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The weather has been breezy, but mild, perfect for some long walks with the dog. Down through the farmyard and out into the Wild Wood. Long hours of work sewing, knitting, and painting, mean that these walks provide an opportunity for some exercise and much needed fresh air.
Crispy crunchy leaves underfoot, glowing red rosehips in the hedgerows, all help to add texture and beauty. The walks work some magic and I set to with renewed enthusiasm.
I am still having fun making the peg dolls, so there will be a few more yet.
A bit of work with a drill and some dowling, in order to make hats for my peg doll soldiers, then out with the paints and brushes - and we have some cute little soldiers. They are not quite finished, but almost there.
Did I mention that I get bored easily? Variety keeps me happy and productive.
I hope you are having a good week, everyone.
Don't forget to have a look at the moon, it is looking quite spectacular this evening.
What a gorgeous and big photo, from your walk!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd you continue to churn-out such cute things, for the "Coming Sale Of Miscellany". (I found that alternative to 'bazaar' and fell in love with it.)
It just seems that making the same, same, same thing, over and over and over, would bore one to death. So I don't think you get bored. I think you are wise, to vary, what you are making.
Oh yes, Oct. 24th is the Full Hunter's Moon!!!!! Which gave enough night-light, for the Native American Indians, to hunt for game... To add to their food stores, for the coming Winter. Hope I will be able to see it!
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Sale of Miscellany, I like that!
DeleteThe moon was magnificent last night - I had great opportunity to observe it, as I waited outside for Toby to 'stretch his legs' - several times.
My grandson came in as I was making the soldiers - he has pre-ordered four of them, along with two of the peg dolls and a couple of fairies...that is probably his gift list ticked off nicely. I must up my production rate.
I fancy a tremendous commotion and nightly goings on happen when you slumber with all the dolls and snowmen and soldiers...could be quite some party! x
ReplyDeleteNow there is a merry thought, I like it!
DeleteI watched the moon set one early morning this week when I had trouble getting back to sleep. It was neat to see.
ReplyDeleteYour crafting looks like so much fun too. My crafting consists of card making mostly though I have a stool that needs to be finished decoupaging and the beginnings of a vest I'm crocheting. Oh, there's also a zentangle project. Hmm, now that I write all that I guess I'm doing more than I thought.
It sounds as though you have your hands full on the craft front, Marcia. What a nicely varied lot of projects, something for every mood, I should think! (I had to look up zentangle.)
DeleteThose soldiers look wonderful! What sort of paint do you use? Could you give instructions please?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! I will work on a step-by-step post for you. The hat is the 'difficult' part, but there are ways round that, other than that it is simply a case of painting them. I use acrylics, they dry quickly, have brilliant colours, and are long lasting.
DeleteSoldiers, dolls and fairies - just like the Nutcracker Suite!
ReplyDeleteIt all gets very jolly, especially when they start dancing.
DeleteMagnificent moustaches. They look really good, you must have the patience of a saint and a Very steady hand!
ReplyDeleteIt used to be, Sue. Not especially patient, but very determined!
DeleteMost I saw of the moon was it setting when I got up this morning, do like you soldiers
ReplyDeleteThe moon has been magnificent!
DeleteOh, those peg doll soldiers are a delight! What a steady hand you have to have to get their uniforms and features so precise, I love them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious sunset last night? I hope it was a lovely where you are? And the moon looked huge above the sea (our view now obscured quite a lot because neighbour next door needs to get his hedge cut - I have to now stand on tiptoe to catch a glimpse of the sea.)
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I'll pop around with my hedge trimmer, that will fix it!
DeleteThanks, Margaret, they are great fun . It never fails to amaze me just what can be made from a wooden peg and a bit of paint!
My goodness what a delight to visit today and see your wonderful creations, those soldiers were amazing.
ReplyDeleteYes peat is still burnt here, the smell around the village as the temperatures drop is a joy. Our cottage has peat rights but we haven't dug ours, as I am sure you know it is hard work and we weren't up to it so we are burning logs.
I remember that smell so well. We used to go and dig the peat - jolly hard work, as was all the turning and stacking! Log fires are not a bad substitute - they really cheer the place up.
DeleteYour peg men and women are lovely, your imagination too. I wish I could go back to creativity. Sadly the mind and fingers don't seem to want to work together.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could claim that they are all my ideas, but they all spring from things I have seen on the internet over the years.
DeleteLovely autumn day for walks. The peg men are cute and fun, I like to do smaller projects too, to keep the interest going xcx
ReplyDeleteIt has been wonderful walking weather, hasn't it Chrissie? This flash of creativity happens almost every autumn, then I quieten down, back to normal!!
DeleteI LOVE your peg soldiers - they are wonderful! And your peg dolls - what a creative soul you are!
ReplyDeleteI think my family would prefer it if i knitted useful things, socks and jumpers, for example!!
DeleteI so agree about mixing up what you do - a nice walk in the fresh air, enjoying nature, followed by some creative hobbies inside, such as your lovely craftwork, gives balance and refreshment. Variety is the spice of life, as they say!
ReplyDeleteIt most certainly is, Jacqui. The colours of autumn and the crispy, crunching leaves always delight. I hope to read that you have been out and about with your camera.
DeleteI wish we could get those wooden pegs. Everything is plastic around here and crumbles after a summer in the sun. I love your artistry. The soldiers are delightful.
ReplyDeleteDidn't see the full moon, it was cloudy and drizzling. Doesn't happen very often!
If you would like me to send you some pegs, just say the word, Linda. I use plastic ones on the line, but then we don't often have extremes of heat. Shame about the moon!
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