Look what I did with my Saturday morning. I turned into a little Christmas elf and made a tiny felted squirrel, are my pointy ears showing? I plan on making a whole little forest of creatures for my girls for Christmas and then one each for all my little nieces and nephews. Bunnies, bears, birdies, raccoons and who knows who else will pop up on my work table. My aunt sent me a wonderful collection of wool roving and a needle felting kit. So I've made some beads, a very funky felted lariat and have some other ideas brewing. Fiber is fun, thanks Rosanne!!!
Speaking of squirrels, I did a trade a few months ago and I'm finally getting around to blogging about it. It's one of my favorite pieces of art in my house now. Tricia from Frizzelsticks painted this little masterpiece and framed it! She titled it "Two Squirrels are Better than One!" It was such a wonderful trade, thanks Tricia!!!
That is the most adorable tiny felted squirrel I have ever seen. It goes very well with the squirrel art and candle. Now I am going to be on the look out for squirrels to add to your collection!
Love
Mom
Posted by: Mom | November 05, 2005 at 11:32 AM
I absolutely love this little squirrel!! My husband and I used to feed squirrels at our first apartment, and seeing your fabulous squirrel brought a huge smile to my face and brought back so many wonderful memories!
The painting is also great!
Posted by: Poemfish | November 05, 2005 at 03:10 PM
Your little squirrel is adorable! I hope you'll be posting the rest of the menagerie as you make each critter... I'd love to see them all. Tricia's piece is cute, too; it's no wonder the painting is a favorite in your house. :)
Posted by: Jamie | November 06, 2005 at 06:17 AM
most precious!
Posted by: denise | November 06, 2005 at 08:41 AM
that is just way too cute for words!
Posted by: amy | November 06, 2005 at 04:24 PM
It's so cute Heather!!!
Posted by: Holli | November 07, 2005 at 03:26 PM
Oh how sweet is that squirrel!?! I knew you would have fun with the needle felting too. You go girl!!
Aunt Rosanne
Posted by: Rosanne | November 07, 2005 at 06:38 PM
thanks everyone. She quickly became a family favorite! I will post them as they pop into the world. My youngest daughter told me all she wants for Christmas is a family of my little squirrels, because they are made with love. And presents made with love are way better than store bought ones. Ah, I hope she is always so easy to please!
Posted by: heather | November 07, 2005 at 09:18 PM
Back from vacation just in time to thank you for the nice post. I'm getting tons a compliments on my acorn necklace, there's nothing like it out there. I LOVE it! I'm sure if I could wear your art piece I'd get compliments on that too (ha ha)! I sent out a thanks back in my blog. Thanks again!!
PS. The little felt squirrel is SO cute. It looks complicated, was it hard to do?? I'd love to see the rest you come up with - please share!
Posted by: Frizz | November 10, 2005 at 05:48 PM
I LOVE this felted squirrel! Now I want to make one...too many crafts to make too little time...
Posted by: Claire | November 18, 2005 at 06:07 AM