The bear, and the cat, and the panda

Stacked

… would like to wish you a Happy New Year! :)

We've had quite a nice break for the past few weeks. Been to the zoo, reorganised my stash, and managed to do some crafting too.

The softies above, were made with Mochimochi Land's Stackable Cats pattern. I modified the ears to be more rounded for the bear and the panda (and shorter tails for them, but I've got no tail photos…), and different facial features for all of them. They were for hubby's little brother, who loves softies and requested these.

And, like many people, part of the fun of starting a new year is getting a new diary. I was excited to discover that my favourite stationery store, kikki.K, sells diary 'refills' — their usual stylish diary contents on the inside, but without the pretty cover on the outside. I saw them and thought that these would be excellent to make custom book covers for. So I made one, out of some scrap japanese fabrics and linen. I love it so much, imperfections and all.

Diary cover

Diary inside

Too bad I discovered them a little too late, otherwise they would've made fantastic Christmas gifts I reckon! Next Christmas, maybe? :)

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22 Responses to “The bear, and the cat, and the panda”

  1. Michelle January 7th, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    OMG!! That has to be one of the cutest knitted things I've ever seen!!!!!!!!!!

  2. Rose Red January 7th, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    I LOVE the stackable toys!! They are fantastic!!

    And the diary is perfect – and you are right, a fabulous christmas gift!

  3. Oiyi January 7th, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    So cute! And the diary is so pretty.

  4. Ursula January 7th, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    The stackable toys are SO cute!! I'll fave the panda – love the eyes. *sigh* Beautiful diary, too!

  5. Sasha January 7th, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    I am in LUFF with those diary covers!

    have decided I must make some amongst my first sewn items from my new sewing machine! Great for gifts to keep one's books in good knick! :)

  6. chemgrrl January 8th, 2009 at 4:34 am

    Those are fricking cute. But then, do you ever make anything that's *not* cute? :)

  7. sue January 8th, 2009 at 6:18 am

    Oh those softies are just adorable. I love all of them. Your diary looks fantastic and they would make wonderful presents for birthdays too.

  8. Leisl January 9th, 2009 at 8:12 am

    How cute are those softies?!! Insanely cute, that's what!

    Happy new year to you and yours, and may all your knits be great!

  9. Priscilla January 9th, 2009 at 8:44 am

    your crafts are very perfect and you have very good ideas.

  10. Terri January 9th, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    The diary is gorgeous. What a clever girl you are. Yes, perfect presents for next Christmas, or if you can find a plain notebook, they'd make great little journal gifts for birthdays etc too.

  11. Nell January 9th, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    Cool mod on the stacked cat pattern. Very clever!

  12. stacy January 11th, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    Love reading about your craftiness…. & that is why I nominated you for the Lemonade Award. See my blog for details if you would like to participate and pass on the love!

  13. Ailsa January 12th, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    Those guys are so cute – I love their different faces and expressions. The colours are gorgeous too. Great picture too.

  14. Karisma January 17th, 2009 at 12:24 am

    COOL, The cat is very cute!

  15. Rachel January 18th, 2009 at 8:53 am

    Such an adorable diary!

  16. Ravenhill January 24th, 2009 at 11:37 pm

    Oh, happy day to discover your fabulous blog! I have so enjoyed perusing your archives and enjoying your expert photography of you, your little one and all the beautiful things you make with your hands. I hope to visit often…
    ~Emily

  17. kae January 28th, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    oh how cute! and i LOVE that diary. I've never made a journal before, but I definitely want to make my own now!

  18. Shireen January 28th, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    There you are. I stopped by yesterday and your blog was missing in action. I looove that diary cover. Another good reason to shop at kikki.k, not that I ever need a good reason.

  19. kirsten February 2nd, 2009 at 7:29 am

    what a terrific idea.
    these look fantastic. well done, you.

  20. dudeguy February 2nd, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    It's ok to have a comment.

  21. Marina February 3rd, 2009 at 11:30 am

    A belated happy new year to you Claudine. I especially love the journal cover!

  22. Ann February 20th, 2009 at 9:41 am

    Those animals are so cute!

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