Crochet updates and Valentines pattern~

I'm working on a lot of things at the moment. I decided to join a contest on ravelry, where the objective is to crochet a doll, according to someone elses pattern, but make your own clothing, accesoires and hairstyle for it. I really like the theme, so I want to give it a go. I already made up my mind about what I want to do, so I hope it'll come out the way I want it.

I'm also waiting for the ravelympics to start, so I can start my amigurumi giraffe. I wanted to do that for a long time already, but I haven't found the time yet.

My kokeshi doll needs a little friend too. I still have to decide which colours I'll use for her though. I like working with contrasting colours, but maybe I'll do it differently this time.

Eventhough I dislike Valentines Day, I want to try to make the best of it, so I decided to put some effort into making a little Valentines related pattern this year. Because it's Valentines, it will be red or pink~

I also have a little heart pattern available on ravelry...

Next to crocheting, I also have a lot of drawing to do. Valentines Day is getting nearer, but I haven't started my Himitsu no Mahou: Ryô x Itzumi picture yet .____. I hope to make a little time for that tomorrow...

Firey~ Here comes the summer sun

I'm currently working on this picture. Actually, I've been working on it since last summer.... bit by bit. I really like the outlines and I love how I coloured the braid, but I'm really afraid I'll mess up in some way. I'm planning to keep her t-shirt the way it is. The only thing I need to do is add some shadows. I have no ideas for her skirt yet.... Maybe I'll do it in a jeans colour...

The background is hard too. I have to make something that fits the motive, but I don't like the ideas I've had. We'll see what I'll come up with.