1 Up Mushroom & Zim Piggy

This is the companion to the grow big mushroom I made before. It was a birthday present from my friend Andrea to her husband (also my friend) Drew, and it now sits alongside its companion on Drew's desk at work. I find that very fun. I wrote down the pattern to this guy as I was making him. I'm so proud of me for being responsible and making it possible for myself to make these again if anyone (or just me) wishes.



Zim Pig is for my friend James' son Ryan. I made the octopus for James, and Ryan wanted something too, so I decided to make him this. The kid is a big Invader Zim fan and since I wasn't quite ready to take on Gir, I decided on making the pig. It turned out pretty okay. Although, like anything else I make for the first time, I think I would make a few adjustments next time.

DS Cases

Those of you that have seen my bags that I carry around know that they are an absolute mess. The number of electronics that I take everywhere with me that are relatively the same size is ridiculous. I can never find what I want first grab, and that was starting to drive me crazy. So, I made my DS a case to make at least something easier to find. I got done with it, and then I had another idea so I made a second one. I really like them both. They could use some refining if I made them again, but I think that is true of every projects first go.

Mario Grow Big Mushroom

I'm sure there is a technical name for the mushroom that makes you bigger in the Mario games, but I don't know it. So, here is the grow big mushroom. I made this as a gift for my friend Drew from his wife Andrea. I think this little bugger is one of my favorite things I have made.