CUSTOMISED ELEPHANTS

Had an order recently for a standing elephant for a little adorable boy who loves elephants. I made an elephant before for my nephew but it was not one that could stand on it's own so this new order was a real challange and I was all up for it!! Spent several days (and nights) figuring out the pattern and did some research and several failed attempts, I finally created one that I absolutely love. I hope that the new owner will like it too :o)

Here's how the toy elephant looks like.

It's slight bigger than the toys that I have made before. And I used mainly cotton for the elephant. I also added the initials of the new owner to personalise his elephant. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to take a picture of the additions before I delivered it.

I'm totally pleased how it turned out. I have another elephant that I helped another talented family member make it. He was also inspired by this 'challenge' and came up with another elephant that's also up for grabs. It's a little more elaborated with trimmings and all.

Am inspired to make another one from an interesting fabric that I have. Hmmm, just need to find time and energy to get started! Am also keep to make a camel that can stand like them elephants. Oooh, just too many toys I want to make and not enough time :o(

Here's wishing everyone out there a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

FROG PRINCE

I love getting requests for toys because I know these are from individuals who can appreciate toys which are not mass produced in huge factories but rather are looking for one of a kind toys which has been made especially for them. And I usually like to get the customer involved in the making process by providing inputs / feedback so that the end product is what s/he wants. And I usually discuss openly about what I feel might work and what might not work and end up making several versions, and usually end up with that ONE that I think is just perfect. And upon completion of that toy, there is immense satisfaction. I think each time I make a toy that I am happy with, a little of me goes with the toy cuz I put in time and effort into making that toy just right (to me at least). And my policy is simple, if the individual does not click with what I made, it's okay with me. I am sure another person will come by and that toy might 'call out' to that other person instead.

I made the frog prince (see above) for a nice lady who wants it for a little kiddo. Hope she likes how he turned out. I made some modifications as requested so this fella is waiting to be shipped to his new home.