finger puppets

A friend challenged me to finish my finger puppet collection so that she could give it to her nephew. I like challenges like that. 

Here is Mr. Hip-O!

 My elephant needs a lot of work. Especially in the eye department, but I forgot I needed 5 and made this the next day when I was not in the groove. Improvements to follow.

 Penguin ready to slip and fall. He's double sided.

 And they are all together. You can see the lion and monkey hiding out, stepping back from the limelight for their new friends. 

 And a few other friends

 with hearts. ( pattern from "More Softies Only a Mother Could Love")

Ciao

Bird bags and some soap

Yes, I could work on my title a little more.

Here is an order I've had since this summer. This family has a bird theme, so I put them where I could.

 THis delightful fabric is from Ikea. Oh so many years ago. It is only one square of a panel of many birds and berries.

 I think I actually  bought this fabric at the Ikea in Portugal. Yes, we went to Ikea in Portugal. It was a very hot day and there was no river or beach near by. I cut this felt bird with my cuttlebug and a die.

 More vintage Ikea fabric and a larger bird. They are adhered using heat and bond. The bags are lined.

 I've had an epiphany on the soap felting thing! The one in the middle was free handed felting. the yellow ones... My new discovery and will be hence ever more utilized.... Needle felt (in this case, i had some wet felted from a project gone wrong) a square piece, cut out the shape, then needle felt it to the soap. My Gawd, it has changed my soap felting career forever. I think I may even be excited to make more!

So just a few more orders to do and I can concentrate on making some things for my wee ones. I took this morning off to decorate a little more. Still much to do, but I'm in a happy place.

Hope you are too.

Amanda

2 days of elfing

On Saturday, the elf took his friends for a ride. Looks like his little gnome friend is on a short lease though.

 On Sunday, he invited a few friends to tea. 

 Looks like gnomie picked up a little pink lady in the bottom right corner. Must have been the fancy sports car.

Wanna cup?

Ciao

Craft sale

I'll be at the Ingomar Craft Bazaar, 10-2, Fire Hall. Saturday, Dec. 8.

See you there?

Elf on a lamp?

Wha? Look at this guy, swinging from the lamp shade. Looks like he got a piercing too!

 OH, those boys are with him again. The look out team is looking a little worse for wear.

I don't know how much longer Gingerbread man will last. He lost his leg, but still has his head about him.

 And those marshmallows are useful to make a ladder!

Hope he doesn't get a head rush when he gets down.

Ciao,

Amanda

Elf in the bowl

While waiting for our own copy of Elf on the Shelf from the Whirligig Book Shop, we've decided to use the one I bought at the Library sale. I think he may be the original. Ho cute. He is named Elfiedude.

His first night here was not a messy one. Just a soak in a marshmallow jacuzzi with a few of his new friends. 

"Back away form the marshmallow. Get your own!"

Cheers,

Amanda

Wooden Bird houses of an unusual sort

If you've been reading me for some time, you'll know I have an uncle who's been with me for many, many years. He's looked after my children and me over the years and is like the 5th person in our family. We're no longer just an 8 minute walk from each other, but facetime and emails help. 

You may remember the Uncle's Faery cottage he made a few years ago.

Finally, he's answered his calling and has been creating these amazing bird houses from reclaimed wood.

 He's also likes succulents and mosses.

 Aren't they just darling?!

 How bout this little farm house?

 This one has an over growing roof. I've learned in these parts that if your roof has moss on it, it's probably the only thing keeping it together. Do NOT mess with it.

(sorry for poor quality. My fault)

 Bird condo or party house?

 Must be artsy folk live in this one.

 Yep, a fine talent unleashed!

I know I'll be keeping an eye out for reclaimed wood around these parts for him. Maybe he'll even come up to get them.:}

Hugs uncle.

Cheers,

Amanda