Monday, July 26, 2010

what i made while i wasn't making anything out of paper

i was away for the weekend... (yes, again; it never rains, but it pours travel-wise in these parts!) ...and thus have no cards or other papercrafty goodness to show you, but i did get to do a bit of crocheting on the road, so of course i made something terribly practical:

the death of yarn* asks,
"EXCUSE ME...WHICH WAY TO THE PURLY GATES?"

yes, that IS a very small and utterly adorable amigurumi grim reaper!** or rather, in this case, due to his oversized eyes and slightly wonkily tilted head, he's more of a wistful reaper, really.

i have to admit, i didn't think i could top the CROBOT for weirdness in yarncraft, but my darling stef gave me the utterly awesome book Creepy Cute Crochet for xmas, and i absolutely LOVE it, so you will definitely be seeing more sweet and funny crocheted monstas in future! ♥♥♥


*to those who don't read terry pratchett, this joke will not make sense. in fact, in all probability, this joke will only amuse missus trash and myself, and i am fine with that! :)

19 comments:

  1. this is waaaaaaaaay creepy cute, Lauren!!! love it!! can't wait to see more crochet projects from you!!!

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  2. OMG, in a really creepy, weird way I LOVE THIS!!!! :)

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  3. How stinkin' cute ... I think someone would be thrilled to be growing older if this guy was the one who came to visit. Glad you got some creativity on the road.

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  4. Okay I'm putting in an order. I want one for Christmas, birthday, Flag day, whatever.. please send me one when your hands are idle and bored and need to make something not of paper. Because he is the CUTEST thing ever and totally dark and creepy just like I like my stuff. Love it!! I will trade a stamp do whatever. Email me girlie! Totally serious.

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  5. Ooh I just realized I totally need a grim reaper stamp... :)

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  6. shut uuuuuup...i flipping love it!

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  7. ohhhhhhh my...how blasted cute is this?!! Once again I have to say GENIUS!!!

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  8. Mooohahaha! Love this :) Hugs Trine Lise

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  9. Oh. My. Gawd.
    This is *so* frickin cute I can't even stand it!
    I need like six of these! :)
    Too bad I never got beyond blankets (and really? those were a biiiig stretch. especially when you find all the yarn waiting for freedom under the guestroom bed.) What can I say? You ROCK! :D

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  10. This is cuter than cute! You are truly a Genius (like what Cheryl would say)!

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  11. ♥♥♥ the cutest crochet monster ever ♥♥♥

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  12. muwahahaha....must repeat that in an evil tone...love him....

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  13. Loving the wistful reaper. Only you could make a cute little grim reaper with pleading eyes!

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  14. OMGoodness, he is so stinkin' cuuuuute! Something I definitely thought I would say in reference to a grim reaper! lol!

    (-: Heidi

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  15. This is THE cutest EVER!!! I love sort of grim/macabre stuff these days (whassup w/that?) when it has a fun element, too. This DEFINITELY qualifies! That Steph - she finds the coolest stuff! She's how I found your blog about a year ago, btw - been subscribed ever since...

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  16. He is adorable! Where will he live? So cute, L; I need to give my cupcake another try.

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