Actually, these first few photos are of what was on the work table in between other projects. I finished this teddy for the overalls I made last week and then decided she also needed a sun hat.
The flowers in her pockets are vintage forget-me-nots which I use every time I can justify it. I don’t have a lot of them but they really do better out in the world rather than sitting in a jar on a shelf in my studio, don’t cha think?
She seems to be wondering why I took her hat away. Okay, little bear you can have it back. I hope to make her available for adoption relatively soon.
Next, I pulled out a couple of cigar boxes from my stash and decided that perhaps if I began working on them, a plan would soon develop. Kind of like a warm up before the big game. Actually, I have no idea what I am talking about – that made no sense, did it?
Anywho, the impressed letters in this one will certainly show through once I get down to painting and/or decorating it so I’ve gone and filled them in hoping I will stick with my as yet undecided plan.
Then I thought as long as the table is out of commission as an actual table to eat on, I might as well get another box prepared. I am hoping the gesso I plan to paint on this one will help fade the printing and make it easier to accept the paint. That is unless I decide to cover it with paper.
There you have it. No sense in watching the paint dry so I’m off to see what kind of other kinds of bear clothes I can make because – well, because – it just seems like a fun thing to do.
what a gorgeous girl in her rompers and sun hat. She looks all decked out for summer. Hmmmm!! I always wonder what you have in mind for you boxes?????
ReplyDeleteHugs.
Hi Kays Kids,
DeleteThank you so much! Yes, we are ready for summer here except it's a bit nippy today. I'll try to remember to photograph the progress on the boxes - assuming I stick with it!
~ginger
wow! Sweet baby!
ReplyDeleteHi Ludmila,
DeleteThank you!
~ginger
looks interesting Ginger, can't wait to see what you create with those boxes. Your newest bear looks so cute in her overalls & sunhat :)
ReplyDeleteHi Fiona,
DeleteI'm sort of curious too - waiting to see what I come up with that is! Thank you for your comment on the teddy!
~ginger
Oh yes, very nice hat and flowers. Hang on a minute, how did I end up with a bear behind?! Hope Sebastian didn't think to put some paw prints in that drying paint *giggle*
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Jack
Hi Jack,
DeleteThanks for your comments on the hat and flowers. Be careful about asking for clothes because you could end up with a hat and flowers!
~ginger
Ginger, your little bear is an absolute delight. I love her sweet little face and the overalls and sun hat are perfect for her. I'll adopt her ;0). The flowers in her pocket are just the thing & definitely look better in Teddy's pocket than in a jar. Can't wait to see what you do with boxes!
ReplyDeleteHi Stitching Noni,
DeleteThank you so much! I'm sure she would love living with you. I'll be thinking and thinking on the boxes and it'll be interesting for both of us to see what I manage to make.
~ginger
Oh Miss Ginger,
ReplyDeleteLook at that little face peeking out from under that adorable hat!!! Precious. Does she have a name?
Hugs ♥
Prudence
Hi Prudence,
DeleteThank you so much! A name? Yes, well, not quite yet, but if you have a suggestion or two please pass them along.
~ginger
Well, there is only 1 name that comes to mind - PRUDENCE. Giggle. What can I say?
DeleteGiggles,
Prudence ♥
How about "Annie"?
Well, Prudence, I am not surprised at all by your suggestion. I will duly consider it as well as Annie. You're such a cut-up!
DeleteAll the best to you,
~ginger
Oooh! Another box is in the works!!!! Very exciting! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Heather,
DeleteYes, well, we'll see. I hope it will turn out to be a good thing. Flops are fun if you are in a swimming pool but not so much after hours and days painting, planning, cutting, etc. Thanks so much!
~ginger
She's so cute! The flowers match her overalls perfectly. :) Excited to see what the boxes turn into!
ReplyDeleteHi Kay Joy,
DeleteThank you so much! I thought the flowers were an excellent match too. I'm slow going on the boxes but we'll see what happens.
~ginger
She is so cute. I've been anxious to see just who would end up wearing such cute girly overalls. Her hat is perfect to keep the sun out of her eyes and protect her light colored fur.
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie,
DeleteThank you so much for your sweet comments. I'm glad you like her!
~ginger
Hi Ginger, I haven't been around in blogville for awhile but it is so nice to stop in and visit your blog. You are always creating something sweet! The boxes look exciting, what is about boxes....they are just so darn enticing.....hee hee, what will you do!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your adorable bear, she's perfect in those overalls and hat!
Hugs,
Margaret B
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Hi Margaret,
DeleteThanks so much for your kind comment! I'm glad you stopped by. I know you have been busy. I'be been trying to do a better job of keeping up myself.
~ginger
Oh, she is just precious with her sun hat...
ReplyDeleteMama Bear
Hi Mama Bear,
DeleteThank you!!!!
~ginger