Quirky Critters

Bears Bears Bears

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:04:00 +0000

TEA TIME TEDS now on Ebay

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:26:00 +0000

TEA TIME TEDS 010, originally uploaded by sammiecreates.

A new shaggy felt series now on Ebay, waiting to make you smile, these guys each come with a baggie of adorable miniture bear food by Korgumas kitchen. Hope you get a chance to check them out :O)

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/quirky_critters

Kaiso- Seaweed

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:51:00 +0000

Kaiso- Seaweed, originally uploaded by sammiecreates.

Now on ebay this sweet little chap who came from the sea, Kaiso my little seaweed anime would love to steal your heart:O)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290242785211&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123

Now on Ebay :O)

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:26:00 +0000

This sweet little bear is now on Ebay, I just love this pattern by BysBruins and the quirky little bears I make from it, Gobbey is the fourth bear, there was Gizmo first, Guppey and then Gomez, I hope little Gobbay gives you all a smile, hugs Sammie:O)

Gobbey, ooak anime bear

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/quirky_critters

Cupcake Cuties shaggy felt series June 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:22:00 +0000

Cupcake Cuddlies shaggy felt series June 2008, originally uploaded by sammiecreates.

Finally a new shaggy felt series to give you a smile, hope you like, hugs Sammie:O)

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZquirky_critters

diary 2009 project bears with stars

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:30:00 +0000

diary 2009 project bears with stars, originally uploaded by sammiecreates.

Came across this fab project to take part in, there are still a few dates left, so why not have a go at designing your own diary page, check it out www.fantazya.ca/diary2009.html

Hugs Sammie:O)

Plushie bears group photo 6,7,8.

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:54:00 +0000

Plushie bears group photo 6,7,8., originally uploaded by sammiecreates.

Finally finished some more plushies bears, I made them each a sweet pinafore dress this time and had fun with ribbon and lace. I hope you can pay them a visit, hugs :O)

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZquirky_critters

Pink-ric-rac

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:55:00 +0000

Came across this pretty blog by pink-ric-rac, that is super cuite, she makes the sweetest coin purses and even better she is having a giveaway so go check it out, and who knows you may get lucky, hugs Sammie:O) xx

http://pinkricrac.blogspot.com/2008/05/pink-ric-rac-giveaway.html

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:51:00 +0000

Drum role please.......:O) Blog Giveaway winners

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Sun, 04 May 2008 12:10:00 +0000

Drum role please, time to announce the winners of my April mega blog giveaway, Keisha thought it was so much fun pickng the names out of the hat.

And the winners are......................

1st out of the hat: Sarah J

2nd out of the hat: Jessleigh

3rd out of the hat: Carol Van Rooy

(1st out of the hat gets to pick two prizes, 2nd gets to pick 1 prize and will receive a mystery gift and 3rd out of the hat gets to pick one prize and will recieve a copy of my new soon to be released free blog softie/plushie pattern.)

So Sarah J could you let me know which 2 prizes you choose by leaving a comment and email me your snail mail address please, and then Jessleigh can you let me know which 1 prize you choose by leaving a comment and email me your snail mail address and I will pop it and your surprise in the post this week. And finally Carol Van Rooy could you email me your snail mail address and I will pop your prize and a copy of my plush bear pattern in the mail this week too.

A big thank you to all those who took part and for all the lovely comments, hugs Sammie:O)

Two new animes on Ebay:O)

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:49:00 +0000

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZquirky_critters

Free plush bear blog pattern

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:30:00 +0000

to download pattern, right click on image, scrole down to open link in new window, and print away:O)

Bear Plushie / softie free pattern / tutorial:

You will need:

Tools:

Scissors
Long nose forceps
Pinking shears (optional)
Fray check (optional)
Pen

Materials:

( a ) A 12 inch wide by 7 inch high piece of plush or felt fabric at least
( b )A 4 inch by 2.5 inch piece of fabric of your choice for the tummy insert ( preferably non fray, or cut with pinking shears and outline with fray check)
( c ) A 2.5 inch by 1.5 inch piece of felt for the muzzle insert

Polyester stuffing
Thread for sewing
Embroidery floss for mouth
Safety eyes x 3, 2 x goggle, 1 x small black for nose

1. Print the free Plushie bear pattern, then glue the paper pattern to card board, when dry cut it out. (I find empty cereal boxes are perfect for this)

2. Fold the piece of fabric (a) in half so it measure 6 inch by 7 inch, right sides (fur) together.

3. Draw round the body pattern piece

4. Pin the fabric together

5. Sew down one side, starting at the ear, down the side nearest to the fold.

6. There are two options at this stage: (i) Easiest: continue to sew round the feet of the bear and up to the other ear, leave the space between the ears open for turning the bear. OR (ii) More Difficult: Unpin the fabric and unfold with the fabric now open find the centre and pin then sew the tummy insert into place. Fold the fabric back together and re-pin, then sew round the feet of the bear and up to the other ear, leaving the space between the ears open for turning.

7. Cut round the sewn bear and turn by hand or using long nose forceps

8. Pin muzzle in place and choose position of eyes, make holes and insert safety eyes and nose. Remove pins.

9. Embroider mouth detail of your choice.

10. Stuff bear, making sure you stuff snugly into the curls of his feet, and the little arms and ears.

11. Sew up head using ladder stitch.

12. Securely attach muzzle either using a ladder stitch or a running stitch. (If you haven’t yet done so now is the time to attach the tummy insert, using a running stitch.)

Your Plushie bear is now complete, feel free to do as you wish with your finished bear but please give me credit as the designer of the original pattern, and feel free to link back to the blog, thanks and hugs, I would love to see your finished Plushie. Enjoy Sammie :O) aka Quirky Critters xx

Bear with me if there are any errors in the pattern as this is my first time sharing, its a pretty straight forward pattern, but any problems drop me a email or comment.

Re-posting of Mega Blog Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:37:00 +0000

Hi, have had to re-post the blog giveaway, as it was pointed out to me that comment 13 contains a virus, so I will shortly be deleating my original post. I have copied all the other comments and posted them below. Thanks for all the lovely comments, good luck everyone, hugs Sammie xx

Tuesday, 15 April 2008

Mega blog giveaway
Grey bear book mark, sunshine yellow plushie( butterfly feet), plush badge holder bear, mohair and Japanese print bear keyingTime for my Mega blog gieaway, Just leave a comment between now and midnight (BST) 30th April, and your name will be put in a hat and my 5 year old will pick the winners, yes thats right, winners. 1st out of the hat gets to pick two prizes, 2nd gets to pick 1 prize and will receive a mystery gift and 3rd out of the hat gets to pick one prize and will recieve a copy of my new soon to be released free blog softie/plushie pattern. So leave a comment and be in with a chance of winning, hugs SammieO)

Folksie Linda said...
Oh gosh... there's the bear I want with the butterfly feet...i hope i win..i hope i win... i hope i win!!
15 April 2008 14:38
eclectic works said...
Your so generous Sammie :) Thanks for the chance of winning some of your cute critters! :)Esmeralda
15 April 2008 14:50
Sarah J. said...
What a really cute idea! And the prizes sound cool.I like the grey bear bookmark most I think. Can't wait to hear who wins... You know I hope it's me! That grey bear will have a comfy spot in my books helping me with patterns and holding my place so I don't get lost...lol!!
15 April 2008 14:50
Barbara said...
Cool giveaway :D Pick me Pick me hehe mynothings@gmail.comhttp://flickr.com/photos/craftsty
15 April 2008 14:57
lita28mya said...
Hi Sammie, your Winter Woolies look so cute in your Blingee. I must have a go at a Blingee but I fear it will be like the snowflakes, totally addictive, LOL.Lita xx
15 April 2008 15:00
laurie said...
hi sammie, love your bears! your winter woolies are so sweet...and your big nosed animes are just fantastic!Love your quirky anime style :)
15 April 2008 15:34
q.D.paToOtieS said...
Ooo. Yes, count me in! I love your creations! They're fab!!!
15 April 2008 15:35
Birdy Bags' email said...
HiiiiWhat a wondeful idea...It is fun to give away things you personally made with your own hands, I love to do that.I really hope your daughter picks me...fingers cross.Good luckCheers¡¡¡Pilar
15 April 2008 20:10
Kaz (Freckle's Heart Mini's) said...
Love 'em all Sammie! You are sooo brill with the prim feel!!..and what a generous lady!!!Hugs!Kaz
15 April 2008 22:30
BizzyBee said...
Ooo me too I love them all. They are sooo cute. :O)
16 April 2008 01:10
Viky said...
Hi Sammie,I love the Winter Woolies they are great! but most of all I love how you have interpreted your child's drawing into a soft toy for your child to play with!!! Great idea for mum's to do!!!Hugs....Viky (South Africa)
16 April 2008 09:01
the little said...
what a lovely wonderful contest, thank you for hosting! - thelittlereddoor@flickr/etsy
16 April 2008 16:47

Winter Woolies

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:31:00 +0000

Myspace Glitter Graphics

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZquirky_critters

Now on Ebay New Winter Woolies Shaggy felt series:O)

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:01:00 +0000

Yeah I know its spring time now, but they are sweet what ever the weather and bound to warm your heart on these chilly spring days, the Winter Woolies have arrived on Ebay, hope you can pay them a visit:)

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZquirky_critters

Softies / Pushies

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:10:00 +0000

Just had to share with you all the inspiration for my new softies/ plushies, my four year old is forever drawing bears and asking Mummy to make them, so last month I made a very happy mohair bear based on one of her sketches, and keep plastering the walls with her endless other bear drawings saying when I have time. But you can only resist those little eyes pleaing for so long, so I made her a plushie doll taken from one of our favorite drawings, I enjoyed making this felt toy so much I just had to give the doll ears and there you have it quirky softies from Quirky Critters and well they just called out to be dressed, so I made them all the sweetest spring dresses. I hope they give you as much fun as they gave me in making them, hugs Sammie:O)

P.S. I've just listed a couple of them on Ebay and in my Etsy store, the links are in yesterdays post:O)

New prim/vintage style keyrigs on Etsy:O)

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:25:00 +0000

Hi listed three of my prim/vintage style bear keyrings/ bag charms on Etsy as well as an anime prim style bear key ring/ bag charm. Hope they give you a smile, more will be listed soon, as well as the lovely softies I shared with you all the other day, hugs Sammie:O) xx

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5257210

New anime and keyrings on Ebay NOW:O)

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:22:00 +0000

Hi listed the pink keychain and the Westie style keychain and another anime one on Ebay as well as Gomez, the Brys Bruin style anime bear, hope you can go take a look see, uhgs Sammie:O) xx

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZquirky_critters

I've been a busy bee, so look see :O)

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:11:00 +0000

Hopefully these guys were worth the wait, sorry I've been a slow blogger lately, still trying to find the balance. I will be listing bears and keyrings and softies over the next couple of weeks on Ety.com and Ebay.co.uk. I will let you have the links as I list. Working on a new competition a free softie pattern too, so watch this space hugs Sammie:O)

1st Annual Softie Parade

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:03:00 +0000

http://qdpatooties.blogspot.com/2008/01/1st-annual-softie-easter-parade.html

You should so chek this out, the wonderful Lisa has oraganised another Parade, this time for Easter, o check out the link aove to find out more. I've entered my Mohair Mr Wabbit, a fun anime creation, hugs Sammie:O)

Competition Time

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:45:00 +0000

Sorry its late, but here goes, what are the names of the 3 bears for sale in my Quirky Critters store on Etsy.com ? The first person to leave a comment with the correct answer, including correct spellings will receive a red Valentine Mohair bear created by me:O)

Etsy.com the new home for Quirky Critters

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:07:00 +0000

Hi there, well the proposed changes to Ebay have made me finally take action and open an Etsy shop, so there is a new home for my Quirky Critters on the web, for now I will still be selling on ebay, but mostly things that I can't sell on Etsy, as its a place to sell and buy all manner of wonderful artist made items. Don't forget to give Ebay a miss between 19th Febrary and 25th February so they know we don't approve of the new upcoming changes.

You can check out my critters on Etsy.com by clicking this link http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5257210

Hugs and happy crafting Sammie:O)

4 new Animes to make you smile

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:54:00 +0000

Well, my bear self has been busy creating lots of new critters for you to feast your eyes on. I finally finished a couple of mohair animes, ad two beary special shaggy animes. Sakura, a little winter wonder on ice-skates that i have to say I am thrilled with, this little sweetie can even stand on his hand made clay and ultra suede ice-skate, which is more than i can on the real thing, lol :O) The other shaggy anime is a special Valentines treat to steal your heart.

You can visit them all on Ebay at the mo. Link below.

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZquirky_critters

I'm getting close to finishing some mohair micro animes and a special scene with some fab props I have been working on all month, so watch this space. And it is so time for another competition, especially with valentines day round the corner, I need to let you all know how much I appreciate you taking the time to stopping by and reading my waffle :O) So keep your eyes on my Ebay auctions and my blog to have a chance of winning a Quirky Critter.

Hugs and smile, Sammie:O) xx

I've been Tagged, so here goes......

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:16:00 +0000

5 things about me you probably never knew....... Those of you I'm tagged need to do the same and tag 5 others too :O)

1. One of my favorite foods are brussel sprouts, I always hated them till i was pregnant with my first baby but ever since then I can't get enough of them. I put it down to hormonal changes or something.

2. I love organised chaos, every time i tidy my work room i can't find anything, so it never really stays tidy for long, so i don't let anyone else see it. ( the rest of the house is the total opposite)

3. I absolutely hate waste and have jars of fabric scarps that I am certain i will one day find a use for.

4. I'm a total night owl and far too often stay up till 5am working on bears and new ideas ( I have to be up at 6.30 with the girls)

5. I can make perfect pastry without using scales to measure the ingredients.

You've been tagged so share something about yourself...............

Liza of Little Handfuls, Needle felted Mini Bears
Lisa of Q.D.Patootie
Missy of Missyballance
Kaz of Freckleshearts Minis by Kaz
Calvina of Calvina Walsh

noreply@blogger.com (Quirky Critters) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:03:00 +0000

By Keshia, my 4 year old :O), Just wanted to share, she designed the card, and we copied it and added glitter and she's giving them to her friends and her favorite neighbour, so sweet.