A new beginning

In the past, attempts to keep up a blog have gone woefully awry.  This will be my 3rd or 4th try and I really want it to succeed.  So in hopes of making a go of it I will chronicle the inspiration, planning, creation and completion of various items that I make on a daily basis.

As stated in my blog description I don't use patterns when I create my items, I do however look at other peoples patterns and designs to get ideas and inspiration.

Recently I have been inspired by various cute objects and books to start making little pins out of felt and various items such as charms and beads.  I saw this book while looking in my local Barnes & Noble craft section.

Zodiac Felties has some really great designs and some truly inspired item usage.  It has helped broaden my minds eye when looking for things to include in my designs.  Such as brads and eyelets normally used in paper scrap-booking.

I saw this American Girl kit at Michael's and thought it was cute but somewhat lacking in personality.

It made me start thinking about owls and how strange but cute they are. I mean look at this little owl! It is interesting how easy it is to put a personality or mood on owls.  This one looks like he is grumpy or irritated.












I ended up making these two owl pins out of felt and other items while thinking about owls.