's supposed to be in the 50s later in the week. We shall see....

I have a lot of finished projects and non-finished projects sitting around. I should try to think of a way to organize and put the finished projects away until they are given new homes anyway. Good thing I live by myself since I probably won't organize them. Hehe. Nevermind, I just put those projects in a container that I was using for my yarn, which I grew out of. Sometimes I even surprise myself. I did leave out Bikini and Commando Duckies because they're so darn cute.

I'm currently reading Shopaholic and Baby. It's really good so far. It's hard to put down!

The Yellow Duckie Pattern is now Available!

I just listed the pattern for this Yellow Duckie on my Etsy Shop. I decided just to go for it and see what happens. The pattern is in a PDF file, so I can email it to you and no shipping costs! I'm pretty excited to be offering this pattern.

The pattern is easy to read and follow. I've included color pictures as aids as well as the pattern for the feet. I can be emailed with any questions.

As far as the Poultry Party goes, I didn't win anything. My brother got a Bingo, but 2 other people did too and he drew a low card. I did get very close on quite a few games. They played blackout and I was 1 away from getting it! Oh well, it was fun and the money went to a good cause. Have a good week everyone!