What's a Harold you say? Pretty silly looking, don't you think?
I thought I would include a few WIP photos.
Well, I'm working on it
Still working
Don't you just love my new Needle felting
wood tool? It will hold 5 needles.
Ouch!
Was someone talking to me?
Hello.. you may call me Harold...
I like shinny things.. Is that wrong?
I am quite large, don't you think? Mum got carried away.. I kept growing and growing..
Nine inches tall...
See ya! On my way to my new home!
This little guy was needle felted with the most beautiful grey wool, (except his face) thanks to Sophia, who lives in the Hollow with dear Jeri Landers.. Please do drop in and say hi ..
The white and black wool is alpaca wool, which I purchased a while back.
He is gently posable, toes are wire. Inset acrylic eyes..
What a lovely surprise it was to receive an email this morning to let me know he sold. I had just listed him yesterday on Ebay.. I am truly blessed, and very thankful.
Oh happy day!
Thank you dear friends for taking time to meet Harold.
blessings,
Penny
Hello Penny, I loved to meet Harold, he is gorgeous! He looks so realistic, well done!
ReplyDeleteHis new owner will be very delighted with him :D!
I wish you a nice sunday. Hugs, Ilona
Dear Penny,
ReplyDeleteHarold is amazing and I had to look twice, he looks so lifelike and love his shinning bright eyes.
I can see why he sold so quickly. The needlefelting tool is neat with been able to hole five needles... and ouch, please be careful.
Thank you so much for visiting me and I hope that you are having a happy weekend
Sending hugs
Carolyn
He is so realistic and has so much detail. Glad he found a happy home.
ReplyDeleteHarold is adorable! ~ and I like shiney things too! :)))))
ReplyDeleteGood evening Ilona, Carolyn, LadyCat and Melody.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Your kind thoughts lift my heart.. I truly appreciate your visits.
Harold is so cute! I like shiny things too, Harold! He's amazing!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Patti
Thank you so much for your visit. I took a break from blogging and only been back a short while. I love Harold,just precious. We have real ones that come here at night and they are very large. Hugs...Lu
ReplyDeleteWow Penny you really do a fabulous job of needle felting. Harold is one very fine raccoon. Amazing how you felted so much character into him. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...
ReplyDeleteOh, he's such a cutie, no wonder it sold so fast. You're very talented.
ReplyDeleteOh Penny!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour raccoon Harold is amazing! I have been wanting to attempt needle felting little figures of my dogs, but I fear it will be so difficult!
I have some needles and roving and felt and wire... and even some afghan hound hair to felt into them. I watched a YouTube video yesterday to see how to begin, so it was fun to see your work in progress!!!! I may need to ask you for advice when I get started. I have other projects in progress that I want to finish, a fairy house and another miniature garden.
Blessings!
~ Violet
Violet, I cannot wait to see what you create! I will be watching..
DeleteBeautiful, Penny. And what a wonderful new home for Harold!
ReplyDeleteIt is so hard for me to believe that you can turn a wee armiture into an adorable raccoon! Yours is much cuter than the real thing, I think! Bravo!
ReplyDeletePenny you amaze me with your talents ! Harold looks very realistic ... like he just stepped out of the woods to say " hello"
ReplyDeleteHello ladies,
ReplyDeleteI cannot express my gratitude for your encouraging and kind words you have left for Harold!
I am humbled and most thankful… It gives me such joy… I take such pleasure in creating something that will give someone a smile… I am so happy you all enjoyed viewing…
Enjoy your day,
fondly,
Penny
Harold is great !!!...happy summer !!..x !
ReplyDeleteHarold, is just perfect. He is adorable and he looks like a Harold. Great job. I bet to stick your fingers a lot. I know I burn mine with the glue gun...LOL
ReplyDeleteXXOO Marie Antoinette
Lovely ! Harold.. I love his name also !
ReplyDeleteGreat work !
Nice Week Penny !
Nathanaëlle
OOH< that Rotten little Harold has been stealing eggs again! That is why he has such a gleam in his eye and his tail is so bushy and full. Penny, you have done it again, he is a winner. As soon as I start making some money off this book, I am going to ask you to make my 3heep.... on wheels?
ReplyDeleteHi Jeri,
DeleteThank you!
I would be most pleased and honored to make your sheep on wheels! What a grand idea!
I can't wait for your book to be available!
fondly,
Penny
Oh my goodness, Harold is so cute! I liked to see all the pictures on how he was created. He looks so soft, and I'm not surprised he sold so soon. You truly are a gifted artist, Penny. I hope Harold found a good home, he's precious.
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~Sheri
I HAVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH. Oh Penny, just trying to keep up with emails while at my cousin's house was very difficult. I had a SUPER TIME with my family (they are hilarious) and I spent my time with them. But here is another world that enchants me, my daily world of following such creative souls...and you my dear are magic.
ReplyDeleteOK....HAROLD? ARE YOU A THIEF? I think so..you like shiny things, eh? I see you coping that necklace...ARREST THAT BANDIT! teeeeheeeee
HE SOLD? EXCELLENT! You are spinning more magic here, and everybody, get out of PENNY'S WAY! She is wielding a sharp weapon that spins out magic.
Oh how proud I am of you!!!!!! Back later in email. Anita
I had to come by to take another gander at this guy....look at that TAIL! The tail must be fun to make, seeing that you have churned out a very successful squirrel (CHESTER THE PESTER) and that fabulous fox! Oh Penny, this guy is divine!
ReplyDeleteRight near Anita...yippee!
ReplyDeletePenny, dear friend, I hope the weather is a bit more bearable where you are...
But look at this darling one you have created!!! I love Harold! :)
We had a little raccoon poking around the garbage can a couple of weeks ago...he was so cute!
And of course...shiny things are the best! :)
Take care and many hugs to you,
- Irina
Oh Penny, Harold is just darling! I loved seeing the WIp..who would ever think you could create this mischievous darling little guy like this?But then again, you can create just about anything you set your mind to with wool..you are fabulous at grabbing our hearts with these sweet animals!and at creating them all with such personality!! Love him. xoxo Christel
ReplyDeleteHarold is so cute! How do you come up with these designs? Do you have patterns? I am thinking you just wing it and really have a gift for this stuff. Regardless, you are blessed! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Heidi,
DeleteNo patterns or kits, just my imagination and a reference photo of a live animal. Because I make a wire armature for most of them, I can pose the little creatures as I wish...
Thank you so much for your kind words..
blessings,
Penny
Hi Penny, It was so really nice to hear from you. I love Harold, beautiful work - Its amazing to see how you start and what it becomes! you can really see you put your heart in your work because Harold has such a sweet face. I truly believe when an artist is passionate in what they create, that love and passion is always felt by the viewer, to me that is the greatest gift that artists share. It was great to visit you ,I have been working non stop on my dining room and yardwork I cant wait till the day I can put my room in boxes back together and have more time for other things seems, like it will be soon though.Sincerely,Jonny
ReplyDeleteHe is adorable!!!You my friend always inspire me..I would not even know where to begin to make one of these little guys. Hope your Summer has been amazing so far. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo enjoying sweet Harold again, dearest Penny...magnificent!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for coming along on a little walk with me...
Wish you could visit! :)
Have a blessed weekend!!!
Much love,
- Irina
hi Penny,
ReplyDeleteyou have charmed us with your new pieces. A perfect name for your Harold, that little bandit will charm its new owner :)
Your tooling and wools have created a piece to love. Thank you Penny for sharing your start to finsih work.
keep on creating with what inspires.
xx
Dore
HAROLD! Did you like my post sweet Harold? I see you and mum came by....so tell me little bandit, what do YOU plan to do with your one wild and precious life? teeheee....
ReplyDeleteLOVE YOU!
Hola Penny
ReplyDeleteNo me extraña que ya tenga dueña, es adorable.
Gracias por compartir tu fantastico trabajo.
besitos ascension
Thank you Penny for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment on beautiful Renee's sitting area where music and books fill the room. Thank you for taking notice of the LOVE I have created for beautiful rustic pieces of old.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful day.
Xx
Doré
Hello Penny,
ReplyDeleteJust came by to see Harold again. He's sooo cute. It has been very hot here, but is a bit cooler today, and I'm very thankful for that. I don't do well in the heat as I get older.
Have a wonderful day.
Love,
~Sheri
How interesting to learn more about how you do this, Penny. You have quite the creative mind that God has blessed you with. I hope you are enjoying your summer and the weather isn't too hot. We have been having nice weather...but I am very grateful for air conditioning. :)
ReplyDeleteHeidi
Thank you for popping over to thr farm, we aways enjoy your visits .
ReplyDeleteHarold must have been at the rasberry bushes because no eggs or chickens went missing ;)
Penny, you asked if you could paint the scenario you viewed,of this weeks chicken and miniature horse antics. By all means dear friend,
once again we would be honored with your talent .
Hi, Penny,
ReplyDeleteJust popping in to say hi and thanks for commenting over at Marmelade Gypsy! And I DO love this little guy -- he may be my favorite of all yours yet. I know -- I said it before, but it's true!
LOL...He is great!!! Looks like some of the critters we have had hanging around our house at night! What a character!!! Love! ;-)
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