Schmancy Olympic Challenge - The Meme-athalon!

I am finally done! Here is my official entry for the Schmancy Olympic Challenge. My category was made up sport, so I created some plush centered around the most awesome olympic event ever....the Meme-athalon! Consisting of events such as 1500m All your base rase, The Rick barrel roll, 50m Leeroy Jenkins dash, Cheezeburger competitive eating, I like turtles hurl, and star wars kid fencing, the meme-athalon is sure to delight one and all! It is run both at the summer and winter olympics, and the events are as dynamic as memes!

Pictured here are the winners of this year's meme-athalon - in first, winning the gold medal for the 10th time in a row, CATS! He really cleans house in the 1500m All Your Base Race. He's won that event ever since it became a part of the Meme-athalon! In second, winning the silver medal is I like turtles Toastee, and in third, winning the bronze, is Happy Cat...looks like he ran out of happy ^_^

I had a lot of fun with this challenge, and am very happy with how my pieces turned out! I can't wait to see all the other entries....this contest is going to be epic!

Just in case you are not familiar with these memes, click on the links below for more information:

All Your Base Are Belong To Us

Happy Cat Has Run Out Of Happy

I Like Turtles Kid

Time to play catch up!

I haven't been good about posting, but I assure you it is with good reason ^_^ I have been a very busy bee lately. My non-plush work has been very busy for me lately, and we've also been battling some unusually heavy snow here! I am so tired of shoveling snow!

I have lots of exciting news to share! First off, I will be going to Maker Faire in San Mateo CA in May with some of the Plush Team! My flight is booked and I am ready! I'm a little nervous about flying by myself, but it is going to be so worth it! More deatils on that to come!

I also just got word that I was accepted into Plush You LA this year! Woohoo! I'm already brainstorming what to make for that show!

I've also been busy working on my piece for Schmancy's Olympic Plush Challenge. I was given the category "made up sport". I'm putting the finishing touches on my entry now....it is epic! I guess I can give you a little clue - AYBABTU ^_^ I'll be posting about it and showing pics when it is all done!

I also found out that one of the pieces I made for the Stitch Wars show last year - my Wookie Cookies - will be in an upcoming George Lucas documentary!! How awesome is that!

I've also been busy whipping up some goodies for OddMall this may. I know it is still 2 months away, but it will be here before you know it!

I did have a little bit of time to get some St. Patty's day plush made and in my etsy shop. Actually, a few of us in the Plush Team have been whipping up some St. Patty's day plush. You can check them out in the Plush Team's etsy shop. The St. Patty's day mini Toastees there are different than the ones in my etsy shop!

I also got to meet one of Mr. Toastee's cousins - Mr. Loafee. He is now available in my etsy shop as well! It's amazing what all can happen in a month, huh? ^_^

You've got some splaining to do ^_^

I recently finished my entry for the Threadknits contest. What is this contest you ask? Well, You need to create something either knitted or crocheted inspired by one of Threadless' awesome t-shirt designs. While I was looking through all the shirts, this one really stuck out to me, so I created a plush version of it. Make sure you check out the Threadknits gallery and take a look at all other wonderful entries....there is some stiff competition in this contest!!

OMG!!!! ZOMBEES!!!!!

Guess What?? On January 20th Zombee Toastees will be invading Schmancy in Seattle WA! This Limited edition(only 25 made), Exclusive plush will ONLY be available at Schmancy - both in-store and online....get one before they get you!

Zombee Toastee Features:

~ They are just over 3 inches tall and wide
~ You have your choice of Mr. or Mrs. Zombee Toastee
~ They come with super special acrylic tags with brains on them made by the fabulous RobertoSand
~ They have one pink eye
~ They have pink, shiny, glow-in-the dark guts or brains seeping out
~ They have a patch of flesh eating bacteria handsewn on their backs
~ They come with a ballchain attached so you can chain them up to keep them from eating your flesh and that of your family and pets.
~ And the coolist thing - they each have names and come with an official numbered, and signed adoption certificate(designed by the uber awesome Ross Smith) which lists their name, birthday, favorite color and organ and also a few of their likes and dislikes.

Mr. Zombee Toastee:
Mrs. Zombee Toastee:


Remember, these are only available at Schmancy, and while supplies last...once they are gone, they are extinct!!

Kristen at Schmancy recently did a little interview with me - check it out here!

Happy New Year!

I'm back from vacation and the store is now open! I hope everyone had as great of a holiday as I did! I am really proud of myself....I didn't crochet at all while I was away! I actually relaxed, took it easy, and spend lots of time with family and friends! But now I'm back, it it's time to get down to business. First off, I already have some Valentine Mini Toastees in the etsy shop. Aren't they adorable?

I also have some more exciting news! On Jan 20th there will be an awesome, exclusive, Limited Edition Mr. Toastee plush available at Schmancy, and only at Schmancy! You are going to want to scoop up one of these as there are only 25 available. Stay tunes for more details and to find out what the heck it is!!

And still more exciting news....2010 is already an awesome year! I'm going to be doing my first BIG craft show! I'll be participating in OddMall on May 6th. If you are in the Cleveland, Ohio area, be sure to come by booth 18 and say hi!!!!

Goodbye 2009!!

Wow. 2009 was such a great year, I hate to see it go! I made some awesome new friends, participated in a number of gallery shows, was featured in STUFFED magazine, and other fun stuff. Through it all, I managed to keep sane too! I just want to thank everyone for making 2009 such a great year...I couldn't have done it with out you! I can't wait to see what 2010 will bring in Yummy pancake land!!!

Super Awesome Handmade Ornament Recipe

Wow...has December flown by or what? I've been a busy little bee ^_^ I shared this ornamet recipe last year, but I figured I'd post it again for the masses. It is uber easy, and they smell absolutely wonderful when put on your tree and make you house smell nice when you have them all set out to dry. I would recommend picking up the ingredients from your local dollar store or discount grocery store - otherwise, you are going to spend an arm and a leg on the spices alone.

**These ornaments are NOT edible!!**

Cinnamon Ornaments

1 cup applesauce

1/2 cup cinnamon4

T. ground cloves2

T. allspice2

T. nutmeg

Add all ingredients in a bowl. Work mixture with hands until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Divide into smaller portions and roll with rolling pin. Cut dough with cookie cutters. Using a straw, poke a hole near the top for inserting a ribbon as a hanger. Lay the ornaments on a tray covered with wax paper. Turn ornaments every other day until completely dry. It takes about 4-5 days. Use ribbon to make a hanger. Have fun! Also, I usually mix several batches at one time. One doesn't make too many ornaments unless you have very small cookie cutters. I also found that they will smell great year after year if you store them in an airtight container or bag.