I'm not the type of crafter who makes one specific thing. I'm the type that makes many different things and never sticks to one niche. I make paper, purses, etchings, books (LOVE BOOKS), dolls, bookmarks and occasionally jewelry. When I make something different it is usually a huge experimentation that has been formulating in my head for quite awhile. I think that is the mark of the truly creative.
Anyway, recently an Etsyian contacted me about making a yo-yo pillow for her daughters room. I had never actually made a pillow before and thought it would be easy enough to make it but it turned out to take a little more time than usual. Then, unfortunately, I got into a car accident and was in the hospital. It took me awhile to mail it to her and I felt really bad about that. I decided (despite her assurance that it wasn't a problem at all) to make a surprise for her daughter. I took the extra fabric from the pillow and made her a yo-yo doll. I finished it yesterday and haven't yet taken a photo of it (quite honestly I can't find my camera right now--probably under the pile of laundry!) but here is a picture of the first yo-yo doll I made. I'm thinking of putting one up for sale. What do you all wonderful people think??
Hers is much smaller and much better made as I have made a few since but I think they're adorable and completely unique. When I find my camera I'll post a picture of it :)
