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New Etsy Shop for Snotty Bots ~ Tissue Box Covers

Tamara — Mon, 23 May 2011 00:41:23 +0000

I recently decided to make a tissue box cover for my desk. I am an allergy sufferer and thus, have a tissue box on my desk all the time, and boy, are they ugly boxes!

I thought other people might like to cover them up too- so I launched a little store on Etsy.

Etsy Snotty Bots Store

And for those who play Minecraft!

Thanks for looking! and let me know what you’d like to see instead of an ugly cardboard box?

Much Loved Teddy Bear Has Minor Surgery

Tamara — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:58:59 +0000

One of my best friends is having a baby. She only has one stuffed toy from her childhood- a cute teddy bear that her aunt made for her. He was a little worse for wear, so she asked me to help him out.

As you can see – he was blind in one eye and had a few spots in need of care. His stuffing was not very fluffy anymore and it was never all that soft to start with- so she thought it might do for a refresh.

So, after some minor surgeries, two spa treatments in the gentle cycle of the washing machine (which resulted in a nose re-attachment), a stuffing replacement, a couple new eyes, and a good fur brushing….

Here he is- fresh and ready to loved by a new baby!

Cuter than ever!

Guitar Pick Bracelet – It’s Pretty Rock n’ Roll

Tamara — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:29:13 +0000

I made something other than a sock monkey! Crazy- I know.

I have been trying to learn to play guitar for about 6 months. I am still awful at it, but luckily- I am stubborn.

In an attempt to avoid actual guitar practice but still stay somewhat related, I decided to make a bracelet that would tell the world how cool I am for playing guitar. Here it is.

Here it is on someones pale freckle riddin skin.

I made one for my friend who is learning to play with me. And my guitar teacher (who performs and stuff) thought it was cool and asked for one too. I happily made him one as well.

Julia Sock Monkey Comes for a Spa Treatment

Tamara — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:34:05 +0000

After seeing the photos of Monkey. I got a desperate plea from Julia’s person asking if I could help her too.

I was happy to help.

Monkey Needs Some TLC

Tamara — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:18:04 +0000

I love seeing vintage crafts. Especially up close.
Recently, I was sent a very cute monkey that needed to be rebuilt.
Luckily- I had the technology.

You can see even in the before pictures she is a beautiful piece of work- just a bit torn up.

Before

After

Hand Knitted Hat, Scarf Set in Sock Monkey and Human Size

Tamara — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:14:21 +0000

Loki The Trickster Sock Doll

Tamara — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:54:40 +0000

My most challenging Sock creation to date is finally finished!

I had never heard of this character but thanks to a great sketch and description I think I found him in the socks.

DIY Alert! PDX Profile of … me :)

Tamara — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 03:52:51 +0000

I was so happy to be interviewed for the great local site DIY Alert.

Head over there and check out the interview.