Ok, so this isn't a great photo, but it's the best I could do with the camera in my phone in a horribly lit room. I figured I had better step up to the plate about showing you my creations. What better way to start than with a crafted ninja? I made this for my friend's daughter's birthday. I decided I wanted to make a girlie ninja, mostly because I had pink yarn and I was bored. I started with this pattern and made a few slight changes (mostly just shortened the arms... and I didn't stuff it). Then I decided she needed a bow, but I couldn't find a bow I liked, so I made up a flower. I love crafting when I can change directions mid-stream. :-D
I also made this adorable little soon-to-be 2-year-old a backpack. She makes a lot of road trips to see her grandparents (and occasionally her favorite Aunt Jen-Jen), so I figured she could use a road trip bag with things to entertain her on the 6 hour trip. For this one, I used a Bizzy Crochet pattern and made a few slight changes (you'll notice I do that a lot). Really, I just made the straps slightly shorter. One, it's for a toddler with smaller arms, and two, I just felt like being done. Anyway, I'm actually kind of impressed with how it turned out. I used the Red Heart Sunshine Print variegated yarn and it turned out really pretty. Then I used
Shocking Pink and Bright Yellow to accent.
I'm not sure if y'all noticed, but the bag and Ms. Ninja match. Partly because they are going to the same girl and partly because it was what I had in my bag. I tend to get impatient when I have a WONDERFUL CRAFT IDEA and I don't have the right stuff with me rightthatverysecond. The day I made that bag I had originally intended to make a princess doll, but I didn't have room in my bag for all the materials I'd need. Plans change. Go with the flow.
Alright well I think that enough for now. I'll be back with more crafty goodness later.
