…and prize draw. Now, without further ado, I can announce that the new look Planet Penny is properly up and running. I would like to thank two people to whom so much is owed. Craig, the website guru who guided me though the incomprehensible aspects of ‘computerese’ with great patience, offering a virtual hanky when my whimpering got too loud to bear, and Thomas, author, illustrator and creator of the lovely flock of sheep munching the daisies in my woolly world on Planet Penny.
I must also thank Thomas for so kindly providing fireworks and refreshments for the party since I am sitting faintly in the corner covered in emulsion paint and clutching a glass, .
When you’ve helped yourself to glass of bubbly and a cupcake, do take time to say hello and introduce yourself. To celebrate the new look and the completion of the new studio (This weekend- Hooray!) I am giving away a little needle-felted bird sculpture to the first name drawn out of the hat, the felt hat of course. I’ll do the draw on Easter Monday to give you plenty of time to join in.
This little bird has been needle-felted out of hand dyed Merino wool until firm and then decorated with hand dyed Blue Faced Leicester yarn.
He’s very tactile, I do like making things which just sit in the palm of the hand. He sits happily on a shelf as an ornament, makes a great pin cushion and even works on a dressingtable as a place to pin jewellery.
So please leave a comment and get your name in the hat for a chance to give a little bird a new home.
In the meantime, Cheers!
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His little feet !
I’ll raise a glass to you , emulsion and all , and expect we’ll see an avalanche of similarly lovely things over the next few months !
Cheers Penny! Love that little bird – cute feet 🙂
Celia
I need that bird!
It’s good to see Norwich looking like Paris;-)
I want that bird!!!!!
Cheers Pen lotsa love xxxx
he’s so pretty! and would very nice on my new window sill x
Thomas – you need to know that I NEED that bird M-O-R-E than you do ….!
Congratulations on your official opening… how grand. You know that I could possibly need that little bird too! I’m in love with his feet.
Having just found your blog I was totally enamoured when I saw that little bird. It’s exquisite.
I just love him! His feet are just so cute. Would be hnoured to give his a home 🙂
Congratulations on the completion of your studio. I am very envious! I would love some space of my own. I love your little dog, he’s gorgeous. I also love the felted bird, and would be really chuffed to win it.
Lovely to be here ! It’s all rather swish and the bubbly and cupcakes are rather delish, the fireworks are ooh! and aah! and ohhh!, quite the nicest blog opening I’ve been to, you know.
I attempted my first bit of felting by hand this week and was amazed at the moment it suddenly began to shrink! Rather like something out of Enid Blyton, which I’ve just absorbed on the telly, for the second time. The first time I came away not really liking her but this time I enjoyed remembering all the stories I’ve shared with the kids over the years. Leave the clearing up till the morning Pen !x
Weeeheee! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Sweet tweets all round I see!
Luvverly leetle birdie so wants to migrate to me…name in the hat please?!
Beautiful birdy!
I had hoped that Higgins was the Grand giveaway, but I expect he would not like the journey all the way here to Canada!
Jane.
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Wow he is so cute! I’m sure he’d want to come and live with me. It’s nice and warm over here and we are on a migration path so he’d have plenty of company :0)
Congratulations on the new look
Hello Penny,
it’s soooo exciting! What a great space, a bit intimidating, but so many possibilities too. Higgin’s marking his spot hey? Maybe he was dismayed to see there was no bed for him there. In my experience, Dachshunds feel they have rights to everything. So pleased all the hassle is finally over, and now it’s just the fun stuff remaining. Have fun! Please can I put my name down for your lovely giveway? Thank you so much. Love Vanessa xxx
Ooh, I’m very excited about your new look! I’m Jenni, and I’m afraid I’ve been lurking round reading your archives for the last few weeks 🙂 Feel a little less like I’m spying now I’ve finally introduced myself 🙂 Your little bird is gorgeous (I have to agree with everyone else about the feet!), and I’m sure you’ll stamp your creativity on your new space very soon – how exciting!
xx