Not a lot going on.

It's been a bit of a downturn in making anything this month. Lots of projects in the works, just not getting down to them!

 For any that like to crochet tho, here is a stunning pattern for a blanket/cushion. I love it as it's a bit different. which is here   How gorgeous is that! It is on my todo list as I have a big bag of wool that could be used. I particularly like the shell stitch, most lovely.

This little doggie was a commissioned piece, worked by my daughter in pastels. The client was very pleased with it. Isn't he a little cutie? (sorry the photo is a bit blurred)

This is what happened to Reggie Rat after Archie thought I'd made him as his new playmate! Chewed ears, loss of limbs, untidy scarf, eyes popping out and worst of all whiskers askew! Still Reg is still smiling. Must not leave things within reach of puppies!

One of the few makes I did manage was this little tartan coat for Archie. Made with an old sponge bathmat sandwiched inbetween a discarded scarf and some nice red material.

This is lightweight, but a nice density to keep the wind out. Although neither dogs like it very windy, which is just as well cos I don't either!!

That's if for now dear readers. Hopefully have something to show next time.

This weeks linky parties are;
Sunday;
handmadeharbour.blogspot.
the-chicken-chick.com
Tuesday;
thediydreamer
Wednesday;
lavendergardencottage.blogspot.
ivyandelephants.blogspot.
Thursday;
lambertslately.com/
myfashionforwardblog.com/

The Girl With The Wild Red Hair

You might remember that a couple of posts ago I showed you this photo.

This is the skeleton which was made from aluminium foil, masking tape and half a plastic bottle!

Hmm does this head suit her?!

Her body is completely wrapped in masking tape and she sports a tam o'shanter.

Here she is with a skin of paper clay and her wellies on. She has a toadstool to sit on.

First step of the painting....stripey tights and red boots.

New head and hair and a petticoat.Which to choose a bobble hat or tam O'shanter? Nikki doggy has joined in as well.

All finished and sitting comfortably on her toadstool seat, the tam o'shanter won!

                          Side View
Little feather in the tam o'shanter which is held with a little blue bead.

                      Back view with her flowing locks.

Closer view. She has little beads along the bottom of her linen skirt,her jacket is made from paper clay. You may recognise the little dog, she has been wrestled off Mavis!
The flower was made from aluminium and masking tape and then dipped a few times in acrylic paint until it was the right colour.
She now sits on my daughters mantelpiece who was the original inspiration behind 'The Girl With The Wild Red Hair', as, when she was younger, she permed her very long red hair.

This was a fun project to make and I'm pleased with how she has turned out, now it's given me a bit of a taste to do some more modeling with clay.

Also on the crafty front these two little plants were made. No watering needed, and can be put in the sun or shade and it will never fade or die or attract the greenfly!
The hand embroidered sayings are 'be strong,grow,bloom,flower' and 'how does your garden grow?' Planted in a little milk jug and a baked bean tin, they have 'earth' to finish the effect off.

A most unusual chicken in the hen house!

The weeks linky parties:
Sunday;
handmadeharbour.blogspot.co.uk/
the-chicken-chick.
Monday;
thededicatedhouse.blogspot.
Tuesday;
thediydreamer.com
Wednesday;
lavendergardencottage.blogspot.
Thursday;
ivyandelephants.blogspot.
lambertslately.com

Big Mat and his little siser Mo Mouse

Here is a Big Mat sharing his hearts out to anyone that might need one!

And with his little sister Mo Mouse who also has an armful of hearts to give.

Big Mat has been secretly eating the cheese during the night when Mo is asleep. He will have to be careful his toadstool doesn't give way! lol  Don't they look cute?
 

Had a fancy to make something with paper mache...without any paper! This is foil and masking tape so far. Paper to come. Can you see who is peeking around the side, hmm wonder what they are upto!

Well, would you believe it. Two little mice scampered inside with a piece of lace to make a little house for themselves, can't take my eyes off these rascals for five minutes. lol

As usual I will leave you with some doggie pictures.

Here is Archie keeping upto date with doggie news.

                            Like children, they look so innocent when they are asleep!!

This weeks linky parties are;
Sunday;
the-chicken-chick.com
handmadeharbour.blogspot.
Tuesday;
thededicatedhouse.blogspot
thediydreamer.com
Wednesday;
ivyandelephants.blogspot.
lavendergardencottage.blogspot.
Thursday;
myfashionforwardblog.
lambertslately

Monsieur Maurice Mouse

This week I have been mainly making mice and here is Monsieur Maurice

He is sitting on a paper mache toadstool, waiting for his sweetheart to come along. He speaks with a French accent as he is on his way to woo the Madamoiselles!

With his sweet little face and freshly picked flower they wont be able to resist! lol

This is an update of 'The Girl With The Wild Red Hair'. Will be interesting to see how she works out as it's being made up as I go along! (notice her hair is missing along with her head haha)

Nikki basking beside the fire....

While Archie gets on with the housework, in this case helping to change the bed.

NEWS FLASH; Cathy over at Potter Jotter is having a gorgeous giveaway here is her link
 potterjotter.blogspot.co.uk

 

This weeks linky parties are:
http://handmadeharbour.
the-chicken-chick.
Monday;
thededicatedhouse.blogspot.
Tuesday;
thediydreamer.
Wednesday;
ivyandelephants.blogspotlavendergardencottage.blogspot.
thewellcraftedhome.blogspot.
Thursday;
myfashionforwardblog
lambertslately.com

The Duchess and white mousie

I'm thinking it's getting a bit cooler and I wonder if we are going to be in line for the snow that is forecast. As we live at the top of Scotland people often think we get lots of snow but we don't, that is reserved for lower down! 2010 was pretty bad, but also hit the whole country as well. So lets hunker down and get on with some crafting....that's my idea anyway!

Here is a little white mousie that I made and she is joining the Chitter Chatter Crafty Club and will join in the knitting frenzy that is going on there.

                                                         Isn't she a little sweetie?

Back view. Sitting comfortably on her reel of cotton. Her little heart declares 'knit'! She will be popped into my Etsy shop soon.

This is something I can show you now that the recipient has received her. The 'Duchess'

Her hair puts mine to shame...really must get it sorted! Love her dress, don't save dresses for best wear them now, best might never come!!

There is a little scroll there wrapped in some raffia which is the title 'deeds' to the Duchess chateau. She certainly has some fancy lace on her dress.

The 'poem' on the back is the same as the Countess one. 'Now I am old', a take on the poem 'When I am old' She has settled into her new home and is partaking of tea and scones as I type.

My daughter did these two pastel drawings of our little dogs, Nikki (top) and Archie. They look quite the thing hanging on the wall.

Here is scruff posing with his portrait before he proceedes to chew it!



This weeks linky parties are;
Sunday;
handmadeharbour.blogspot.
the-chicken-chick
Monday;
thededicatedhouse.blogspot.
Tuesday;
thediydreamer.
Wednesday;
lavendergardencottage
Thursday;
lambertslately.
ivyandelephants.blogspot.
myfashionforwardblog.

Etsy shop now open!

I have re-opened my Etsy shop at long last and a few things listed in there.

Including these lovie dovie birdies with a beakful of love hearts.

and two little mice reading the cheese recipe book to decide what to cook for dinner. All nice and cosy on a wintery day. . I wonder how long that bowl of cheese nibbles will last!
Need to take a better photo tho.

This weeks linky parties:
Sunday;
handmadeharbour.blogspot.co.uk/
Monday;
thededicatedhouse.blogspot.
Tuesday;
thediydreamer
Wednesday;
lavendergardencottage.
ivyandelephants.blogspot
Thursday;
myfashionforwardblog.
lambertslately.com
Friday;
.dianarambles.

Chitter, Chatter Craft Club.

This week I have been upto my knees in meeces...knitting and sewing ones that is!

she was a bit lonely so she decided to call her friend who likes sewing and embroidery...

..

and they both decided it was a good idea to set up a crafting club...so they invited their friends....

and the Chitter, Chatter Craft Club was formed. Only for mice I'm afraid, but you could become an honary member by purchasing one!!

Well, shall we tiptoe away and let them carry on knitting their winter jumpers and embroidering tablecloths.

It's nice to cuddle up to someone on a cold wintery evening.....

Better still to use them as a comfy pillow, so soft and warm!

This weeks linky parties are;
Sunday;
handmadeharbour.blogspot.
the-chicken-chick.
Monday;
thededicatedhouse.
Tuesday
thewellcraftedhome.
thediydreamer.com
Wednesday;
lavendergardencottage.
ivyandelephants.blogspot.
Thursday;
 lambertslately
myfashionforwardblog.com/

triplets or twins!

This week we have had some little visitors in the shape of twins and triplets. They are so good and didn't make a sound!

Here is the nursery aka my kitchen table! The prams are in various stages of completion.

Here are the triplets keeping as still as they can for their photo. All cosy in their winter hats and lacey blanket. With their plumped up pillows they are so comfy, and ready for a ride in their pram.

 Here is Robert waiting patiently for Rosamund to join him, although he's not lonely as the triplets have been keeping him company.

And here she is, although a bit more tweaking might be in order before she goes off to her new home.
 Head Honcho made the wheels for me and the pram is inspired by the big one my babies used to have....a long time ago now. Used to be able to get 3 children in plus the shopping!

And so to bed. The little 'un said...roll over, roll over haha.

The twins wanted to try out the new bed to see how comfy it is....they fell asleep! This is the smallest quilt I've ever made, just fits into the sardine can.

These three musketeers would have a lot of fun if I still had a pram I bet, there would be bits of food, chewed up toys and all sorts of garden vegatation in the bottom. Maybe I should sit in one and they can pull me along! (Jazz the spaniel is my dd's doggie, all good mates together....most of the time)

This weeks linky parties are;
Sunday
handmadeharbour.blogspot.
the-chicken-chick.
Monday;
thededicatedhouse.blogspot.
Tuesday;
thediydreamer.
Wednesday;
lavendergardencottage.blogspot.
thewellcraftedhome.
ivyandelephants.blogspot
Thursday;
www.lambertslately.com
myfashionforwardblog.com
Friday;
dianarambles.com
thededicatedhouse.blogspot
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