June 20
Inspiration Results – June 20
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Every Monday, I post a painting “inspiration.” Every Thursday, I post how I interpreted the inspiration. I decided to do this to keep myself painting, to strengthen how I go from an idea to a painting, and to give myself permission to play and try new things. For the next several weeks, I’m taking my inspiration from the great ideas you sent me.
This week’s inspiration comes from my friend, Amy…LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD.
How to be HAPPY!
Every Thursday, Jay of The Depp Effect, posts something that makes her happy, and I’m playing along. She encourages us to look around and notice the things that make us happy. I enjoy this challenge because it makes me consider the things that make me happy, but are easily overlooked. It’s a wonderful exercise in attention and gratitude. Please grab the badge and join in.
Here’s something that makes me happy…FELTED WOOL.
In a previous “How to be HAPPY” post ( February 28), I mentioned how I’m drawn to soapstone. I think the same could be said of felted wool. I love the feel and texture and all the whimsical things that generally come from it. I’ve also had several felted wool jackets…durable, lovely and very warm. Felted wool makes me happy.
In the picture above, the felted wool snake was made by Lina Michalauskaite; her Etsy shop is called Vilnone. The felted wool octopus and goldfish change purse are from dZi’s Wild Woolies collection (available where I work…The Eatery | Reads & Things). The felted wool owl was made by me…remember?
Little red riding hood looks so sweet and the toys are very cute too. Nice idea with something that makes you feel happy. Have a tremendous Thursday.
Best wishes Molly
Happy Birthday Nikki!
Your paintings are so nice. I love the vivid colour of the cape in this on.
Your Red Riding Hood girl is gorgeous, such an atmospheric background too.
I love making anything from felt. I haven’t done any for ages. I will have to try and fit a little creature in soon.
Lynne x
Beautiful!
Nola
You know Lori your painted girls all look a little like you!!!
I will name Johnny’s girl, Frankie!!! I had not thought of that— THANK-YOU!!
SHE has a few very warm felt (boiled wool) jackets.
XXXOOO Daisy, BElla &Roxy
The felt made me smile.
I loooove your little red riding hood! Very nice!
Little Red Riding Hood is adorable, love the soft blond curly hair.
Woos – Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
It all made me smile! I love your Red Riding Hood!
I love things with a touch of whimsy, and so many felted things have just that. I’m still dreaming of winning a felted Greyhound in one of those Facebook auctions!