Monday, 6 May 2013

.....scratching an itch......

....you know that feeling....
 ..... when you have a crafty inspiration.....

....but life keeps getting in the way....
....and stops you knuckling down
....and just doing it?
....well i've been carrying around an idea for weeks...
.... but work and deers (and little coats)
and children were taking up any spare
crafty time.....
...well yesterday I managed to just do it...
....all from scratch... and hardly 
without a break....
....here she is....
... Ellie the lavender elephant...
filled with......
well.... lavender of course!!
Phew!
Such a relief.....now onto the next one....
X

24 comments:

  1. Poppins Creations6 May 2013 at 01:32

    Oh, how truly beautiful!

    Hannahx

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  2. Vintage Sheet Addict6 May 2013 at 07:12

    Mrs VS you've done it again, surpassed yourself....she's so sweet! :) x

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  3. Georgina6 May 2013 at 07:21

    Again I like - is there no end to your talents?! X

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  4. gilly6 May 2013 at 07:48

    Oh I absolutely have to have one! Ellies are my favourite animals - popping over to your shop right now in the hope that she's listed :-)
    Xx

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    1. the vanilla squirrel6 May 2013 at 08:44

      hi Gilly- I'm away from my computer so can't list anything...... but she will be going to etsy at the end of the week!thank you for your kind words x

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  5. Used-to-Bees6 May 2013 at 07:49

    Sweet! Your design is delightful and I love the fabrics you have chosen. It's great when you finally manage to create something that has been floating round your head for weeks!
    x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel6 May 2013 at 08:45

      .....it was the colour of the lavender wool that I loved so much......I just knew it was an Ellie! X

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  6. KC'sCourt!6 May 2013 at 07:56

    Ellie Lavender is gorgeous
    Julie xxxxxxx

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  7. Anonymous6 May 2013 at 08:53

    Super cute, love her! :-)

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  8. Maria6 May 2013 at 09:18

    ~ ooh she is so special....I can smell her lavender sweetness from here..~ Is that a, John Lewis mini sewing machine you stitch away on, Miss Squirrel..I have one too, the exact colour of Ellie, I may add...~ Happy bank holiday! ~ Love Maria x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel6 May 2013 at 19:38

      hello there Maria!yes it is a little JL machine......I was finding it tricky to keep transporting my bigger machine to Lym Regis so invested in this little cutie for when I'm there! Happy bank holiday to you too- such a lovely day here! X

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  9. Unknown6 May 2013 at 09:21

    Eye particularly like the way you do the eyes... I predict that Ellie will be the best selling and best smelling elephant in the world. EE xx

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    1. the vanilla squirrel6 May 2013 at 19:39

      Thank you so much for your lovely comments and Ethel love!!!x

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  10. Ashley cramp6 May 2013 at 11:56

    She is divine...as usual....tugs at the heart strings.....liking the blue of that little sewing machine too....xxx

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    1. the vanilla squirrel6 May 2013 at 19:40

      Thank you daisy!.......yes.....a little investment to save on my transportation woes!x

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  11. Crafted by Carly6 May 2013 at 12:23

    What a lovely, lovely lavendar elephant! :-)
    Carly
    x

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  12. Anonymous6 May 2013 at 18:23

    Ahh super cute!

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  13. HomeSweetHome6 May 2013 at 20:17

    Hi Emma,
    Love Ellie......very cute & I'm sure will be a good seller.
    I know what you mean about getting "an itch"......I often have it and get a wee bit frustrated when work, cooking, cleaning etc gets in the way.
    Have a good week
    Natalie
    x

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  14. September Violets7 May 2013 at 01:07

    Love the lavender lady ;) Glad you were able to finally put the idea into stitches ... well worth it! Wendy

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