30 June 2013

Puppy face mod...

Crisis over!! After many attempts at removing the black paint from the bear bodice, I FINALLY have a decent result! Phew.... No need to remake, thank goodness!!

I found the eyelashes I bought to try on the puppy face, and I think I like them! Not sure how they are supposed to be attached, but they come with glue, so maybe that is the way to go? I will live with it for a week and see how I feel...



16 June 2013

Puppy progress...

Gosh it's cold!! Yeah, I know... It IS Winter, but still... brrrrrrrrrrr.......

I had most of the puppy pieces cut out a couple of weeks ago, but had to focus on the bears, but today I couldn't wait any longer. The ears were the only thing left to cut out, but the pattern was done. 


I decided to set in the arms this time, and add a wrist. Not sure if I like it, the wrist that is, not the arms..


Major fault, though, painting the pads and spots after was a PAIN! I was going to make them washed out, like his face, but put the paint on too heavy and managed to smudge one paw! Grrrr...


Haven't washed off the blue pen yet or decided on clothes, but at least the main part is done!



Final point of note - DO NOT USE BLACK PAINT NEAR WHITE SATIN!! I was trying to get the stand that was holding the bride bear and she fell over into the paint! PANIC!! Straight under the tap she went, fingers crossed it comes off! What a completely stupid thing to do!!

Oh well, she's only going on the front of a Limo, right??

02 June 2013

Happy WA Day!!

So, today is a public holiday for WA Day (although it is still Foundation Day to me...) and I have been on my own since the Boy went to Kalgoorlie on Friday. I had plenty of alone time to focus on what needs to be finished. Top of the list, the bears!!


I spend a great deal of Saturday on the bodice, and the skirt Sunday morning. Not too pleased with the result but it will do the job! Still need to add the beads, but it will be OK in the end. Shoes are an issue also - not sure where to go with them...


Also found a tie pattern for toys (its awesome!!) so groom bear now has a tie in Dusty Rose, the requested bridesmaid colour. Just need to find the remaining black fabric and test out some pockets and he is DONE! I will need to permanently attach the shoes so they don't fall off when they are on the front if the Limo!


Now that the Boy is back from Kal, the house has been like grand central station!! 3 visitors today, so no more progress! Think I need to go back to work for a rest.....