I needed to sew a few new things in preparation for getting my Boo. Puppy Apron What puppy wouldn’t love a puppy apron? And it frees up my hands. Will I eventually need a two-pocket puppy apron? Hmmm… Doggy Bag When I bring Boo home her carrier will be my carry-on on the plane. I’m only going overnight, but I still need a few things that won’t quite fit in a purse. So I made a small bag, or maybe…
Today is the day!!!! When I lost my very, very special Abby last year, I knew I would have to get another adorable Yorkie, when I was ready. I entered the crazy world of searching for a well-bred Yorkie in February. I had a lot to learn. Around March there were liters all around the states, but I didn’t want to go too far to find my girl. Silly me. I eventually made it onto several waitlists, some of which…
Loving my new table.
I’ve found several new recipes for paper mache, concrete, and plaster. I’m sure there will be more. Paper Mache Paste – A slight twist on just flour and water. It’s still flour and water, but it’s cooked. That makes it so much better. I never knew. I love this recipe now. Paper Mache Clay without flour – This is fabulous to put over the paper mache to kind of smooth it out and build it up a bit. I’m still…
As soon as I made chicken wire armatures for my garden cement decorations, I realized that I could make these same frames for indoor projects, so paper mache instead of concrete. So now I’m learning more about paper mache recipes. I grew up with flour and water, but apparently, paper mache has come a long way since my early years. So now I’m experimenting with recipes and what I can accomplish. So exciting. This is my first critter. I know…
As I was making the other bunnies I just had to make one for my friend, who’s dad was a doctor, hence, Papa Doc. She had a picture of her dad in the 20’s with his plus-fours and the flat cap. I had some fabric scraps laying around from a curtain I made her a few years ago so it was a no-brainer to use those to make her Papa Doc Bunny. Of course, with this outfit, he had to…
Sculpting with wool and a needle. My first needle felted animal. I like this new craft, but I do need to learn to keep my fingers away from those really sharp needles.
After the horses I though it was time for bunnies, as Easter was just around the corner. Every new animal has unique features. For the bunnies, it’s their big floppy ears. I love using many media in my work. These guys weren’t just sewing. I knitted mama’s hat and crocheted her basket. I used needle felting for all of their noses. There’s a little beading in there too (earrings).
My first clay and bottle house. Oh, this is fun.
So much fun.