Alice of Futuregirl shares with us this photo showing 99 Octophrosts (her frosted “Santa of the Sea” version of her Octopus stuffie) made by a grandmother named Lenore for each of her 99 grandchildren. You can get Alice’s Octopus stuffie pattern here. [ via ] Link.
FlowerClown on YouTube posted this tutorial on a balloon animal octopus. Balloon animals are a great activity for kids to watch and do, and kits (with balloons, a pump, and an instruction booklet) make great gifts. – [via] Link.
A Crochet Toy Chest, the website for free crochet toy and doll patterns, started a Flickr pool. Post your works in progress and finished pieces made from patterns found on A Crochet Toy Chest. [via] Link.
Etsy seller Smosch, aka Sandra, makes these crochet toys with one particularly revealing detail. [via] Link.
Kristen of Plush You! introduces us to Ninon’s beautiful plush creations. You can see her photos in Flickr as Taniapat. Read more about them on Plush You! Link.
Meet Me at Mike’s just posted photos of their window display for the Softies for Mirabel campaign. Meet Me at Mike’s has been collecting softies to give to the Mirabel Foundation as part of their Christmas Toy Appeal. The window display includes toys handmade from all over the world and will be up for one […]
What do you do when your dog eats half of your favorite plushie? Turn the other half into a tentacled monster. – [via] Link.
