Why thank you Suebe! I don't really think I am, and I am hoping that the low prices (comparatively) will entice buyers.

*crosses fingers*

My friend and I are trying to get a little side business going for craft stuff we make using recycled items. We call ourselves Trashy Dames.

This is my newest project:



Born near the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, in Portland, Oregon, this chicken/burro hybrid is able to see into your soul with his large, reflective, eyes. If you are a good person, he will love you unconditionally, but evil doer's beware: Churro knows how to give a mean b***h slap.

He's so cute! Are you going to sell them on etsy.com?

Check out this for great ideas

That's where I got the idea from. I made one of the creatures from the book, and from there it was really easy to come up with my own design.

Once I make some more of my creatures, I will try to sell them on etsy, but my 7 yr old stole Churro, and the other two kids have called dibs on the next two.

I've never been known as crafty, although some have called me sly from time to time.

Cute ;D

Hey, is this thread still alive?

Yes, it is. And have patience, it will be discovered! Hopefully this thread won't violate any Plime self-promotion rules.

There were 5 kids in my family. Both my parents worked, but we weren't rich by any means, so we did a lot of crafts to keep ourselves occupied. I've sold a few things over the years, mostly needlecrafts, including an embroidered jacket I made for a friend that I'd give my eyeteeth to have.

Anyway, I make angels to sell at crafts fairs or for special order now. I sent some to some plimates, they're pictured here. etsy.com has a similar ornament that sells for $5.00, but I sell mine for $3.50-$4.50 depending on materials, or give them away, as the mood strikes me.

I don't claim the rights to the idea (a friend showed me how to make them), so I haven't copyrighted the concept, as someone has already done on etsy.com (great site).

Since most people really seem to like them, I posted the how-to directions. I don't anticipate overlapping markets should someone else decide to begin selling them too. If they do, I'll start making something else, and already have a few ideas mulling around.

As far as making money goes, I do it first because I enjoy it, and secondly because it gives me a little Christmas money. I would recommend keeping a log of your expenses and time so you know what you're putting into the items. You'll probably find you're making about $1 an hour, which is why I do this first because I enjoy it.

Enjoy!

And psychmoe, your jewelry is beautiful... care to work out a barter?

For the ultimate in making plushy toys...this contest is so so tempting. I had two entries in the last one. I don't think I'll have time to do anything this round.

Suebe, you and Bornbad are the pushers of addictive websites. Soon, my husband will have to have an intervention for me....

You're inspiring, you know that?

And yes, I love trades. Purple, rabbits, and owls are sure to get my attention.

I'm crafty! Though just as manly.

I love to sew "sock imps." I have perverted the sock monkey pattern into something devilish. You can't see it from the picture, but I made the one on the left a pointed devil's tail.

Sadly, the brown one is now on his way to mexico for a year. This was the last picture they had together.



I've been working on experimenting with different materials and what-not. It takes forever for me to sow by hand. The brown one took 8 hrs. from start to finish, I did it all in one Saturday. I wish I had a sowing machine, it would make sowing the legs and arms much faster.

Those are adorable!!!
Check out Target/Best Buy etc. You can get a starter machine for under $100

This is Josie, a little kitty I made for a special little girl. I know she's lopsided, but I kinda like it that way :D


What do you call a 6-legged octopus? I dunno, but this is it. He doesn't have a home yet.

Oooo. So cute! Another crocheter!
/scurries off to look for yarn and hooks.

I made a purse recently... my cam sucks tho

A sexopus.

You may want to consider that and consider it well when choosing a suitable home for the little chap

I'm crafty.......

with Duct tape.

The best invention ever.

These are so cute! Do you have other cute small thing patterns?

Without reading anything but the title of this thread, I'd just like to say yes, like a FOX.