It was such a joy to work on this piece.. Oliver is needle felted over a wire armature and is gently posable. I got so focused when working on him that I did not take any in progress photos. Oh well, this is the end result of long hours and a lot of fun.. He will be traveling with a wee mouse. I thought he could use a friend. He is available Ebay for a five day auction..
Thank you so much for coming over to meet Oliver. As you can see he like to climb around the house
Shall I sing you a song little one?
Put me down I say!
Hi there! Coming down
Shhhhhh.. She is sleeping
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When she takes an nap, I PLAY
And just hang out
How do I get out of here?
TA DA!... Come on.. Give me a hug!
Thank you so much for your visit... I hope Oliver gave you a smile
Love and blessings,
Penny
I AM LAUGHING so hard at Oliver's antics around THE HOUSE! Penny, you are on OVER-DRIVE HERE! And what a generous offer to give him a little playmate to accompany him to his new home....
ReplyDeleteThe wool is stunning and so suitable for this type of creature! He is hilarious and that he is posable is SO FUN....look at all he can do! BRAVO BRAVO! I had to pin that one photo of him waving....Penny, you are a genius. And Violet's new post today talks about PLAY, and I believe you have the GENIUS of play.
Thank you for making my cold day so much warmer. LOVE!!!!!
teeeeheeeee.....and what Violet shared applies to YOU for me! LOVE!
ReplyDeleteAw Penny, he is so cute, your Oliver. And he also is a true acrobate as he climbs and he is jumping in your house, I love to see these funny pictures :D!! You did a great job on making him and his sweet wee mouse, together they are so adorable to see. You have such a talent for making these animals.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you. Hugs, Ilona
Penny,
ReplyDeleteWhen I first came over and heard the music sounds of the jungle I was curious, and then I saw Oliver! He's adorable. The last picture of him clinging to the door knob made me chuckle. The first picture looks so real, as if he's truly caring for his dear mouse friend.
How do you do it, Penny? You make me smile every time. And thank you for your comment today. Yes, there is beauty everywhere, especially in your heart, my friend.
Love,
~Sheri
Penny, I simply gasp at the quality and exquisite detail of your work -- and I delight in your humor as we chase little Oliver about! He is a gem. Sending hugs your way this cold winter day!
ReplyDeleteOh I see that Sheri makes reference to MUSIC, but I don't get any on my end! I don't see anywhere where I can click for it! But jungle music? You are brilliant!
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ReplyDeleteI GOT IT NOW! It's that it was invisible, the picture on the playlist....but I clicked the refresh button and up came the sounds of the jungle, perfect for Oliver's twist on life with a mouse! Oh this is soooo wonderful...
Penny , oh you have outdone yourself with this lovely creature . Just when I thought you were already such a huge creative talent with the felting ~ you just keep mesmerizing me with you ability to have them come to life .Oliver is amazing , truly amazing !!
ReplyDeleteOliver you little scamp! Stop climbing the furniture! Every marmoset needs a wee mousey to carry about, how funny! Love him Penny, he is a charmer.
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHe is amazing!!!!! he seems to be enjoying climbing around your house : ) and that tiny adorable sleeping mouse,so cute!!!!!
~ Violet
Adorable! I love the bird and nature sounds on your blog as well. Greetings from Montreal, Canada.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, oliver is adorable! hope you are having a good winter...it is so cold here in tennessee!
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xoxo
Oh Penny, you have outdone yourself with Oliver. Such adorable soulfulness. His expression puts the biggest smile on my face. His little mouse friend is a perfect addition.
ReplyDeleteYou always create magic.
XO,
Vera
Penny, I had to come and see Oliver again. That loving look on his face as he cradles his mousey! Those claws! That climbing ability! What a guy!
ReplyDeleteOwwww i am melting so so so sweeeeeeeeeet...love from me...x !!
ReplyDeleteI lové his name, in fact I mention often to my daughter Hannah that if and when she marries and has children Oliver would be a great choice for a boys name.
ReplyDeleteYour Oliver is as cute as can be, and I bet you had so much fun making him, his little friend is a comforting site that everyone of Gods creatures deserve some loving and nurturing.
Your hands that create have created beautifully here Penny.
Thank you my sweet dear friend for taking the time to visit me and all that I have been creating. It's visits like yours that make life and blogging so special.
I hear my sweet Vera has purchased, I should say won your charming finger puppet on your eBay site. I adore Vera, and it could not have gone to a more loving friend.
It has found it's way in a puppet theatre I had created and now entertains in her home.
Love that there is a connection with us ladies like none other.
Beautiful February to you, one that inspires love.
Xoxo
Doré
PS. Thank you again for the joy you added to my excitement in sharing my blogging featured in Artful Blogging magazine.
Thank you so much dear friends, for your kind hearts and beautiful words!
ReplyDeleteDear Penny,
ReplyDeleteHow adorable Oliver is and almost looks like he is reaching out for a hug. Love his little friend too.
Also how pretty the nature and bird songs are - almost think I am there with you and Oliver.
Hope you are enjoying the week, dear friend and many thanks for the kind visits to my blog
hugs
Carolyn
I am dying of laughter here.....he has SUCH personality PENNY!!!!! "HI THERE, COMING DOWN!" Oh that is too funny....."Put me down, I say!" He is as stubborn as Tea Rat! I tell you, these creatures, huh?
ReplyDeleteSIMPLY HILARiOUS !!!!!!!!!!
SOOOOOO HILARIOUS! I am so happy that we are kahoots together! tehehehehehhee
ReplyDeleteWhat crazy talent you have!!! Wow. That little guy looks so life like! Amazing!
ReplyDeletebig hugs,
Cheryl
Oh My Gosh! Is there anything you can't create? I don't think so! Penny, he's so darling! Such a great job, and you managed to not only make him look realistic, but whimsical at the same time. I love him.. new favorite teehee XOXOX Christel
ReplyDeleteOh my! He looks so wonderful sitting in your hand. I bet he feels lovely and soft and warm. I've really enjoyed watching your needle felting develop, Penny. You have a real gift.
ReplyDeletesuch an incredible being!!! really wonderful and his friend is sweet too.
ReplyDeletei love all the photos you took of him too, really wonderful and shows off his character!
ReplyDeleteOh Penny! Oliver is a cutie and that little mouse is so adorable!! I love the picture of the mouse sleeping in Oliver's arms, you are so very talented. Truly blessed with your hands!!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a fabulous weekend!
xoxo
Kerri
ok Penny!!! This little Monkey and his mouse are truly alive...I feel it!! The pictures do tell the story!!! I love them both...
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetie Oliver is! I love him. Such a darling sight to see little tiny mouse napping in Oliver's comporting arms. What an incredible creation. You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Edie Marie
Oliver, I am in love with you. And it is obvious that you can get away with just about anything! Who could possibly say no to Oliver as he climbs the curtains and swings from the light fixtures holding his little baby! We would all just laugh and say "Oh that Oliver, what a little rascal he is!" Penny, those scissors ARE roosters and I have a pair of rabbits too>
ReplyDeletePENNY!! You are too much!!! :)))) In a very, very good way!!! I cannot get over the cuteness and creativity of all of this...and your amazing ability to create such magical creatures...I LOOOVE OLIVER! And his wee little mouse companion....thank you, thank you for bringing so much joy!!!
ReplyDelete(And Tea Rat...perfection in those little booties!!!) :)))
Bless you, dear friend....
Warm hugs to you,
- Irina
Oh how very cute and such personality. I love them all.
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