Monday, March 14, 2011

Felted Matryoshkas



Oh, what fun! I participated in my first natural material craft swap. I made 15 sweet little matryoshkas, inspired by Vivi's 8th birthday theme. I think that I made about a dozen for party favors, and it was such fun that I kept on making them! First, I needle-felted the features, then I wet-felted so that they would be very sturdy for child's play.

20 comments:

Jennifer & Mia said...

Hey Emily,I love your little russian dolls, so endearing. The collection makes quite a family!Pleasure to wander through your lovely blog. We email chatted through Etsy a while back, talking about our native County Clare and such. Our first blog is here:www.woolly-gathering.blogspot.com
Warmest wishes, I'll visit again, Mia

Annette said...

Oh my goodness-- these are so incredibly sweet!

momma rae said...

love them all together like that!! they are so darn sweet and very colorful. love you!

Catherine said...

They are so lovely!! What a great idea!!

Mardi said...

Oh my, these are ADORABLE.

Joy said...

Those are so adorable!

TwigandToadstool said...

Oh my goodness...they're beautiful! I have to say I'm not much for felting yet, I keep hoping it'll grow on me, but I LOVE admiring all the pretty possibilities! I think these are my favourites!
xo maureen

Lindy said...

Great Job on these, you are so talented!

Valorie said...

We were so lucky to get one of these. We got the one with the yellow handkerchief and orange dress. It is so lovely. I haven't tried needle/ wet felting yet. Very inspiring.

hope said...

These are so lovely, Emily! I especially like the little flower details on their dresses.

Sandra said...

We are one of the lucky swappers! We got one! She is so, so beautiful! Thank you for the love and effort you put into making them! Happy Spring!

Unknown said...

Always so many beautiful creative things to find on your blog,, the girls look like they are having much fun with their celebrations. Beautiful.!!!

Tonya Gunn said...

Those are just the sweetest!

Lily Boot said...

Oh my! These are the prettiest wee things I've seen all week! What beautiful colours and embroidery. I love them!

Anonymous said...

Love all the pictures! what beautiful little Russian dolls!

Cheryl said...

Oh My gosh! These are so lovely. Really, really special.

Anna said...

Wow! I love them!!!!

nicole said...

I'm going to make some of these today for a few little friends:) Thanks for the inspiration!!

Amanda Pedro said...

love love love. And I'm in a felting mood! yippee!
thanks for sharing your lovely work.

charlotte said...

I love these! I especially love the dog in the background with the wagging tail!