tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:11:36 +0000swapspixel artdiyscenezombiesdawandarelationshipsfreedometsykiravalentine's day5chmeefree downloadsjmkitpollsfree shippingHalloweenfamilyslothsdrawingsscott millerworkblogsGiveawaysreviewsjesusplushiessuccessfakesKiki-Myakirobotscatsdepressiontreasuryembroideryminnie burtonsteve earlecaptain kiddtutorialsold photosholidaysmonstersninjanunsinsanityshark weekEasterlovedollscommissionsthriftyv-roysteescookingbipolar disordertechnologymonkeysdisplayscustom orderLaurelchristmasadvertisingDotee DollsyetiBillgraphic designcharitycrafty friendswinnersnew yearfan artMr. Keckleradventure timehappinesscthulhuATCsalefriendssarcasmbirthdayarmadilloboyalice in wonderlandmusicartistsjonesyKatcool shopscraftsbaconlifeswap-botLOSTinsomniafeaturecraft showsupperfroggsurveysmissingcharlietechlesswayzmenquotesweirdbunniescut out and keepsnowdeviantARTsugarlishesbumpo(crafts and other tomfoolery)http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (kiddo)Blogger460125KiddosShenaniganshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-691647278642252370Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:11:00 +00002012-02-08T21:11:36.065-05:00etsycharityGiveawaysdollscool shops Sofia One of my pass times when I'm bored is entering handmade giveaways. I've won a lot of wonderful goodies by entering. I ran across a giveaway on Etsy Giveaways today that really caught my eye. The giveaway is for a custom doll from beMarybyHand. This shop had already found it's way into my Etsy favorites before seeing this giveaway because the dolls are really simple and gorgeous. So http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/02/buy-doll-give-doll.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-480565270720749813Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:54:00 +00002012-02-07T15:54:50.042-05:00craftsswap-botDotee DollsswapsHello my name is Suzanne and I'm addicted to making Dotee Dolls. A Dotee Doll is a little art doll originally created by a crafter named Dot. These dolls are meant to be traded or given as gifts, but never sold. The body of the doll should measure between 3 and 6 inches. The doll also needs a hanger and a tail. Swap-bot seems to be the mecca for Dotee makers. I've been a member of http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-new-addiction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-473340942954294672Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:04:00 +00002012-02-04T11:04:23.483-05:00slothscraftscrafty friendsdeviantART My friend Dana Wilson is currently organizing an event on deviantART called "A World of Friends." She is collecting artwork from fellow deviants in order to make a collective quilt. I'm really stoked about my contribution to this event. I love the little sloth I designed, and I'm planning on making another to frame for my room. I may even make some for my Etsy shop. Anyone on deviantART http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/02/sloth-quilt-square.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-755237568658253465Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:22:00 +00002012-01-13T10:22:58.051-05:00valentine's dayetsyplushiesholidaysYou'd think that I'd be one to hate Valentine's Day. It's very rare that I have a Valentine on Valentine's Day, but for some reason I adore this holiday. Valentine's Day is my second favorite holiday for which to craft (Halloween is numero uno). Here are some Valentine's Day plushies I've already made for my Etsy shop. The Perfect Boyfriend Large Kawaii Raccoon Plushie Ninja and http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/01/getting-ready-for-valentines-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-3067454598889232092Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:55:00 +00002011-11-27T11:55:28.300-05:00etsycraftsplushiesbipolar disorder  Inspired by my bipolar medication yet again, I decided to make a prescription pill bottle plushie.  I submitted the project to Craft Foxes.  My plushie is now one of the featured projects on their front page!  They even featured it on their Facebook page.  I am so stoked about this!   You can purchase this cute little plushie in my Etsy shop.  http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/11/so-stoked.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-5022557601759065469Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:49:00 +00002011-08-19T07:49:20.710-04:00etsycraftsdepressionembroiderybipolar disorderMy latest creation was inspired by the numerous prescription pill bottles sitting on my dresser. I have to take medicine daily for my bipolar disorder, depression, and ADD, so the phrase "daily meds" came to mind as I stared at the orange bottles. Swap "daily meds" for "daily bread" and voila! My mom pointed out that my new embroidery is very sacrilegious, but I think Jesus has a sense of http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/08/give-us-this-day-our-daily-meds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-8451510935924430978Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:18:00 +00002011-08-06T12:18:57.456-04:00etsycraftsshark weekembroidery This post is a little late as shark week is wrapping up, but I thought I'd share what I made in honor of shark week.  I did some felt embroidery of a great white shark which I think came out pretty awesome.  It's been featured in several treasuries on Etsy.  It's available for purchase here. http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/08/happy-shark-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-5872837995867488827Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:51:00 +00002011-07-22T08:51:03.275-04:00Giveawayswinnerslin3arossa! Congratulations on winning the 5 pairs of earrings from Mylana! I have sent the winner an e-mail and she has 48 hours to respond with her mailing information or a new winner will be chosen. Thank you all for making this giveaway a success! http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/07/and-winner-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-8478029257209413600Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:48:00 +00002011-07-22T07:07:42.310-04:00etsyreviewsGiveawayscool shopsI first became familiar with Mylana, an Etsy shop specializing in handmade soaps, candles, and jewelry, back in April of 2011 when I joined the April's Army Team on Etsy. I was able to try out Mylana's Light Spice Soap as Clare, the owner of Mylana, was offering it at a special discount. The soap is absolutely fabulous! It has a warm, earthy fragrance and is infused with patchouli essential http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/07/mylana-review-and-giveway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-2123629423235645097Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:06:00 +00002011-07-14T13:06:43.751-04:00etsyGiveawaysplushiescool shopsYes, I've been neglecting the blog lately. I remember when I used to post 2 or 3 times a day! I've been busy working on custom orders and new items for House of Plush on Etsy. Here are three items that I listed today. Sleeping Sloth Plushie Black and Plaid Cat Plushie Felt Campfire Play Set My Christmas in July sale is going on right now.  Simply use the coupon code JULYXMAS at http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/07/shop-updates-giveaway-tomorrow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-250320719588151485Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:43:00 +00002011-06-21T08:43:29.440-04:00embroideryblogsGiveaways Head on over to The Cartoon Lovin' Mama and enter for a chance to win a La Petite Embroidery Kit from Sublime Stitching. I'm really excited about this review and giveaway because I learned to embroider using Sublime Stitching products and tutorials. The giveaway ends on July 3, 2011 at midnight CST. http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/06/sublime-stitching-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-3285524610601975838Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:04:00 +00002011-06-18T08:04:53.593-04:00free downloadscraftsembroideryHere is a simple embroidery pattern I designed. Feel free to use it to stitch to your heart's content. Just right click on the image and save it to your computer. You can resize the image prior to printing if you'd like another size. I just got a new iPhone and wanted to use my scanner app, so I thought this would be a good way to do so! Have fun! http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/06/free-embroidery-pattern.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-6887497617543017380Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:21:00 +00002011-06-10T09:21:25.517-04:00saleetsycatsbirthdayfriendsfamilyplushiesToday I turn 33 years old. I still feel like I'm a 10 year old! My 33rd birthday promises to be like any other day. I'm currently organizing my craft room which doubles as my bedroom. I've been working on this daunting task for three days now, and it feels as if there is no end in sight. Here is the family cat, Mr. Bob, "helping" me straighten up. Look at the cute gifts my 3 year old niece,http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/06/happy-birthday-to-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-8756689207457217491Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:26:00 +00002011-06-07T08:26:56.022-04:00friendscut out and keepcrafty friendsswapsI recently participated in a matchbox swap on Cut Out + Keep. I was lucky enough to get paired with one of my favorite crafters, biggest inspirations, and a good friend: Alejandra. I won't post pics of what I sent to Alé as she hasn't received her package yet. I loved the matchbox and all of the little goodies inside (I'm a sucker for miniature things), but I was in awe of the surprise rag http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/06/look-what-i-got-in-mail.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-7499794597928569598Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:15:00 +00002011-06-07T06:15:18.726-04:00captain kiddcustom ordercharityfriendsplushiesI'm proud to state that one of my custom order plushies from Etsy, Captain Kidd, is not only currently globe trotting, but he's also raising awareness and money to help in the fight to cure leukemia and Multiple myeloma. He started out here in Tennessee and since then has been to Alabama, California, Chile, and various other destinations. Next is the Netherlands. Check out The Adventures of http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/06/blog-you-should-read.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-8475920433073795933Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:54:00 +00002011-03-29T23:54:25.971-04:00custom orderplushiesdeviantARTThis year has been pretty busy for me. I've gotten several custom orders for plushies and that's what I spend the majority of my time doing these days. Here are a few of the custom orders that I've done this year. "Imagination Movers" Snape from "Harry Potter" Pirate Captain Pink Turtle Purple Turtle Adipose Baby from "Dr. Who" Donna Noble from "Dr. Who" David Tennant http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-ive-been-working-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-8110581363427711889Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:23:00 +00002011-02-14T00:23:23.409-05:00loveplushiesholidaysI know I haven't posted at all this year, but thought that this might be as good a time as any to start. I want to wish all of you a very Happy Valentine's Day whether you're single or not (still single here). Here is a Valentine plushie that I made for my grandmother. It's cupid, complete with polymer clay bow and arrow. I've been doing a lot of plushies since December and have improved http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-valentines-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-2349196887804578897Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:18:00 +00002010-11-24T06:20:03.280-05:00craftsdisplayscraft showthriftyOn December 3rd and 4th, I'll be selling my creations at the St. James Episcopal Church's craft show in Knoxville, Tennessee. This is my first craft show and I'm really excited about it. Being broke as I am, I can't afford to go out and buy displays for my table. I was able to get a ring display for $3 after using a PayPal coupon on eBay. Everything else will have to be homemade. I was http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2010/11/craft-show-prep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-327318483588900311Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:31:00 +00002010-11-20T18:32:40.057-05:00craftsfriendschristmasplushiescrafty friendsswaps Here are the Christmas ornaments I made for my friend, Heather, for a Christmas Ornament Swap I participated in via my group "Crafty Friends." I didn't really do anything too Christmasy, but I think this suits Heather's style. She really loves woodland themed things. Heather is a super talented gal who crochets like no other! You can see her work at her Etsy shop, Snoodle Studio. I'll http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-ornament-swap-made-by-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-6028520908787008782Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:49:00 +00002010-11-16T21:49:49.231-05:00http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2010/11/shark-hoodie-finished.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-5875102943968963712Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:14:00 +00002010-11-15T17:14:30.666-05:00I began work on the shark hoodie which is a custom order for a friend of a friend. I started with the hard part first, the fin. It took me about 2 hours to construct out of regular felt and stiff felt. It's both sewn and glued. Notice the snaps I added to the bottom. I sewed the other part of the snaps to the backside of the hoodie so the customer can easily remove the fin whenever he wants.http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2010/11/shark-hoodie-work-in-progress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-8147251615774758279Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:42:00 +00002010-11-14T08:42:07.578-05:00 I can finally say I am very happy with how this hoodie turned out. This is one of two custom orders that I am doing for a friend of a friend (the other is a shark hoodie). I started this hoodie the other day at 7 a.m. and by 7 p.m. that night I was "finished" with it, but extremely unhappy. It took me so long to do because I was displeased with how it came out the first go around, so I redid http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2010/11/custom-order-polar-bear-hoodie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-7880498229090004860Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:39:00 +00002010-11-10T06:40:32.781-05:00etsycraftscustom ordersugarlishesfriendscool shops This is actually the original scoodie that I made yesterday. Since I thought it looked like it should be worn in a nativity scene, I decided to jazz it up a little. Initially, I was going to make it into a monster scoodie, but after getting two orders for monster hoodies last night I decided to do something cuter. Now it's a mouse. I listed it for sale at House of Plush. This scoodie is http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2010/11/more-scoodies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-2326751298102387711Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:41:00 +00002010-11-09T09:42:44.963-05:00craftsblogscut out and keep This morning I was browsing the projects on Cut Out + Keep and saw all these projects for knitted scoodies. A scoodie is a scarf/hoodie hybrid. Since I can't knit, and have an abundance of fleece; I decided I'd sew one up. I found a tutorial on indietutes, but only read enough of it to learn how to make the pattern. I just winged everything else. If you don't know me by now, I'm not one http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2010/11/i-made-scoodie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-7883804657143262410Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:51:00 +00002010-11-09T07:51:50.733-05:00craftsfriendsteesswapsI had a couple of tees I needed to do for my friends, so here is what I created yesterday. (Sorry for the blurry photos.  I used a function on my camera that I hadn't used before and I will not use it again.) A beard tee for Tara.  She is making me a cool pair of cotton mary janes with skulls on them in return. Book whore commission for Jessica.  Still not sure what this is all about. :P http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2010/11/couple-of-stenciled-tees.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0