Wednesday 24 April 2013

Barn Owls and bugs!

Hello lovelies, I just realised its been 2 weeks since I last posted ..waah how time does fly! I thought I'd take this opportunity to write a quick post as I'm lying around feeling rather sorry for myself :( I have a tonsillitis and its horrid horrid horrid! 

Here are a few pics of projects I've been working on...

 A Barn Owl for my Mama's 60th Birthday! The pattern is adapted from Abilgail Glassenbergs 'The Artful Bird'. A very lovely book indeed and a very lovely Owl too!

He took quite a few hours t make, but he is a handsome chap and he looks lovely in their house. They are going to mount a piece of driftwood in the corner of the room and stand him on there.

I've also made a few more leaping fox brooches.



and finished off making some nests, hearts and bird feet...a random collection! It's surprising how productive I can be when I'm away from home, this lot got finished when I was babysitting!

and finally...I recieved the most beautiful papercut from Kirsty M as part of our craft swap. I made her a blackbird, a brooch and I am still thinking up a third piece to send her. She is s incredibly talented, I cannot believe how delicate and detailed the papercut is. I honestly don't feel worthy! I have had it framed, sandwiched between to sheets of glass and it now lives over my Rayburn. I am a happy happy bunny!
You can see the original papercut here... 'Our Love Nest'

Well, I hope you are well and happy :)

I'm back off to bed now..with more painkillers..waah! 

Take Care, 
Love Dotty xx

28 comments:

  1. Wow, you have been busy!! Hope you're feeling better soon, and that paper cut is absolutely amazing!! Also, the owl is fabulous as well!! :)

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    1. thank you..it's only when I go to write a post that I realise how much I've been doing! I have been a busy busy bee..but for the moment I'm consigned to bed rest..but my mind is still busy dreaming up new ideas! :)

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  2. I hope you feel better soon. I love the owls! Have a happy day!

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  3. So busy and so unwell ... you poor thing ... hope you are feeling much better soon ... love your papercut ... what a gorgeous swap gift ... Bee xx

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    1. I'm a very lucky girl indeed! The artist, Kirsty is such a sweetie too and is thinking of moving down to Cornwall. It would be so fab to actually meet a "cyber" friend!

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  4. take care n hope you get better soon...in malaysia...normally..malaysian will advice the one with tonsilitis to gargle with a lemon juice + honey in a warm water..lets try n hope u get well soon...

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  5. I'm full of admiration for your soft sculpture barn owl; I wouldn't have the patience!

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    1. I'm quite surprised that I did, to be honest! x

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  6. sorry you are sick but holy crap! That's the coolest owl ever!

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  7. That owl is amazing! Hope you feel better soon! :) x

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  8. I hope by now you are feeling a lot better and back to yourself.

    The owl is wonderful, so lifelike and the foxes have worked well

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    1. Thank you! I'm still feeling really rough but have managed to get the kids looked after for the day so I can rest. Quite a novel experience!

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  9. wow, i love the owls face, good work dotty

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  10. wow. I am amazed by your talent.
    that owl is beautiful!
    XO

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    1. aww thank you! Flattery is always welcomed! ;)

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  11. Hi Dotty! What a beautiful owl, just gorgeous! I've had a blogging break for a little while but am so glad to be back....to be greeted by this lovely post! Karen x

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    1. aww thank you and welcome back! I've been a pretty bad blogger lately..it's hard to keep the momentum going sometimes! x

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    1. thank you :) He's made himself quite at home now in my mums house! I miss him!

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  13. Lovely barn owl! I'm a bit obsessed with birds myself (have several tattooed on my body) and the owl's expression is just lovely, great job! x

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    1. thank you Leonor! (although i desperatly want to re make his beak...it looks too much like a little carrot to me :) )

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