Oh my gosh! Thanks so much everyone for all of the comments for the lei-away. I can't tell you how much I loved reading about everyone's worst or best crafts. That had to have been the most fun I've had reading comments! And thank you to all you de-lurkers too. It was so nice hearing from you all.
I wish I could send all of you leis to show my appreciation, so please accept my thanks instead! Buddy helped me draw a name last night and the winner is Sarah of Sarah P dot!
I realized after I posted that I've never shared my best or worst craft. I can't really think of a single best or worst thing but as far as oddly received it would have to be a tied quilt top I made for T before we were married.
It was the first patchwork piecing I ever did and I was determined to finish it in one weekend. I started Friday evening and somehow managed to finish by Sunday. The end result was wonky at best but I still loved it and couldn't wait to give it to T. Although he said he liked it, he never did use it, and later claimed it was too short. I kept telling him he's not that tall! And much to my horror, one day when I went to his place he was using it as a curtain! We still have it, maybe I'll post a picture.
Not much crafting going on around here as I'm still scrambling to get everything ready for our Japan trip. I am so excited! With the exception of some neighbor island trips we haven't been on a real vacation in almost two years, so this is long overdue. Can't wait!
Buddy had a swim-a-rama at school today which is sort of like a swimming recital, so we decided to make some cupcakes for the occasion. It's supposed to be a bear floating in an inner tube. Do you see it?
I thought this would be the quickest cupcakes ever. Just stick a bear into the trolli gummy circle on blue frosting and add some fish sprinkles. But I mistakenly bought mini teddy grahams instead of the regular size one, so the inner tube is way too big. That's what you get for being cheap. I couldn't figure out why the big bag of teddy grahams was a dollar less than the smaller box, but I bought the cheaper one anyway. And the features on the mini teddies are much less pronounced so I ended up having to draw the faces on with food coloring pens. So much for easy-peasy!
(Speaking of cupcakes this cracks me up!)
Your cupcakes are still adorable, mini crackers or not. :-)
I was hoping I would be the lucky winner of the fab lei, but I guess it wasn't meant to be.
Contrats to Sarah!
Posted by: Irit | March 22, 2007 at 11:36 AM
yea for Sarah!
And those cups were sure to make a splash heh.
Posted by: ann c | March 22, 2007 at 11:42 AM
love the one with the swimsuit top! so clever. have a great trip.
Posted by: stephanie s | March 22, 2007 at 11:46 AM
I love the bikini too!
Yea for me, indeed. I can't wait to see your goodies! Thanks again...
Posted by: Sarah | March 22, 2007 at 11:48 AM
Wow. Those are too cute. And I thought I was a perfectionist! I never would have even thought I needed to draw on the faces. The whole teddy in a tube thing wouldn't have occured to me either, but I am just not creative that way. The kids and teachers must have loved those cupcakes, they look yummy!
Posted by: Charli | March 22, 2007 at 01:01 PM
I know I'm a bit late to share my worst crafting adventure, but I thought I'd share anyway. When I was living in Mississippi I checked out a 1970's crochet book from the public library and followed a pattern to make a mouse toy for my cat. I never was good at crochet, though, and my toy ended up being football-sized. It was even larger than my cat, who was so scared of it! Now you know why I don't engage in the yarn arts.
Posted by: abbyjane | March 22, 2007 at 01:18 PM
that is creative and cute! Too cute to eat!
Posted by: Rachel | March 22, 2007 at 01:54 PM
hey, it still works! The bikini topped one is great! You make the best looking cupcakes! But what we want to know is are they as good as they look???
;-)
Posted by: theresa | March 22, 2007 at 02:29 PM
oh,and btw you made me not comment straight away so I could take some time to think about the question you asked on the last post, and then I missed the giveaway! Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today sorta lesson.
Happy Blogiversary! I think I've known you all that time.
;-)
Posted by: theresa | March 22, 2007 at 02:33 PM
oh, I missed the blogiversary lei party! Well, better that it not be given to a fellow O'ahu-er anyway... Love those teddy cakes- you are such a good crafty mommy!
Posted by: dee | March 22, 2007 at 02:53 PM
ditto on the bikini comments! I totally saw the innertube right off and do so love the little fishies. Buddy's Mom Rocks!
Posted by: Suntea | March 22, 2007 at 03:00 PM
did you put a bikini top on that center bear?!
have a great trip!
Posted by: capello | March 22, 2007 at 04:05 PM
You always make me smile, Myra!
Posted by: Alex | March 22, 2007 at 04:30 PM
Cute bear cupcakes! I missed your previous post, but just wanted to say thanks for showing us all what you create and sharing it with the world. One of the worst crafty things I made was a card I made for my soon-to-be sister-in-law when I was about 10. I didn't check my spelling and wrote "Congratulations on your enGAGment". She still likes to tease me about that one 20 years later!
Posted by: Leta | March 22, 2007 at 04:39 PM
I love these guys! too cute =)
Posted by: kuka | March 22, 2007 at 05:09 PM
very ingenious cupcakes for the swimmers! i love the fishy sprinkles too!
Posted by: debbie | March 22, 2007 at 06:11 PM
oh my!! i'll say it again and again: your posts and creations (cupcakes or softies...anything) make me so happy! :)
mm, now i'm hungry...
Posted by: jenny | March 22, 2007 at 06:13 PM
Gosh, they are so super cute.
You can´t imagine how I loved out loud this morning when I switched on my computer, all tired and then this inspiring idea.
You really made my day!
Best regards from Germany,
Nadine
Posted by: Nadine | March 22, 2007 at 09:16 PM
Aww these are cute anyways even if they are the small teddy grahams. Your so creative with your ideas. I'll have to remember this one. :o)
Posted by: Heidi | March 22, 2007 at 09:28 PM
They are fantastic! Love the detailing, especially the bikini top on the girl teddy. It must have taken sooooooooooo much time.
Posted by: jess | March 23, 2007 at 12:03 AM
Bikini fan here, too. Those turned out really great. Happy packing!! :) I wish I could be in your luggage and go to Japan with you....I'm so excited to hear all about your trip! :)
Posted by: cindy | March 23, 2007 at 03:36 AM
these are so very cute cupcakes!! ^_^
Posted by: momo | March 23, 2007 at 04:59 AM
Yes I see that cute bear but what I truly love are those little fish sprinkles. How clever!
Posted by: Felicia | March 23, 2007 at 07:49 AM
easy? those cupcakes look amazing! and the bear with the bikini...tee hee hee!
Posted by: carol | March 23, 2007 at 08:22 AM
really cute! I've really enjoyed reading your blog and wish you a happy anniversary!
and I agree wih carol, love the one with the bikini!
Posted by: emily | March 23, 2007 at 10:20 AM