So Chase is totally in love with Moose A. Moose, the host of the Noggin Network. Moose A. Moose and Zee are his favorite friends without a doubt. He grins and stares transfixed whenever he hears his voice or sees him on TV. It took me a a couple of days to figure out what Chase was reacting to every time he would break into this huge smile, between programs… but once I realized, it was just the cutest thing to see! I mean, he really thinks Moose is the bee's knees!
I've been looking all over for the perfect Moose doll for Chase to have, so he doesn't have to wait to catch fleeting glimpses of Moose between shows. I quickly discovered that Noggin doesn't really market any Moose A. Moose products for kids. That was so surprising to me! However, I did notice that lots of folks make their own Noggin characters from home and then sell them online. I found one really cool site, by a woman named Gramma Ruth, who hand-makes Moose A. Moose and Zee puppets. Cute as they may be, these hand-made dolls cost an arm and a leg! I'm not sure what folks are charging these prices for–labor? Because it darn sure doesn't cost that much to buy some fabric and thread!
I figured that since I have some sewing ability I would try to make my own doll for Chase! I looked online and found a coloring book picture that I thought would be a good one to sketch a pattern from. I printed it out, then brought it to work and blew it up 200x. Now it's the perfect size for my pattern! I haven't decided if I want to make a stuffed toy or a hand puppet (which would be cool as I could talk/sing to him in my Moose voice).
I'm excited about this new project! I haven't sewn anything in a while (I'm talking years!), and I don't have any sewing materials what so ever. I think tomorrow morning Chase and I are going to take a trip to Michael's so I can buy the things I need.
My Shopping List:
yellow fabric (body)
brown fabric (antlers & mouth)
white felt (eye balls)
black felt (irises & nostrils)
pink felt (tongue)
brown string (eyebrows)
needles
yellow & brown thread
fabric glue
stuffing
I can't wait to begin! I haven't decorated a cake or worked on a major craft project in a while, and I can feel that adrenaline rush that I get before I start a new project. The creative juices are flowing! I don't really have free time on weekdays to work on this, so I think this will be my little weekend project. Oooh, I can't wait to see the look on Chase's face when I hand him his very own Moose A. Moose doll. LOL, I wonder if I'm being overly ambitious…? Nah, I really do think I can pull this off. Wish me luck!
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lmao! that’s exactly when chase starts smiling too! when that tune sounds “Dah dah dah dah daaaah! Iiiit’s puzzle time!” He get such a kick out of it!!!
Layla LOVES Moose A. Moose! Her head turns whenever she hears “It’s Puzzle Time!” LOL. I think Noggin doesn’t market many products because Mickelodeon is very mindful about over-commercialization and marketing to children. At least, that’s what I know of it.
I got my info mixed up. Jariana just clarified that it is PBS Sprout that does the birthday shout out. She says it’s on the Sunny Side Up Show. Sorry. We have gone through Noggin, PBS kids, and now we are on to Disney. If you get a chance check out sproutonline.com
Girl, I know I can’t believe he is 5 months!!!!!! The time flies and you seem to savor every moment and that is what matters the most!!!!!
Omigosh, Meka, i didnt even know that was possible!!! WOW, that’s so cool! Who reads it??? Please tell me not Moose A. Moose? LOL!!! Oh, you know im gonna do it!
I guess i find the info about it online….?
Girl, not THAT far away. *smh* Chase is 5 months tomorrow. I cant believe it! Where did the time go?!!
How cool!!!! I can’t wait to see the finished project. Speaking of Noggin…and I know it is quite some time away, but the again it will be here before we know it, are you going to send in a birthday greeting so they can read Chase’s name on the air?