tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32238644339305134382024-03-19T05:19:51.446-05:00 Crochet, Crafts, and Cute CrittersStories about crafty animals and handmade crafts on Etsy and Elsewhere!Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-69648790677441791152017-01-05T14:13:00.002-06:002024-01-05T15:55:27.146-06:00Crafty Birds Celebrate Bird Days
Bird Days
There are several designated dates throughout the year set aside to celebrate our feathered friends.
There are nearly 10,000 species of birds and 'bird days' bring awareness of issues critical to the protection and survival of birds, both captive and wild.
Crafty Birds
Amigurumi Crochet Birds on EtsyThe birds shown here in the field of arts & crafts Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-1416667542681665202016-10-21T10:06:00.000-05:002020-08-17T09:49:17.754-05:00Plush Black Cats and Not-So-Scary Bats
Cute & Cuddly Black Cats & Bats in Plush
Plush Black Cat on Etsy
Black cats are no particular breed, or rather, can be from any breed or mixed breed. Simply stated, these felines are called 'Black Cats' because their fur is all black!
Black cats have had superstitions attached to them in many cultures and are considered to be either 'good luck' or 'bad luck'. At Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-19303035982548592312016-10-04T08:43:00.000-05:002019-10-26T10:17:09.691-05:00Plush Pumpkins for Halloween and Harvest Time
Kitty in Pumpkin Crochet Pattern. Source: Etsy
Plush Pumpkins can be a Halloween decoration for a party, or a hugable toy stuffie for a child, or a lovely part of your Autumn decor.
Plush pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes, just like real pumpkins. Come browse this page of 'pumpkin patches' from Amazon and Etsy to see how many different plush pumpkins we can find.
*Kitty in PumpkinWednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-16111547322785215752016-09-16T09:16:00.000-05:002018-05-23T11:09:03.510-05:00Crochet a Cheeseburger - Handmade Pot Holders Tutorial
Free Pattern to Crochet a Set of "Cheeseburger" Potholders for Summertime Grilling, Fall Football Tailgating, or Anytime!
I love to crochet and enjoy sharing with fellow fiber art crafters. Here is a free pattern to create five unique potholders and/or sturdy hot pads that -- when stacked together -- look like a cheeseburger! Perfect for summertime grilling, for camp cookouts, or Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-54307869387775826292016-07-19T08:41:00.002-05:002023-07-22T09:10:40.286-05:00Beautiful Blueberry Handicrafts
Plush Toy Blueberries on Etsy
Blueberries Abound in the World of Handicrafts
Much has been written about the blueberry as a delicious and healthy
fresh fruit. As a delightful food item, blueberries can be served plain in
a bowl, enjoyed in fruit salads or cooked and/or baked into Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-58263287964710755212016-02-18T11:42:00.002-06:002017-02-18T16:19:19.862-06:00Coastal Crochet Crafts on Etsy
My Etsy Shop is Called Coastal Crochet Crafts!
It First Began as Mountainside Crochet
Mountainside
Crochet became my online presence eight years ago when I first opened
my Etsy Shop. I chose the name for my shop using two criteria - my
specialty and my location. I am a crochet crafter and the shop would
feature my crocheted creations, so I needed to use 'crochet' as Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-9012818795109453822015-06-03T06:48:00.001-05:002021-05-04T16:23:36.200-05:00Plush Turtles and a Tortoise - Plush Toy Animals
Two Turtles and a Tortoise
Turtles
Turtles are animals that walk slowly, have a shell on their back and can pull its head and its short legs into the shell. Turtles live on the land or in the sea or other bodies of water. In England, a turtle is sometimes called a tortoise.Turtles come in many sizes from the tiny speckled cape tortoise in South Africa which measures around 3 Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-39084402029556914122015-04-29T06:37:00.000-05:002016-01-15T16:46:00.530-06:00Crafty and Cuddly Mallard Ducks
Mallard Duck
Mallard Ducks are the most abundant duck species on earth. The male Mallard is very distinctive with his green head and yellow beak. Because they are so familiar and the easiest to identify, these ducks seem to be quite popular as decorative and useful home décor and fun plush toys.
Mallard Ducks on a Coffee Cup
Early Spring Mallard Duck Mug by Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-23520520394995527262015-04-22T05:46:00.003-05:002016-02-07T09:15:30.580-06:00Lovable Ladybugs in Handmade Plush Crochet
American ladybugs are red with black spots. Asian ladybugs are yellow or orange. Plush ladybugs handmade in crochet in red, yellow and orange are simply adorable! Each of these plush ladybugs can be found in my Etsy Shop Coastal Crochet Crafts.
Let's take a closer look at each one.
Red Ladybug in Crochet
Plush Ladybug in Red
Red Lady Bug loves warm weather and Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-81269496164186480802015-04-15T06:15:00.000-05:002015-04-15T06:28:37.814-05:00Ladybugs are a Popular Design in Handmade Crafts
Ladybug Coaster
Ladybugs are probably the nicest insect around. Besides being useful in gardens, they are favorites of children. In the United Kingdom, Ladybugs are called 'Ladybirds'. These brightly colored insects are also considered 'lucky'. Let's look at some ladybug designs on a few lovely handmade items found on Etsy.
Quilted Handmade Ladybug Purse
Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-60455296108763149042015-04-08T17:11:00.000-05:002018-01-19T16:08:51.814-06:00A Pair of Purple Plush Penguins in Crochet
Penguins are a group of aquatic flightless birds who live in the Southern Hemisphere. They are typically tuxedo black and white in coloring, except for the Australian Little Blue Penguin.
Purple Penguins in Plush
When penguins are handmade by crocheting them in yarn, they become a plush toy which can be any color you can imagine. Today we are going to look at a pair of penguins Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-42879973190242387652015-04-01T10:50:00.001-05:002019-04-14T13:40:35.368-05:00Easter Bunnies on a Crocheted Trail
Pink Plush Bunny Pillow Doll
The Easter Bunny (or Easter Rabbit or Easter Hare) legend began in the 1680s in Germany as a folklore figure and symbol of Easter.
In the legend, the Easter Bunny brings colored eggs, and sometimes candy or toys, in a basket to give to good little girls and boys.
Let's go 'hoppin' down the bunny trail' while I tell you about the bunny rabbits Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-63535072703820008562015-03-25T05:53:00.000-05:002017-01-14T09:07:29.665-06:00Handmade Handbags, Purses and Totes
A handbag is defined as a woman's purse, which is a small bag for a woman's personal objects, money and keys. Another form is the tote bag, which is a larger bag with handles for 'toting' around a variety of items.
There are many expensive designer handbags and purses, lots of less expensive bags, and then there is the one-of-a-kind, unique handmade handbag from crocheted to Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-87799136134625942972015-03-20T16:56:00.000-05:002016-12-22T15:19:54.223-06:00Handmade Afghans on Etsy
An afghan is a favorite item to crochet or knit by fiber artists. An afghan is a knitted or crocheted blanket or 'throw' which can come in many sizes and patterns.
There are the afghans made in one piece, often with a border, and a join-as-you-go style. Then there is the popular motif style, such as the granny square afghan we often remember our grandmothers having across the backWednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-14885027213858221962015-03-11T06:47:00.000-05:002020-05-16T09:08:00.382-05:00Playful Dinosaurs as Stuffed Animals and ToysPlayful toy dinosaurs are favorites of children. These ancient creatures seem to hold a fascination for kids and are enjoyed in many forms of plush animals and toys.There are many different kinds of dinosaurs whose names I've always found hard to pronounce (or even remember), but most little boys can name them all.
Babysaurus - Dinosaur Baby Plush Toy
Babysaurus - the Plush Toy Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-19150088699099156062015-03-04T06:28:00.001-06:002021-03-16T13:07:49.828-05:00Plush Panda Bears
Crochet Panda Bear
This is an introduction to my hand-crafted interpretation of a Giant Panda Bear and those of other crafters who love to create plush animals as I do. The above cute Panda Bear currently resides in my Etsy Shop where he would welcome your visit. Panda Bear is just one of the collection of bears (and bear-related items) who frolic in my Land of Crochet.
Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com16Iowa, USA41.8780025 -93.09770213.567768663821155 -128.253952 70.188236336178846 -57.941452tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-13771817121997087212015-02-25T08:10:00.010-06:002024-02-27T14:20:08.967-06:00Celebrating Polar Bear Day – in Plush Versions and More
Adorable Polar Bear in Plush Available on Etsy
February 27th has been designated Polar Bear Day, a day set aside just for this native of the North Pole and a few other frozen regions. Most of us only get to see them in a zoo.
Since the Polar Bear is the world's largest carnivore, a bear who can grow up to 9 feet tall and weigh 1400 pounds, the best way to have a personal Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com9Kansas, USA39.011902 -98.484246510.701668163821154 -133.64049649999998 67.322135836178845 -63.3279965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-47511210717623227532015-02-18T06:25:00.000-06:002018-02-19T14:07:15.244-06:00Two Seals and a Walrus ~ Plush Marine Animals in Crochet
Baby Harp Seal, Plush Harbor Seal, Crocheted Walrus Toy
I loved watching the seals play among the rocks along the coastline when I lived in California. It was my inspiration for creating plush seals and other sea life in crochet There are many kinds of seals who mainly live in cold ocean waters. My crocheted seals are much smaller and love to live in toy boxes and play with children who Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-58793736863402773982015-02-11T06:41:00.001-06:002016-09-09T13:57:05.120-05:00A Parade of Plush Teddy Bears
A Collection of Plush Teddy Bears on Etsy
The teddy bear is most often the first stuffed animal toy a new baby receives and many more plush teddy bears often follow throughout childhood. My son received his first teddy bear as a newborn and it became his constant companion for the first 4 years of his life. Other stuffed animals were added over time, but none had as much love as Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-12375661095454451102015-02-04T09:07:00.001-06:002021-03-30T21:22:00.843-05:00Happy as a 'Crocheted' Clam
Plush Clams in CrochetThe expression “Happy as a Clam” is short for “Happy as a Clam at High Tide” (when it can't easily be dug up and eaten). These hand-crocheted clams are always happy because they are soft and cuddly plush toys.
Crocheted clams are so cute they would make anyone happy. These handmade clams can be found in the Etsy Shop of Coastal Crochet Crafts.Seaside Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com10Iowa, USA41.8780025 -93.09770213.567768663821155 -128.253952 70.188236336178846 -57.941452tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-36004185040929463602015-01-28T07:16:00.006-06:002024-02-02T08:55:09.921-06:00Handmade Groundhogs Celebrate Groundhog Day!
Groundhog Day began in 1887 when Clymer H. Freas, editor of the local paper Punxsutawney Spirit at that time, began promoting the town’s groundhog as the official "Groundhog Day meteorologist".
We all know that the largest Groundhog Day celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania with the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, and has gained even more popularity in the years Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com24Kansas, USA39.011902 -98.484246513.088750153935088 -133.64049649999998 64.9350538460649 -63.3279965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-60355274544238974882015-01-21T07:10:00.000-06:002017-07-18T12:39:54.554-05:00Beverage Coasters with Tropical Themes - Hand-crafted Home DécorTropical designs on handmade beverage coasters are perfect for decorating a beach house or for use in any home where a warm summery look is desired. These touch-of-the-tropics drink coasters are available in my Etsy Shop.
Colorful Tropical Fish Coasters Handmade in Needlepoint
Hand-Crafted Tropical Fish Beverage Coasters
This set of Tropical Fish coasters is hand-crafted usingWednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-57510447426575930712015-01-14T10:39:00.001-06:002021-08-21T09:26:11.264-05:00Handmade Honey Bee in Crochet
Plush Toy Honeybee
Nothing is sweeter than honey and that goes for this sweet plush toy "Holly Honeybee", hand-crafted in crochet, that I made for my Etsy Shop. Plush toy bees love to buzz around in my 'Land of Crochet'.
This Honey Bee is handmade in crochet using yellow and black acrylic yarn. She measures 4 inches long and 4 inches tall, counting her wings).
Holly Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-64138141124975493142015-01-07T12:00:00.000-06:002015-07-30T08:43:42.145-05:00Crafty Crocheted Toy Cats
Colorful Toy Kittens and a Plush Mouse
Colorful Toy Kittens and a Plush Mouse
Toy cats in crochet can be any color you
choose. It's part of the magic of handmade stuffed animals. As cat
owners know, felines come in many colors and color-combinations. But
the only place you'll find kittens and cats in pink and blue is in a
handmade plush animal, such as Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223864433930513438.post-2394162606983297282014-12-31T06:37:00.001-06:002020-11-27T16:31:19.203-06:00Plush Stuffed Animal Zoo
Plush Zoo Animals
Playtime Zoo Animal Plushies are favorites with children and grown-ups alike. It's hard to resist animals that have become familiar from trips to the zoo, so I've created a world of these toy animals for my Etsy Zoo, and it's growing. Let's take a walk and check them out.
A Soft Stuffed Giraffe
Hand-Crocheted Toy Giraffe
Jellyroll Giraffe is a cute plush Wednesday Elfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125647693828663780noreply@blogger.com12