Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Viking Man

I've been a lover of Sandra Monat's vikings, knights templar, angels, etc. ever since the day I laid eyes on their perfect form. Each one of them is cooler than cool, but they are also priced for only the Richie Riches in our lives. I'd love to have an original, but this girl can't afford to cough up $138+ for a plush toy. I just can't!

You've all heard my song and dance about marrying into Swedish ancestry, so I'll spare you this time. The bottom line is that I saw the vikings and needed to make one for my half Swedish, soon-to-be-born baby boy.

Don't worry, my muse, I'll never make another knock off...I just wanted to try this one time. He turned out wonderfully, if I do say so myself, and he'll be loved and adored for years to come.

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23 comments:

  1. TonyaFebruary 3, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    This is so cool! Awesome job. It makes me want to be half swedish.

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  2. Colleen MacDonaldFebruary 3, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    He's wonderful, and I love the fabrics that you chose!

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  3. BobbiFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    I am 1/4 Swedish, 1/2 Norwegian. I love this!

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  4. Jessica OndreyFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    so cute! you need to sell this stuff girl! :)

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  5. MelissaFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    You amaze me every time!

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  6. amylouwhosewsFebruary 3, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    OH. My. CUTENESS! really adorable. I went and looked at the inspiration link and I think you've done it spot on!

    Did you know I'm part Scandinavian too? Danish and Norwegian. I think I need to make myself a viking now.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    I've seen those at the Swedish Shop and though they were sooo cute but pricey and that it would be fairly easy to make one for not much money. Not that I have yet but yours is fabulous. Nicely done.

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  8. THE ISAZASFebruary 3, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Sarah this turned out great!!! You are too good!!

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  9. MartaFebruary 3, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    This is so cute, Sarah! I'm sure your little man will love his viking man.

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  10. Dave B.February 3, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    As a employer of the Sweden Shop I am sending you this note to cease and desist your production of the knock off/you should come and undercut that lady.

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  11. AmandaFebruary 3, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    SO adorable! I love all the texture and fabric choices. That is one lucky boy.

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  12. Amy and AndrewFebruary 3, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    I can't wait to see Baby running around in his bloomers with Sr. Thor!

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  13. JessicaFebruary 3, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    That little viking guy is too cute!

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  14. simplicityFebruary 3, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Impressed! Looks great!

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  15. Lindahl News 2February 3, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    Oh, so cute! Love your fabric choices. You have done it yet again!

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  16. mommymaeFebruary 3, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    he's so cute!!! nice work, mama!

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  17. aliFebruary 3, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    Love it! Wanna email me secretly and tell me how you did it? I'm Swedish too...

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    Definitely an awesome job. Love the fabric used for his beard.

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  19. N.S.K.&E.February 5, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    Ondrey/Johsnon....

    You are rad. I love your mini viking and, as a member of the male persuasion, and without a drop of Scandanavian, or North Parkian blood in me, I am not supposed to be drawn to such plush cuteness. I LOVE IT!

    Thanks for keeping your creative mind open and flowing.

    sam

    Nicole loves it too.
    So does Kedzie. We're all enthralled.

    Finally, we hope your labor goes well. I look forward to meeting the next Johnson.

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  20. SheriFebruary 7, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    I wish you would make these knock off, cause you know I would order one! I love those overpriced Viking dolls and yours is adorable! To be expected, of course.

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  21. Sarah PeadFebruary 8, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Fabulous. Simply fabulous.

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  22. UnknownFebruary 8, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Sarah, did you use your serger for this? It is great!

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  23. Ann-MarieFebruary 9, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Amazing. Simply amazing! Your little guy will love him!

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