Made It #15

~ I love Pinterest and would like to make one thing every week that I find on Pinterest. Since I have lots of pins (that, until now, I've just pinned and only that), I hope this will be a way to reduce the amount of pins on my boards. It can be anything, from cooking to crochet and from sewing to paper crafts. Just small projects that don't take weeks to make ~ 

And here's the octopus I made for my colleague's baby. I used other colors and gave its face another expression, but it's the same free pattern as shared with you last week. Another pin I can scrape off of my boards.
 

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~*~

A while ago I saw this picture of a beautiful swan on Pinterest. It didn't come with a tutorial or a pattern, but I want to give it a try to imitate this one. It looks a bit dreamy and fairy tale-like, don't you think? I just love it!


Comments

  1. CarolineApril 17, 2017 at 11:17 AM

    This little octopus is so cute! #handmadeMonday

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  2. CristinaApril 18, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    I love the octopus! So cute!

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  3. Sum of their StoriesApril 18, 2017 at 4:08 PM

    This octopus has such a sweet face/expression. Thanks for sharing at #HandmadeMonday

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  4. Shannon MeyerApril 18, 2017 at 6:01 PM

    Love the winking octopus!!

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  5. Carolee CraftsApril 19, 2017 at 7:46 AM

    So cute and colourful and a wonderful gift

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  6. Gardening HelenApril 21, 2017 at 3:25 PM

    Thanks for sharing at the Pleasures of the NW DIY party

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  7. Pam @Threading My WayApril 22, 2017 at 2:01 AM

    Cute little octopus, Liz.

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  8. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 25, 2017 at 4:17 AM

    The octopus is such a fun baby gift. Love the swan and can't wait to see when you finish it. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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