Hurrah!

Months ago I participated in a swap where I filled a pringles can with crafts. My partner flaked, then my swap angel flaked too and I was a little bummed about it as I tried really hard for my swap items. Then today I received a suprise in the mail- someone felt sorry I was flaked on twice and sent me a can of goodies!

Fabric, calorimetry, necklace, earrings, singer sewing machine miniature and chocolate!



I was really cheered up by their thoughtfulness and generosity as they didn't receive anything in return for sending this.

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and now for something completely different

Polymer clay! It's been years that I can remember making anything from it. My previous creations were quite fragile, which I later learned was due to the type of clay I was using (Sculpey III). I switched to Fimo and though it takes more work to condition it is much sturdier.

Dumbledore

I used a mold to start his face, then altered it to make the nose longer, and his face more wrinkled and more craggy. He is entirely made of clay, except for his glasses, which are made from wire and there are seed bead accents in his sash. I used pearl ex powders for metallic accents. It's been a while since I sculpted and it looks a little unprofessional but I still like him (it's Dumbledore, so I like it by default). For a craft swap.





And some wee chocolates, to be made into magnets



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Organizer, Headband and Bookmarks

Latest attempt at the organizer and I am pretty happy with this one! And you can never say I didn't get enough out of that fabric.. mei tais, headbands, pouches, wallets, organizers..







Plus a headband and some bookmarks (lined with felt on the back) for a swap.



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Attack of the Bag Lady

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Pecked to Death

Custom piece for a craft swap. The phrase was by request and we schemed the rest.

**updated to include the new border

Enough with the Bunnies

but I just have to show you their house



You can see the pattern I used in the book behind them. Okay, all done bunnies.

Papa, Mama, Brother, Sister and Baby