A-Prototyping We Go

I have been working on some new ideas for the holidays.

Let's just say the candy canes didn't turn out so well.

 

They might have to go into The Jar.

But I think Mr. Popper is a keeper.  I am even toying with the idea of making a little igloo for him to live in...

 

But is it just me, or do you feel like you're going blind when you're sewing black? I swear I can't see anything, and this guy is darn lucky he didn't end up with three beaks!