the bunny (who is earnest)
The time between dinner and bathtime is mama's special time so I save the best projects for this window (and promise myself I just won't look at flickr, but actually craft.) This was made from the wee bunny pattern from the genius Hillary, thank you so much. He needs a friend because he is quite distraught, as you can see. There are some more photos here of him still looking sad and confused and slightly stunned. I love my (I mean the girl's) wooded veggies and eggs.
So, I didn't win the bloggies for best craft blog (make won, and congrats to them!) I think being nominated was so cool and honestly, there was no way I was gonna win, you know? But I can say I was a "nominee" ,j ust like Oscars, forever and ever- and how annoying will that get to everyone around me? Milk it, baby!
I think you've got a great craft blog! You were one of my first.
As far as Earnest goes--there is definitely room in that little box for a friend. Then he won't be so lonely.
Love your stuff!
Posted by: Tabitha | March 14, 2006 at 09:30 AM
Your blog is much more appealing. Period. I heart Earnest.
Posted by: Grammie | March 14, 2006 at 09:35 AM
aw, he's so cute! thanks!
loves!
Posted by: stephanie | March 14, 2006 at 09:40 AM
Hi Amy :) Long time reader :D Your wee bunny is adorable! Do you crochet? If so, you could make him a crochet friend and carrot :D I created a pattern for an amigurimi-esqe bunny for spring!
Posted by: Stephanie | March 14, 2006 at 10:37 AM
I am a photography/graphic arts student. A couple of months ago I won a small competition. Nothing important but it was nice to win. I ran into one of my past teachers and the subject came up. I was sort of downplaying it and he stopped me and said that it was important and that from now on I could bill my self as an "award winning photographer". I love that.
Posted by: Loose String | March 14, 2006 at 11:54 AM
Well to me you are Brokeback Mountain to Make's Crash.
Posted by: Kim | March 14, 2006 at 12:13 PM
I can hear your acceptance speech now: "I'd like to thank Grocco, Fiscars and Cia's Pallate. I'd like to thank Backtack, internet crafters and my adorable children. Oh, and all my loving fans!"
:)
Posted by: Kelli | March 14, 2006 at 12:31 PM
Love the bunny. He does look a bit lonely though. Maybe he needs a lady friend?
Posted by: sally | March 14, 2006 at 01:00 PM
you should really make it part of your tag line. angry chicken: best craft blog nominee. :)
Posted by: carolyn | March 14, 2006 at 01:19 PM
p.s. Kim's comment is awesome. I agree.
Posted by: carolyn | March 14, 2006 at 01:20 PM
Ah, too bad! But you know we love you the most!
(I even let it rub on me! The blog I like the most is nomineted... Is'nt that strange? I mean I'm strange....)
Posted by: esther | March 14, 2006 at 01:34 PM
yes being nominated was very cool! very very cool! now stop rubbing it in ;)
I'm with Kim. that is an excellent analogy. and I think to win best craft blog you should actually you know, make stuff. instead of just writing about stuff others have made.
you're the superstar!
and great bunny! make him a pal fast though. he looks sort of freaked out to be in that crate by himself.
Posted by: hillary | March 14, 2006 at 02:33 PM
Very cute! I love his expression -bunny full of angst!
Posted by: Sweet pea | March 14, 2006 at 02:56 PM
i'm with hillary... maybe i should actually make something too!
cute as a button bunny, but just how is one bunny going to be shared in your household? i think there's a definite need for at least one more!
Posted by: kelly | March 14, 2006 at 04:30 PM
Hi,
Oh Pleeeze--- your blog rocks compared to the "winner"
I demand a recount or re-vote =)
if you dont have time to make another bunny you could always put a solid chocoalte bunny next to him.
XO
MB
Posted by: MB | March 14, 2006 at 09:49 PM
I love the look on his face! Earnest haha yes, very. Great job! And great blog!
Posted by: Amigurumi Girl | March 14, 2006 at 09:52 PM
Hey, too bad you didn't win the gong.
But, I was pretty stoked to find one of my favourite blogs (yours) was nominated. It made me share the warm glow of success, albeit vicariously. Keep it up, please....
Posted by: Edwina | March 15, 2006 at 01:27 AM
That bunny is funny, he looks so stunned. Very cute.
Posted by: Heather | March 15, 2006 at 07:45 AM
Make that bunny a friend! He looks sad and stunned at coming into the world without a partner! :) Cute fabrics and super cute veggies.
Posted by: Dacia | March 15, 2006 at 09:58 AM
While they are all fantastic blogs, yours is still the top of my list. You are a fabulous inspiration!
Best Wishes!
Posted by: vegasandvenice.com | March 15, 2006 at 11:52 AM
I am lovin' that bunny! "Mama's time" is a great idea.
Posted by: Camille | March 15, 2006 at 02:07 PM
fabulous brown bunny! we have that carrot too - all the creatures in the house have had it for tea...
Posted by: jennifer | March 15, 2006 at 08:47 PM
oh man! Come on! I checked out the blog that won - I just don't think it's even close to being as creative as yours. I'm with everyone else, though. It is so super cool that you were nominated. That has got to feel like a million bucks. xoxo!
Posted by: Leslie | March 16, 2006 at 04:57 AM
He looks like he's just heard that Lindt bunnies are edible and is hoping that's not a gold tinfoil jacket with red bell collar that your are making for him!
Posted by: cally | March 16, 2006 at 08:53 AM
Instead of an Oscar statue you get to make yourself an earnest bunny. I do think you should bring it around everywhere with you, like an Olympic gold medal. You are the champion as far as we're concerned, lady. XO
Posted by: Alicia | March 16, 2006 at 09:17 AM
Really, they should have awards for blogs that have an entire staff, and blogs that don't. You're great! (BTW, we had that sickness here too. Making it's way through PDX, eh?)
Posted by: Kristin | March 17, 2006 at 08:01 AM
well, yours is one of my favorite blogs, so you're a winner no matter what!
hope you all are feeling better - i can totally relate i have been sick on and off all winter!
mari
Posted by: mari | March 17, 2006 at 12:02 PM