Blossom

Blossom is almost three and has developed this very curious condition that we like to call 'selective hearing'.... I am sure you have heard of it too. I know someone else who has also just developed the very same condition. Blossom is an Australian native, koala who can think of nothing better to do than climb up the highest of gum trees .... this seems to make her condition all the worse.

After making her I thought that she looked a little like she could be a Stevo tribute. I first learned of Steve Irwin when I was over in the US and like many Australians I was outraged! How could they let him over there convincing the Americans that this is what we are like? but of course it wasn't about us .... and I didn't learn that for another 2 years until after I got back. I had no idea he was a conservationist & zoo keeper and a damn good one at that... I quickly changed my mind after seeing a candid interview on Enough Rope, in 2003... and secretly thought he was a real top bloke .. even a bit of a cutey... if only we were all a bit more like Stevo....

ok. onto some more crafting

Striking a pose in a dress made from a pattern I found here... I love this website!

And now for a little friendly competition

Be the first person to guess correctly who made these 3 toys ....

Please put your answers in the comments box and I will check back on Sunday night to see if anyone has all three correct. All the tips you need are over at the Morphe II Blog.

The first very clever person to get them all correct will win a panel of Sprout Design sample fabric (valued at $55 AUD) and most likely a bunch of other cool stuff.... what ever I can stuff in the bag!

Don't you just loooove the chocolate spot fabric too!

Good Luck! Oh and sorry to those participating in the exhibition ... you can't play ... unfair advantage....

Comments

[Belinda]

That fabric is just too good not to have a crack. Here are my answers

1. look what I can do
2. Herzenart
3. dollsinsushi

[lara]

here goes..
1. corinne ?
2. herzenart?
3. dolls in sushi?

[melissa f.]

oh i was going to say krisy campion for the first, then herzenart and dolls in sushi...

[Michelle]

I'm pretty sure it's 1) Corrine Dean, 2) herzenart, and 3) Dolls in Sushi.

Also wanted to say thanks so much for the postcard, I got it today and it's up on the wall already.

[Francesca]

1 - Corinne Dean
2 - Herzensart
3 - Dolls in my sushi

[Robin]

Phew, that took a bit of looking! Here's my conclusion:
1. look what I can do
2. herzensart
3. dolls in my sushi

[Kirsty Campion]

Looking forward to coming into the shop Sat. morning. Yes I agree about Steve I could only kind of watch him with one eye open !!!because sometimes it was a bit cringy. But he was cool and I had a few tears watching yesterdays tribute !!

[sketchgirl]

Aww that is one sweet koala :) and poor Steve-o - not having a tv we haven't been seeing any of the tributes etc. How darling of you to make a competition! xoxo

[Miss Dot]

*jumping up and down" thank you for my postcard! you even took the time to draw on it??? OMG, good luck with the exhibition. I bawled my eyes out watching the tribute to Steve, yeah I used to cringe about him to but he was genuine, what you see is what you get and the world has lost a great mate!

[isabelle]

That koala is indescribably cute and perfect!

[Tiel]

wow,so many great designs.

I'm thinking

1. look what I can do

2. herzensart

3. dolls in sushi

[袁媛]

hello!
我是一个中国人，今天无意中看到你的blog，感觉非常好～
我虽然看不太懂你写的东西（因为我英文不好），但感觉对方是个非常会享受生活的人。你的blog非常漂亮，那些玩偶也非常好看。
欢迎有空到中国走走。。。。

[Shell]

The little koala is such a gem. You see lots of bunnies and birdies and other animals being made into softies, but rarely do we see any native australian wildlife. This little stuffy is cute and edgy, and not at all like those ugly stuffed animals you see at tourist shops. Ick.

A lovely tribute to Steve. I changed my mind about him in that Denton interview too - his love for his family was enormous, and his enthusiasm inspiring. What a top bloke.

[Verónica]

I'm not the first... :( but here we go!:
1. Corinne
2. Herzenart
3. Dolls in my suchi

bye, and good luck with Morphe II

[ann]

1.) Prairie Mouse
2.) Herzensart
3.) Dolls in Sushi
Trying to enter again as Typepad was down last night. :)

[Zebbiepie]

Blossom is a beauty! Does she like to hang out on Stuffedster? If not, she might like to meet some clever friends there!

http://stuffedster.blogspot.com

[Sandrine (alias Didine ♥ )]

Bonsoir :) Here are the votes for Belgium (LOL):

1) Corrine Dean
2) herzenart
3) Dolls in Sushi

Smooches