A Happy Carrot: Evolution of the Elephant

I mentioned a post or so back that I'd been working on an elephant toy, and that it was giving me some trouble. I also mentioned a few posts further back that I was pleased that the ladybug pattern I made worked out to my liking on the first try. That is very rare indeed. To illustrate how rare, I give you my latest art collage. I call it: "Evolution of the Elephant."

EVOLUTION OF THE ELEPHANT by Kim

There is a missing link, however, that is not seen in this picture. It is known lovingly as the "E.T. Elephant." With extremely wide-set eyes on an alien-esque head, it has been claimed by the soon-to-be 12 year old of the house, and has disappeared to the recesses of her primary nocturnal habitat. Meaning: I'm pretty sure it's on her bed, and since 2-year old sister is currently, and thankfully, napping in the same room, I do not DARE go in there to retrieve it. SO. NOT. WORTH. IT. So I'm sorry you miss out on that little gem of a doll.

The final elephant featured up in the front there is the seventh edition of the pattern, and I am satisfied with the head shape, eye placement, and trunk. So now the giraffe (my first animal doll pattern) has a friend in the African Animal Dept. With all the woodland animals I've been focusing on, the giraffe desperately wanted a friend.

You can find this happy little elephant in the shop now (here), but alas, none of the "Awkward Squad" --as seen in the background of the above artistic photo--will be joining him. Good thing my children love the members of the Awkward Squad: the dolls will receive plenty of love and affection. My living room is filled with the members of the Awkward Squad. And I'm referring to animals and humans combined......