Don't you wish your girlfriend made dolls like me?

Every man knows that the sexiest thing a woman can do is make dolls. Sexier than surfing or skiing or pole dancing. Just ask any man. If you are a doll maker, you may actually even know 2 or 3 real live men. Bonus sexy points if you occasionally say something like, "Should this ribbon be Miss Minnie's hatband or her scarf?" Extra double sexy bonus points if you get so into making your dolls that you neglect your personal hygiene.

Anyway, this is Minnie Faces, aka Nerves of Steel Minerva. Each doll has 4 faces and her head spins. She is highly mysterious and always remains a step ahead of the paparazzi. And, yes, bonus sexy points for making up details about her personality.

Sneak peak #2

No strings yet. working working gluing stitching modpodging painting cutting snipping brushing aaaaaaahhhhh

Sneak Peak #1

Gnome racers! I'm so happy with how these turned out! I drilled the hole where the gnome sits with my new set of forstner drill bits, which I don't know how I was living without.

The car itself is a 2 inch diameter wood dowel. The wheels are slices of the dowel. The axel caps are mushrooms! They make the cars look like little bouche de noels! And the gnomes are felt and sometimes get stuck on your pants. These are one of the items I'm selling at the Martha Stewart Holiday Craft Sale next weekend. Next weekend? Oh my god. It's next weekend.

Stay tuned for Sneak Peak #2. Coming soon!

Party

I'm sensing the beginnings of Christmas with these two recent hedgehog party invitees. Don't they look festive next to eachother?

This adorable hedgie pic was sent to me by Emily. Love it. Totally want to try the grosgrain ribbon ruffles.

And this lovely was sent to me by Emily, no relation to Emily, and proves that, yes, hedgehogs can be red, too! Merry Christmas!

And later I will post pictures that I actually took myself of things I actually made myself. Or maybe I'll post about how I don't know what to do with my hair. I am so tempted to dye it red (like that hedgehog!).

What did I miss?

You guys, I had no internet connection all day yesterday. It was awful. So much work going on here in my workshop. Pictures to post. Oh and a couple more cute hedgie pics that were emailed to me. So much to do! Busy busy busy. Check back soon.

A turkey is just a big chicken

That's what I tell myself as I cook my first completely solo Thanksgiving dinner. All me. Just me. I can do this! Coffee brewing. Parade just starting.

Hedgie love

You guys! The hedgehog party is really swinging now. Look at how cute these are!

First, made by Hildie from a thrift store cashmere sweater! I want to squeeze this one.

And this guy, made by Chia all the way from Indonesia! Love it! What are those ruffles made of? Adorable!

And then this one, made by Michelle, of course nearly killed me because look...

Somebody looks jealous. Or maybe protective? What is he thinking? I can't stop laughing at this picture.

Anyway, this whole hedgehog thing is so fun. The pattern is really easy, isn't it? And I love how everyone uses different materials or tweaks the ruffles to make them unique. Awesome!