Look what I found
hmmmmm. Looks like a peanut to me
Do you think I can crack that shell?
Well... That was tasty!
Oh my! And what is this here I see
Could it be a wee mouse?
awwwww... I love you to the moon!
Must go now... I think I need to find his mother. I am sure she is worried.
Hello everyone.. I have to say that Peanut was a joy to create... Firmly needled felted over a wire armature and a second coat applied tiny pieces at a time and felted in... When finished I gave him a scissor sculpt. I will admit that his 20 toes were more work than I would have liked, but I am pleased with the results.. Wire that was wrapped in wool, then inset into a felted pad and needle felted on to his legs. Her wool is courtesy of dear Sophia, one of Jeri's beautiful sheep.
.. Again Jeri, thank you so much.. Click here to see Sophia and Jeri's amazing sheep she has created.
Peanut is available on Ebay. The wee mouse is not included in the auction and does not appear in the listing... I just thought they were so sweet together, I wanted to share with you.
Wishing you all a beautiful weekend...
Thank you so much for taking time to come over and say hello to Peanut.
blessings,
Penny
OK....this is NOWHERE WORTHY! I LOVE THIS GUY! teeeeheee....for a moment there, I thought he was developing a taste for MOUSE! NO WAY! He is a gentle little rascal, this Peanut! And good job little man - you cracked that shell in seconds flat! You've got the claws to dig in and take what you want!
ReplyDeleteOh his eyes Penny, he is just perfect! I need to find a video I saw the other day of a racoon rolling like a roly poly....Peanut reminds me of him! And I love how he is bendable!
Well, you have done it once again my friend. And thank you for the chirping birds in the background....heaven knows we out here need the song of nature to wake us up.
OK PEANUT! What is your mouse's name...BUTTER? If so, you need another mouse named Jelly and you'll be a great team!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
HIS TAIL! I just saw it! That alone would have been quite a feat to perform, dearest Penny! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteDear Penny,
ReplyDeletePeanut and the little mousie are so very cute and how lovely that you used some of the wool from Jeri's sheep.
The background music of the birds are sweet and makes me feel like I am walking through the bush.
Thanks for the lovely time visiting your blog
Happy weekend
hugs
Carolyn
Dear Penny,
ReplyDeletePeanut and his little mouse friend are adorable...and an absolute delight. Thank you so much for sharing. I also love the birds chirping, so peaceful and calming. :)
Aaw, Penny, what a sweet couple, they are absolutely adorable to see! Peanut is made with love and it shows!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet to see that Peanut holds the wee mouse with such tenderness, that mousie is such a sweatheart!
Thank you for showing Peanut to us and also thanks for your comment on my blog, dear Penny!
Wishing you a beautiful weekend too. Blessings,
Ilona
Oooh! Peanut!!! What a darling sweetypie!!
ReplyDeletePenny, you have brought another cutie pie to life!!!
Sending warmth and love, many blessings dear one, xx Linnie
I had to come and see Peanut again and ask him to do a rolly polly stunt for me again!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday to the gang here at Angelsdoor!
Oh how cute is that! You do amazing work. Oh and my dog is fascinated by the squirrel music on your blog! Lol, she is starring at my computer and she is tilting her head this way and that.
ReplyDeletePeanut is pretty darned precious and I'm delighted to see that she was a joy to create! Most adorable!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for coming by the Gypsy and leaving such lovely comments. It's such a treat when you visit!
Penny,
ReplyDeleteI'm sitting scrolling up and down your delightfully posed photos of little sweet Peanut. The claws are so realistic and that tail is sweet and I'm sure striped took awhile to achieve.
I am fascinated watching raccoons while they eat. Dipping their food into water as they consume. My Simon cups his paw and drinks water from it like a cup. I think he must of learned from a raccoon.
The artful magic you create brings such joy my friend. Peanut is a cutie for sure.
xoxo,
Vera
Dear Penny,
ReplyDeletePeanut and his little white mouse are georgous! Such a wonderful work again!
Have a great start into the new week.
Love and hugs and blessings,
Claudia
hehehe, Peanut is darling, and I can see how you gave him a second coat because he looks fuller than the usual adorable animals you create. And what a great idea to give him a scissor sculpt, he looks more bushy that way. With him holding onto that peanut and the words you wrote, it looks just like he is really talking.
ReplyDeleteoh, Peanut is delightful, I love him!
Have a very nice Sunday, Penny.
~Sheri
Soooooooooooo sweet!!!! Oh, my Penny, this is... so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAnd this mousey!!! And the beard of the racoon (is this the right word?), fabulous!
My niece is having a baby - and we call it... peanut! Well, not, when he is born, of course, but as long as he is in his moms belly, he is "peanut" :)))
So I had to laugh :)
I wish you a wonderful week, Penny! Your friend Méa
Peanut and his newly-found mouse friend are so very cute! And those toes look like they were a lot of patient work on your part. Must take a peek at Jeri's sheep :)
ReplyDeleteKathryn XX
Penny, no rain this weekend, only cloudy and foggy, but the sun started to shine at different parts of the day. That's the thing about California, the sun always tries to peek through. :~)
ReplyDeleteHello Peanut, you delightful raccoon.
~Sheri
Love from me Ria... ❤️❤️❤️!
ReplyDeleteHi again, Penny,
ReplyDeleteThank you for leaving your lovely note about my blog post. I know we would have fun if you were in my class! Just working on another drawing of the horse. Hopefully I will find time and energy to paint tomorrow. :)
Kathryn XX
Hi Penny.
ReplyDeleteLittle Peanut is very lifelike . He is cute and sweet.
Good luck with the auction.
Timea
Hi Penny,
ReplyDeleteWell, we both enjoyed our walk down Memory Lane! :) As soon as I read your comment about shoe polish, I could smell it! Thank you so much for your delightful comment!
Kathryn XX
Well, good morning! As usual, I am late..teehee but wanted to wish you luck on your auction, and tell you Peanut is adorable! You have a way of capturing, and showing so much personality with each new sweet little animal! xoxox Christel
ReplyDeleteDEAR PENNY - WHAT A SWEET RACCOON - I CAN'T IMAGINE ALL THE WORK THAT WENT INTO THIS CUTIE - PEANUT JUST COMPLETES THE SCENE PERFECTLY. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY.
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much for the kind and encouraging words.. It is truly appreciated... I am so happy you enjoyed viewing.
ReplyDeleteblessings,
Penny
Dearest Penny, I am finding it difficult to express in words just how magical and incredibly precious and special your creations are. Let's just say you have blessed me today. :) Thank you...
ReplyDeleteI want to give both Peanut and mousie a kiss.. :)
I hope you are doing well, dear friend...are you getting some rain?
Big hugs and many blessings to you...
xoxoxo
~ Irina
Peanut is another sweet creation, and his little story was as déar as can be, he almost looks sad to see the mouse having to leave.
ReplyDeletePenny, do you ever have artist block? I know its been happening to me these last few months, so I am now involved in a teaching art class teaching some art, and I joined I. On a pottery class and so enjoying making pottery pieces.
I will share the pieces down the line when I get the right un-perfect look to my art style.
Thank you for making time to visit me.
I am off to bed and going to wake inspired to finish a couple of pieces for my esty next week :)
See you soon beautiful
Xoxo
Dore
Dear Penny,
ReplyDeletepeanut and the little mouse are so cute!!! Gorgeous work
again!! Iove it.
Greetings and an big hug
Melanie
Hi Penny,
ReplyDeletePeeeeeeeeeaaaanut!! (said in that melodic girly cutesy
affectionate voice)!! :-D Peanut is so sweet!!!!
I wanted to share a link with you (hope it works)
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-31604026
"The girl who gets gifts from birds"
Oh my gosh what a sweet story!
( Cosmo especially liked it)
I was so glad you came to see my kitchen! Thank you for all your sweet words! :-)
Blessings, warmth and love, Linnie
I have missed seeing your marvelous magical creations Penny ! Wonderful to be back peeking in and seeing Peanut and his wee mousie friend . So very neat that you had a little collaboration of sorts with Jeri's farm , that was a wonderful pairing indeed .
ReplyDeleteDearest friend,
ReplyDeleteoh my oh my, what a sweet fellow! Penny, you have this ability to give a kind look to your creation that I so admire.
Nice to come by and *see* you!
lovingly~
Hello Penny! Stopping by to say hello and admiring your latest creations :) You are so talented. I love all your creatures!!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed week!
xoxo
Kerri
Peanut is precious, Penny. And thank you more than you know for your lovely comment on my recent post. It meant a lot.
ReplyDeletePenny, thank you for your lovely note! I'm glad you enjoyed the painting process and the photos of the beautiful Spring weather.
ReplyDeleteKathryn XX
He is precious, Penny!! As are all of your creations...so very expressive!!
ReplyDeleteBelly laugh indeed!!! There are so many classic comedy scenes from that movie! I like "Start the Revolution without Me", too!!!
ReplyDeleteKathryn XX
Penny, I just love the smell of Old Spice - how nice that you remember that about your dad. And hot cocoa I love too. Isn't it funny how we remember the simple things about our moms and dads? My mom was the creative one, and I would come home from school and she'd have a whole room redecorated.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful rest of the week, Penny.
love, ~Sheri
Happy weekend my friend. I am adoring "Curly" he fills my heart with joy as I recall childhood memories. You created true magic in him. Thanks for putting on your snow boots and coming for a visit and leaving behind your sweet comment. You're the best Penny!
ReplyDeleteSending love,
Vera
Hi Penny,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit! I am fortunate. I do live in a gorgeous part of the world!!
Kathryn XX
MISS PENNY! Bebe darlin', thank you for coming to Nowhere to celebrate 33 cups of tea! teehee
ReplyDeleteDid mum's poot-poot give her trouble? I hope it's all fixed by now; maybe she should bring it into Nowhere's poot-poot repair shop. We can fix it, no charge, and magically make it so that you never, ever have to take it in again for repairs. How 'bout it?
LOVE!
After seeing your work... I'm always thinking, I want to do that!!! *sigh*... is it hard? is it expensive?.....
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