Samantha H. was inspired by Lenore and made 6 Octophrosts for her Christmas tree, which is still a HUGE accomplishment.  48 legs are *a lot* of legs.  AND, is that metallic thread!?  Yes it is!  Oh, man, Samantha rocks!

Rachel O. has crocheted10 Starling Handbags since Thanksgiving!  I bet all her friends are happy.  :)  Here are my two favorites.  The blue one has two rows of sparkly blue beads inside the white stripe.  The pink on has the cute, simple flower on the outside and the crazy-fun flower patterned lining.  Great job, Rachel!

Flickr user Aestral posted this adorable Sigmund the Octopus mod (rounder head and different face).

Is that chef hat cuter-than-cute, or what?!  Chef Julius is pretty amazing!