Where in the world is Timmie Tadpole?

 Timmie #261's dad took him to visit the original Brooklyn (Breukelen) in Holland!

Here Timmie is seen with Breukelen Bridge! I had no idea there was another Breukelen, which means broken land in Dutch. I thought when the Dutch arrived in New York they saw how broken our land was and then gave us the name!  Thank you Timmie & dad for sharing this!

Presenting... Lime Green Lantern

Dracula Timmie

with a withdrawal slip @ the blood bank.

hidden bat sew inside!

 I've added this and the Gandalf wig and hat to the shop.

Art Star Craft Bazaar 2009

Here are some photos of my table at the Art Star Craft Bazaar. ASCB took place this past weekend in Philadelphia.

You can click on the pictures if you want to see the notes on each item in Flickr.





Although I didn't sell many things, I had a great time at ASCB. First of all, the location is beautiful - right on the Delaware river waterfront. I felt like I was on vacation the whole time; very relaxing. Just as lovely were all the nice people I came in contact with. I was touched by seeing kids use up their allowance money to purchase a Timmie. It really meant a lot to me. Also, I saw a few cases of friends buying gifts for friends who were standing right with them in my booth, which I thought was really sweet. Annnnnd... I met other Patrizios!!! I have never met another Patrizio randomly. Our families come from the same area in Italy too! If you are reading this ladies, keep in touch!

I also made 2 excellent trades with my neighbors. I have to admit, lately I am a bit of a trade snob. I will only trade for items that I can use on a daily basis or art/craft supplies. I live in a small apartment so I have to be selective. I got some delicious smelling soap (my mouth actually watered when I smelled the cherry amaretto scent) from Bunny Butt Apothecary, and some lovely wool pebbles from Traveling Rhinos, which I plan on turning into super fancy pom-poms for softie hats. Yay!

I will try to add all the items I have left over to my shop soon. I will post an official shop update notice shortly.

Thanks Ryoko!!!!

thanks Ryoko!!!!, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

I purchased a smile tumbler from Ryoko and she sent along this awesome felted Timmie!!! It is so charming I am going to explode! The sticker reads "I'm "toy of Timmie". Ryoko made it. I'm gifts from Ryoko to Marilyn".

SOOO SWEET!!!

I will take a picture of Ryoko's tumbler soon and post it.

Timmie #130

Timmies #129 and #130 added to the shop!

Weekend visit to Maryland.

This past weekend Sal &I went to visit one of my adopted Timmies in his new home in Baltimore. Timmie's adoptive parent Anthony was our excellent guide for these 2 days. Timmie wanted to drive us around but unfortunately he has no feet, plus I'm not sure if crochet tadpoles can get licenses in the state of Maryland. I will have to do some research on that.

Here are some pics from our trip:

I love the illustration! The Seagulls in this area must be super-pissed about this sign.


Timmie in front of Phillips restaurant. We shared some Chesapeake Bay Crabcakes. Very yummy! Thanks to Anthony's family for taking us there!


Timmie by the Annapolis harbor


Timmie taking a rest from touring.


On Sunday- waiting for his chocolate chip pancakes at the Double T Diner in Baltimore.


Anthony wrangling some mozzarella cheese off his pesto omelette. How insane looking is that cheese?! It must be very,very healthy for you.


Timmie in Oriole Park at Camden Yards (best looking stadium I've ever been in!) watching an Orioles Vs. Yankees game. (The Yankees won) It appears that Timmie is experiencing some vertigo in this photo.

Many thanks to Timmie and Anthony for taking us around! I had a great time!