Wings of Hope

The relief below was my first in 2009.

  May we all drift softly into the new year on the Wings of Hope.
 Remembering to share love and  kindness to all.

 I am blessed to have the love of  my children, family, and friends, and

 the arrival of a great grandchild this year.

Wishing you all a beautiful  Christmas. Thank you for your kindness, encouragement  and treasured friendships. 

  See you next year.

Blessings,

Penny

Angel sketches

It is that time of year when Angels are in my mind.

  I am a little under the weather,  so I am not sure if I will have a relief to share, but I have put pencil to paper.   I hope you enjoy viewing. 

 I will add more Angels to this post through the end of the month as I am able. I hope you will stop in again.

I would like to thank all of my dear blogger friends for always taking time to wander over.. Your kindness and friendship touches me.  You have given me such joy in reading all your posts.  Over the years I have had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful and talented people..   To my old friends and new,  a very Happy Thanksgiving.  

Love and blessings

Penny

                                                  

Compassion

A special delivery from New Zealand

Hello dear friends,

Last week a special package arrived all the way from New Zealand.

  Made with  gifted hands and a truly thoughtful and giving heart.  Dear Carolyn of Draffin Bears made these darling little pink booties for our Lily..  A little one she had never met,  yet took time to knit them just for her! I know when she grows out of them they will be tucked away and cherished  always.

They are so cute, and have a little button on the strap.

Now if she would only keep them on.  

Thank you dear friend.   I am so touched , and Brittany sends her deepest thanks..

And a big shout out from Lily!

Love and blessings,

Penny

Piff the Penguin

Good evening, and blessings to everyone..  My computer has been in the shop having a clean up.
All good now and back on line.
 You know how things usually happen in three's ?  Well,  first it was the water heater, then outside pipe for the hose,  then the computer.. So I think I'm done, right?   Things could be worse, so I will just count my blessings..

Please meet little ~Piff~  the Penguin.  Needle felted in beautiful sheep's wool over a wire armature.
He stands 6  1/2" tall.  I have firmly needle felted his core, then gave him a second fluff coat by needle felting tiny pieces  at a time.  I hope you enjoyed viewing him.

Can you believe we will be in November, here has this year gone?

 Today it is raining here.  Not much, just a sprinkle, but I will be happy with whatever comes down... We did have a good rain last week.. Much needed.

I have not shared photos of my roses in such a long time, but nothing to share. This has been the worst year for them..  Spring till October they are at their best.  Not so this year.  This month I think there were maybe 5 or 6 blooms total, in all my rose bushes...  I know they will recover at one point, and when they do I would love to share more photos.

Happy Halloween everyone!
blessings,
Penny

Hello again. So good to be back.. Having a Sale on Ebay

Yes, I know.  It has been a long time since I have posted..  Had a back issue, then the computer issue, and enjoying Lily!  all is good..  Feeling so much better.. I have missed  you all.  I know I have much to catch up on.
I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the new season.

 I am having a sale on Ebay.  I have listed all of them at a low price.. It is the nearing the end of the year, and would like to find homes for these little orphans.   If you want to take a peek you will find them here..   These two below are recently created. You will probably remember some of the other  wee ones.

Just finished this little Santa.

Then there is Alfie

Meg

Le chef pâtissier   

Phantom of the Opera... A solo by Mr. K. Mouse

This is his opening show...  Introducing   Mr. K. Mouse  on the keys...  Needle felted with love.  I found this piano at a second hand store, and painted it black..  Apparently it use to play music, but unfortunately it no longer works..
I hope you enjoy the solo.
Wishing you all a beautiful week..

Thank you for visiting.

Blessings,

Penny

Windsome woods Finger Puppets

Hello dear friends.

I realize that technology is  important, and children are now on computers at a very early age, cell phones and so many other gadgets.   With that said,  I would like to say that I feel a child's imagination  is just as important.  I believe children should be able to read a book by actually turning the pages,(  not on a device) going off to far places in their imaginations.  To run and  play outside in the fresh air, explore nature and all that it has to offer,  feel the texture of finger paints,  and listen to music.

So...  I know Lily is just a baby, but I have needle felted a few finger puppets for Brittany to entertain her with when  she is able to focus clearly on objects.  Her world is already full of music and stories at night, even though she is just a month old tomorrow.  Brittany has always been an avid reader and I know will fill her world with love, laughter,  words and music.

Wishing you all a beautiful week.  

Blessings,

Penny

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Day Dreamers pencil sketch

Hello dear friends.. I have picked up my pencils .  It has been quite a while since I have sketched a portrait.  I hope you enjoy.  

Day Dreamers

Thank you so much for visiting..  

blessings,

Penny

 Step this way to enjoy Anita's interview...
 Her point of view: Anita Rivera with Vicki Archer .  It was truly enjoyable. Congratulations dear friend.   Thank you Vicki.  Wonderful interview.

Bebe's Adventures in Rio de Janerio

Welcome to Brazil!

   I have  arrived at the hotel, 

Put my best dancing skirt on.  How do I look?

I must give Lola a ring on the tele

To let her know I have arrived

Then off to the Copacabana  to dance all night.. 

I hope you will join us..

Love Bebe

Second hand Rose

A warm hello to all.

Please meet Second Hand  Rose... Crocheted, stuffed and needle felted..  Her arms and legs are completely needle felted in Merino and Suffolk wool.. Details were needle felted on her face.  Blushed with artists pens. Her clothes are tea stained cheese cloth fashioned by me.

 She is wearing faux pink second hand pearls..   She is 15" seated to the tip of her ears..
I hope she makes you smile.
Thank you so much for wandering over.
Roses are removable. they are dried roses from my garden.

Hello again... Please meet Clara

Still running in five different directions. So much going on here at home...  I have missed you all.

                                          Please meet Clara...  Her body is crocheted and filled with fiber fill.  Legs have a wood insert.  Legs, and details on her face are  needle felted.

She has glass inset eyes and stands 8 inches tall and is 9 inches in length.

I hope you enjoyed meeting her.

blessings

Can you see her?

I was strolling around the garden department at Home Depot and came across this darling little hummingbird..  I can't believe she stayed put for a photo shoot... Can you see her?  She is sitting on the tall wood post.

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The heat is on here... Wishing you all a beautiful upcoming weekend.

With spring comes new life.... Please meet Ophelia

Hello dear friends... Please meet Ophelia..  .  So small she fits in the palm of my hand.

Ophelia was needle felted  in a fixed position over a wire armature.  She prefers to just hold  her tail and rest. She measure 5" tall.  

I have made a base for her to rest in, using wire, felt and wool.  The rose is needle felted.

I hope you enjoyed meeting her... 

She is available on ebay

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Thank you for visiting.

blessings, Penny

A walk down memory lane with Bebe and her Adventures

Hello dear friends,

For those of you that have been following me from the start, I am sure you remember Bebe's Adventures..  It all started in the summer of 2010 when I created a dear little mouse made of clay, named Bebe.  She has traveled the world, and has given me such joy.

 For those of you who were not with us  on her adventures I would like to take you on a little journey.  And to all my dear friend who came along,  I hope you enjoy revisiting Bebe's Summer Adventures once again.

       I hope to pick up my clay this summer and send her off once again...

       It all started here... With the creation of Bebe .

Created in Fimo polymer clay, wool was hand applied tiny pieces at a time.

Bebe getting reading for her first Summer Adventure

 Bebe's Adventure in Africa

 Bebe's Adventures in Holland

Bebe's Adventures in the Hollow

Bebe's Adventures in Yellowstone

My personal favorite was her adventure's in Italy.

Bebe's Adventures in Paris

Bebe's adventures at the Luau

Bebe's Adventures on the French Riviera

Bebe and I thank you for wandering down memory lane...

Blessings,

Penny and Bebe