a slight change of schedule

10 down, 20 smallpeople to go.....
No, I haven't given up, just altered my original project plan a little. When I first thought about this project, the intention was to do a collage a day that took me about half an hour.
Quick, spontaneous,fun.
Well, I am definitely having fun creating these collages but there is very little that is quick about the process at all. While I am working on one I am generally thinking about ideas for the next and then the one after.So not really so spontaneous at all! I didn't take into account that I like to spend time over the small details - sifting through my piles of paper for just the right shade of blue takes much more time than I had anticipated! I've always worked this way and it was kind of silly to think that all of a sudden I would change.
So my new game plan - I have made ten smallpeople and now I will take a weeks break and catch up on all of the other tasks that I've been neglecting. At the same time I will keep on scribbling down my ideas , sorting and organising my enormous and ever growing piles of paper and then be back next week with the next 10 collages. Sounds like a good plan to me.....oh and a big thank you to everyone who has left comments for me- the feedback has been incredibly encouraging and motivating. (I am slowly responding to the emails- one of those neglected tasks, I'm afraid...)

So,what else have I been up to besides snipping and tearing and gluing?

These two long promised scarves....I finally managed to find some more of my favourite hand dyed wool. Even better than that I have managed to convince the lovely lady who makes it to let me sell it! Sometime sooner than later I will have some up for offer in the shop. I'm still considering making some scarves or hats for sale -no firm decisions there yet.

I sewed the body of this felt bird a few months back and he's been sitting on my shelf waiting to be finished ever since. Actually, sitting is a bit of an exaggeration as he tends to topple over on one side (due to his lack of legs!) and look a lot like a rather dead bird! I was fulling a piece of felt over the weekend and decided to throw him in as well just to see what happened. After a good long soak in hot soapy water and a bit of squeezing, he came out looking quite a bit smaller and very smooth and almost seamless. Quite lovely indeed.
Now all he needs is a few embroidered features and some legs to keep him balanced and then he will be finished. Finally! Tick one felt bird off the list!

Comments

[julie]

Oh your red scarf is GORGEOUS!! Such deep colours and lovely texture!!
And your bird is so wonderful too...do i see a set coming on??!! xxx

[Zelia]

Good Idea!

It's good to make a break! Then you have even more energy!

[nel]

You have been so busy...I am really loving your small people, they have a character all of their own. It's like meeting someone new every day! Your birdy is so cute and can't wait to see him finished...and I love the colours of the wool, it looks so soft too...may have to check that one out in your shop!

[jen]

I think taking a break is a good idea if that is what you are feeling. Setting goals for yourself is a good thing but not if you burn yourself out in the process. Good for you for knowing what is best. I look forward to meeting the rest of your small people. Enjoy your break. I must say also that I am having serious bird envy. So beautiful, can't wait to see it finished.

[BrownPants]

Oh that bird is too cute!
SOunds like you've got a wondferful process for your small people, even if it's not what you imagined in the first instance. I've loved looking at all of them. I like all the little details. Can't wait to see the next lot :)

[gkgirl]

the colors of those scarves
are totally scrummy
(is that a word?)
(hmmm)

and i love the little bird...
:)

[jen]

i love felt.
i love birds.

i love your creations - all of them!

[justine]

beautiful felt bird ;)

[jessica]

the red bird is wonderful. i love the composition in the window.

[Beata]

The bird looks great! What a great idea!