Merry Christmas!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Fantastic Toys. Thank you all for visiting my blog and making comments. I wish the best for you and your family in 2010. I'm looking forward to the New Year and creating some fresh product. I'm already working on some new plush characters for Spring and Easter. Have a safe and fun holiday , see you next year!

Disneys Back!

I'm so happy Disney 2-D animation is alive and well! A few years ago when Disney announced they would not make any more 2-D animation for theatrical release I was so saddened. I grew up with the art of Disney and it has inspired me artistically more than anything else. As much as I like computer generated animation nothing compares to the artistry of hand drawn animation.

I've been anticipating the opening of The Princess and the Frog since I first heard about it. This movie has all the bells and whistles of any classic Disney movie. The animation is beautifully rendered and some of the musical sequences are a toe tapping blast. The characters are a hoot and should be well remembered with the cast of current Disney favorites. I'm glad to see Disney is back to its traditional roots.

December Giveaway Winner!

Thank you all for your lovely comments! I appreciate each and everyone one of them. :D I have randomly chosen a winner! Yet again another winner from Canada has won one of my fawns. Heather will be the lucky one to add this sweetie to her holiday decor. Please keep an eye out for future giveaways. I plan to have them more often. I also have a list of fun tutorials planned for 2010.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Tim

Its Official-HGTV Airdate!

I'm almost afraid to post this buts its official I finally have an air date for a segment I filmed for HGTVs Thats Clever. Back in the Spring of 2007 I filmed a six minute segment for over six hours. Four people including a producer, director, camera guy and sound guy took over my tiny apartment and filmed me demonstrating the craft of making a miniature giraffe doll. The segment features the full tutorial from the sculpting, baking, painting and dressing the miniature doll. It was a grueling process.. between the multiple takes and my newly discovered stuttering problem I managed to get through the segment. I learned a lot from the experience- mostly that I'm not cut out for television. Frankly jumping out of an airplane would of been more comfortable. :) Thank goodness my mother was there for moral support. So years later its finally airing. With so many other shows in the can I guess it takes awhile to get on air. Heres a photo of the giraffe doll featured and setting up for filming.

No Coast 09 Show Pics

Just a couple of snap shots from the No-Coast Art Fair. Both days were good. Saturday was beautiful and the people were out in droves. These photos were taken during the quiet morning before the event. My new felted ornaments were hit as well as my plush ornaments. Some talented new artists there. Penguin and Fish and Studio Mela were my favs. P@F is a triple threat, graphic designer, illustrator and toymaker. My favorite kind of artist! Check them both out at etsy.

December Giveaway!

Giveaway is now closed.

For the month of December I'm giving away this lovely white fawn. If you would like to enter this giveaway please post a comment and leave your email address. I will choose a winner from the list of comments by December 15. Make sure to check out my shop for all my other Christmas items.