While enjoying some quiet time, I decided to start posting some new things up on my etsy shop. MyStringofPurls has been on vacation mode for the past 5 months, and I have been anxiously building up stock again so that I could reopen! My latest passion has been cute little amigurumi characters and play food. Liam loves the little toys that I have made him, and that inspired to me continue to branch out and make more! So now my shop is full of crochet donuts, cupcakes, little coffee mugs, little cakes, a mini Baymax, and an 8" tall Minion plush toy. I also have a few signature hats up, with more to come! I'm so excited to have an adorable model to (as of yet) doesn't mind me taking a billion pictures of. As long as he is fed and has a dry diaper on, he loves the attention!
Meet The Sweet Little Crochet Cakes! They stand approximately 3" tall and are stuffed with Poly-fil as well as a little bit of uncooked rice. I find that the rice help with the shape and stability of the cakes. =) And then I couldn't forget the little rose to garnish the top with! ;) These little cake patterns came out of the Amigurumi Toy Box book written by Ana Pula Rimoli. One of my favorite amigurumi authors right now. Her patterns are cute, fun, fast and easy!
There is seriously something undeniably cute about crochet food with faces. I am honestly addicted to the little black safety eyes and embroidered mouth. And the tiny cherry on top? Yeah, almost makes me wish they were real! But how great would these be for your little girl to play "house" or "bake" with? They are fun, versatile, and I take custom orders on size and color!
The pattern for these cupcakes came off of pinterest, and I really just made it my own by changing up a few details. Pinterest is the most amazing place for amigurumi inspiration!
And we move onto the pies and coffee mugs. Now for the pies I had to design my own pattern. I saw a picture on pinterest of what I wanted it to look like, but I'm a stickler when it comes to actually "buying" patterns, so I decided to take a swing at designing it myself and putting my own little spin on them. I made a Cherry pie, a Blueberry pie, and then also a Purple Sweet Potato Pie.... Not that I've ever had a sweet potato pie.... but when I googled what a purple pie could be made out of it came up with sweet potato... So I went with that. ;)
And Now you get to meet my little friends Cup and Joe. ;) Aren't their little faces just darling? Are you beginning to understand my fetish with my crochet food and things having faces?
And here we begin with my favorite amigurumi food item to date. Donuts. Now these puppies go for $9.99 on some etsy shops. For 1 donut. I just about choked. But you know, they do take a bit of work and design, so I have mine listed for $7 per donut right now, but I'm planning on making sets of them. So if you end up wanting more than just 1 you're not paying a fortune. Imagination and play for children should not cost an arm and a leg! I had some serious fun taking pictures of them, I even broke out the cake dish that I got for our wedding... that I hadn't used yet... But hey! The baker came out in me through my crocheting! ;)
And sweet little Baymax. He fits into the palm of your hand and you can take him around with you just about anywhere. I saw him on pinterest and just couldn't pass him up; he was too cute. Here is the free pattern that I found on pinterest if you're interested in making your own...
And then who could forget Stuart! He stands 8" tall and is the perfect traveling companion. He also makes great gag gifts or child birthday gifts. He is soft and cuddly and stuffed with 100% poly-fil. I'm planning on making Liam one of his own to add to his crochet toy box of stuffed Amigurumi.
And just because I can't go a whole blog post without sharing something about this cutie. He loves his books! And he's starting to understand that you can flip the pages! =)
Hope you all have a splendidly sweet day! ;)
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