I've always been a bit Alice-in-Wonderland-y. Well, that's the excuse I use for my slight eccentricism anyway. I don't even know if that is a word but it sounds intelligent, and, well... Alice-in-Wonderland - y. As my dearest darling chum Miss Winnie over at diamondcanopywinn.blogspot has dedicated a whole lovely post to me and my crafty creations, I thought I would elaborate a bit and tell you more about my current felt-badge-making obsession...
Sometimes I have moments of crafty genius, such as randomly deciding to rip off Tim Burton's Red Queen design and make a badge out of it. I got a bit felt-happy a while ago and went on a brooch-making rampage, from which my poor dear friends are still suffering. It all started with meetmeatmikes' fabulous crafty book that I got for my birthday last year; it has to be the perfect procrastination companion and nobody could ever accuse me of being unproductive...
Of late I have rather enjoyed rendering facial expressions in embroidery, and I think the Red Queen came out particularly well. The original design included her crown but when it was all sewn together I thought it poorly executed and chopped it off. How very Lewis Carroll of me. I have also been making other designs such as owls and kokeshi dolls, and I have plans in mind for a white rabbit, toadstools and characters from Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away, both Studio Ghibli masterpieces that I admire and adore.
Hope to see you again soon new readers! Leave me a message and I'll visit your blogs in return - it'll be nice to make some new blog friends after such a long break x
