Saturday, November 20, 2010

One down...one to go HOHOHO!!!

I just love painting my ooaks. Adding all the details. Shading in the wisdom lines...some folks call them wrinkles...I say  wisdom lines AND I have earned each and every one of mine, thank you very much  ^_^.  Coloring their mouths and cheeks to bring out just a hint of blush.  Bringing some personality through by the color of their eyes and adding a tiny bit of glimmer that is surely to catch YOUR eye.

The first of the two Santa pins I am working on is complete. I am rather proud of him. He turned out well and jolly. He is wearing a hooded cape that has a wool yarn attached around the rim. I made a tiny silk rosette attached to a felt leaf with a pair of jingle bells and then I attached it to the hood. Dangles of light rose crystals and glass sead beads hang down from the silk rosette. Look closely and you can see a little twinkle in Santa's eye.
 I love making Santa..in any shape, form or fashion. My pins are not small and I know it's so hard to judge by a photo just what the size of something is. The one I just completed measures 4 inches long and about 3 1/2 inches wide. They look beautiful worn on a jacket, sweater or even a plain sweatshirt. You could even attach a ribbon to the pin on back and hang them from your tree....instant Christmas ornament.  Or perhaps attach one to a bow on a Christmas wreath to hang upon the wall. I love making gifts for people, especially ones that can be used several different ways. I think this will be a gift that the Chazman's teacher will remember and get to enjoy for many years to come.

Now...on to the next!!!  I have been considering making a few to put in my Etsy shop. Do you think they would sell? Let me know what you think, please. It's a Santa Pole......hahaha...get it!!! OK...I think I need to get back to work.

Until next time.....Hugs, Regi

6 comments:

  1. Hi, Regi - wow, I had no idea what an ooak was, I love yours. Amazing detail, I am impressed by your artistically wrinkly ooaks!

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  2. Hi Regi,
    Thank you for visiting and following my blog!
    I'd love you to use that owl for your nieces' pouches! I hope I can see them here soon.

    I'm following you, I liked the stuff you make, you are really good!

    Come and visit my blog soon!
    Have a nice Sunday!

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  3. These pins are amazing, Regi! You do such amazing work.

    xo Erin

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  4. He looks fantastic! You could try it out on your etsy shop to see how it does. :) It's perfect for the season - and this coming weekend is sure to be a big shopping one. Go for it! :)

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  5. Thank you all for the lovely compliments. I just LOVE my friends!!

    Theresa...if I can get some done by this weekend I just might put some in the shop..I'm working on a few things so I might just remember to add them for next year. ^_^

    Cecilia...I will do a post when I get them done...thank you for the inspiration my bew friend.

    Hugs to all,
    Regi

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  6. ABSOLUTELY stunning! You amaze me. You truly do.

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