These are not really playthings, but made these for bambam91 for her first swap. I stalked and saw she liked Nightmare Before Christmas, so I dediced I wanted to do the  Jack Skellington. My nephew put on the movie for me so I could get a sense of the feel of the movie.

Inspiration


I hand sewed all the pieces and dyed with acrylic paint. Used pipe cleaners for the limbs and melted the felty part for Jacks hands and toes. I twisted yarn around Sally's limbs and went to town on colors.



Here is the happy couple.



And a close up of Jack's bat tie. The sparkly eyes are just straight pins I had holding it in place and decided I liked the look.  



Here is a group shot.



OK, so I've never done arigarumi but decided with a very thin thread I may be able to pull off zero.



and the trial doll I sent to AuntiKar for the BBW swap as an extra.



I had so much fun with this swap, but it took FFOOORRRREEEVVER to get to its destination.

Sally was holding a rose but didn't get a pic I guess.

ETA: Here is a link to bambam's post with her pics.

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=418354.msg4980620#msg4980620

I see we know have underlined links in the body of the texts. If we upgrade will they still be there. Right now I am a friend, but the ads already slow me down and these new links based on key words are distracting.

This is inspired by Mark Montano's Big Ass Book of Crafts #2. He had a three tiered necklace using chains. So I decided since I crochet, I could do this with yarn.

Sorry this is sideways. This is a set of fingerless gloves and the yoyo necklace, Inspired by the yoyoalong.



Still needs something? Right?



Bows. LOL, a little girlish.



This is for my partner in BBW swap and tracking says she is receiving today. Maybe she will not see this until after she receives.

I did one with marker dyed doily thread, but the shots didn't do it justice. But that was a fun experience anyway.

I made this last night and finished up the arms this morning. This is for practice for a swap that is going on for the Junker Jane style of Art doll.

You can find the swap and sign up here:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=417445.0

This was fun.






I encourage you all to go and sign up. So much fun.

We are in need for an angel for leslieyam, so please pm lovesclutter to volunteer. There will be a two week only crafting period.

Here is a link to the swap
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=344380.0

Here is a link to the gallery
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=347773.0

There will only be a two week crafting period. Pm me with questions as well.

terri
lovesclutter

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE VOLUNTEERS. WE HAVE OUR ANGEL.

lovesclutter



This is the most fabulous swap ever and we need an angel for one of our swappers. She lives in the UK, and is very good with communications.

Here is a link to the discussion.
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=339447.0

Here is the mot awesome gallery ever.
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=344323.0

OK, here is what I need. I would need her angel to please try to send within 3 weeks. You must have previous swap history that is positive. Please pm me asap if you can fill these shoes.

Thanks.

This was for my partner Beeker.

This is the front laying in my craft chest. Basically background fabric, various bits and pieces of 'confetti' and then vinyl sewn over. This was in a book of making Singer Accessories, will get title if needed. There is a new pencil case on here recently.



Here is the back or maybe the front. I have a button closure, and I can't remember, but check out the Be Awesome Swap Gallery for the most awesome stuff.

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=348225.0

I made this for a swap, basically a rectangle of underfabric, layers sewn on top, darts made to fit the swapper and a jeans waist line to top it off.. My first zipper. C & C welcome.





Here you can see it modeled.

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=344323.msg4090907#msg4090907

This was for my partner ChristinaCoghill on the I <3 Gibbous Swap, head on over and take a look
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=339447.msg3931111#msg3931111

I used a round table cloth, while it is synthetic I still boiled it in coffee for awhile and used a pink satin to line, and the rest...... Well, see for yourself

Front

Detail 1

Detail 2

Detail 3

Detail 4

Flower

Back

Neckline

Circleshot

Necklace





Any comments or criticisms are welcome.

Here is an action shot
http://www.craftster.org/pictures/data/500/medium/66101_22May10_Picture_385.jpg

Partner still needed for this swapper.

I actually need a replacement partner as send outs are June 1st. There will be no angel status, but late sending will be ok,, after two weeks we have to do a temporary negative.

Remember to pm me if interested.

Here is a link to the swap.

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=339447.msg3931111#msg3931111

Craftster in need's partial questionnaire below so please pm me if you can help this fabulous swapper. Send outs are June 1, 2010 but we can accommodate your shorter craftingtime.

Here is the link to the gallery, no senders yet, it is early.
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=344323.0




Here are some questions...

What are your favorite colors?black white gray together I also like blues green and pinks

 What kinda clothing, bags, or other wearable goods would you like? skirt or dress please

 What type of crafts do you do? sew knit crochet embrodier

Are you objectable to any fabrics or colors? I'm not a huge fan of autumn colors or animal prints but I'm up for anything that adds to the peice, if that means some animal print or autumn colors go for it

 What don't you want from this swap? a bag

 What inspires you? everything especially nature

What type of era do you like clothing from? I love 40's and 50's and some victorian

Do you like the completely wild kind or just the more "tame" side of gibbous (some of the jackets and skirts arent so well decorated?) I like both, I think for this swap the wild might be fun I could always use an interesting peice to go out in

 What are some of your favorite gibbous pieces... Please list 3

1.dear julia dress
2.the diary dress
3.gibbous gibbous skirt
4. thora blue skirt
5. suzy Q skirt (i couldn't pick just 3)
 Do you have any allergies? just nickel

 What are your favorite things about gibbous and other altered fashions...? I love the texture and uniqueness of each peice

There is more of personal sizing that will be sent to REPLACEMENT PARTNER Please pm me.