In the making

This post is a little late as I was making some final touches last night... Here is the result...

This pink plushie uses my love of crochet which is transformed to make a 'blobby monster' toy. I love making granny squares, however, in this case I made a granny circle. The eyes are also crochet circles with sewn on embellishment. The crochet items are stitched onto the toy. This guy is made predominantly with materials that are reclaimed... turning craft materials that others no longer want, into something cute.

I have plans for this little creature...

I also made this card during the week. I have a few more cards to make this week...

Thanks for viewing!

Wonderful Wednesday - Queensland

I had a very special moment yesterday. A lovely friend of mine went out of her way to drive down where we live and stayed with us overnight. This special person was at the same boarding place while we went to uni and we became friends. So much so that she was one of my bridesmaids in my wedding. She has been holidaying in the southern state, braving the cold as she is from Queensland. It would have been wonderful to visit some of sights around the area where we live, but on the day that she arrived it poured with rain all day! Oh well, it was lovely to chat, to catch up on what had been happening in our lives and to reminisce about 'good times'. A brief, but lovely visit...

It has been some time since Mr T and I have made the trek 'up north'. I think that it is something over due as we do have a number of good friends and family members that live in the sunshine state. When I think of Queensland, I think of bananas, pineapples and all manner of tropical fruits, of lush rainforests and sugar cane, of frightening thunderstorms, humidity, warmth and plenty of sunshine. Hence my inspiration for the week is ... Queensland...

Mini Plush Pineapple by 'Pumpkin Pie Creations'

Got to love smiley fruit! I love that this plush pineapple still has a golden body and green 'leaves'. I love its cute, smiley face...ready to cuddle!

 Felt Fruit by 'Kwuirky'

This bunch of fruit looks very lifelike! It has hard to think that they are carefully made with felt. A great item for imaginative play or placed in a fruit bowl as a decorative feature.

Forest Tree Set by 'Folkwood'

What an adorable set of wooden toys! Once again, this set would be perfect for imaginative play - taking dolls for a picnic over the river. Looks lovingly created...

Thanks for stopping by!

Monday in the making

Yay! I have finally finished my little hero! He is one half of a crime fighting duo. I thought that I would release my new doll designs with a male and female version, to be sold seperately (not necessarily together). This is a little sneak peak. Here he is...

Ready to save the world from anything detrimental is 'Dean'. He is equipped with mask, cape, utility belt and power bands.

I am in the process of making his partner and hope to show you what she looks like soon!

Monday in the making

The finished product...'Leah'...

'Leah' has been a lot of fun to make and looks like she has a fun personality. 'Leah' is now available in my Madeit store.

I did have a special 'launching' price for 'Leah' on Tupsy Turvy Designs Facebook page. I will have occassional sales for Tupsy Turvy Designs Facebook followers. Keep in touch and you may pick up a unique creation at a special price.

Now to finish off a special little gift in time for Easter...

Monday in the making

Over the weekend, I managed to finish 'Leah' (her body at least). Once again, I have given her modesty as she is clad in a clean (but scrunched??) hankie...

I am busy making her clothes. I am making a similar sundress to 'Nicky's'. I have found a bold purple and pink pattern on a white background material which I am going to use as the body of the dress. I will have a pink band down the bottom of the dress and her straps are also going to be pink. I am also making a 'clip' to have in her black, short hair.

 I can't wait to show the finished product...

Monday in the making

I have finished...

It has been wonderful to design and make 'Nicky'.

Her body is made out of felt, all handstitched, including her facial features. She wears a stripey sun dress (that is stitched in place) that is embellished with blue ric-rac and white lace down the bottom edge and also a bright, green crocheted flower. Her dress is machine stitched, however, all embellishments are handsewn in place. Underneath her dress, is lacy underwear, all handsewn on. Her pigtail holders are ribbons that are handstitched in place.

I will definitely be making more dolls! Nicky was a lot of fun to make, although I will ensure that all dolls will be a different in some way. Mostly handsewn, but all with lots of love and care. I might even try my hand at a 'boy' doll.

Monday in the making

It is funny how one design seems to lend itself to others...

When I was creating the Jellybean Buddy family, I started to think of other possibilites the Jellybean buddy could be. When my friend had her baby I immediately knew what I was going to create for the new arrival.

Not your ordinary Jellybean Buddy, rather a rattle. This little jellybean has some crinkly material in his head and a bell tingling in his tummy.

Sometimes a new design doesn't need to be totally new, rather it is an adaptation or transformation of an existing design.

Happy creating!

Wonderful Wednesday - The finished family

Jellybean Buddy family

Wonderful Wednesday - Now for the boys!

A 'boy' in the Jellybean Buddy family

Monday in the making (although it is Tuesday)

I know that it is not really Monday...yes, I am a day late, however, yesterday was a day spent with family and there was not any time to blog.

There wasn't a chance to blog but there was time to craft. We had to travel a bit over an hour to reach our destination so it was a perfect opportunity to whip up some crocheted flowers for headbands. I have a lovely little stash to make into headbands...I can't wait to get started.

Just before Christmas I was busy stitching up some new toys. I gave a little sneak peak of one that was given as a present. Since I have presented my gift I can now reveal my new design...

...meet 'Whiskers' the cat. I made a purple and green one for my little niece and it looked so cute that I had to stitch another to place in my shop. You can check out his details there.

I have been enjoying spending some extra time crafting. I hope that you have had some time to relax with family and friends over Christmas and have had the opportunity to do a little crafting. I hope to reveal more of my crafting soon!

Friday Thoughts - All things new

I am enjoying my new workspace as mentioned in my last post. It makes it easier to sit down and enjoy some creative work when everything is in the one spot. As we are in the process of doing some remodelling and shuffling of furniture, Mr T came up with the idea of using an old book case as a craft storage area. Brilliant!

I have placed a new card set in my shop. I like simple, clean designs and I thought that I would use this olive green pattern as a feature panel on the front of the cards. The gold stickers add a bit of style. Click the 'View my madeit shop' button to find out more information and prices, etc of any of my products.

'Wonky Worm' is being trialled at the moment. I want to ensure that all of my products are safe and reliable before putting them up for sale.

However, I wanted to show a sneak peak of another toy that is nearly finished. I have called her 'Rosie' as she definitely is quite pink. I thought she would be too bright, but the fabric and the light purple and lime green felt tone her down a bit. She is becoming quite a gorgeous girl and will be added to the shop shortly. I was wondering if she could have a friend and if so, what colour? Is pink the only colour for little piggies. What do you think?