Orkney Delights

Beautiful Orkney - "Not on everyones bucket list" as the lady who checked us in at Gatwick wryly observed but I love it none the less

 

Staying on the East Mainland meant revisiting some favourite haunts and plenty of beachcombing with the not very well hidden intention of bagging a Groatie Buckie or 10! 

 

The sound of oyster catchers and curlew replaced the familiar song birds we usually wake to and a quick peek out of the window meant we were able to check the tide line on the beach.

 

 

 

Marwick Head

 

 

 

Waterfall at Yesnaby

 

 

The Beach at the bottom of the lane (Aikerness)

 

 

A 'Groatie Buckie' (Atlantic Cowrie) said to bring luck and avidly hunted for by locals and tourists alike

 

I am planning a few projects based on the fantastic wildlife we spotted during our stay so watch this space!

Faux Taxidermy Puffin

Just finished and posted off this little chap who was commissioned via my Folksy shop

 

 

I actually remembered to photograph him before he was installed in his case this time, my limited photography skills mean that I struggle to get any decent photos once my creatures are behind glass

My supply of cases is dwindling now and I'm finding them increasingly difficult to source so it was fortunate that the client was happy with this 'blank back' style which I lined with Designers Guild velvet.

Sewing Bumble Bee

The latest addition to my Folksy shop - who doesn't need a little bumble bee perched atop a miniature sewing machine?!

 

Made from a hand painted brass sewing machine and needle felted wool this little frippery is available HERE

Hares & Bluebells

 

A magical walk through beech woods and bluebells this morning proved to be the inspiration for my latest work. Created using air drying clay, this basking hare reflects all that is wonderful about our British woodlands. Not only were we treated to some much needed early morning sunshine but the addition of stitchwort, common orchids and the last of the anemones made for a harmonious symphony of colours, which, in turn is echoed in the finish of this piece.

 

 

Available in my shop tomorrow this hare will form a series of nature inspired sculptures, so if you are interested in seeing more, please check out my Folksy shop HERE

Thank you!

 

A Spot of Bother!

The latest creature to feature in my Folksy shop, a needle felted rabbit peeping out of a watering can.

This miniature creation will be available tomorrow, meanwhile you can see all current stock HERE

Needle Felted Foxes Wedding Cake Topper

New in my Folksy shop this week, a pair of needle felted foxes sat on a acrylic disc.

Originally designed to be used as a wedding / celebration cake topper, they would be just as happy sat on your shelf of window sill.

Current work for sale can be found by Clicking Here

Needle Felted Siamese Cat

Just a few quick pics of a recent project completed for a relatives birthday present.

Part Siamese, the biggest challenge in creating him was that he appeared to be a different colour in every photo supplied.

Working from real life subjects is always nerve wracking as the owners tend to know their pet so well that even the slightest deviation looks glaringly obvious!