Elephant pie
Actually it's apple, and I'm sitting here waiting for it to cool down enough to have a slice. I suppose reindeers would have been a better choice for the vents given the season, but elephants are just as festive, right?
I made these wonky wee finger pups the other night as part of Buddy's advent calendar (please ignore my ugly fingers). I have to confess that I've been cheating a little on the calendar. Although it was ready to go on December 1st, some of the snowmen still don't have anything in them... I figure as long as I get something in a day before it should be okay. Well, as long as he doesn't peek.
Other than these guys, there hasn't been a lot going on around here. I haven't been able to concentrate on much as my thoughts keep returning to the Kim family. I, like so many others, first found out about them through the blogging community. I was hoping and praying for James to be found alive and well, and it was devastating to hear the terrible news yesterday. My heart goes out to his family and friends for their tremendous loss.
I adore your little finger puppets ;)
the reindeer is my fave ;)
Posted by: isa | December 08, 2006 at 12:41 AM
both the pie and the puppets are superlatively festive!
(and I love the idea of the "Christmas Elephant"...)
Posted by: lla | December 08, 2006 at 03:16 AM
I completely agree that elephants are Christmasy (and also appropriate for Halloween, Easter and St. Patrick's Day).
Posted by: Melissa | December 08, 2006 at 04:55 AM
Shaped vents are such a cute idea! I think the wee puppets are adorable!
Posted by: scribblesnbits | December 08, 2006 at 05:18 AM
Great finger puppets, such personality. I think I forgot that you crocheted, but then I remember Little Red Riding Hood was crocheted, too, wasn't she? Now, did you put all three finger puppets in one bag? Nice mommy. If it were me, knowing that some of the bags were still empty, I think I would have stretched them out into three day's worth of stuff!
Posted by: Michelle | December 08, 2006 at 06:13 AM
Would you share where you found that pattern? Those are adorable!!!
Posted by: Anne Sheridan | December 08, 2006 at 06:34 AM
Holy crap that pie is adorable. You rock.
Posted by: The Wine Makers Wife | December 08, 2006 at 07:15 AM
I love that elephant pie! That's GREAT!
Posted by: carolb | December 08, 2006 at 07:34 AM
Well, you know, Santa wanted to use elephants to pull the sleigh. Not very many people know that. Apparently, antlers have more lift than tusks. Too bad, eh?
Posted by: Bettsi | December 08, 2006 at 08:46 AM
That is such a cute idea for the pie, I love it! And your finger puppets are gorgeous as well :)
Posted by: Emma | December 09, 2006 at 01:58 PM
How cute is that pie? Love it! I think elephants are festive ;)
The finger puppets are darling, as well.
Posted by: Christy | December 09, 2006 at 05:48 PM
Wow! That is SOME PIE!
Posted by: shula | December 09, 2006 at 09:28 PM
Oh!! Yes, a Christmas pie!!
Posted by: natascha | December 10, 2006 at 01:54 AM
Hello sweetie :) I'm in love with your finger pups :) It's sooooo cute ! And I'm impressed by your pies ! Wonderful !
Posted by: Sandrine (alias Didine ♥ ) | December 10, 2006 at 03:02 AM
I also have to say that I LOVE the finger puppets. Too cute!
Posted by: Aimee | December 10, 2006 at 04:00 AM
you know you are making me want pie!
Posted by: kat | December 10, 2006 at 07:23 AM
Oh I love the elephants....and the reindeer collar is so cool!
Posted by: crafty champloo | December 10, 2006 at 12:25 PM
I am so jealous of Buddy. I wish my mom made me elephant-apple pie and insanely cute finger puppets. XD
I also heard about the Kim family...what happened was so terrible!
Posted by: Yukari | December 10, 2006 at 04:02 PM
your pie and finger puppets are adorable!
Posted by: Allegra | December 10, 2006 at 07:19 PM
Holy crap. You made a pie out of elephant? Where in the hell did even get an elephant to slaughter in Hawaii?
Posted by: justJENN | December 11, 2006 at 07:20 PM
Myra! Can you adopt me? Your place seems like the COOLEST place on Earth!!!
Posted by: Nanette | December 11, 2006 at 07:27 PM
Oh lordy elephant pie!!!!!! Such magic *3*
Posted by: Niina | December 13, 2006 at 11:38 PM
Ooooh, I'd love a pattern for these too - they are SO cute!!! =)
Posted by: kuka | December 15, 2006 at 11:25 PM
That is so cute. I am going to keep my eyes open to find an elephant cookie cutter now.
My mother in law's mother collected elephants and I know a pie like this would mean something special to her.
Posted by: TraciSue | January 05, 2007 at 07:01 AM