Lots of new stuff for Autumn...

Good morning world! I've been busy with lots of new stuff, so this is sort of a catch-up photo post :)

Curious Bear in progress  - I'm thinking he will have a wool plaid scarf and come with a little felted pumpkin like the ones in the next photo. He will be part of my Ebay endeavors :)

These felted pumpkins are new in the shop:

This slightly spooky wool pumpkin pincushion  and the sculpted black mushroom pins are also new--

I'm definitely enjoying gearing up for Autumn, and I'm SO ready for sweaters and boots :)

Wishing everyone a great weekend!!

♥

Mushrooms are ready after an all-nighter :)

Hi there! I know in my last post I said I was going to bed, but...yeah...that didn't happen. I couldn't sleep knowing that these little guys were just waiting to be out in the world :)

I took some photos and started editing them, and I was having so much fun that I didn't notice the time...I got to bed around 9 this morning! Anyway, I got a few mushroom sets listed in the shop before I conked out, and I just finished putting another one up (after a nice nap and some coffee).

Here are some photos; these are listed in the PinTops/Terrarium Decor section of the shop:

I want to say a special thank you to Kinga Nichols of Crimson Frog Designs (she does breathtaking beadwork, please check out her work when you have a minute...your eyes and your creative spirit will thank you)! She encouraged me to keep going with this product line when I was (unbeknownst to her) second-guessing the whole idea, and she also turned a light bulb on for me and said that these little mushroom caps would go great in terrariums. Thank you Kinga, my kindred 'sprite'! ;)

I still have more to photograph and play around with, but you all are probably sick of hearing about mushrooms so I'll leave you alone for a while! =)

Wishing you a wonderful day ♥

Almost ready, sneak peek!

Hello and Happy Saturday!

I think I'm finally happy with the painting techniques I'm using on the mushroom cap pin toppers. Here are a couple shots of the ones I particularly like:

The ones in the top photo have a matte finish and seem more realistic to me, which is what I prefer. However, I know that not everyone loves the same styles that I do, so I also did some that are glossy with lots of spots (bottom photo)...they seem to belong in more of a fairy tale setting somehow. :)

You may notice that a little green leaf found its way in the group as well...I sculpted a couple of those and they were so much fun that I'm sure I will make more.

Some of these will be available in the shop by Sunday night once I get some proper photos taken (for those kind souls who are patiently waiting) ♥

Also, I'm excited that it's Daylight Saving Time here this weekend...I LOVE it when the days are longer and it's still light out at 8 p.m.! Makes the day's possibilities seem endless.

Have a wonderful evening!