I always, like most of us, start my Christmas projects early. A couple weeks ago, I found this GREAT old birdhouse at the co-op. I immediately saw it as the center of a Christmas display! So I made some
pretty bottle brush trees to start the decorating process......I have much that I want to add yet.
September 17, 2011
September 09, 2011
Teddy Bears With Hats
I do really like the way the bears turned out....not sure if I have a favorite, but I think it may be the bear with the tan and blue hat :) The garland is now in my Etsy Shop...Bears With Hats I am tired, it's been a long week, Hopefully I will have more fun stuff to share soon!
September 05, 2011
Gitterati!
Sorry, I just HAD to use that title, lol!Found these on a walk...someone had put their stuff that didn't sell at a garage sale on the curb. I picked up a brand new box of glass ornaments. I can never leave things as found and these got a nice coating of Martha Stewart glitters in different colors!
Teddy Bear Parade
So I finished 5 bears. My daughter and I agreed that this is a good number for a garland. I am not sure yet what I will use to make the garland, but generally if I sit
and think about something it comes to me in time. Whenever I rush, the results are never what I hope for. So anyway, here are the bears! Hope you like them!
September 04, 2011
Teddy Bears
A few years ago, my niece gave me a tin mold of a teddy bear, I have always used it as a decoration until now :) I was going through some boxes, looking for something and I came across some cotton linter paper that I had bought years ago at Michael's. I decided to try it in the bear mold and it worked really well! After he dried enough to come out of the mold, I trimmed him and gave him a sealer coat so he could be painted. I decided to use gouache and I love the results! I am going to make a bunch of them and string a garland......
September 02, 2011
Acorns
Found some more great stuff on a walk! These double acorn tops were just waiting for me to come along :) I picked up a bunch and gave them their bodies back in wool form. I love 100% merino, it is great to work with and never pills...these are poly-stuffed. I really packed it in there, so they are very firm. I think these look amazing in a dish, or maybe wired into a wreath?
September 01, 2011
Hydrangeas are beautiful
I went for a walk a couple nights ago and found some hydrangeas on the way. The colors are almost ethereal and the flowers are so delicate....I just had to take some pictures. I managed to get a few that I really like...this is one of them!
It's been a while!
Wow! Has it really been that long? I took a job a while ago that has kept me from my crafting, but I didn't realize just how much time had passed......I am still passionate about the things I create, but I have moved away from doll clothing and jumped into making other things, lots with holiday themes. I love holiday themes! I also opened an Etsy store! You can check it out at dianea.etsy.com
This star is currently in my store, check it out to see more pictures and also some of the other items I have been collecting and or making.....here is the direct link to my store! Halloween Star
April 20, 2009
April 20, 2009
I was in a hat making mood and came up with this latest creation.....I custom dyed the straw for the deep rose coloring....I also hand rolled and painted the roses for a variegated effect. All in all, I am very pleased with the final result :)
April 19, 2009
April 19, 2009
Again, too long between posts! I just get so busy....This is my little Hana doll dressed in a pink floral dress with a removeable tulle overskirt. I love this doll!
