DIY shower curtain

How to get away from old boring shower curtain rings? Tutorial coming up..stay tune.

Frida dolls

In celebrating Cinco de Mayo and Mexican culture. Here are a few Frida dolls.

"I leave you my portrait so that you will have my presence all the days and nights that I am away from you"- Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo cute pocket amigurumi doll

mikodesign

free pattern 

Cinco de Mayo

It's Cinco de Mayo!! What are you doing to celebrate this day?

Literally Cinco de Mayo means ”the Fifth of May”. Here is a little history about Cindo de Mayo that I just discovered. I was wrong all long and thought Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day. Actually, it's not. It is known as the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla,  national holiday in Mexico in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III.

The real Mexico celebrates its independence on September 16, because it was on that day in 1810 that Father Miguel Hidalgo took to his pulpit in the village church of the town of Dolores and invited his flock to take up arms and join him in overthrowing Spanish tyranny.

In the US, people generally celebrate with lots of guacamole and fajitas. Mexican flags and mariachi bands. Margaritas, beer -- and more beer!!

How about a piñata for fun? Your heart will melt when starting to hit this cute piñata, but that is the great fun. 

Here is a DIY Pinata by Punkpost.

May the 4th Be With You

Did you know May 4 is National Star Wars Day? Apparently, we might have former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher to thank for this tradition. She was elected on May 4, 1979 — two years after Star Wars was released.  The London Evening News read, “May The Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations.”

So for today, be unpredictable and do something new, take a different route to work, help an elderly cross the road, say "good morning" to someone that you don't normally do and start working meeting with "May the Force Be With Me".

Now here are some Star Wars softies series..

Ewoks by HandmadeByNovember

Star Wars Amigurumi

Looking for things to do...

What plan do you have for this weekend? Inspired by Charm posted this colorful felt ball coasters that you can make it yourself. A lovely thought came up, a gift to yourself or a gift to friends sound wonderful. A friend of ours gave handmade personalize coasters as a party favors at their wedding. We love it!! A posting of that coming up soon. In the meantime, have fun with this colorful coaster and let us know how you like it.

If you prefer video - here is one from YouTube.

Smile, it's Friday!

If you're feeling down, I got something to perk up your day. Here is a chance for you to win this softies handmade by luckyjuju.  See below rules, how to enter.  It simply and easy. You must do this in Instagram.

For a chance to win this kitty boy, FOLLOW @luckyjujuand REGRAM this photo with the hashtag #luckyjuju10k. Giveaway ends Tuesday, May 12th at 9am PDT. Must have a public account to enter. Good luck!

More Handmade in Nepal

It's time to make peanut butter and jam sandwich or PB&J. Does anyone want one or two? I typically like my PB&J on wheat bread with Bonne Maman blueberry jam. How do you like your PB&J?

These adorable sandwiches like soft toys with legs are super cute. You can support Nepal by purchasing these little guys at The Little Sparrow.

Willa

Wyler

Here is how you can help Nepal..

Nepal Earthquake Relief

Nepal Earthquake | Help Children Now

Nepal General Fund

Felt Doll Purse - Handmade in Nepal

Nepal was hit by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake this past Saturday, leaving thousands dead. I'm dedicating this week posting to handmade items in Nepal.

Here are colorful felt doll purses handmade in Nepal. Support them at Sisetacrafts.

Smile, it's Sunday!!

Just like Cathy Applehead, smile.

You can make this today. Here is a free pattern by sweettiding.

DIY superhero soft

Make your own superhero..click HERE for step by step 

•  by Crafttuts+

Superman bunny

Even a bunny wants to be a superman..

bunny superman - ByTiEm

Superhero handmade doll with cap

Who do you want to be as a superhero? If I had to choose a superhero to be, I would pick Wonder Woman. She's everything that I'm not. 

How about you? Who do you want to be as a superhero?

Here are some superhero handmade dolls by Mio Mucaro. You can purchase yours HERE.

by Mio Mucaro

by Mio Mucaro

Sha-Ra doll by mycakies

More Totoro free pattern

I can't resist but had to post this free Totoro pattern by Cheek and Stitch

Things you will need to get you started - Cheek and Stitch

Mid week free pattern to download

Our all time favorite animated character Totoro, click here to down free pattern from Ravelry. 

Personalize family portrait make out of soft toy

Do you have a family portrait? Is it on the wall or just on your desktop or smartphone?

Here is a chance for you to displace your family portrait in a soft toy version. How COOL is that!!!

You can customize your own family by adult, child, baby, cat, big dog or small dog, hair style, hair color, eyeglasses and even clothing pattern. Check it out and have some fun with it @ citizens collectible.

Handmade Personalized Family with Dog

Couple with Cat Personalized Dolls

Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life!  - Albert Einstein

What gets you excited about life?

Everybody gets excited about something, right? I adore city LIFESTYLES. I can walk pretty much everywhere. Go to the malls, picking up fresh produces at the farmers' markets or go to the movie theaters. Everything is pretty much nearby. On weekends and holidays, I like to run along the shoreline and hike up the steps of Telegraph Hills.

How about you? What gets you excited about life?

Here is a softy by Nechepurenka…

Minki

A full day of activities

What do you have in mind? How about let's start the day with a nice cup of strong Russian tea just to wake myself up, two slices of toasted bread with two spoonfuls of raspberry jam, follow by read a cheesy mystery novel, a nice walk to an art gallery would be lovely too or do something good to the environment…such as "Save the Planet!" or "Stop Global Warming!". 

That is quiet a LIFESTYLES..wouldn't you agree? Check out these softies at Rag Pets.

Emma the rag-cat

Princess the rag-elephant

Livia the rag-cat

Meet Martina the little polar rag-bear.

Martin the polar rag-bear

Happy Friday!!

and..

Looking for things to do..

I think I might have something for you..handmade soft walrus. Check out step by step instruction at The A&B Stories.