Elephants don't get their rightful due in the realm of children's paraphernalia. We laud mice (whose droppings carry a deadly virus), bears (who will sooner eat you than invite you in for honey), even pigs (aside from all the scriptural evidence - I just find them gross). But hey, I don't judge, you want your kids attached to these predators, no problem. As for me, I'm sticking with elephants. Elegant, sweet, slow-blinking ... these guys will never forget your birthday or anniversary. And don't flood the comment box (actually, do flood my comments box :)) telling me that elephants can trample you as soon as paint you a picture with their tail, I know it. But love makes us blind. And I love me some elephant.
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| This is Ella, and I love her |
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Aside from how adorable Ella is, she is also very easy to make. I followed the instructions in a fantastic book I found at the library:
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| That's Ella's flamboyant sister from Jersey, Snella |
Just three pieces for the body and another four for the ears. The only modifications I made were to add a little bell in the belly with the stuffing to get some auditory reward going and some chip wrapper in the ears so they make a nice crunchy sound when they're bitten.
I have to admit, it's rough seeing my handiwork used as a chewtoy for a teething baby, but isn't that the definition of love?
Yours in my favorite blog right now... Thank you so much for your effort, time and humor!
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