Hey there, how you been? As usual it's been crazy around here. Buddy turned six and we spent most of last week running around getting things ready for his birthday party, so blogging got pushed to the side. And thanks so much for all the comments on my crochet babies! I've been toying with the idea of making some to sell since a lot of people expressed interest in buying one. But it'll probably be after Christmas since I have a thousand things on my to-do list that need to get done before then.
Speaking of that to-do list, cleaning my craft room this weekend was number one on the list but instead I became consumed with making these wee angel ornaments. Like most things I've been making lately they stand at just under 2 inches tall. But guess what they're made from? Old cereal boxes! Well, that and wood beads, floss, paint and a whole lot of glitter and glue.
Recently, I've been thinking a lot about trying to incorporate recycled materials into my crafting and cereal box cardboard turned out to be just the right thickness for these ornaments. I've always been a huge fan of retro Christmas ornaments from the 50s and 60s so that's the look I was going for. I don't know how successful I was, but I'm pretty pleased with how they came out.
Hope everyone one has a productive week since Christmas is only a hop, skip and a jump away! And Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating this week!
they are cute! I think it is so cool to incorporate recycled stuff:)
Posted by: Kat | November 18, 2007 at 10:33 PM
I love them! They definitely have a super-cute retro feel.
Posted by: suzy | November 18, 2007 at 11:46 PM
I love them! They remind me of the angel we used to have on the top of our family christmas tree in the 70's... but much cuter.
Posted by: Fiona | November 18, 2007 at 11:54 PM
you are amazing, did I allready tell you that?
Posted by: Hanna | November 19, 2007 at 01:51 AM
Divine.
And totally retro.
(that's a Good Thing).
Posted by: shula | November 19, 2007 at 03:21 AM
I think you got the retro look you were going for! And I love the detail you're able to get on the faces. How do you do that on such a tiny curved surface?? So cute.
Posted by: Anamaria | November 19, 2007 at 05:17 AM
Sweet angels. And every time I sit down to clean my studio I end up working on something else. ;)
Posted by: sally | November 19, 2007 at 06:05 AM
first of all :: happy birthday to buddy! i hope he had a great birthday; i can only imagine the creativeness you infused into his party. for some reason it makes me smile to know that our kids have the same birthday month. :)
second of all :: 2 inches?! how do you make such amazingly cute things so small? you must have incredibly nimble fingers! so, are the body parts and wings made out of the cereal boxes?
third of all :: kudos to you for being a more eco-conscious crafter. i find that being a cardmaker and scrapbooker does not jive with my efforts to use resources better. i may have to steal your cereal box idea. thanks!
Posted by: yucaree | November 19, 2007 at 06:50 AM
love those!
and now i'm going to be singing, just kiss my cheek before you leave bay-bee! all day.
thanks a lot.
Posted by: capello | November 19, 2007 at 07:37 AM
*Very* successful in getting the look you wanted, but still with *your* style. I think that's really a tough thing to do, but you managed. Happy Birthday, Buddy, and Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.
Posted by: Michelle | November 19, 2007 at 07:51 AM
They are wonderful! That reminds me to start making some Christmas gifts!
Posted by: Wesley | November 19, 2007 at 12:47 PM
Just adorable! And I love the way you paint your faces. Really, really super CUTE!
Posted by: Lisa Thoms | November 19, 2007 at 01:41 PM
oh yes! sell some... they will disappear in a flash!
happy thanksgiving!
Posted by: jenny | November 19, 2007 at 01:51 PM
oh no! something else to imitate. i try very hard to use what i have - not just to save money - but to use up all sorts of stuff that people give to me. today i did holiday banners for third grade - quilted small banners with turkey handprints with bead legs - hung on dowels - precious and great - all for free. i keep thinking - there is a war going on - if i have extra craft money - i would ratehr give it to teh wife of a soldier than get that ribbon that matches exactly. glad to see i am in good company.
Posted by: esther coar | November 19, 2007 at 03:01 PM
Love, Love, Love 'em!!! :)
Cuter than any decorations I see in the McStores! ;)
Posted by: BellaKarma | November 19, 2007 at 04:23 PM
Good for you for using recyled materials in your creations!
Posted by: Mer | November 19, 2007 at 04:39 PM
They are realy cute!
Happy productive week!! :)
Posted by: MarlouB | November 20, 2007 at 12:55 AM
I love the idea of using recycled materials in crafts! Your angels are wonderful! I wouldn't have guessed they were made from cereal boxes.
And happy birthday to Buddy!!!!
Posted by: Amanda | November 20, 2007 at 07:56 AM
Don't know how you do it. Your "littlies" are all so gorgeous. I'm not sure how I stubbled on your blog but you have a fan!!
Thank you for sharing.
Trish x
Posted by: Trish Kling | November 20, 2007 at 01:00 PM
very very cute angels!
happy 6th birthday to buddy!
Posted by: joyce | November 20, 2007 at 09:24 PM
Happy Birthday to your buddy!
Your angels are adorable...
and please add me to the list of fans who would love to buy one of your creations---anytime that works for you, works for me.
Happy Thanksgiving and thank you again for sharing your talent with us. This is a happy place.
Posted by: Mary | November 20, 2007 at 09:43 PM
they are SO cute!!! Have a great thanksgiving!!
Posted by: Euphoria | November 21, 2007 at 07:55 AM
They are cute ! Congratulations for them !
Posted by: Camille | November 21, 2007 at 12:26 PM
i love them and that fact that their only two inches tall make them even more cute lol
Posted by: sammyjo | November 22, 2007 at 08:41 AM
They're great! You perfectly captured the retro look, without copying it.
Posted by: Rose | November 23, 2007 at 02:29 PM