Happy Berry

Happy Berry was handmade in felt by me using a modified version of pattern found in Baby London Star's blog.

Oh how circumstances & feelings change as the Truth surfaces!

So many things have happened since I last posted but the most important is, I now know The Truth and have decided to move on- specifically to Columbus (GA) where I'll be staying with family friends until I'm able to stand on my own.

I'm learning many Life lessons in just these few weeks...

I already learnt that I shouldn't trust someone completely, to be financially and car independent before hooking up with anyone, not depend on anyone, don't take rings or meeting his/her parents as a guarantee to a future together, always have my own "contingency plan" for the unexpected, don't pause your life for anyone, don't believe in promises...

I will try very hard not to fail or disappoint the Trust everyone has on me, including my online friends who have stuck by me when everyone else in RL hadn't.

Many have pointed out I have a lightness, naiveness and trust in the World and its people that is enviable and allows me to see everything around me in a positive Light.

I am myself and don't want to be influenced negatively by the experiences Life has in store for me.

So I will try to face everything with head held high and trust in my eyes, believing there is a reason for everything and the Gods have Someone Special awaiting around the corner.

I'm not sure when I'll be posting, my life is currently chaotic and my creative mode hiccups randomly as I slowly pack my belongings while struggling to keep up my school grades.

Creamy Mami's Kitties

Posi & Nega are handmade in felt by me using a modified version of pattern found in Baby London Star's blog.

I apologize for the delay in posting but I've been going through the worse days of my life...

He broke up with me on 23rd June 2010 because he's going through a depression phase that is causing him to go emotionally numb toward everyone, he's obviously not reasoning soundly yet states firmly he feels deep down even when he gets out of this phase he knows things won't go back to the way they were. Yet he so badly want to be friends because "I DO care about u and what happens to u".

I pretty much left my country to be with him; true, I made the choice a few months before meeting him online but it was through him that I had the courage to board that plane and later risk my family's disapproval to move in with him.

We'd made plans, set a wedding date, even chose our future children's names.

And now 2yrs into the relationship with 6 months of engagement later... I find myself dumped into another crossroads of Life with only two options to choose from: either I try to make the best of things here, wait until we have a car (ours died the day he broke up with me), get a job, try to build my own life then he leaves me everything (rented house, contents and cats) or I go back to Italy. In either case I have to start from scratch.

Oh but there's another more final alternative to end this whole mess and especially the pain...

Right now I'm trying to make sense of this mess that is currently my life while my heart breaks each second and my soul screams in pain... so please forgive me if there are long delays in blog update...

FF's Moogle

Moogle from the Final Fantasy series is handmade in felt using pattern found in Baby London Star's blog slightly modified by me by adding wings and red pompom.

Needless to say, my fiance was enthusiastic about it, lol!

I apologize for the delay in posting, especially considering this plush was finished at the end of May, my bad :P

I've been busy with homework and in high crafting mode; in fact just yesterday I finished the first part of a project based on an 80s anime by Studio Pierrot. Curious, aren't you? I'll try to post pics soon (*wink*)

Lately I've been reminiscing while watching old anime themes (in Italian) from my childhood which have inspired me with new ideas. I'm in a crafting frenzy which also leaves me drained by the end of the day but oh what satisfaction!

Can't wait to start on new projects, need more materials & time!

Duckies!

The first ducky is handmade in foam using pattern found in Quilt Maker slightly modified by me; The second wacky ducky is handmade in fabric & felt using pattern found in My Soft Toys Corner

Mom's visit went very well, in fact better than we expected and we were really sorry to see her go. Summer Semester started last week. We're still rather broke but fortunately I've enough material for the next projects such as giving my Pullip a make-over and creating game related plushies for my fiance and his nephew.

Btw did anyone else notice the plush patterns now sold in Walmart? I was drooling! I want to try to get ahold of some when we have the extra cash.

Note: I learnt a new type of stitching called BlanketStitching thanks to the Wacky Ducky pattern; to be honest I think it would stand out more in a single colored fabric especially when using a thread color which is different from the fabric color. Ah well, learn from your mistakes and all that...

Mother's Day with Fruit

This is the present I made my mom for Mother's Day.

Click here if you want to view a picture of the fruit in baskets made using pattern found on Paper Glitter's & Nabiki's blogs.

Make sure to visit their blogs for a cute strawberry party set dedicated to this holiday!

I used patterns found online for apple & pear by Paola + strawberry & kaki by Ku +pomegranate by Coconut-Lane.

As promised, here are my personal patterns for cherries (tutorial by Melissa Rambles On), banana (tutorial by Just stuff), apple, and slices of watermelon, orange & kiwi (tutorial by ThinkingMama).

Note: My mom will be visiting us from 10th to 19th May so I doubt I'll get any crafting done this week.

I wanted to wish "HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!" to all the mommies out there!

Penguin blues

This adorable penguin is made using the same slightly-modified pattern as the round plush birdie collection.

He was made in felt as a present for a friend who'll be moving to another town soon.

The past week I've been rather busy with homework and crafting a present for Mother's Day.

Fortunately as of today I'm two subjects away from the end of this Semester and am ready to deliver my present.

What did I make, you want to know? Three cute baskets of felt fruit!

I figured it'd be a good gift that'll last throughout the year without worrying about the fruit rotting. My fiance reassures me mom will love it, I honestly hope so, I spent so much time and effort on it!

Btw I'm thinking about posting my own fruit patterns for my followers to enjoy (*wink*)

In the meantime, here are patterns for apple & pear by Paola + strawberry & kaki by Ku + pomegranate by Coconut-Lane.

Mother's Day is only a week away!

Make sure to visit Paper Glitter's & Nabiki's blogs for a cute strawberry party set dedicated to this holiday!

Funky Turtle

This funky turtle is handmade in felt and fabric.

It's a present for a friend's birthday, I think she liked it :)

Fortunately I've completely recovered from the flu & stomach virus.

Too bad the weather's been moody lately but then again it IS April and as the saying goes "April showers bring May flowers".

Yesterday my fiance started planting in our future vegetable garden.

Today I planted Morning Glory (pink & blue), Alyssum, Forget-me-not, Columbine & Marigold seeds. Here's hoping some of them sprout!

Two weeks left to the end of the school semester.

Unfortunately the summer semester starts right after which means no respite and last night I was told summer semester is usually crammed with homework, sigh.

I hope I survive it and still be able to enjoy Summer!