I have just edited my Etsy shop listings. All 103 of them. All. Day. Long. My eyes hurt, my neck hurts and my brain is fried after so long by the computer.
Sounds like right about now would be the perfect time to curl up in my favourite comfy chair with a warm blanket, a good book, a cup of cocoa and a giant giraffe. Yup.
Welcome to Morrgan's Creatures, a place on the net where I show off handmade creatures and creations of my own design.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
My Creative Space: Progress on the Secret Project! Also, a Moose!
Work on the Secret Project continues! Last time I had the problem of figuring out how to stuff it - well, my mom came to my rescue, as moms tend to do.She found in storage an old foam mattress I could take, wash and use. (Actually, she did the washing too. Yay!) A fine solution methinks. Always good to recycle something that isn't needed.
The mattress was 5 cm (2") thick, so I had to cut out and shape several layers to create the needed shape.
Fortunately the material was easy to work with using scissors. Such things are not my strong suit and sure, the surface could have been evened out more, but it doesn't show on the outside of the knitted piece.So, the little dude is taking shape and I'm ridiculously pleased with how it's turning out. I've knitted 19 pieces so far, so there's still a few more to go. Maybe next week you can see him finished, in his proper place on our couch! Still a chance to guess what this is until then. :)
In other crafty news, here's is a sneak peek of a little knitted moose lady:
Her name is Marigold and I've been working on her pattern this week. The pattern should be ready soon, and once it is she will get a full introduction on this blog! Stay tuned!
Want to see the creative spaces of others? Head on over to Kootoyoo's blog for a look!
(PS: There's a SALE at my Etsy shop! Check out this post for details!)
Labels:
knitting,
Morrgan's creatures,
patterns
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Black Friday and Cyber Monday SALE
Now here's something that doesn't happen every day. Or month. Or even year. It is...*drum roll*
A SALE!
Use the coupon code BFCM2010 at the Morrgan's Creatures Etsy shop for 10% off all purchases from now until Nov 29th!
As Etsy recently unveiled its new coupon code feature and Black Friday/Cyber Monday was coming up, I couldn't resist trying it out. It's in fact only my 2nd sale ever, so this kind of opportunity doesn't come around very often!
I know, I know, it isn't Friday yet. The code won't be announced at the Etsy shop until tomorrow evening, but it's valid starting now and I wanted my dear blog readers and Twitter followers to hear it first!
Labels:
Morrgan's creations,
Morrgan's creatures
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tuesday Finds: Let It Snow
Yay for snow! It's finally snowed enough around here that I can look outside and see the ground covered with white fluffy stuff. So refreshing after the grey and slush of autumn. Inspired by this, here's a selection that reminds me of the pretty snow of winter in one way or another.
Labels:
art,
jewelry,
other crafty things,
Tuesday Finds
Friday, November 19, 2010
New Magnetic Creatures: Bunnies!
How long have I been planning to make magnetic bunnies again? Hmm. I may not have mentioned it here, but it's been a while. And here they finally are!
There's two kinds of bunny magnets available from my Etsy shop, fluffy beige mohair bunnies and white wool ones. (Well, will be available - right now there's only a fluffy one, but a white one will be listed soon.) As with most of my magnets, they're made with a crafty mix of mostly knitting, a little bit of crochet and some sewing things together.
I'm quite pleased with these little guys. I hope you like them too!
Labels:
crochet,
knitting,
Morrgan's creatures
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tuesday Finds: Here Kitty Kitty
This week we're celebrating my cousin's cat Viiru's return to his family, after having been missing for 5 weeks - a lot thinner and dirtier, but ok. Welcome home, Viiru!
(Mr Morrgan suspects poor Viiru had much the same expression as Mariska's Boris below while missing.)
(Mr Morrgan suspects poor Viiru had much the same expression as Mariska's Boris below while missing.)
Labels:
clothing,
jewelry,
other crafty things,
Tuesday Finds
Thursday, November 11, 2010
My Creative Space: The Seeeeecret Project, part 2
As promised, here's another preview of what I'm working on! (See the previous one here.)
I've got 16 pieces ready (probably need another dozen or so), so the project has been progressing pretty well. Until now, that is. I've hit a snag. The main body of this is meant to be a square-ish shape. That will not happen if I try to fill it with the usual polyfill, alas.
So, I've been hunting high and low for something suitable, but no luck so far. I want something with structure to it that I can shape it, but still soft enough to be a cuddly plushie. Some sort of foam, perhaps. Any ideas?
This material sourcing problem means you still have time to guess what this might become! Plenty more hints this time. Does anyone want to try? :)
Want to see the creative spaces of others? Head on over to Kootoyoo's blog for a look!
I've got 16 pieces ready (probably need another dozen or so), so the project has been progressing pretty well. Until now, that is. I've hit a snag. The main body of this is meant to be a square-ish shape. That will not happen if I try to fill it with the usual polyfill, alas.
So, I've been hunting high and low for something suitable, but no luck so far. I want something with structure to it that I can shape it, but still soft enough to be a cuddly plushie. Some sort of foam, perhaps. Any ideas?
This material sourcing problem means you still have time to guess what this might become! Plenty more hints this time. Does anyone want to try? :)
Want to see the creative spaces of others? Head on over to Kootoyoo's blog for a look!
Labels:
knitting,
Morrgan's creatures,
My Creative Space
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Sunday, November 07, 2010
I'm on Ravelry!
Yes, it's true. I have finally signed up for Ravelry, as Morrgan (surprise surprise). Are you there? Come by and say hi!
If you're not there, you might have noticed that you need an account to see my profile. You may also be wondering what Ravelry is. Well, it's a place for knitters, crocheters and other types of yarn addicts to meet up and chat, share ideas and what they're working on, offer patterns (free or for sale), etc. Might be worth a look if you're interested in such!
I've added some of my patterns there for sale already (including these triceratopses) and will be adding them all eventually.
(Oh, and so far no correct guesses on what my latest project is. Next week you'll get either another update and chance to guess, or the answer, depending on how fast I'll be knitting. Stay tuned!)
If you're not there, you might have noticed that you need an account to see my profile. You may also be wondering what Ravelry is. Well, it's a place for knitters, crocheters and other types of yarn addicts to meet up and chat, share ideas and what they're working on, offer patterns (free or for sale), etc. Might be worth a look if you're interested in such!
I've added some of my patterns there for sale already (including these triceratopses) and will be adding them all eventually.(Oh, and so far no correct guesses on what my latest project is. Next week you'll get either another update and chance to guess, or the answer, depending on how fast I'll be knitting. Stay tuned!)
Labels:
Morrgan's creatures,
patterns
Thursday, November 04, 2010
My Creative Space: A preview
This week I've been working on something for myself. I'm not going to say what it is yet, but I'll show you a little preview. If I can make it exactly like I picture it in my head, it's going to be pretty cool. It's kind of a fun test of my skills. ;)
So, who or what might this become? Anyone want to take a guess?
Want to see the creative spaces of others? Head on over to Kootoyoo's blog for a look!
So, who or what might this become? Anyone want to take a guess?
Want to see the creative spaces of others? Head on over to Kootoyoo's blog for a look!
Labels:
knitting,
My Creative Space
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
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