Ok so after i wrote the title i thought “sexy lady beards” could be taken the wrong way, so to clarify – I mean a beard on a lady’s face. Get your mind out of the gutter, guys! It’s been a super fun week with lots of toy surprises and fun with friends 
Do you remember the custom droplets form the Series 2 launch party? Gav (Jamfactory) sent over these shots of them on display at Aardman animations! It makes me so excited to see them all next to iconic characters like Morph and Wallace! Can you spot my one?
Thanks Jay for featuring me on Design Stuff Daily! DSD is a collection of artsy loveliness from around the web, updated daily. Also have a look at my friend Moo’s feature – shes an incredibly talented digital artist, do you see anyone familiar on her feature page? 
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I’ve just added the last few super duper limited Triclops x A Little Stranger wallets to the A Little Stranger Shop. Each wallet is handmade in the A Little Stranger studio by Holly, no two are alike! Colours were originally limited to: purple x 10, lime green x 3, hot pink x 2 and these are the last few left. Top quality polar fleece, plastic safety eyes and hand embroidered veiny details. Hold you oyster cards, credit cards or 10 business cards in its clear PVC pockets, closes with a velcro fastening. Reinforced with sturdy inner panels to keep your cards safe and sound.
Head to the A little Stranger shop to snag one!
Naughty naughty, i didnt have time to do a week in pictures last week, getting Cavey for launch has really been keeping me on my toes. So i present to you, a bumper edition!
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Day 210 of my Flickr 365days project
From the Hey Cavey blog
Brunch Me and Jonjo went for a super fancy champagne reception bunch at one of the venues he manages. I’ve never had brunch before but im a total convert – and eggs benedict, where have you been all my life?! The venue is on the 29th floor of the Millbank tower and had some incredible views, i should have taken more photos but i was too busy stuffing my face, ha! On our way to Covent Garden afterward we passed through the Victoria Tower Gardens and saw the 3 elephants that are part of The Elephant Parade. We were on our way to Kidrobot London to take advantage of Munny Month (2 for 1 Munny’s) for customising. I picked up a white 7″ and a GID 7″, got lots of customising ideas already, now i just need to find the time to make them
Having my palm read At the brunch there was a palm reader and i had a reading. I don’t really believe in that kind of thing, but find it interesting so i gave it a go. A lot of the stuff was very obvious, that i’m creative, an individual and i like to do my own thing (i was sitting there with bright purple hair wearing a patchwork dress so i thought that was a bit of a no brainer) She also told me that i was dehydrated, not true – i’ve got to be the most hydrated person in Britain, i drink several gallons of tea daily. And that i’m very good at expressing myself verbally and through the written medium – so not true. I find writing anything excruciating, and anyone who’s met me IRL will tell you how bad i am at explaining myself- just try asking me for directions somewhere! She also hinted that i’d have a baby at 30, and 28 would be when my buinessy/work life would really take off – so watch this space, big things to come in the next 4 years!
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Eatin’ octopus
From the Hey Cavey blog
Greek Night We had a double date/epic greek themed food night last weekend with two of our best friends. I think Jonjo made nearly everything from scratch. It was lovely (I look like i’m having a bad time in the octopus picture above, but it was all for the camera, i ate it all!) night of gorgeous food and wine with some of my favouritest people. <3 <3 <3 This weeks food hilights has also included a great girls night in where i made a selection of vegan curries for us all. One of my best friends has recently turned vegan, and i love cooking vegan food, especially curries. I was practically vegan for years as a single gal so i’m not so confident at cooking meat, but there’s something about making curry that i just love. I think because its slow, you don’t have to get everything ready for exactly the same time. After the tres healthy curry we evened it out by pigging out on cake.
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Cavey Competition Since i launched the competition to win this skeleton Cavey I have been overwhelmed by everyones creative and imaginative answers! I will be picking a winner when @heycavey reaches 200 followers, which won’t be long at this rate, only a few more to go! Thank you to everyone who has retweeted/blogged/said such lovely things about Cavey. He’s not even out yet and he’s had such a positive reponse. I’m so excited about his release! (on June 28th!)
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image from rotocasted.com
Getting my dream Treeson I just paid for him yesterday and I just cant wait for him to get here, I have been kicking myself for not getting almond treeson when he came out. Of course i want all the treesons, but there’s something about his little bear face that put him above all the others for me. Thank you to Sam for sending me the link to get my dream toy, he also got me onto Rotocasted, where you can mark toys you have and make wishlists for ones you don’t yet. I may regret signing up when i’m broke from spending all my money on toys, it quite the enabling site! I havent quite finished adding all my toys to my Rotocasted page, it also made me realise how much of my collection is actual kids toys, rather than urban vinyl im such a bebe
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Day 219 of my Flickr 365days project
Rainbow cake earrings and necklace I was over the moon when i got this package from Mmagda on Etsy. In it was this incredibly detailed polymer clay jewellery, so beautifully made, i am beyond impressed! I got some ice cream cone earrings too www.etsy.com/shop/mmagda
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Day 219 of my Flickr 365days project
So i caved and got one of those wanky armbands, my left hand’s so used to holding my ipod it kept trying to raise up when i was running, like i was going to answer a question ha ha! I love it though, and i’m glad i found a pink one. My fav running playlists – Resident presents Hospital (Mixed by Danny Byrd) / High Contrast Radio 1 Essential mix / John B podcast #68 July 2009 studio mix. BTW i’m running for Cancer Research on June 27th (only a week away!) my sponsorsip page is here, hint hint.
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Hello piggies!
Thats it from me, hope you have a super duper weekend, bye bye now!!
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Just added to the shop is the Blue Faced Bunny-yeti. As with all my plush-art the blue face bunny-yeti is unique and never to be repeated. He’s 9″ tall (not including his ears) with solid glass eyes, sculpted face and teeny weeny translucent teeth. No molds have been used in his making, once he’s gone he’s gone! Click here to buy.
A cheeky little sneak peek of a new creature i’m working on, he will be in the shop on Thursday. I cant wait to share more pictures with you!!
Apologies for no Week in Pictures this week, My work schedule has been crazy and I haven’t had time to put together, i will make next weeks extra good to make up for it! Instead a bring you a cross post from heycavey.com:
I am very happy to announce the first batch of Caveys will go on sale on Monday June 28th! First to be released will be Plain Pink (limited to 10 pieces – £8) and Brown Bear (limited to 10 pieces – £10) Each comes with a drawstring bag to keep him safe on his travels. As if that’s not enough, next week i’ll be announcing a twitter competition where you can win an exclusive never-to-be-in-the-shop Cavey! to make sure you’re the first to know follow Cavey on twitter @heycavey
A couple of weekends ago we had a video games themed dress up party. I think it deserves its own picture post because of all the awesome costumes everyone, so much effort went into it! The theme was 16 Bit, you had to come as a character from 16bit (or prior) game. Prepare to geek out
Its been a while but i’ve published a new Instructable – make these Sonic rings and Mario stars cupcakes. We made some for our 16 Bit fancy dress party
Meet My latest custom, Redcoat, an 8″ Qee. He is now on his way to the Civil War and Our Founding Fathers show which takes place in July. This was my first time customising a large figure like this and i had a lot of fun making him!
Hows that for alliteration? Its been a great and very productive week here. All my free time has been spent working on secret projects which will all be revealed in good time (oooh the mystery!) and working on my latest custom, and 8″ Qee. We also had an epic fancy dress party over the lovely long weekend.
I’m taking part in the Watford 5k on June 27th to raise money for Cancer Research, a very worthy cause which is close to my heart. I’m a little nervous about it as i’ve never ran in an event before, if you could sponsor me i would be so grateful. You dont have to be in Britain to donate, i’m really close to my fundraising goal of £100, so every £1 helps If you’re in the area come down on the day it looks like its going to be a fun event, plus you get to see my sweaty running face, ha ha!
Head on over to senioritis’s site for a feature with yours truly. Thanks Garrick for interviewing me, im very flattered ^__^
Cavey is a plush series from A Little Stranger. Each Cavey is lovingly handmade in the UK.
