Well lookie here!
I met a wonderfully talented woman named Missy when I was in Sacramento at the Paper Garden this year (actually I met her for the first time last year, but got to know her a little better during workshops this year). Missy has her own site where she creates awesome handsewn animals and other too cool creations - check out her site Crafty Carnival to see all of the fun things she can do.
I asked if I could possibly commission her to make some penguins for me, with her own whimsical style, and she obliged me with 30 beautiful little penguins. We received the box and it was like Christmas seeing all of the penguins inside - each one a little different, with unexpected, hip fabric for bodies and a plush scarf around each ones neck. I couldn't have been more pleased with the results!
Can't you imagine one of these little guys on your art table or given as a gift to a friend?


OMGosh, I LOVE these! How FUN!
Posted by: JenMarie | January 08, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Missy is amazing. Her creations are so fantastic! Have seen them first hand at The Paper Garden.
Posted by: Betty T. | January 08, 2009 at 08:40 PM
They are ADORABLE!!!! I LOVE the penguins!!!!
Posted by: johanna | January 09, 2009 at 06:27 PM
I love Missy's work...so glad you got to meet her and see her work. She is amazing!!!!
Posted by: Tinla | January 12, 2009 at 12:41 PM
HI Dave!
Thank you so much for the blog love! I haven't made one since! LOL! And my girls are still asking for their "cheetah print" versions.... aye aye aye... kids.
Posted by: Missy Ballance | January 12, 2009 at 07:19 PM
hey, i recognize that little guy with the pink scarf! he lives with us at scraptasia now! thanks for sharing with us!
Posted by: miss morgan... | January 24, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Hi Dave.
Happy New Year. I love all your new stamps, paper and blogs.
You are the best Dave!! Missy did a great job on these penguins and darn it, I want one.
My sister and I played with your penguin stamps during our holiday vacation. We had so much fun. She loves them just as much as I do. I wish you continued success this year and safe travels.
I love that you are always up to something new and wonderful.
Posted by: tami | January 25, 2009 at 01:05 PM
these are absolutely darling! i want one :)
Posted by: Cassi | February 20, 2009 at 07:07 AM
I want some of those. They are so cute.
Posted by: vigilon | June 22, 2011 at 11:45 PM