cupcake Posted April 8, 2006 Once upon a time there was a cupcake: who decided to make some gifts for Easter: When her teenage son said...... " mmmmm that looks like a boob..." as he started eating the sweet goodies within... ...........................so she added a green stalk to the cherry.... She then visited a place called crochetville and stumbled across a person called Yarnlover who had caught a bunny bug... http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?p=340653#post340653 encouraged by yarnlovers enthusiasm cupcake thought I must try those as well: her beloved son said: "they look like they are crazy mice...with mad mouse disease..." mmmm so after some thought cupcake thought .... " I will ask my friends for a pattern for a bunny brooch". Her request was answered: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=25096 Cupcake was full of joy and went forth and made bunny brooches: Her ever loving , ever annoying darling son then said: " Mum they look they are on speed....." After a few days had passed she started pondering about Easter and new beginnings. Bunnies had become cliche... so what came first... the Hen cluck cluck... or the chicken... Her increasingly picky, first born incredibly blessed son then said: " They look like they have ADHD...." "GOOD GRIEF" said cupcake, I will try an inaminate object, totally unable to become infested, go mad, develop an addiction which will be enjoyed by all: So the baskets were made, and the eggs placed with in. At this point, her incredibly imaginative , ever precious son said.."mmm old ladies crochet...." as he ate the mms and mms and fantales one for one as we filled the egg shells... However, after her trials, cupcake now had a huge pile of goodies to give to her colleagues at work They all lived happily ever after... and cupcake thought how lucky she was to have sons interested enough to comment..... She then hurried off to find the patterns she used in case people were interested.... but in the meantime enjoy the slide show.... http://img84.imageshack.us/slideshow/player.php?id=img84%2F4748%2F1144491513zyl.smil THE END. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CROCHETCHICK28 Posted April 8, 2006 Thats a neat Idea!! CUTE!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laffingliz Posted April 8, 2006 Great Easter treats that last! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artemis Posted April 8, 2006 Wow, you've been busy! I hope all your co-workers appreciate their darling, thoughtful gifts. You must love that son of yours, he sounds fantastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shelleden Posted April 8, 2006 Very cute! Thanks for the links, too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Guy Posted April 8, 2006 Great story, great pictures, great presentation, great work, and also great teenager Why a great teenager well inspiration, it’s obvious he provide the inspiration to motivate you into a response, and you could have strangled or hugged him with more crocheted creativity I think you chose well lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dextersmom Posted April 8, 2006 Great story! Great presentation! How thoughtful of you to make things for your coworkers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sahmlock Posted April 8, 2006 How many coworkers are there? You have a truckload. You must be exhausted!! How long did it take to make all of those? Loved the slide show!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrybb Posted April 8, 2006 Nothing like a precious man child, is there! You son sounds like a great kid and your crochet is delightful, imaginative, and cute. Your coworkers are lucky. Thanks for the great story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ginaj Posted April 8, 2006 where did you find the pattern for the chicken? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiscrochetcrazy Posted April 8, 2006 Soooo cute Do the brooches have eyelashes ? They're super cute.Your son sounds just like mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Doll Posted April 8, 2006 Ahhhhhhhh teenagers, what can you say? They are all alike, but he did inspire you. Great job on everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sewmom Posted April 8, 2006 A much needed diversion! I enjoyed your son's comments. My dd is almost 13, and they remind me of something she'd say. Your crochet, however, is wonderful and most certainly NOT old-ladyish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justwantacraft Posted April 8, 2006 That's all truely the cutest pile of easter stuff for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rddugan Posted April 8, 2006 I LOVED the story and all the cute Easter objects. I find myself especially likng the Easter chickens - don't tell your son. I wish I were one of your lucky co-workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupcake Posted April 8, 2006 Thanks for all the nice comments. I have 3 teenage smart alec, moody, ever lovable sons. This is one of my favourite photos of them. It ws taken at Point Lookout on the East Coast of Australia. This is about 45 minutes from where we live, and there was a storm brewing at sea. I have about 80 staff, but I will give the goodies to the ladies in the office, my managers and other interested propeller heads. Here is the link for the basket. I made up a crochet flower for mine. http://hometown.aol.com/lffunt/eastereggs.htm Here is the Hen: http://members.aol.com/Sbaycgoa/patchick.htm I added an extra row of dc to mine. They seem to sit better. I found some plastic eggs at Spotlight here and once filled with lollies they balance the hen to stand. Here is the chicken: http://www.anniesfavoritecrochet.com/freepatterns/pdfs/fp_apr05_egg-animals.pdf This one is a bit fiddly so I used the general idea but did one piece as like the bunny cosy that yarnlover used: http://www.crochetforkids.com/PDF/Bunny%20Egg%20Cozy.pdf and here is the bunny Brooch. I put a safety pin on the back instead of a magnet. http://www.maggiescrochet.com/pages/Free/Bunny.pdf I was a bit limited in my pom pom choice. The eyes were zany with eyelids and lashes. I had a lot of fun with this lot, and will take them off to work tomorrow. I will keep a hen or two for grandma, and the lady next door. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CLLinda Posted April 9, 2006 You did a great job on everything. Cute story, great crochet projects and great presentation! I hope your friends in bunnyland enjoy the gifts! Linda:cheer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rddugan Posted April 9, 2006 What a beautiful picture of your sons! and thanks for the patterns Have a fun day at work handing them out. I am going to make myself a chicken! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimi_mia Posted April 9, 2006 I love the whole bunch of easter things you made, I love the bunnies eyes with the colored lids, they are adorable! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wyldflrs Posted April 9, 2006 Great story they are all cute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupcake Posted April 12, 2006 Well tonights the night! I popped my Easter gifts on the desks at work after everyone left. Tomorrow will be fun! ahhh, I am a child at heart, and know the funny bunnies will create laughter as I put these on the burliest blokes keyboards. :lol Thank you all for your help with the links and ideas. I wish you all a safe Easter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artemis Posted April 12, 2006 Oh...I can't wait to hear everyone's reactions! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellen Posted April 12, 2006 You will have a great holiday! All your friends and relatives will be happy! Elena Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
