Princess Daisy and dragon - Day 27

Working from the sketch done earlier in the week, this is the felt version.

An issue I have struggled with and need to look into more is the face, I thought using a fabric pen might get me the thin lines, but of course the fluffyness of the felt means it smudges and looks uneven! So am wondering if I could stitch it? Such a shame, because I like the big eyes in the sketch, i just need them to work on felt!

This will become a painting/art piece, where she will be be taking her pet dragon for a fly/walk. Am off to paint the canvas....

Gentle Winged Popkle - Day 26

A week of sketching mostly. Though I have been stitching up a new Popkle for the collection, especially since the Pinky Popkle has gone to a new home! In between stitching, and helping my daughter with her Justin Bieber competition (see below), I was also thinking of a new Popkle, this one is a sweeter and gentler version, with soft curly horns and wings. They will be wired as well for added shape and movement.

The computer problems have been tough, but this posting pack brings me right back up to date - Day 26 on Sunday 10 april.

Popkle Body Issues - Day 25

I am very keen to make a full bodied Popkle, but have some boduy issues around this. I'm not sure what the final shape should be, what would suit. Tried to sketch some ideas out but still couldnt make up my mind. This of course leaves me with another option... I will need to make both main options up! One is almost kangaroo-ish, and the other one is more dragion like.. .also a wings or no wings option.
Let the sewing begin!!

Princess Daisy - Day 24

I had a new portrait in mind... this includes a princess and some dragons. It took a while to get the princess just the way I wanted, but I think this is the keeper...
I needed her to be simple enough to replicate in felt, but still with some character. I also tried a Merlin figure with a full white beard, still need to work on him abit.

Side note... while doing this I had flash backs to the Princess Bride movie, I still LOVE this movie!

Westley: I told you I would always come for you. Why didn't you wait for me?
Buttercup: Well... you were dead.
Westley: Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while.
Buttercup: I will never doubt again.
Westley: There will never be a need.

New Character - Day 23

My main PC is dead! So sad!

This has impacted on the blogging, but the creative pursuits continue. Am missing checking in on others though!

Day 23 - lots of sketching... here is a sample of a new character... A bit rough, but my mind is jumbled with work and rough is all I managed today!

Puffed goldfish - Day 22

Following yesterdays origami, I thought I'd try this puffed up fish. This is blown up a bit to make it a fuller shape.
Blowing it up was quite tricky, but I will put the pattern aside for a potential school activity. I can picture a whole school of fish hanging up around the place. I wonder how big we could make a fish? :)

 This pattern  is from Origami Instructions

Tortoise and Hare - Day 21

Busy week ahead with work! Posting may be delayed, but the crafdting will continue. This week may be small challenges as well! I am thinking I might choose some creative ideas from the 365 Day book to supplement the Takahe Brooch constructions that seem to still be continuing.
Day 21 - Origami - A tortise and a hare (or turtle and a rabbit, depending on how you look at it!)

Bonus: I used a batch of these at school, as part of the Tortise and the Hare story.
For younger children, it is too hard to fold but they are able to draw the face and shell pattern. Older children fold this themselves.