The Heart ~ The Organ

*NEW* toy listing in my Etsy shop. :)

I'm only selling a limited number of these - all proceeds of each Heart doll goes to charity.

Each doll comes outfitted with a hand stitched aorta jacket and an illustrated booklet. 

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Cram Cram Cram

Sorry to have been delinquent (again) with this blog...

I am currently running quite behind for CITY OF CRAFT next weekend and have not much time for other things.....

Pleeeaase wish me luck! :O

Not Too Long Ago...

I was enjoying these things...

A package from Spain from dear Julia:

A sweet treat (yes, I was consuming a lot of these a while back... ;P):

Painting Bioluminescent Jellyfishes:

But right now...
I am focusing on the "business" side of things, and it has been (mentally) challenging to say the least. I have been doing a lot of research (it could go on forever, and it makes my head swim) and I need to get organized and start "knocking on doors". Being impatient is also not helping matters much. :P

Wish me luck, and please share any words of wisdom or advice, because I think I am in need of it. :')

The Return of the Sami Tastebuds 2013!

The Sami Tastebuds are now back in my Etsy shop.
I am also super happy to announce that some of my toys (including the Sami Tastebuds) are now available at Kid Icarus in Kensington Market! :D

Process:

Booklet (version 1):

Final:

Have a great weekend!

The Chloroplasts Have Multiplied...

;D

Re-Cap on ETSY and One of A Kind Spring Show 2013

For starters this was an incredible, wonderful, yet somewhat exhausting experience for a newbie like myself.

Not only was I surrounded by the very best of people who were super lovely and talented, but we became a family in an instant.

I would like to thank all those of you who took the time to visit my booth, and those who supported and helped me throughout all of this.

So here are some highlights...

My * HOPSCOTCH * booth...

Some of my incredible neighbours...

Handsome and Lace:

(This bow tie features Pee Wee Herman's bike handle bars from "Pee Wee's Big Adventure")

Morico:

Nature is My Friend:

Clayshapes:

Little Big Words, and Needlings:

Things From Secret Minouette Places:

Selena Wong, and Love At First Blush:

Selena always had the best snacks...

Not pictured (sorry!): Steven Beckly, CandiWare, Hoi Bo, Hoi-An...

Other highlights included:

Wonderful souvenirs from Cry Wolf Clothing and Nugs...

Chu's (Morico) amazing wardrobe (that I coveted on a daily basis)...

Breaking it Up

Currently, I'm making toys at a much slower pace to try to ensure that I (still) enjoy the process despite the mass production :P ...

I also realize that I will need to take time out to do other creative things (as you can see I am completely out of practice with taking polas :S)...

And that other additional creative outlets are also necessary to keep me thoroughly amused (thanks to M and J for this funny Figwok concept xoxo)...

Um, may the force be with you (?).

Sister Sea Otters

Here are a pair of sea otters that I made as a special Christmas gift request from my friend David.

As you can see, they fancy having fish, shrimp and clams for dinner. :)

Happy Monday!
xoxo