Sunday, February 21, 2016

Mr. Candy Man



Wouldn't it be dandy
to live in a world made of candy?

My gingerbread house
will smell ever so sweet,
and bright jelly beans
will pave out the street.

Giant lollipop trees
will reach to the clouds,
and I'll eat tons of toffee -
no grown-ups allowed.

I'll live in this world
with my bear and my doll,
and my good friend the dentist
will take care of us all.


Featured: Mr. Candy Man himself -
my little nephew Ariel
with a blanket and a soft ball that I made for him.

112 comments:

Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow said...

So precious! xoxo Su

KC'sCourt! said...

What a lovely idea, the ball
Gorgeous
Julie xxxxx

Daniela said...

How fascinated he looks by them both, these photographs of yours are truly stunning and your little nephew is so tender and sweet !
You had a gorgeous idea to make not only the blanket but also the ball with the same yarns and the same colours, I'm sure that he's caught by this, first of all ... he's so tender !

Thank you for this so beautiful post, my dearest Amalia,
may your Sunday be blessed with love
xox
Dany

Le crocette di Mariuccia said...

Ariel very sweet, crochet ball and blanket very lovely idea!! I like very much your post!! Mariuccia

Stins said...

Oooh that's so sweet! He loves your presents dear auntie ;-).
Lots of love from Mirjam.

magnoliasntea said...

Love, love the blanket and matching ball. Cute poem, too.
Have a great day!

magnoliasntea said...

Love, love the blanket and matching ball. Cute poem, too.
Have a great day!

Anna said...

Lovely post !!! The blanket and the ball-cube are lovely !!!! And the little boy cute !!!
Lovely words too !!!
Have a fun week !
Anna

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

you can almost see the man he will be 20 years from now. Cute idea of the matching ball and blanket.

Maya Kuzman said...

Babies always make my heart flutter with love and delight! Your Ariel is adorable and I am sure the quality control passed with flying colors :)

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Ha-ha! So sweet! Literally. Love the colors of the blanket and the ball.

Lowcarb team member said...

Oh Amalia what a lovely post.
I so enjoyed the photo's of your little nephew Ariel, so cute.
... and the blanket and ball are great too.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

All the best Jan

La Table De Nana said...

I love babies..he's gorgeous Amalia and so are his gifts from you..lucky ittle boy:)

Meredith said...

Those are wonderful presents for the little man.
Hugs,
Meredith

Dewena said...

He is so cute, love that expression on his face in the first picture! He can easily grab hold of the big ball you made him, can't he? The colors in the blanket and ball are very cool. And to live in a gingerbread house would be also!

a writing place said...

Ohhhh precious.... And blowing that bubble in the second photo! :-)))))))))

Jo said...

Super gifts and such sweet pictures. Jo x

Kim said...

Oooh....I love the idea of your candy world. Could we cover some parts with chocolate, too?? I suspect the dentists would have very, very fat purses in this little world. Your crochet is beautiful, as is your nephew Ariel; he is so very sweet. The crochet ball is very cool...love, love the colours. I never leave your lovely place, Amalia, without a smile on my face. Your blog is the most delightful of places to visit!

Gracie Saylor said...

Precious boy, crocheted gifts and story, Amalia. Thanks for posting :) xx

white and vintage said...

Such a nice poem with so coulerful and lovely pictures!
Nice Greetings,
Christine

white and vintage said...

Such a nice poem with so coulerful and lovely pictures!
Nice Greetings,
Christine

Julie's Lifestyle said...

Aww the baby is beautiful as is the blanket and ball. :0)

Poppy said...

A very 'sweet' poem, Amalia, I loved it! The baby boy is beautiful and I believe he's kept his eye on that cuddly ball the whole time he's been resting on that lovely blanket!

Hugs,
Poppy

Wainwright and Wright.Co said...

What lovely gifts, the colours look great together! Gorgeous nephew too!
Caz xx

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

I love getting your posts first thing in the morning. They just brighten my day!! How adorable is your nephew, the blanket and ball and the poem...so precious!

Preeti said...

Your nephew is so happy with the ball and the blanket :) Lovely words, as always :)

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

Your nephew looks thrilled with his new blankie and ball you crocheted, Amalia! I just learned to crochet and I can't wait to start creating sweet crochet items.

I always enjoy visiting your blog to see what you're creating and read your clever poetry that accompany your photos. Have a wonderful week!

Vintage Jane said...

Lovely ball and blanket, cute poem and wonderful little man. What a lovely post! M x

Kim said...

Adorable!! You are one talented lady and one lucky aunt!

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Mr. Candy Man is adorable, Amalia! Lovely poetry, my friend. Beautiful creations from his talented aunt! xo ♥

Conniecrafter said...

He is too cute and love that you made him a matching ball to his so cute blanket!! Fun poem to go with the post :)

Ká said...

Mas que fofo!!! Linda criança, lindas peças! Que cores mais alegres!

bjinhos

Keri said...

Amalia, what a lovely poem, and yes that would be a fantastic world to live in. I like the granny square blanket and pillow you made!!

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

Cute poem and beautiful blanket and ball for precious baby!

Carla from The River said...

Sweet as can be. I love the ball and blanket. Great colors. :-)

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies said...

I loved this poem so much!
Your nephew is adorable :)

Lorrie said...

He's the most darling little man! And the blanket and ball are so lovely!

greenrabbitdesigns said...

What a gorgoeus blanket and such an adorable little man!

Feral Turtle said...

OMG what a cute little guy he is!!! I could eat him up along with your sweet poem. What a great blanket and ball. How lucky to have such a talented Auntie!! Cheers.

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

What a squeezable delight your little nephew is! And the ball and blanket you made for him absolutely adorable!!!!!!! I always delight in your poetry... quite gifted you are in that department my friend! Have a blessed day!

Toni said...

Adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tricia Buice said...

He is adorable Amalia. Love your blanket and ball - so cute :)

cristina said...

Gorgeous, Amalia!!! I looooooove this blanket! and Ariel is so cute...!!!!
A big hug from Catalonia!

cristina said...

Gorgeous, Amalia!!! I looooooove this blanket! and Ariel is so cute...!!!!
A big hug from Catalonia!

Enara Girl said...

You have a super cute man! Great blanket! xoxo

Annas Nadelbuch said...

How sweet little Ariel is !!!!I see he loves your crochet blanket and ball .
You have wonderful colors selected, like it very much. Have a nice week, Carmen

A Joyful Chaos said...

He's adorable!

Cute poem ....... did you right it yourself?

A Joyful Chaos said...

Ooops ..... write ..not right.

September Violets said...

Your little nephew is adorable :) He looks like he's enjoying his new gifts. Cute poem ... it's good to remember a dentist is your friend when you live in such a sweeeeet house.
Wendy

France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creation said...

Mr. Candy Man seems to really enjoys his big ball ! What a great gift you've made ! And gorgeous, with all those colors beautifully assembled !

Benita said...

Love your poem and that precious baby!! So adorable!! Hugs!

Ana Love Craft said...

Adorable baby!I love the beautiful blanket and ball that you made, Amalia! The colors you chose are so gorgeous! Sweet photos too!
Have a great weekend!
Hugs and love from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

Gumbo Lily said...

OMGoodness! Mr. Candy Man is adorable!!
And the afghan and ball are amazing. Love the colors and pattern.
You're good, Amalia!!

Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes said...

Your nephew is too sweet (pun intended)! He is a terrific model for your beautiful afghan and ball. I would love to live in your world made candy, especially since the street are paved with my favorite - jelly beans! Thanks for linking up at Best of the Weekend!

Unknown said...

He is adorable! And your crochet is lovely x

Enara Girl said...

I saw your post before and it is very cute. I have a giveaway, it is a kawaii box, maybe you will like it for children. Have a nice day!

Lara B. said...

Ariel's first photo made me laugh and smile. He looks so surprised with his pretty new ball "All this for me?" He really seems to be inspecting your little blanket too - so sweet!
Speaking of sweet Amalia, this poem is so much fun! The last part about the dentist made me laugh. :)

JES said...

Love this Amalia!!! :) That soft ball is so neat and the poem is so "sweet"! :)

VeggieMummy said...

What a sweetheart he looks. I love the colours of the ball and blanket. Another great poem too. Enjoy the weekend. xx

VeggieMummy said...

What a sweetheart he looks. I love the colours of the ball and blanket. Another great poem too. Enjoy the weekend. xx

Red Rose Alley said...

Amalia, these pictures are so cute of your nephew, and the blanket and soft ball you made for him are wonderful. You know, you should put a collection of your poems together and make them into a book, just a thought. They are delightful.

Have a happy weekend.

~Sheri

Diane said...

What darling pictures and poem Amalia.

Hugs Diane

Roses, Lace and Brocante said...

Dear Amalia
Awe I just want to pick him up for a cuddle - what a handsome little man!
Love the crochet blanket and ball and I can see he does too!
Your poem is great fun and yes the dentist would have to be on hand with all those sweets!!!!
Shane x

Jess said...

This is such a neat idea! And the model is completely adorbs! :)

Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

oh my goodness look at those little fat rolls / LOVE him ...so cute ! :) He certainly loves your sweet gifts!

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

What a handsome baby boy! I think he likes what you've made for him too :)

Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake said...

Your nephew is a doll! He's lucky to have such a talented aunt :)

Stacey said...

He's precious! I love those pudgy legs. :)

Sam - Raggedy Bits said...

Oh bless him!! What a little cutie pie!! What precious gifts you have made for him! He's a lucky little man to have such a clever Aunty!!

sweetbriardreams said...

How gorgeous is he??! I love the ball and the blanket, a very lucky little man xx

Rosie said...

What a happy boy he looks with his special gifts of ball and blanket:)

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

He's such a cutie and you're so creative!!!

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Oh my gosh! What a cutie and I love the ball and blanket, and easy to see that he does as well! Did you write the darling poem?
hugs,
Jann

Cheri Savory Spoon said...

Hi Amalia, such a beautiful poem, love the ball and blanket. Beautiful post!

A Joyful Cottage said...

He's adorable, Amalia. Love those bright, big brown eyes! He's certainly enjoying his Auntie's gifts. They're beautiful. Love the poem, and of course I had to read it aloud to Dennis. We so enjoy your posts! Hugs, Nancy

Kathleen Charm Bracelet Diva {At Home} said...

What a lucky nephew! My kids still have their favorite crocheted baby blankets, I'm sure he will have his for a long time to come! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen

Stephanie said...

Oh Amalia, this was just too precious! Such a cutie pie and your creations are stunning. Thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Hugs to you!

mamasmercantile said...

Just popping by to catch up, what a handsome little man. I love the beautiful ball such a great make for a child, inspirational.

Poções de Arte said...

Que belo trabalho e as fotos do seu sobrinho, lindas!!!
O poema não poderia ilustrar melhor tanta doçura. Gostei do "dentista cuida de todos nós!" rsrsrs.
Abração esmagador e ótima semana.

Bonnie said...

Your sweet nephew is adorable!! I bet you made the ball and the blanket!!! You are amazing at all the beautiful things you create. I am intrigued how you got the ball to fit.
I am in awe of your poetic ability! I know your gift is God given as all our talents are. It is a special gift that most can not do.
Have a good week.

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Awww. such sweetness. The ball and blankets is so pretty. You are so talented. Thanks for sharing pictures of your nephew. xo

white and vintage said...

Hello Amalia,
thank’s a lot for your lovely comment!
Hugs,
Christine

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Amalia, what a little darling. So so cute and your blanket and ball is adorable. Love the color and the design. You are one talented lady. Sweet poem too. Have a great week. xo

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Amalia, what a little darling. So so cute and your blanket and ball is adorable. Love the color and the design. You are one talented lady. Sweet poem too. Have a great week. xo

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

What a cutie patootie your little nephew is. It looks like he's loving the blanket and the soft ball. What sweet gifts that you made for him!

Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl said...

Oh goodness, he's too cute! And looks extra comfy with that blanket!

Margie said...

Too cute! Love the bright colours of the crochet blanket and ball.

handmade by amalia said...

I didn't think of that but you are right, there is that look about him.

handmade by amalia said...

That is exactly what I said, Maya! I do hope I passed the inspection :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Except in the summer! What happens in the summer?

handmade by amalia said...

Chocolate is a must!

handmade by amalia said...

How wonderful, Vickie! Crochet is the very best of crafts and don't let anyone tell you differently :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Yes, I write all the poetry on my blog. Thanks for visiting!

handmade by amalia said...

So that's what that look meant!

handmade by amalia said...

And he would go to you, Shane. A friendly sort of baby (unless he wants to eat or sleep, of course :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Yes, indeed I did :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Thank you, Bonnie, how kind! And I filled the ball with fiberfill.

Art and Sand said...

Ariel is adorable and he sure seems to like the blanket and ball.

Thanks for sharing at SYC.

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

What a sweet boy and a sweet poem!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Debbie

Unknown said...

The blanket and ball are almost as gorgeous as you're little nephew :) just perfect!

Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

That little fellow is just sooo adorable! Beautiful photos.

Brenda
xo

Vee said...

What a darling baby! I made much smaller balls when my grands were babies and they still love and play with them. That size looks great!

Down by the sea said...

Ahh he looks so cute and looks as if he loves the blanket and ball! Sarah x

Gloria Baker said...

What lovely and sweet baby :)

Gloria Baker said...

What lovely and sweet baby :)

Mindy said...

How sweet - the poem, your nephew and the blanket and ball you made!

handmade by amalia said...

I've been calling him cutie patootie since I read your comment, Kitty. He seems a bit baffled. LOL

Fiona said...

I love that first photo Amalia, he looks so indignant. Fab crochet makes ...lucky boy. x

ewa777 said...

This is a great sweet little man:)

akiko hiramatsu said...

He is a very beautiful boy with your love♡

akiko

Thimbleanna said...

SO sweet Amalia -- they're all beautiful!!!

Suzan said...

Ariel will love playing with his new soft ball and matching blanket!!
Lovely colors that you used!!