Finally! The snail pattern is ready! I’ve had a few people asking me when this one would be ready, so I apologize for taking so long!

Anyway, if you’d like to make your own snail, the pattern is for sale on Etsy at Gleeful Things and also on Ravelry. If you buy from Ravelry, you’ll be able to download it right away. If you buy on Etsy, I’ll email it to you within 24 hours.

And if you don’t crochet but would like a snail of your own, this one is still for sale on Etsy! And I’m happy to do a custom order if you’d like one in a different color.

I apologize for disappearing for nearly a month. I get distracted sometimes. ok… quite often! I guess I’m due for a photo post to show what all I’ve been up to! But for now, I just wanted to make a quick update to show off something I made yesterday. Three tiny cacti:

Whata ya think? I’m curious, which shape do you like the best? I kinda prefer the tall one in the center. I’m thinking about making more in the future. They’re fun to make. And small enough that my short attention span allows me to finish them! I thought about making a pattern for them but don’t really see a point. There are already so many crocheted cacti patterns available.

If you’d like to adopt one, they’re all for sale in the Gleeful Things shop on Etsy.

I was waiting until after Mother’s Day to post what I made for my mom and grandma! Also, this is what I did with the pots that I painted for the crackle painting tutorial. Has anyone tried that yet?

I thought that by making myself a cactus, it would purge the idea from my head and I’d be able to move onto other things. But I had fun making them so I had to make more! Plus, my mom wanted to steal the one that I made for myself. She kept hinting that it would look great on her desk at work.

What do you think? Do the crackled pots go well with them?

After celebrating Mother’s Day, I went down to San Diego where I became a member (annual pass holder) at the Zoo and the Wild Animal Park. yay!! This means that you can expect lots of animal pictures in the future! :)

I should have another tutorial up soon.

I’m happy to announce that there is (finally!!) a new crochet pattern available in the shop! Why not crochet yourself a cute set of mushrooms? They’re super easy and quick to make! Very beginner friendly. The pattern is currently priced at $3 as an introductory kinda deal and will go up at the end of the month. So snatch it up now for only $3!

I’ve included some pictures in this pattern to help you with assembly – something I haven’t done in the past but plan to with all future patterns. I hope you like them! Let me know what you think :)

Oh yea! The pattern is also available on Etsy but if you buy from my website, you’ll be able to download it right away. No waiting for me to email it to you.

I just rounded up some amigurumi and plushies that I’ve had sitting around. Things that had been in the shop previously but didn’t sell. I’ve relisted them and cut prices by at least half. Most are $10 or less. Click the cheesy ad below to see what’s for sale:

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I just listed 3 new Nut Sacks for sale on Etsy! New colors and new smiles! I’m really happy with them! :D

I’m really enjoying looking at my Etsy shop right now because I currently have more amigurumi for sale that I have ever had available at one time before. And I’m going to keep adding to it! :)

♥ Julie

P.S. If you want a Nut Sack in different colors, email me and I’ll do a custom one for you.

One of my goals for the year is to make a Potato for every holiday. I’m trying to come up with ideas. So far I have:

Valentine’s Day – Cupid
St. Patricks Day – Lepurcahn
Easter – Bunny
Thanksgiving – Turkey
Halloween – I’m probably going to change the Halloween set and add a witch
Christmas/Winter – Santa, Reindeer, Snowman

If anyone has any other ideas, I’d love to hear them! :)

♥ Julie

I’m happy to announce that the Elefoof pattern is finally up for sale! Sorry this one took me so long! hehe! As usual, you can download it instantly at gleefulthings.com or you can buy it at glee.etsy.com.

Don’t be scared off by the crochet thread parts! It’s easy to substitute felt if you don’t want to use thread. This is one of my more complicated patterns though so it is not recommended for beginners.

My next pattern (which is already ready to go just as soon as I get a chance to photograph it!) will be a LOT simpiler. So if the Elefoof is too complicated for you, you’ll love my next pattern! :)

♥ Julie

Well not me.. but my amigurumis are! yay! I’m waaay late posting this. I’ve had the books for at least a month now. But I still wanted to share. The book is called Amigurumi Animals by Annie Obaachan. You can find my stuff on page 120! The patterns aren’t in there (just fyi). They’re part of the gallery for inspiration. The one on the left is the U.S. cover and the one on the right is the U.K cover. The obsessive toy collector in me had to have both. hehe!

Thanks you Annie Obaachan for including my work in your book! And thanks to Katy Bevan for sending me the U.K. version of the book! :D

♥ Julie

P.S. Sorry for the crappy pics!

I made these recently as a custom order for a friend. Just wanted to show them off! :) Sorry for the crappy pics. I was too lazy/busy to set up my lightbox.

I just found out that The Softie Awards are going on again and there’s a category just for elephants! So I think I’m going to have to make something to enter!

♥ Julie

P.S. There are more pictures of the Koala & Elephant on Flickr