Plushy Challenge Day 21-31

It's been a hard challenge but I've done it even though I'm about 4 days late.
Don't think I'll be able to handle another challenge like this for awhile but it was fun while it lasted.
I actually had about 4 things related to kpop when I wrote a list of what I wanted to make for each day but throughout the month I cut it down to just 2 xD I also changed day 31 from Kyu from Super Junior to the EXO badge so it was kpop either way...I can't help the fangirl in me even though I'm pretty sure about 80%+ of my subscribers don't know anything about kpop...
I also tried balancing the number of amigurumis vs felt plushes and quite pleased I didn't do 11 amigurumis.
Anywho here is the video if you want a more thorough look at everything: 

Vist this for Anna's plushies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOxdPxN-zCQ

She also had links for other people who participated in her update 2#

I hope you all have a lovely day

Kim~

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Bary san (バリィさん) Felt Tutorial

I recently discovered Bary san while looking through the Line app's sticker collection and thought it was really cute that he carries around a boat xD The only thing I know about him is that he is a mascot representing the city of Imabari (Ehime) in Japan. I thought he would be the perfect candidate for my next felt tutorial so here we go:

Please use this template in order to follow the tutorial:

Notice that I didn't add the eyes since it's just two black dots :)

Please feel free to send me photos if you decide to make him.

Happy Crafting
Kim <3

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Plushy Challenge Day 11-20

These 10 days have been super hard to keep up with to the point where I even left day 12 to last minute because I honestly don't have a favourite felt colour since I'm mostly crochet oriented and ended up just picking my favourite colour which is baby blue. 

As you will see in the video I made more amigurumis than before, simply because they're just quicker and easier to make for me. I had a complete fail with the coffee using felt as you would know if you follow my facebook and was too tired to correct the wrong so went for an amigurumi especially since I was behind schedule. 

I really do try and conjure up ideas using felt but I'm so bad at felt plushies combined with the time restriction I can't help but jump to my hook and make an amigurumi instead. I worked on the felt coffee for about an hour whereas it only took me like 15 minutes to throw together the ami coffee.

It's quite upsetting about Mouton because I used my better quality felt, the thicker sturdier type D: But it helps me for future references if I ever want to make a plush of a similar body type so it isn't all in vain.

Hopefully the last 11 days won't kill me as much as these 10 days.

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August Plushy Challenge Day 1-10

During the month of August a fellow YouTuber Annascraftytrends has suggested everyone to take on her plushy challenge which involves making one plush for each day of August with the designated theme she has chosen on her calendar. For more info please check the video down below.



I've decided to update for every 10-10-11 days just so I don't end up with a giant pile to showcase in one go. I am however showing each plush I make for each day on my facebook page yimmo89 if you're interested in seeing progress.

For now here's a video on what I've done so far:

Hopefully I am able to keep up for the rest of the month and a big thank you to Anna for boosting our motivation to make plushes.

Have a great day and happy crafting ^^
Kim <3

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Mother's Day DIY Fabric photo Frame Art

For those who are at a beginner level of sewing like me this is an easy and cute gift for Mother's Day.
I know mine is messy but I really just wanted to show you guidelines so you guys can make super cute personalised designs~!

If you want to make the exact same design as me you'll need:
- 2 different fabric designs
- 6"x4" photo frame
- Embroidery hoop
- Embroidery needle
- Embroidery Floss
- Sewing Needle and coordinating thread
- Scrapbook paper
- Scissors
- Fleece

If you're crafty I'm sure you'll have most of these supplies at hand.
Would love to see photos if you guys make it and Happy Crafting ^^
 

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Hatsune Amigurumi Fail?

I've been rather busy and not crafting as much as I'd like but I got a request from someone to make a Hatsune Miku in my last update so I gave it a go.
Little did I know it was going to give me hell. For one I have ZERO knowledge of Vocaloids or Hatsune so I had to do some research.
The hair was such a hassle, I tried to replicate my Link hair but sadly failed...
Another problem was I couldn't find any photos of her back so I just gave her vest a triangle slit. 

I'm also trying to get into sewing more so gave a macaron coin purse a go and awaiting my mum to come back from Vietnam with cheap fabric for me to start trying my hand at sewing clothes~

Do check out my video for a more detailed view of everything:

I'm looking forward to improving my sewing skills but so far I haven't budged at all...

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Knitted Pencil Case

I honestly haven't knitted in well over a year and have never made anything other than scarfs.
This came about after I was inspired by someone on instagram
(btw if you have a crafty instagram let me know, I would love to follow)
It didn't turn out anywhere near as cute as the one I saw and I think having a small needle was certainly a factor, I also don't think my colour choices were very good but all in all I am pleased as it's my first time.
I did a simple knit for the case and purl for the bow with pink striped ribbon for the center. I wanted to make it as practical as possible so added two pockets inside, the fatter one fitting a card and the smaller one fitting a usb or rubber.
I would love to hear any advise on how I could improve and what colours you would have chosen ^^

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