I hate cell phones. I hate, hate, hate them. And I've avoided getting one for as long as I possibly could. Until now. Vegas will be my first trip away from home solo since we had Buddy, so it seemed like now was the time to get one.
As actually having one hasn't changed my feelings about them, I thought what can I do to make it more fun? A cell phone cozy!
It's still in the development stage as I think he's a bit too chubby, and I plan to slim him down a bit when I make prototype #2. Part of the problem is the phone I got was the free one, so it's a lot bigger than those itty-bitty ones that most people have and it makes for a rather large cozy.
It wasn't too hard to make, the only problem I had was how to place the stuffing so that it would stay in place and pad the cell phone. I'm thinking maybe I'll try batting instead of stuffing for prototype #2. I lined the inside with pink fabric and although I put another little strap to keep it in place, the cellphone fits snug enough that I haven't had to use it.
I've been doing field work again this week, so please pray for some overcast skies. Damn, this nice sunny Hawaiian weather!
eeek! its cute!
Posted by: robin | July 14, 2005 at 09:13 PM
Lovely! Too cute.
Posted by: Nicole | July 14, 2005 at 09:42 PM
That is adorable I bet your cell will be very toasty in there!
Posted by: Niina Aoki | July 15, 2005 at 02:53 AM
adorable!
Posted by: Tina | July 15, 2005 at 03:14 AM
This is darling! Batting does sound like it will stay in place better than stuffing. Only one word of caution...cell phones tend to be hard to hear when they are ringing, especially when they are muffled (like mine gets deep down in my purse). If you are expecting a call, just make sure your ringer is on the loud setting.
I love him!
Posted by: Christy | July 15, 2005 at 03:24 AM
That is so cute! I'm with ya on the cell-phone-hate. I just broke down and signed a plan for the first time. :( You need to write up some tutorials cause your stuff is AWESOME!
Sorry about the field work....I feel your pain. Or, um, I did. :)
Posted by: Tara | July 15, 2005 at 03:26 AM
will be sending overcast sky vibes your way! love the cozy, if you have to carry the dang thing, at least it can look cute, right?? cant wait to see #2.
Posted by: hannah | July 15, 2005 at 03:28 AM
That cozy is adorable! You continue to amaze me!
Posted by: Bertha | July 15, 2005 at 03:43 AM
That is so cute! You are incredibly talented. I like him chubby. It's perfect.
Posted by: A.J. | July 15, 2005 at 04:18 AM
Great idea! And it doesn't necessarily look like it has a cell phone inside it, so that should help to protect your phone.
Posted by: Amanda | July 15, 2005 at 05:01 AM
Too damn cute! Do you need someone to take him off your hands, if so, let me know!! Not too chubby for me! The cuteness factor from your work is off the scale!!
Posted by: debbie | July 15, 2005 at 05:13 AM
i had to come back and look at it again...
eeek! its still cute!
Posted by: robin | July 15, 2005 at 05:14 AM
So cute! I'm with you - hate cell phones, and I still don't have one - I'll hold out as long as I possibly can!
I'm concentrating hard to send you some of this fog we've had for days...
Posted by: kelly | July 15, 2005 at 05:42 AM
aw!
Posted by: tania | July 15, 2005 at 08:37 AM
Yep! I hate 'em, too. Don't own one yet...am holding ..out... as long...as...I can ... GASP!
Posted by: Fern Lady | July 15, 2005 at 01:02 PM
it's adorable! love the nose/mouth. i may have to get one of those fancy cellphone things myself soon. i tried to hold out, but it's looking inevitable.
Posted by: mrspilkington | July 15, 2005 at 01:12 PM
darn trips, that was the reason i had to get a cell phone too, i still kind of curse the thing even though i've had it for a few years now.
your little softie is so adorable, i especially like the almost googley eyes, makes me laff :)
hey, today seems a little overcast, woo hoo!
Posted by: susanne | July 15, 2005 at 02:39 PM
that cellphone cozy is sooo cute!! =)
Posted by: momo | July 15, 2005 at 06:03 PM
I have to agree with everyone that he is adorable. I am not a huge fan of cell phones either. Mine is always dead anyway. I don't know why I bother...
Posted by: Jenn | July 16, 2005 at 04:01 PM
too adorable!
Posted by: Lisa | July 16, 2005 at 06:33 PM
Cool cell cosy! Have fun in Vegas!!!! It is beyond words!
Posted by: *jenny | July 17, 2005 at 01:03 PM
I hated cell phones too until I got one. So very convenient! Love the cozy! Can't wait to see prototype #2!
Posted by: Bettsi | July 25, 2005 at 10:49 AM