doe-c-doe hit the crafty motherlode when recently (she’s a thrift shop and estate sale addict), and unearthed a vintage issue of Woman’s Day magazine featuring an ultra-inspiring holiday layout. She’s done us all a big favor and uploaded the patterns as PDFs in case you want to try stitching up any of these fun creatures […]
Craftster sprocketfish created this crocheted Dark Mantle which is apparently some sort of cave squid from Dungeons and Dragons. The best part, it’s a hat. via Geek Crafts.
To continue with the vampire theme, Mary Catherine G. created this vampire doll with hand painted fangs on Cut Out + Keep. Related Vincent the Vampire Knitting Pattern
Just in time for my True Blood-inspired vampire obsession, Jennie on Ariadne Knits created a Vincent the Vampire pattern that is for sale on the site. Vincent’s clothes and capes are removable too.
Craftster user RhymeswOrange has put two great tastes together–Matryoshka dolls and robots–to create these “Robotroyska” dolls. Their time has definitely come!
Brigette, aka Weirdbuglady, made this praying mantis plush for a custom order. I love her buggy work. Related Plush Gecko in Terrarium
Jodie from Ric-Rac shared her tutorial for how to make this racing snail toy. You can make him from an old felted sweater or a jumper as Jodie says.
