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May 16, 2020
Unless you’ve just started your deserted island life, you are probably aware that lots of different furniture can be customized.
This is a really nice touch to New Horizons as it allows players to create patterns and truly express themselves. You are also probably aware that items such as tools and NookPhone cases can be customized also. And of course, it would be silly to allow players to create a bunch of different types of pro design clothing and designs and not creating a way to share them.
Luckily, that’s where the Able Sisters‘ Custom Designs Kiosk comes in. Players can upload and share their creations here. You can also download other players’ designs by inputting a Creator ID code or a Design ID code into the machine. The Design ID code will take you directly to the design you wish to download.
A Creator ID code allows you to browse through and download all of the designs a particular player has made.
Tons of beautiful clothing designs
There are literally so many amazing clothing designs that people have created, it’s hard to keep up. However, you can get the codes for awesome custom clothing here, here, and here. But even with lots of cool clothes, you may want designs to customize furniture to make your pad more rad. And to save you rifling through Nooksisland.com, pinterest and tumblr, etc, MyPotatoGames has saved you some time and effort. Here are some fantastic fan-made furniture designs for Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Quilt Designs:
Bedding/Duvet Cover Designs:
Cuppa tea?
This design was originally made by a player called quesobee. However due to not having a Switch Online membership she could not post a code for it. after a lot of demand for a code (mostly from brits, as it is true, we do like our tea…), it was kindly remade by Elizabeth from Wumbo Isle.
Cushion Designs:
(Bonus Cushion Design)
I haven’t tried out this design, but if all goes according to plan, it’ll be a hilarious addition to any cat lovers island home:
Tablecloths:
Beach Towels:
Picnic Blankets:
Something to note, is that whilst the above picnic blanket tile design looks pretty nice, if you check out the Creator’s ID, you will find cool tasseled tiles to surround the edges of the picnic blanket. Of course, this is dependent on sufficient design slots, which I do not currently have. But TL;DR if you have room go for a more authentic looking picnic blanket with tassels. 
FYI: Forget what I literally just said about tasseled blankets taking up unaffordable space. Because I just found this freaking rainbow blanket! š® To bag yourself one, you will need 9 free pro design slots to place it. But in my opinion, it is totally worth it. Look at how awesome it looks!
The designer of this fabulous picnic blanket is Ami from Snowberry, and their Creator ID is MA-7581-5174-9611 š Stall Designs:
Sign Designs:
Top Tip: If you really like a design, you should type in the Creator ID displayed on each design’s image. This will show you all of the creations shared by that player, and the chances are, you’ll find more awesome designs!
A creator that all animal (and PokƩmon) lovers should definitely check out, is the creator of the cat cushion ID code. Her name is Melissa from Kiya, and she has an insane amount of amazing animal designs. Some examples of her designs are shown below:
If you’re looking for more custom designs that aren’t clothing, why not check out this article here? āØ
- May 15, 2020
April. May and June has introduced a variety of new critters for players to catch. One of these, is the popular snapping turtle. One reason for the creature’s popularity, is that unlike other critters, they bizzarely don’t have tanks. This gives the illusion that they are free-roaming. Therefore, people are creating habitats for them and keeping them as pets.
Some people have even taken things to the next level and filled entire rooms in their houses with them. (PETA most probably definitely disapproves of your in-game shenaningans btw. Smh at you all, SMH) š.
Another reason, is that the reptiles fetch a pretty penny, especially when sold to C.J. during his visits. However, you may be wondering, how do I catch one? I had no clue either, but after some extensive research, here are some tips on how to catch a snapping turtle in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Will I need a net or a fishing rod to catch one?
Although the snapping turtle is tecnhnically a reptile, and not a fish, you will still need a fishing rod to catch one.
Where can they be found?
Snapping turtles can only be found in rivers, so you won’t ‘snap one up’ in ponds or the ocean (sorry not sorry).
When can they be caught?
If you are wondering why you still haven’t caught yourself a snapping turtle, this could be why:
Time of day:
The creatures are night owls, (rather like Blathers), and only come out between 9pm and 4am.
Time of year:
The snapping turtle is present from April to October in the Northern Hemisphere.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the snapping reptiles are present between October to April instead.
How rare are snapping turtles?
They are relatively uncommon, therefore it may take a little while to
bagpocket one. Especially when taking into consideration the below fish shadow information. ā¬ļøWhat do their shadows look like in rivers?
The fish shadow of a snapping turtle is pretty large. It has a shadow size of 5, making it one of the larger ‘fish’ in the game. Unfortunately, it’s shadow is also the same size as a sea bass. Therefore you may have to endure a few of the sea bass’s terrible pun before you nab yourself your turtle.
“I caught a sea bass! No, wait- it’s at least a C+!” š – Sea bass pun
If I catch one, what should I do with it?
You should probably donate your first one to the museum. When donating the snapping turtle, or asking Blathers for more information about it, he will initially remain professional. This doesn’t last for very long though, and he’ll soon go on to tell you an amusing anecdote:
“The snapping turtle is a large turtle known for it’s crocodile-like body and long claws. No, waitāit is better known for it’s ferocious bite, which it can deliver with shocking speed for a turtle. NO, WAITāit is BEST known for that time one chased me across a parking lot and I had to climb on top of a car.”
After making the wise decision to donate your first specimin, you can then choose to either keep following catches as pets, or whether to sell them.
Will they bite or wander off?
No, the closest they will come to ‘biting you’, is opening their mouth wide and hissing at you if you interact with one using the A button. And no need to worry about misplacing your turtle, as they will stay in the spot that you placed them in. Essentially, they are like the other critters in tanks as they are fixed to one spot. However, they are unique in that they have no visible containment, and players can interact with them (albeit hostilely). *hiss*
How much do they sell for?
Nook’s Cranny will buy snapping turtles for 5,000 bells each.
C.J. will buy snapping turtles for 7,500 bells each. Therefore if you’d like to make a few extra bells, it’s worth holding on to any you want to sell until C.J. visits.
Some ideas for cute habitats if you decide to keep one or two, (
or maybe ten) as pets:NOT ten. Don’t do itttt! š¶ Our house, in the middle of our
riverstreet š¶š¢Somebody’s gotta step in for Katrina š
Credit to Aubrey Beall from Facebook for this hilarious image. I think this fortune telling turtle is a pessimist. But how does it tell fortunes if it can’t move to spin the wheel š¤. I smell a rat š. Oh wait, it’s just the stinky snapping turtle… š Improvise, Adapt, Overcome! If the Animal Crossing fanbase want something, they will get it, even if it means being creative. šŖ
Credit to Cassandra Brown from Facebook for this great setup for her pet turtles. If Nintendo won’t bring us pets, we can and WILL improvise (even though the game is already based around animals..). But that is irrelevant! The sign may as well say ‘Mess with the turtle, and you’ll get hurt-le’ š
Credit to Annie Greene from Facebook for this awesome snapping turtle setup. Also a big thank you for the heads up with the sign, which translates to ‘staying alert’, ‘staying in control’ and ‘saving lives’ (by under no circumstances touching the turtles, unless it’s absolutely necessary, then you may, but only one at a time, and 2 metres social distancing must be maintained from others wanting to touch the turtles). š And on a final (mostly) wholesome note, here is Sherb reading a snapping turtle a bedtime story owo
But let’s be honest, it would probably have decimated the book and had a nice munch on Sherb’s arm if the game wasn’t rated E for Everyone (you can see it in its eyes I tell you). I don’t think amputation counts as comic mischief. So yes, the turtle is definitely enjoying a nice wholesome bedtime story like a good boi
and not plotting the unsuspecting Sherb’s demise.If you can work out how many times I said ‘snapping turtle’ or ‘turtle’ in the article you will get good fortune from the fortune telling turtle (providing he’s not in a snappy mood, which is never, making this prize redundant). I don’t even know the answer myself, but I feel like it’s a lot and am intrigued.
A big thank you to Charlotte Jones for allowing me to visit her awesome island, Buttercup, letting me take some photos of her beautiful turtle habitat, and allowing MyPotatoGames to use an image. Her turtle habitat is the featured image for this article, shown at the top of the page. š
- May 13, 2020
If you’re like many of us, and struggling for ideas on how to improve your island, then look no further. From gyms, to playgrounds to everything in between, here are some of the most stunning Animal Crossing: New Horizons island designs!
Cafes & Restaurants
Pools
Playgrounds
Drawbridge playground by Ally from My Potato Games Gyms
Gardens
Rainbow flower garden by Ally from My Potato Games Magic-Themed
Simple fairy garden by Ally from My Potato Games Waterfalls
Forced Perspective Ideas
Other
Outdoor orchestra by Ally from MyPotatoGames More Animal Crossing New Horizons News
If you haven’t seen yet, make sure you check out this Animal Crossing Polly Pocket Edition!
- May 11, 2020
Wands are cool items exclusive to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. They allow players to instantly change into pre-assembled outfits with, well, the swish of a wand. The Star Wand recipe is the wand recipe that players are most likely to first obtain. All wands require star fragments to craft them. In order to learn more about obtaining the Star Wand recipe and obtaining star fragments, check out this article here. However, the Star Wand isn’t the only wand players can get their hands on. There are a whole bunch of cute and cool wands in the game waiting to be discovered. And so, here’s how to get all wands in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. š
Star Wand
Celeste will give you the recipe for this wand the very first time you meet her. It requires 3x star fragments and 1x large star fragment to craft.
Bamboo Wand
The Bamboo Wand recipe can be found during spring either in a message in a bottle, or in a balloon present. Alternatively, players acquire it as a gift from another resident. It will require 3x star fragments and 6x young spring bamboo pieces to craft. You can sometimes find a bamboo island and collect bamboo resources from it when using a Nook Miles Ticket to go on a mystery tour.
Cherry-Blossom Wand
Again, the Cherry-Blossom Wand recipe is exclusive to spring. Or rather, cherry blossom season during spring to be more precise. Like the Bamboo Wand, the recipe can be found either in a message in a bottle, or in a balloon present. Or alternatively, as a gift from another resident. You will need 3x star fragments and 3x cherry blossom petals to craft it.
Bunny Day Wand
The Bunny Day Wand recipe can be acquired from Zipper on Bunny Day once you have crafted all of the bunny day items. For more on this, click here. The recipe necessitates 3x star fragments and a nice and 1x creepy Wobbling Zipper Toy to craft.
Wand
This simply named ‘Wand’ looks like it came straight out of a Harry Potter film. So for all you Potterheads, this one is a must have.
The Wand recipe can be given to players randomly by talking to Celeste when she visits. It requires 2x star fragments to craft.
Top Tip: Combine it with a graduation gown, round specs, black trousers and shoes, and you’re a wizard Harry!
Tree-Branch Wand
The Tree Branch Wand recipe can be given to players randomly by talking to Celeste when she visits. It requires 3x star fragments and 5x tree branches to craft.
Mums Wand
The Mums Wand recipe can be given to players randomly by talking to Celeste when she visits. It requires 3x star fragments and 1x yellow mum flower to craft.
Cosmos Wand
The Cosmos Wand recipe can be given to players randomly by talking to Celeste when she visits. It requires 3x star fragments and 1x white cosmos to craft.
Lily Wand
The Lily Wand recipe can be given to players randomly by talking to Celeste when she visits. It requires 3x star fragments and 1x white lily to craft.
Hyacinth Wand
The Hyacinth Wand recipe can be given to players randomly by talking to Celeste when she visits. It requires 3x star fragments and 1x pink hyacinth to craft.
Rose Wand
The Rose Wand recipe can be given to players randomly by talking to Celeste when she visits. It requires 3x star fragments and 1x red rose to craft.
Pansy Wand
The Pansy Wand recipe can be given to players randomly by talking to Celeste when she visits. It requires 3x star fragments and 1x yellow pansy to craft.
Tulip Wand
The Tulip Wand recipe can be given to players randomly by talking to Celeste when she visits. It requires 3x star fragments and 1x red tulip to craft.
Windflower Wand
The Windflower Wand recipe can be given to players randomly by talking to Celeste when she visits. It requires 3x star fragments and 1x orange windflower to craft.
Mushroom Wand
The Mushroom Wand recipe can only be found during fall. Like the Bamboo Wand, the recipe can be found either in a message in a bottle, or in a balloon present. Or alternatively, can be received as a gift from another resident. You will need 3x star fragments and 3x thin mushrooms to craft it.
As the Mushroom Wand looks uh, rather questionable, I personally prefer mine customized to the red and white version š
Shell Wand
The Shell Wand recipe can be given to players randomly by talking to Celeste when she visits. It requires 3x star fragments and 3x summer shells to craft.
Ice Wand
The recipe for the Ice Wand can be obtained from Snowboy during winter. The crafting materials needed include 3x star fragments and 1x large snowflake.
Golden Wand
The Golden Wand recipe can be given to players randomly by talking to Celeste when she visits. It requires 3x star fragments and 2x gold nuggets to craft.
Iron Wand
The Iron Wand recipe (which literally looks like a metal pipe) can be given to players randomly by talking to Celeste when she visits. It requires 3x star fragments and 3x iron nuggets to craft.
Fish Wand
Players can receive a Fish Wand from C.J. during the Fishing Tourney. This wand is a physical item however, and not a recipe. It therefore doesn’t have a DIY and can’t be crafted.
Bug Wand
Like the Fish Wand, the Bug Wand is also a physical item and not a recipe. Players can receive the Bug Wand from Flick during the Bug-Off event.
Wedding Wand
The Wedding Wand recipe can be gifted from Cyrus during the Wedding Season event in June. If you help Reese and Cyrus take wedding anniversary photos at Photopia, you will be rewarded with wedding-themed items. The recipe for the wand requires 3x star fragments and 1x Wedding Flower StandĀ to craft.
- May 10, 2020
An announcement from Nintendo of America has revealed new My Nintendo printable rewards āinspired by the fun of Animal Crossing: New Horizonsā. These include eight fun printable gift tags (some of which are Mother’s Day-themed). You can also get printable Animal Crossing: New Horizons Mother’s Day coupons to show your mom some love. After all, she sends you enough gifts and mail in the game!
The printable Animal Crossing: New Horizons gift tags can be redeemed here for 10 platinum points.
The printable Animal Crossing: New Horizons Mother’s Day coupons can be redeemed here for 30 platinum points.
For more examples of some super cute Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed My Nintendo rewards, click here.
- Apr 28, 2020
Nintendo of America recently tweeted a fun little activity for New Horizons players to take part in. The tweet consisted of a cute little bingo card filled with various activities that players can check off as they complete. If like me, you have a New Horizons journal tracker, this is the perfect little printable to add to it. Also, if like me, you experience satisfaction from ticking off things and making To-Do lists, here’s a fun way to track your Animal Crossing: New Horizons progress with a bingo card.
The bingo card (shown below) features achievements such as ‘crafting at least 30 items’, and ‘going on a mystery tour’. Whilst a lot of us have probably done many, if not all of these by now, I admittedly can’t tick them all off. I haven’t actually bought or sold any turnips yet, nor have I made any fish bait… ?
(Also, having made an awesome custom design is a debatable one for me…) ?
Let us know if you’ve accomplished everything listed on the card and can
screamsay bingo! Unfortunately, Nintendo of America are being meanies and not giving out prizes. Therefore, have this (virtual) gold star from us ?, and give yourself a (literal) pat on the back. - Apr 28, 2020
There’s a chance that a lot of seriously cool features could be headed to New Horizons in the future. In a recent interview with CNET, Animal Crossing: New Horizons director, Aya Kyogoku, announced that the game would recieve updates for years to come. Whilst we don’t know the exact features we may have to look forward to, dataminers have some theories. One of these features, suggested by dataminer Ninja, is the return of the Dream Suite in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
What Is The Dream Suite?
The Dream Suite was a feature first introduced to the Animal Crossing franchise in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Run by a Tapir named Luna, the Dream Suite allowed you to visit and wander around other playersā towns. You could either let Luna choose a random town for you to visit, or input a specific town’s Dream Address. Although you couldnāt access the shops in other towns, or bring back items, you could do pretty much anything else. If the mayor of a Dream Town had created their own custom designs and allowed others to access them, then you would be able to encounter walrus NPC Wendell during a dream in order to obtain them.
The Dream Suite was a nice addition to New Leaf in that it allowed players to share their towns with others, without the fear of vandalism. This is because any ātownā you visit is just an uploaded representation of that particular town. Hence the ‘Dream’ theme.
Could It Return In New Horizons & And What Evidence Is There To Suggest This? (Possible spoiler alert)
Dataminer Ninji thinks that the Dream Suite could well make a return to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and explains why below. However, like she herself emphasises, the feature hasn’t been confirmed, and her findings shouldn’t be taken as conclusive proof.
Whether the Dream Suite will return, what it would look like, and how it would work are still unconfirmed. On the other hand, Ninji was spot on in predicting the return of Leif and Redd, and the Museum’s art gallery expansion. So fingers crossed!
But please people, if it happens, NO
ANIMEAIKA. Hypno K.K. still gives me nightmares. ??
Hyp-NOPE K.K. ** - Apr 27, 2020
Something new makes me laugh every day in regards to New Horizons. Whether it’s quirky villagers, humourous dialogue, relatable memes, or odd in-game occurences, I can often be found cackling to myself. And as sharing is caring, here are some of my favourite funny moments and memes from Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Watering the same flower for like the fifth time, just to be sure.
Katt using a crafting bench to craft a crafting bench and gave me the recipe. Now I can craft yet another crafting bench and can go to my pre-existing crafting bench to go craft that crafting bench. Thanks I hate it.
He wanted fireworks in the piƱata?! Health and safety are not amused.
I did not sign up for this.
*Nodding* I just hate it when that happens
I’m gonna pass on that offer dude…
Tom Nook falling asleep during Blathersā speech. How rude!
Isabelleās concern for you (those eyes tho), yet she works into the early hours of the morning…
Would you like me to bring you one Blathers? owo
When your residents start becoming self-aware
Ur a wizard Harry (loud volume warning…)
For more funny moments and memes from Animal Crossing: New Horizons, why not check out this article here.
