This is where I keep all my Merino wool.. I love hat boxes
In this hat box..... my cross mix sheep wool
A while back, dear Anita asked that I Needle felt what she calls
mini me... from her Illustration below... Only a beret instead of a bow, and blue coat, like the one she had as a child. I know some of you have seen ~little Anita~ but thought you may enjoy the works in progress. I only took a few.
This is the photo Anita sent for inspiration. I just adore her artwork!
These are the sleeves of the coat... The coat was made in the same manner, then I felted it onto her body.
I gave her a black under dressing
Here we are.. all done.. I thought she should have a little bag to match her beret
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Getting ready to travel
I will miss you...
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Anita sent me this sweet photo below today.. I needed a profile photo. The quality of Anita's photo is much better
Merci!
Thank you so much for visiting today..
I hope you enjoyed.
Now, if you have not been to Nowhere today and are in need of laughter and a lot of fun, please drop in and see dear Rattus over in Nowhere
He is back from the hospital... You will not believe what Anita has put together.. and the conversations between Tea Rat and Rattus will give you a belly laugh.. It is such FUN!
To my dear friends, Anita and Ruben... Thank you so much for giving me the gift of friendship and TONS of laughter..
Merci!
Penny
My goodness, Penny....what a fun day this has been. To start the day with you, to send you the photos...then I'm over here playing with the rats, taking pictures. How much more fun could we have? The ultimate would be to make a movie. Now wouldn't that be a hoot? Irina mentioned the idea of the stop photography that would allow YOUR creations to move. Now to figure that out!
ReplyDeleteI love my little doll and her hair is just like mine, her little blue coat just like mine, and the fun has only begun. Thank YOU for playing with us today at Nowhere; now to see if Dimity wants to assist in your ELEPHANT SURGERY! Callin' Dr. White! teehee
Owww she is so cute doll you make....lover her and you and Anita too....love Ria...x
ReplyDeleteFriendship is such a beautiful thing. Friends sharing their creativity and laughter together ~ a blessing . Isn't it all marvelous ! This is lovely Penny and Anita .
ReplyDeleteNow off I go to see all the fun in Nowhere :)
Hugs,
Willow
You are all brilliant and I adore you!!!
ReplyDeletePenny, I had the honor of seeing the incredible "Little Anita"....so sweet and such beautiful work...
I haven't made my way over to Nowhere yet, but later this evening, I can't wait...what a show it will be!
Thank you, dear friends...bless you all....
And thank you for visiting me!!
Love and blessings,
- Irina
PENNY! We are taking a break from a night of movies....oh my friend, was that not fun today? Did you ever think you'd be a doctor? thehehehehe...and Bebe wants me to take a photo of her on that fainting couch. I think her pinkness would look great with the couch!
ReplyDeleteOK, Rattus is calliing (he sure got the treatment today, didn't he!!!!!!!!)
Brilliant work, Penny, mini me of Anita is a real artwork!! I hopped over to Anita's blog (thank you for sharing the link) for a visit: what a fun story :D!
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Blessings, Ilona
Wow - that Anita is amazing Penny...now I need an outfit just like hers...might take just a bit more merino wool. (LOL) - That red beret was just meant to be too. You are so talented dear. Loved visiting Rattus too. Glad he got home from the hospital. Hugs
ReplyDeletePenny,
ReplyDeleteAnita had introduced me to her mini me through photographs. The enthusiasm and delight of mini Anita was felt through Anita's sharing of her photos.
Penny I know I say this over and over again... You create magic through your fingers and hands.
I especially enjoy when you share your photos of the actual creation. Oh and I think the hatbox is a brilliant idea for storage and pretty storage.
Sending a big hug,
Vera
Penny,
ReplyDeleteA mini Anita - this is adorable! I love everything about this latest creation of yours - the red baret, the blue coat, and the red shoes. This has got to be my favorites yet. I love hand made dolls so much. When Nel was little, my mom made her a hand made doll, and to this day, she still has it.
Penny, you really did a wonderful job making her. She makes me smile every time I look at it.
Love,
~Sheri
MY DEAR! I just saw your visit to Castles, and I was hoping to take a photo for you today of my Bebe on the fainting couch! But my camera was not working this morning, however, I've been recharging the battery and let's cross our fingers. I will be back.
ReplyDeleteSo fun to see the stages of your creations! How you fashioned little Anita is quite amazing! How ever do you do faces?!?!? Her hair is so lovely, and the coat, boots and bag are fabulous!
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I saw Mini Anita before, so darling. It makes it so interesting seeing how these are created. Anita must love her! Like Violet above, I wonder how you do the faces, are they wool also?
ReplyDeleteOh I am tired, just got home from garden show after 4 long days. But it was a nice success for us and I bought bunches of pussy-willows to plant by our pond. See you later, I am going to bed!
Jeri,
DeleteSecond photo down.. I just keep adding wool and sculpting with the needle. It was a challenge for me.
So happy your show was a success!
Get some much needed rest.
Thank you all so much!
ReplyDeleteHi, Penny ,oh my Gosh !!! That is the sweetest thing I dont know her but it sure does remind me of her- I am amazed and the doll is so adorable too- I love her drawing and you realy did an incredible job capturing it my I am so glad I took time to visit and didnt miss this gosh she had to be thrilled -I just love it ! Sincerely Jonny
ReplyDeleteOh, that's so adorable! I love her mini me!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by to say hello.
Hugs,
Judy
Oh my goodness! This is beyond sweet! I love Anita's work and yours too, Penny! Okay...off to Nowhere! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet and adorable..not just because its a mini Nita,,,but because its a BIG friendship between the two of you..Wonderful artwork !! Love it xoxo
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, she is charming as can be!
ReplyDeleteEvery time I visit you are creating magic! Now this is just the BEST! Anita must be thrilled to bits! YOU are amazing!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week my friend
OH that Mini Anita is so precious!! she looks exactly like the drawing!! You are so talented!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your wonderful comment about Mary's sculpt...I know I have been neglecting my blog..there just isn't enough time for everything...
She is sooo precious . A lovely creation.
ReplyDeleteYour needle work is wonderful.
XXOO Marie Antoinette
Thank you all so much for taking time to visit and leaving me such warm and encouraging words.. It means so much..
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful week.
blessings,
Penny
Penny,
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely adorable! You are extremely talented..as is our dear friend, Anita! This is a wonderful collaboration of art, and a true testament of how friendship can inspire great things. I had the pleasure of visiting "Nowhere" and it's witty and charming!
What a team!!!!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful doll...which is exactly what Anita is! :)
Lisa
Dearest friend,
ReplyDeleteThank YOU for visiting today with anniversary wishes! And the card....I so love that card. LOVE ! Anita
Oh Penny! No email? I wonder what happened?
ReplyDeleteOK...I will wait to hear from you! These machines, huh? ARGH!
Night night!
Oh, Penny! You and Anita must be VERY good friends indeed to have her own personal Angeldoor Anita! She's exquisite, as all your work is -- but I've seen Anita's photo on her blog and you captured her perfectly! I love the little beret -- cuter than the bow. Such detail. A true gem.
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