Movie Monday Once upon a Time

Exploring A New Medium

I have long been admiring felt wool animals. I've had my favorite shops on Etsy that I have been frequenting and every once in a while I would treat myself to one of the little cuties. The idea that I could be making them myself hardly crossed my mind. It seemed like "one of those things", that are very hard to do, and there is no way I can be doing it. Like making soup (several years ago), or baking a cake (still), or brewing tea out of rose hips (my grandmother used to do that when I was little).
To make the long story short, one of my New Year resolutions was to try to learn to felt (and brew the rose hips). And I have done it:) I bought the wool, and the needles and a very cute Japanese design book and started. The Japanese book which looked very cute at first proved to be of little help, since I could not read it. And the pictures do give you ideas, but it is still hard to implement those. Youtube proved to be extremely helpful. Plus I have talked to a few people who were doing it and they were very helpful.
So , here are the ones I am not embarrassed to show) Two of them are already looking for new owners on Etsy.

Movie Monday Cats in the Rain

So it happens that the cat theme continues. I really liked the subtle colors and the effect of an old book that this animation somehow has.

In the mood for cats

Two new ACEOs on Etsy, finished both of them today and put on Etsy

My Alphabet

Nothing new this week(we are all sick and in bed with a nasty cold), so I will share what I listed on Etsy last week. My new Alphabet print. I had a great time making it and I hope it will help some little ones master the ABCs.

Movie Monday Orkestra

I believe I have posted some animation from this series before. I like this one as well

IF: Chicken

Sorry, I had to:) It just fits the theme so well

Holiday Photos from our white Christmas Upstate

Getting there was a bit tough because of the snow storm.

But we made it in time for a warm dinner with 6 other families (19 kids all together)

The next morning it was quiet and beautiful.

So we went sledding, and I personally had as much fun as I did when I was 7 or 8.

And then there was a fire and all the boots got lined up in front of it . And all the wet mittens and hats on top of the fireplace.

And on Sunday we went to the Monastery for the service and then there was a Christmas party for the kids with a real, or almost real Ded Moroz..

Movie Monday Poumse

Great concept ,unexpected ending. Loved it.

Nativity

Getting ready for one of the two biggest holidays of the year: Nativity.

Will wake the kids up around 11 pm to go to church. It is supposed to snow tonight, so it will be a white Christmas for us. I am very ready for the fast to be over, and have some delicious food waiting to be eaten at 3 am today. I spent 5 hours in the kitchen today which is very unusual for me:) Luckily everyone appreciated it enough for me to do it again for Easter. Enjoying Aldashin's creation once again.

Winter Apples and Holiday Foxes

2 new ACEOs in my Etsy shop now.(above)

Still being inspired by Chihiro Iwasaki.(below)

Movie monday A big secret for a small company

I love the design of the characters in this animation.