I used acrylic yarn with a 4.25mm hook, I didn’t time myself so idk how long it took (4 hours? I’m really not sure) and it is about 9 inches tall (23 cm).
There are 10 pieces that I sewed on and it is not my pattern (I did modify it quite a bit though)
I’m probably gonna do $20 because it’s bigger than I told her it would be and also she’s one of my favorite teachers, she also crochets, one time I spent an entire study hall period talking with her about yarn XD