HOW TO – Make Your Own Komaneko Doll
We love those Komaneko short movies (see CRAFT post here) and now you can download the PDF to make your own Komaneko doll. [ via ] Link. [PDF]
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HOW TO – Make Stuffed Felt Animals
Crafty Dasies has a tutorial on how to make your own felted stuffed animals, in this case a felt penguin. Thanks Tim! Link.
Amigurumi Christmas Mr Poop and Mr Toilet Paper
Jou Ling Yee of Amigurumi Kingdom is getting in that holiday spirit with amigurumi Mr. Poop and Mr. Toilet Paper! Jou Ling says, “They are excited that Christmas is near. Wearing festive red bow ties, they are ready to party (don’t worry they are no party poopers!). Let’s join Mr. Poop and Mr. Toilet Paper […]
Squid Elvis finger puppet
Introducing Squid Elvis! Thank you very much! Scott Beale of laughingsquid (of course) pointed us to this beauty and to the rest of Stacey Gordon’s cute felt finger puppets. Link. Related: Stacey Gordon’s Etsy Shop – Link.
Amigurumi Dudes
Kim Werker from Crochet Me magazine has a cool pattern on how to make your own amigurumi dudes as shown here. There’s even a flickr group where you can add a snapshot of your finished friend. Link.
Morphe II Show and online shop
CRAFT friend Lizette Greco pointed us to Morephe II, a soft toy exhibition happening this month in Australia featuring 34 artists and designers from around the world. Now the online shop is open where you’ll get a chance to buy some of these cute plushies. You’ll also have a chance to vote on the site […]
HOW TO – Prototype your own soft toys
KnitOwl has an excellent and extensive write up on the process of prototyping your own soft toys or plushies. I like how she says to keep all your prototypes even the not perfect ones because they need homes too! Link.
