Spacemen amongst us.

A few years ago, I made this little playset.

I brought it back today in this rendition.

 The spaceman helmet and air pack on his back.

 Cute little things, I think.

Come see them at the Shelburne Farmer's Market on Saturday!

Amanda

the tale of the dragon

Once, there was a green dragon guarding his cave.

 The Red Knight stared wide eyed at the dragon

 And fainted.

 "Hey", said the dragon... 

"wanna see my new teeter totter?"

 The 2 knights thought that was pretty cool.

 Then the dragon invited them into the cave for some yummy snacks.

Knight and dragon patterns available from Margaret's awesome book

Making Peg Dolls

that was fun to do in the midst of mitten making. 

Another hand made gift done!

Ciao,

Amanda

Invasion of the Ninjas

My order came! It came it came! in 2 days!

I've talked about Bear Woods Supply Inc.

I finally placed an order with them.

Can i just say... it was awesome.

Great prices, selection customer service.

They used expedited shipping in Canada for just over $10!!! In Canada! Crazy. 

I got it in 2 days.

The quality of the pegs is great. Smooth wood without the flaws and 

tree rings on the heads like other sources. 

I can't say enough about it. 

Notice the acorns on the bottom of the pic! love.

What did I do with them?

(check out the first ones I made here)

 50 Ninjas

 Looks like someone threw up a ninja rainbow! I've been waiting all day to say that! :}

I left the room for a few minutes.....

 Someone had fun planning an invasion!

Have a good one!

If you're local, pop by the Mother's Day Shopping event.

Amanda

Ninja Peggie

In this pouch is a bit of cuteness.

Of the Ninja variety.

I first saw this idea on The Knitty Gritty Homestead.

I was smitten. And I just needed a pouch for it. Enter the canvas pouch.

 Look out... they are stealthy!

Ear worm! GO. Check it out. (inner ninja)

Happy Mail!

I did a peggie swap in March and my other swap partner was Jen from Sewn Natural.

She sent these matryoshka peggies!

 How cute are they!

 Oh and the biggest felted acorn I've ever seen!

Thanks Jen. So glad to add these to my collection and for the happy mail on this drizzly day!

I've bought a third cupboard and will have all of those left over bits in their new home this weekend! yeah, a clean studio helps unclutter the mind.

Have a good one!

Amanda

Peggie Swap!

I joined Peg Swap with Margaret from We Bloom Here.

One of my swap partners was Stephanie from The Knitty Gritty Homestead.

Even with her 4 kids and the life that swirls around that, she was the first one to get hers in the mail.

Just look at that hand work! I imagine her sitting with a cup of tea in a quiet spot of her day to do this. :} I'm sure the reality may be quite different, I'm choosing to stick with my story.

 Double sided wings!

 And she knit the clothes.

 A moth! A moth! Who woulda thought to make a moth?

Love the fuzzy wool she used too.

We are enjoying our little friends. More so since they last a lot longer the the daffodils.

Thanks Stephanie! We love them. Now you have to guess what I sent to you. I posted them last week... both in the mail and on the blog.

And thanks Margaret for hosting the swap. ' tis lovely indeed!

Happy Saturday.

Amanda

not your usual 3 pigs

Once... in a quiet little village, there were 3 low environmental impact houses. One of straw, one of twigs and one of bricks.. (the bricks were recycled from a highly protested demolished landmark)

The owners of these homes returned from a day of shopping at the local organic farmer's market.

On the edge of the meadow, not far from the windmill, (which helped them off the grid) watched a lone, cranky wolf*!

The oldest brother was worried to see the lone, cranky wolf nearby. The wolf was well known in the village and not very well liked!

The youngest brother, the outgoing, extrovert, was not afraid at all. He bought extra quinoa and beets to help round out the vegetarian stew.

So there would be plenty to eat for all!

And the wolf would get his sugar levels back and wouldn't be cranky. He's pretty nice when he's not hungry. Sometimes, he even brings dessert.

la, la, la, la, la. Happy day at Pig's Hollow!

:}

* The part of the wolf is played by a character from Margaret's bookMaking Peg Dolls

Glad to be a part of The Magic Onions for Friday's Nature Table.
And Creative Friday at natural Suburbia

The Mermaid and the Pirate- a little tale.

Once... there was a Pirate, sailing on the seas. Looking for someone, something to share his treasure with. Arrggggg.

He often heard singing and felt comforted by the creatures of the ocean. 

A mermaid, who had been following in his travels came out of the water, just as the pirate looked down.

He invited her to be his companion to explore unknown lands and caves on a never ending quest for treasure.

She was quite excited by this and swam to the bottom of the ocean to collect some of her possessions.

And together, they spent their days sailing, looking and singing to the land, the air and the sea.

Have a good one,

Amanda

Also glad to be a part of The Magic Onions for Friday's Nature Table.
And Creative Friday at natural Suburbia

3 Little Pigs

I found this guy lurking in the woods.

This little piggy stayed home.

I have a funny feeling someone is watching us.

 Gasp! There's the BIG BAD WOLF!!!

Hey Big Bear! WHere did you get that eye patch?

Friends meeting at the park for a picnic.

All these friends except for the 3 little pigs come from Making Peg Dolls.

The 3 Little Pigs will be getting a new travel case AND little houses. Wait till you see! I hope that what's in my head comes out into reality!

Don't forget to sign up for my giveaway right here.

Ciao,

Amanda

Goldilocks and the Three Bears playset

So I took these guys from yesterday 

Put them in a box.

 Goldilocks woke up to a new part of the forest with polka dotted trees and fluffy pink clouds.

The three bears met by the white picket fence.

A new playscape in a box. (all cutouts are from the old Sizzix die cuts)

Yes, it needs a house. But I think I'll make a tiny one in the back landscape by the trees.

 They're hoping that Goldilocks will make some new porridge.

Today was a snow day here. The peggies and paints were out, so some new families were born.

Rafael's family

 Neve's family. She gave me highlights in the back there.

Here's the whole crew. I think I need to order some new pieces. These are going fast.

Bear Woods! I'm calling soon.

Ciao,

Amanda