Careful, It's a Jungle Out There!

Hi-ho friends,

It was a wonderful Christmas for the ladies here at Artful Anthro. The best part? Giving our quality handmade gifts and watching little faces light up. However the aftermath of the holidays has us both drained and energized. (Weird combination - how can you be both!? I'm sure you're asking). Well, we've got a ton of new ideas swimming in our heads as we need to find homes for a few things. Drained because as I look behind me at the workspace it seems as if a major natural event has occurred and left the room a disaster zone.

So before I commence my holiday overhaul of our workspace I have a few friends I'd like to introduce you to:

Meet Rwar!

Rwar the tiger is a crochet pattern from Ana Paula Rimoli that has some minor modifications by us. He is on safari at his new home now and we hope he's very happy with his new pal!

Hello, My name is Squidy

This is Squidy the Octopus (are you going to argue with a 5-year old over the finer points of cephalopods?) With every octopus I make I feel as if they're legs get shorter and fatter each time. This particular specimen differs widely from those made in the past because her eyes are felt instead of safety eyes. My reasoning? I ran out of the giant ones I normally use. It must be time for a spread sheet of inventory, me thinks. Last I saw Squidy she was happily nestled between the Little Mermaid and her pal Sebastian.

Introducing The Penguin

This little guy was a bit frustrating to make. Don't get me wrong I've made birds before, you know the cute little song birds that tweet tweet on the branches - a penguin is not a songbird. While the basic pattern is from Ana Paula Rimoli, this bird barely resembles that pattern. His shape is all wrong, but you know what? I LOVE HIM! I actually like it better and find it to be a more believable penguin that what I set out to make. This little guy is cheerfully crashing Gotham City and taking on Batman now (no kidding, he stands as tall as the city).

We have a few more gifts, still living at home just waiting to meet their new owners so they'll be making their debut here soon as well as some new craft projects we've completed around the home. Tune in next week for more crafty fun!

Cheers,
Artful Anthropology

There's Only One More Sleep til Christmas

....actually more like two or three but who's counting! (Everyone of course). Nothing better to put you in the xmas mood than A Muppet's Christmas Carol. This movie has seen a lot of wrapping and gift making over the past four weeks. In fact we sat down and tallied up how many times this movie is watched by us over the course of the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It averages 6 viewings, over that time period, in a year. The only other movie I have viewed into the dirt like that is The Sound of Music ( I went through 3 vhs copies of the film from age 3 to 8).

There won't be any postings of new items today, they're all top secret until after Christmas, who knows who could be reading this! I don't want to ruin any surprises. However I will say that we have quite a variety of products to display, so the long wait shouldn't disappoint!

In the words of Luann Platter, "Hold your babies tight."

Happy Holidays,

Artful Anthropology

Dochtah!

Sorry about the long wait, end of term and inventory time at work has made coming home and going straight to bed a near standard here. However, we have new and exciting merch for you all to see.

Introducing The Doctors Who

This is Ten and Eleven - shall we have a closer look?

ALLONS-Y!

The Tenth Doctor. He is sporting his long sexy brown coat and dapper blue suit with a pair of classic chucks. In his hand he holds his super high tech 3D glasses. Whether he's on Raxacoricofallipatorius or chilling in New New York he be sytlin'. :P

GERONIMO

I give you The Eleventh Doctor, and yes people bow ties are cool. Suspenders are cool. Fezzes are cool. This man is ready to bust out of the Pandorica, take a quick tea break with fish sticks and custard before scurrying off to rid the worlds of Weeping Angels. With Amy Pond and Rory by his side this man is going places!

Like The Doctors? Well the beauty of these dolls is we can make whomever you want! Endless possibilities!

Ladies and Gentlemen.....THE BEATLES!!1!

Like the Beatles! If you like what you see give us an electronic jingle.

And now for something completely different:

Happy 8-bit Xmas

Our 8-bit Christmas wreath. Tis the season to be nostalgic. This little beauty comes from the fine geeks and geekettes at ThinkGeek. The best part; it lights up!

Well ladies and gents we'll be back after Christmas with all the great stuff we made for all the people in our lives.

Looks like another victory for the good guys

Merry Chrimble and Happy Chanukah,

Artful Anthropology