WIP Angel wall relief

My wish for the New Year is good health for all and peaceful hearts...  I am so thankful to have my family and good friends..  I focus on what I do have, not on what I do not have,  I am truly blessed..  You have all brought so much joy into my heart.  I am looking forward to seeing what  your imaginations and talents create in this new year.

This relief has been waiting for me for a while... Still a work in progress, it will be interesting to see how she turns out.. I was finally able to get back to work on it..
As you can see I still have alot of work to do... More carving and fill in, smooth out..  Need slip here and there.  Sometimes when I have an idea for a new piece I can actually see it in my minds eye..  This came pretty close to what I had in mind..  Well,  not yet, but I hope soon...  Thank you so much for visiting.

Happy New Year... Enjoy and stay safe.

Love and blessings,

Penny 

Christmas treasures from the past

Hello dear friends..  I hope you are enjoying the holidays...  Because I have injured my wrist ( too much needle felting)  it looks like it may be a while before I can create so I thought I would share a few gifts of love from the past.

It is the 19th and my wrist is just fine now.. Thank you all so much for your well wishes.

My father built this ship above about 40 years ago..  When I look at it I have such fond memories of my dad in the evenings at the table always creating something.   He also made a ship in the bottle..  I wish I knew what happened to that, it was so beautiful.

My chair that is also a step stool when lifted up and over...  Unfortunately I cannot show you how it turns over because it has a crack and I don't want to lift it...
My beloved gave this to me for Christmas 15 years ago...  Noah's ark hand carved and painted..   We were shopping one afternoon and I mentioned how beautiful it was..
Christmas morning it was under the tree..  I will treasure it always..  I know when I think of him as I admire it he is looking down and smiling at me.

The book behind the doll was a gift to me from my dear Mother...
The title is Thank you for so many things..
My mom had a heart of gold and here she was thanking me... She was a wife, mother, poet at heart,  and taught me how to get through all of life's little challenges with grace..

This pretty little Christmas doll was gifted to my grand daughter from my daughter about 20 years ago.. They both wanted her to stay with Nana (me) so every year when my children arrive there she is, safe and sound.

My Santa from my dear brother and his lovely wife..  It seemed like every time they would return from Europe they would bring a gift for me.. this one in particular is very special to me.. Can you guess why? teee ~ The artist ~  he is from Germany..

Beautiful hand painted plate from Denmark.  Don't  you just love these tiny gnomes?

My grandfathers prayer book..   The pages are so old I hesitate to handle it.
The metal angel belonged to my mother in law.  Time worn and beautiful, don't you think?  These are just a few of my treasured gifts.   I hope you enjoyed viewing.



Last ...  A few elves I have made over the years... I had every intention of making one each... Well, that did not happen, but I think I will start to add more next year.

Zoe had to have the last word...

Jasper, Zoe, Bebe and I would like to wish you a blessed Christmas..  Thank you so much for taking time to visit and bless you for bringing so much joy into my life this past year..  Your friendship, inspiration and encouragement have brought happiness into my life..  We all have our creations that ~come alive somehow~ and I have been touched by so many of yours.  I count my blessing each day..

I hope you can take time to listen to the song by Sarah Brightman..
On my side bar at the top.. Just click the arrow... ( Thank you for your help dear Irina)

When I first heard her sing many years ago, her voice touched me deeply...  It is, to me,  a voice of an angel..  I hope you enjoy  ~A child is born~
Love and blessings,
Penny

Santa Baby and Zoe

Please listen to the music

Happy Holidays from Zoe..      Picked her up from the groomers and she had a christmas collar on..  A sweet gift from Vicky, her groomer..  A lovely woman with ALOT of patience..  Zoe is a good girl but when she gets tired she just lays down.
blessings,
Penny and Zoe

Christmas giveaway and the winner is

Bunny is here is announce the winner of the Christmas giveaway ...

  Bei will be traveling to a new home as soon as she has the address...

 I would like to thank all of you entering my  giveaway,  and to my new followers, welcome.  I am humbled and very touched...   

And the winner is....   dear Erin   of   erin's art and gardens..  A sweet woman, master gardner and a Fine art  artist.  What she does with her brush and canvas will take your breath away... Please stop in and say hello...

Love and blessing,

Penny

Giving thanks.... A Christmas giveaway ~Bei~

Bonjour

Shhhhhh.  We don't want to wake her..

I would like to offer Bei to you  as a warm thank you for your kindness and support this past year... Christmas is upon us and she would like to travel to your home and hopefully bring a litttle smile..

Giveaway is open is all,  all you need do is leave a comment to let me know you would like to be included in the giveaway..
 
I will announce the winner here,  on November 30.

Love and blessings,

Penny

Where's the turkey?????

I have been walking for miles and miles..  Still, no turkey in sight

 

Don't look at me,  I'm no turkey!!

 

I am closing my eyes,   watch where you are hunting for that bird!

 

could that turkey be hiding in here? naaaaa

 

                                    Seriously, do I look like a turkey

 

Well.... I just don't know... Will we ever find a turkey?

 

Smile up there...  I have a friend with a bow and arrow

 

Ready...aim 

 

You should be careful with that bow!  I am an expert hunter, just returning from africa.

Follow me to NOWHERE I have found the turkey!

Love and blessings to all this Thanksgiving..

Love, Bebe



Souris ballet performance on a French theatre stage

  

Presenting the last member of the Souris  Ballet troupe

She is on her way to perform on a French theatre stage where mice love to perform.. Where you ask?

Get your ticket for the performance over at Burlap Luxe for the

Hannah Holiday

Matinee

Curtain up

Lights

Thank you dear Dore for the opportunity to make a souris for your theatre.. I am honored. She has packed her bags and is on her way. She will be there in time for her performance.   I am honored.

Please take a moment to visit Dore and don't forget to stop in and see the Holiday elegance in her beautiful Etsy shop.

I would like to thank all of you for your most generous and kind words about the ballet troupe.. 

Love and blessings,

Penny

Souris en mouvement ballet troupe

                                               Up on the toes ladies..


Watch your form



  Everyone hold your

 heads high

Fix that tutu

Very good 

nice and straight

All together now..

I hope you enjoyed the ballet...   I had such fun when each one came alive from the wool.. All the members of this dance troup were needle felted in the finest  natural wool.. (Thank you again dear Dore) Their tutu's are merino wool in rainbow colours.  Each one has a pink satin corded tail.. I inserted a wire inside the cord for stability.  The Ballerinas in peach, green and pink are available on ebay at this time.

 The other 2 dancers are in my Etsy shop..

Thank you so much for your visit..

Wishing you all a beautiful weekend.

Love and blessings,

Penny



Please meet Bei a very tired little mouse

shhhhhhhhhh.... Someone is taking a nap.

Please meet Bei..

She is a mere 2 1/2" tall...   Polymer clay, hand sculpted and hand applied fur.

You will find her in my Etsy shop.

It is such a beautiful day here... The sun is out, cool air and the birds are singing.

Life is beautiful.  Makes is very difficult to stay in my studio today.. 

Wishing you all a joyful Sunday.. Thank you so much for all your heartfelt comments.

Blessings,

Penny

Please meet Sophie a winter mouse and Josette

Please meet Sophie... She has been hand sculpted of polymer clay with hand applied merino wool for her fur..  I have created a little base for her to be displayed on. She measures 2" tall..

I hope she brings a smile... She is available on Ebay

When it's cold I need my cap

and scarf

Please meet Josette.... You will find her taking a nap over in my Etsy shop

She measures 2 1/2" tall.. Sculpted of polymer clay and hand applied fur.

I found this little snowman button and gave it to her.. She is quite content to sit and hold him. He is removable.

I really enjoyed creating these two little mice and their displays... I hope you have enjoyed your stay.

Thank you all so very much for your kind thoughts.

Blessings,

Penny

Back to the clay... Please meet Musetta and Miette

Please meet Musetta... A wee mouse, sculpted in polymer clay... Her fur has been cut and hand applied tiny pieces at a time..  She measures 2 3/4" tall..

I am making a few Holiday mice, then I want to get back to my needle felting.

She is available on ebay

Then we have dear little Miette... She is also sculpted in polymer clay, with fur hand applied...  Oh what fun I had creating these two wee mice.   Miette is available in my etsy shop .. You will find the link on my sidebar.

Thank you so much for coming over to meet them..  Wishing you all a beautiful weekend..

Love and blessings,

Penny

Mother Goose WIP needle felted with a gift from the heart

She is quite large as you can see by my hand.. I think I got carried away..   She is still a work in progress, need to finish her feet and wings... Not sure about her beak.   I am thinking it may be a bit long.

.

With some of my wool sculptures I build a wire armature wound with yarn.. Not all, but some.. She is on of them.  This way she can pose .

Mother Goose was needle felted  with 100 % Natural wool gifted to me by dear

Dore of Burlap Luxe..  Please take a moment to visit her beautiful shop.  She is an amazing artist in several mediums and turns furniture into pieces of art..  I am blessed to call her my friend.  I believe Dore's shop is a true reflection of her soul..  Calm, soothing,  peaceful,  and full of beauty.

Can you believe it?  Look at this georgeous wool. It is heaven to work with..  

Well, what can I say except the needles are flying...  Thank you from the bottom of my heart  Dore...  

This owl below ( Pumpkin) was also created with my gifted wool, and

dear Anita of Castles Crowns and Cottages purchased it as soon as I put it in my Etsy shop!  What a sweetheart! Thank you dearest Anita!  Please take a moment to visit Anita's  Etsy shop.. She has added some of the most darling creations!  Anita is also a very talented artist.. Her paper sculptures take my breath away..  Most of all,  she is what you see.  A beautiful, kind hearted, sensitive soul  that has come into my life and is a true friend. 

Pumpkin is 4 inches tall and will fly home tomorrow.

I have one owl left in my Etsy shop pictured below.

He is 3 inches tall.

This one is 3" Tall. 

Thank you all for taking time to drop in for a visit..  I wish to thank everyone for your very kind thoughts and always here to cheer me on.. You have no idea how much your words touch my heart.


Update on Mother Goose
I finished her wings and feet yesterday.. She is all ready to take flight.

But not without her bonnet and shawl.... I fashioned them from grey felt
and cotton lace..  She can wear them when needed.

Thank you so much for visiting.. I hope you enjoyed.
Love and blessings,

Penny