pirates and mermaids

The party loot bags are coming along. I always feel inadequate, so last minute, I decided to make some pirates and mermaids!

The mermaids were from Disney crafts
These are the first ones I made. I changed it up a bit for the rest.

Although there are many steps to complete them, the paint dries quickly so you don't have to wait in between steps.

My favorite is the bandana on the pirate. The pirate is my idea.

They are pirates with heart.

But sometimes..... they have to walk the plank!


have a good one!
Amanda

needle felted shapes

We have a new addition to our mermaid family..

A pink wee one to be doted upon. she has been loved and ooed and aahed over muchly.


I also got a bit of an ah-ha moment in the Bulk Barn! ha. Running down the aisles, I must have paused to think or something. it was next to the cookie cutters. The gingerbread cutters jumped out at me. Christmas!

That's as far as I've gotten with it. Should I go purist and only do needle felted ones? Put buttons on them and some ric rac? Some of each to please the masses? What? What? Guess I should ask that question when i make some samples first. you can vote. And yes, I meant to focus on the gingerbread, but the camera didn't. oh well.

And some flowers I was wanting to put on dowels as wands, but not sure how to attach. Any advice?


Like the new colours I got from Gemini Fibres? They are an online company too.


Have a good one!
Amanda

Mermaid play set

I'm so excited to show you what's in the box...


Would you like to come in for a dip? Hang out on my needlefelted star cushion?


Have a little look the the treasure shell? Maybe go up to the castle later?


it's such a nice evening out.


I was inspired by the play sets at Little Red Whimsy So cute. When I saw these purse like boxes on sale for less than $3 at Michael's, I took all three.
The inspiration for the mermaids come from
Princess Nimble Thimble


It was so much fun making this. I got lost in the scene of it. Don't you love when that happens?! The sandcastle in the back is a scrapbook sticker.

I made a bendy Pirate doll for Rafael. He has requested a pirate play set. He has good suggestions for it too!
Stay tuned.

thanks for looking,
Amanda