The new year, 2019, is just days away. Seeing as it's the year of the pig, I wanted to usher in the new year for my boys with a cute little friend as the very first addition to our family in this new year.There is now a wolf to go with this pig if you'd… Continue reading This Little Piggy
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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
I want to begin this post with a disclaimer. Disney owns the whole idea of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse in its entirety. Please do not sell this pattern or any items made from this pattern. It is meant for personal use only and is classified along the lines of fan art. If Disney ever… Continue reading Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Sandwich Play Set – part six
There's something almost magical about the savory goodness of cheese. And how cute is this Swiss cheese with its little holes? Maybe you have a little tyke who loves grilled cheese sandwiches? You can make a few slices in some different shades of yellow for him or her to find their favorite. Cheese (yellow) Chain… Continue reading Sandwich Play Set – part six
Sandwich Play Set – part seven
Ham or bologna, whichever you see this as, it's still a great sandwich ingredient. My 6 year old thinks it's the best treat to open his obento (lunch box) and find his favorite ham and cheese sandwich inside. I appreciate what a speedy lunch it is to put together. Ham 1) 6 sc in MR… Continue reading Sandwich Play Set – part seven
Sandwich Play Set – part five
Here is yet another necessary component of a BLT. Lettuce comes in a variety of shades of glorious green. Ruffled and crisp, it adds a delightful texture and freshness to any sandwich. Not just for rabbits, (although it might be fun to feed this to a stuffed bunny friend) play vegetables can encourage kids to… Continue reading Sandwich Play Set – part five
Sandwich Play Set – part two
A fried egg can make a lovely addition to a sandwich or it can be served up with a side of toast and bacon. It's a versatile addition to a sandwich fixin's set that can expand the possibilities of creative play into more than one pretend mealtime. Egg Yolk (yellow) 1) 6 sc in MR… Continue reading Sandwich Play Set – part two
Sandwich Play Set – part three
What could be better than a fresh, ripe, juicy, red tomato slice adding color and flavor to a deli sandwich? What? Your kids don't like vegetables? Maybe adding a few to their play things will encourage them to look at their veggies a little more fondly. Tomato (red) 1) 12 sc in MR. Sl st… Continue reading Sandwich Play Set – part three
Sandwich Play Set – part four
BACON! Bacon makes everything taste magical. It's a vital component of every BLT. It completes a hearty breakfast. It only makes sense to add it to a complete play food set.Why pink though? Isn't bacon usually represented in brown? Well, in Japan (where I am and where I sell these finished sets), bacon is pink.… Continue reading Sandwich Play Set – part four
Kenji’s Spotty
The drawing below is the one that started my amigurumi journey. I can't explain why, but that little ladybug drawn by my 5 year old Kenji just pulled on my heart strings and I HAD to make it a tangible, huggable friend. It was mid-February, 2018… Continue reading Kenji’s Spotty
Scottie Dog
When I became a mom in my late 30's I went through a very specific and very drawn out type nesting phase. I wanted to make the soft baby toys that would surround my son and fill his early childhood with handmade love from Mama. I didn't know how to crochet at the time so… Continue reading Scottie Dog