I’ve been a busy bee…..
The last week or so has been fantastic. We’ve finally shifted the remains of sickness we all had over the new year and have gotten back into ‘real life’ after the Christmas break. The girls have a little more structure in their home ed experience now. I think that they (and I) needed a little structure and it worked great last week.
I’ve also been feeling very creative lately too. I’ve been finishing off a few Valentine’s craft ideas that I’m going to post on here the first week of February. I’ve done some crafting ready for a craft swap I’m participating in. I’ve started to try and learn to crochet – attempt number 1 wasn’t great, but was just about recognisable as crochet ;-)
Saturday evening, the girls were snuggled up watching Spongebob and I had the sudden urge to make an owl (as you do!) so I did. I drew up a quick pattern, chopped out my pieces, sewed away and 45 minutes later this is what I had:
I am in love! He now has pride of place on my bed (and I haven’t settled on a name for him yet – any suggestions??) I ended up making 4 more on Sunday, the girls wanted one each, and I made one as a gift too.
I also managed to do a few paintings last week too. It was nice to break the draught in painting, it felt like it had been forever since I’d actually had the inspiration to paint.
And lastly I did some embroidery yesterday. The little one was in bed, the bigger two were happy colouring in, so I put some Emiliana Torrini on and embroidered away! I drew the owl straight onto the fabric and followed my lines. It’s the first time I’ve embroidered in YEARS. I loved it and think I may be doing more!
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sue
January 18, 2011 at 11:17Oh Polly, I love, love, love the owl, he is gorgeous, as for a name for him erm…I really like the name Osian??
love n blessings sue xx
Kaia
January 18, 2011 at 11:28Hi Polly :) I love your blog and have been a follower for a while but not commented. Just wanted to say thanks for inspiring me with your beautiful and honest words as well as your art. You’ve inspired me to work on my own blog and to be honest about the life journey i’m on right now. I adore your Owl for your bed. Hope these names help. it definately needs a special name :)
NASCHA is a Native American Navajo name meaning “owl.”
and ALETA means winged in Spanish. ADERYN: Welsh name meaning bird.
Aldwyn is English and means Wise Friend. Have a Great night. Kaia xo
Lesley
January 19, 2011 at 00:49Thanks so much for following! Your crafts are adorable. That owl is ridiculously adorable. I want one!! Haha
windingcirclelifeschool
January 19, 2011 at 05:08I adore your little owlet:)There is just something about these amazing little wise critters, and the way they come up with gorgeous materials!
You should try selling some of your work, its now a bad way to make a few dollars, esp when your at home and loving what you are doing!
sue
February 11, 2011 at 21:58Oh Polly, I love, love, love the owl, he is gorgeous, as for a name for him erm…I really like the name Osian??
love n blessings sue xx
Lesley
February 11, 2011 at 21:58Thanks so much for following! Your crafts are adorable. That owl is ridiculously adorable. I want one!! Haha