Tuesday, February 7, 2012

hes been hopping around in my head!!

hello!
VALENTINE BUNNY!
hes been hopping around in my head for weeks!

pattern making
pattern making and picking out the fabrics

cutting out
cutting out with frannie very nearby!

the help
the help!
Where theres a frannie.. there must also be a figgy!
he seriously wanted to get into that case with her
and wasnt happy that he didnt fit!

unattached
unattached!
trying arm and leg positions...

ta dah!    but too shiney new looking
ta dah!
all together but too shiney new looking...

oh no!  save me, shes going to beat me up!
"oh no ! save me! shes going to beat me up!"

stained and battered
yup!
poor little guy got sprayed with distressing
spray and scrubbed with an old toothbrush!

do I look older now
"do i look older now? "

happy heart day!
all finished and ready for happy heart day!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

26 comments:

Musings from Kim K. said...

Oh my. How sweet is your bunny. I'm always in awe of your artist abilities. Your furry helpers are just a hoot. I have to say that your sewing basket with the fringe trim is pretty darn lovely too.

Well done, Viv. Well done.

My Vintage Mending said...

Just darling. I love him both ways. Very Velveteen. Smiles...Renee

Lisa said...

How cute!
Where do you find that fabric?

Jane said...

So cute - amazing work! Nice that you had those wonderful helpers too :)

Cindy said...

So cute! I love how you can make it look like someone's very old loved toy.

aprilmecheelesdulllife said...

Oh Wow!! he is so cute !! Do you come up with yhou own patterns viv?

E said...

I'm not sure which is cuter the "helpers" or the bunny, but I do love your bunny (both versions), he's precious.

cherry said...

omigosh..he is sooo sweet...it astonishes me that you brought him to life like that! love your kitties too

LBP said...

Your little bunny is adorable! I liked him new and beat up! Thanks for sharing.

Linda

Shirley Hatfield said...

You could give Steiff a run for their money...design your own ear button. Cutest rabbit ever! =D

Kai said...

Your little sweeties are SOOOO much fun & so precious! Phooey on STORE-BOUGHT Valentines! Seeing YOURS made me HEART you even MORE! You are just EXTRA talented and SUPER fun! I love you, Viv!!! P.S. What a cool way to make him look 'loved' by distressing!

Linda Ruthie said...

I just love when you get time to create these darling creatures. It amazes me the difference after you've distressed this bunny. I kept scrolling back and forth between pics because I couldn't believe it was the same piece.

kandeland said...

it came out SO SWEET Viv! I love it! great fabric. I wish I had your skills! have a great day...weekend is almost here! xo

Debby said...

So cute. I love your little furry animals.
Questions.....aare they hand sewn. I never heard of destressing spray....what is in it.
Your helpers are sure helpful. Better not make any mice.

Perfectly Printed said...

Love the bunny!!! And your kitty kats aren't bad either!!!

chris

NanE said...

No Way! Oh my gosh Viv you just amaze me. Another cutie. I guess it is all the inspiration you get from those cutie patootie grandbabies! Thanks for sharing! xxoo Nan

Terri said...

I wouldn't say older but loved! Too darn cute! Love all your furry things.....even the kitties! Hugs, Terri

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

EEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKK
I am so in LOVE with that bunny!!!
You just amaze me with your creations! I sent you an email...
Warmly,
deb

Angela said...

That is THE cutest bunny!! He does look old and well loved, now. You are a talented artist! :)

Unknown said...

so sweet ...Love this bunny!

Little Lovables said...

He is adorable!!! It's amazing how much expression you gave him, so sweet and huggable. You have some major talent.

Luna und Luzie said...

Oh Vivian, what a cute little bunny !!!
He is so adorable. And you made the pattern and all by yourself...wow!!!

Love to see the kitty observing your artwork! My cats always want to play if I am working on my desk. they need everything and leaves a lot of their hair on my work....

Hugs ♥
Stefanie

Anonymous said...

That is a very sweet bunny! Can't believe there's only one.
It really brings out the awe in us blog hoppers.
Thanks.
Judy

Fran said...

OMG! HOW CUTE your bunnies are. Love them all and the distressed one is great. I see Figgy & Franny love helping out. They are soooooo cute.
Hugs
Fran

Scrap for Joy said...

How cute is this bunny?????? I love how you aged him...he looks like he's been well loved already. I marvel at your work!
xoxo
Joyce

Emily said...

Very cute bunnies! :) Where do you buy your fur? I went to Jo Ann's and got some fur (long/natural look) but didn't see anything like this cute blue you have. love your design!