For the last few weeks, I've been compulsively sketching these little guys:
I finally got the chance to draft a pattern for one, and after a few questionable trial-runs, I managed a 3-D realization of the lil' creepers that had been creeping around my sketchbook. It's not often that I can make a doll or a soft thing look exactly the way I'd imagined it in my mind (and in my drawings), but this time it worked like magic:
I used flannel, wool felt, this beautiful blue ticking I got on our trip, cotton (for some details, like the inside of the ears, and the collar), wee red buttons, and a bit of coffee stain to make him look a little aged.
I'm not sure yet if they're something I'd enjoy making for the shop, but I'm working on things for the next update, so maybe a few will creep in there.
xoxo
Comments (25)
Lovely :)
Ana · April 15, 2008 at 01:29 PM
I love his shape! That curve is really smooth :)
Samantha · April 15, 2008 at 01:32 PM
I love it! I wish one would creep into a shop update...
Oh, and I saw a wee blond JoJo look-alike this weekend wearing your hedgie shirt. Absolute cuteness.
Stephanie Wheeler · April 15, 2008 at 01:32 PM
From looking at your drawings, I thought the doll would look astoundingly cute, but only in profile. That last picture of him looking at the camera absolutely proves me wrong. I love it.
Josiah · April 15, 2008 at 01:41 PM
so so so so so so good. WOW.
ashley g · April 15, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Aw...it's kinda a cute sort of creepy...i like :)
Angie · April 15, 2008 at 02:13 PM
Oooooooooh he is snuggly and delightful with his snazzy striped shirt!
Susan · April 15, 2008 at 02:17 PM
i think my daughter is going to actually go SQEEE when she sees this rabbit! It's so mysteriously snuggly-loveable!!!!
readsy · April 15, 2008 at 02:32 PM
i think my daughter is going to actually go SQEEE when she sees this rabbit! It's so mysteriously snuggly-loveable!!!!
readsy · April 15, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Wish one would creep over to my house...I especially like her red button eyes. -CS ^..^
Cathy Santarsiero · April 15, 2008 at 02:42 PM
he reminds me of piglet!
Cara · April 15, 2008 at 02:43 PM
i love the coffee stain! it really gives him a nice feel. I really admire your work!
Rubyellen · April 15, 2008 at 02:48 PM
WOW!! just love the rabbit!! What great work you do.
elmaelsiena · April 15, 2008 at 02:57 PM
...SWEET!!
I love 'em, as others have noted, I wish one would creep into my house ;)
Your so talented, and to be able to bring a sketch to life, well that just proves it.
Thanks for sharing miss.emily!
<3~michelle
miss.michelle · April 15, 2008 at 03:00 PM
I like the way the arms look in the sketch -- they look like they are reaching out to get you.
Janet · April 15, 2008 at 03:09 PM
I love him too! He looks so soft. :)
xo
Di
Diane Duda · April 15, 2008 at 03:31 PM
So my mom was over today for a visit and she turns to me and asks, 'you know that black apple girl?' "yes", I said. "which picture do you have in Isla's room?", she asks. "Bird plane", I said. "oh, I love how she draws those girls with the black pixey hair cuts, like short and pointy, i love that', she says. "yes, very cute", I said.
Asha · April 15, 2008 at 03:37 PM
I love him! I'm sure they would fly out of the shop if they showed up there.
Kajola · April 15, 2008 at 03:39 PM
I love that. It's so sweet but also slightly sinister. :D
Pippa · April 15, 2008 at 03:41 PM
WOW! I love him!!!!
tascha · April 15, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Just a thought -- I think it'd be really cute if you made the arms moveable with buttons sewn on at the joints! :D
Jessica · April 15, 2008 at 03:55 PM
just very adorable!
karlita · April 15, 2008 at 04:01 PM
Looks like you still have easter on the brain!
Tizzalicious · April 15, 2008 at 04:11 PM
Just the right blend of creepy and cute. I love him!
Sheri · April 15, 2008 at 04:11 PM
I am not that sure if I like them... they remind me of a bad dream I had when I was little. Yes Creepy. Nice work though.
Rebecca Green · April 15, 2008 at 04:49 PM