Tuesday, 20 December 2016

Sylvanian Baby Christmas Ornament



Today I also received a parcel from Castorfiber, A Sylvanian Baby Christmas Ornament (we had several Christmas trades on our forum this year)

In this parcel not only was there a baby ornament, several miniatures to go in my Sylvanian houses, but also some beautiful crochet items, ornament & a couple of wooden carved ornaments for the Christmas tree.
I also received some yummy lollies/sweeties/candy & chocolates!
I love the Christmas Cards too!


The beautiful angel baby in our tree.


a Christmas Celebration parcel!



This arrived today, I knew it would be different to any other parcels I've received this year!


Beautifully individually wrapped presents & a Saint Nicholas Chocolate letter!

(It's been so hot here in Australia our letter melted!)


First some tiny "ear bows" (keep an eye out for these later!)


Then WOWOWOW!!
A lovely decorated tree, a Christmas card with baubles on the front, a porcelain teaset,
a Sylvanian Families miniatures/keychain making set, & a SANTA BEAR!


The Wildwoods love a good party, & a Christmas party is special!



A big thank you to Bloem who sent me this (all the way from the Netherlands!)

The Wildwoods & I love it!!

Thursday, 8 December 2016

Custom characters

Recently I attempted to paint some factory seconds Sheep, here are the results.
As you can see some of the paint ended up where it wasn't supposed to be, & some sheep did end up with smudges on them.
Unfortunately being factory second they had some patches of flocking missing.
The adults & one baby I painted with watercolour paint straight from it's tube, but the child & other baby I took apart & painted with watercolour paint that was slightly watered down, they turned out much better in that there were less smudges, it was easier stay within the lines, & their flocking stayed softer,  but due to the paint being watered down they needed more layers & still didn't end up quite as dark as the one painted with undiluted paint.
I don't mind the end result, live sheep often have colour spot "blemishes" anyway, so they are still realistic enough for me!

Here is the link for the tutorial I read before attempting any painting customs: 

http://www.ladylollipop.co.za/cheetahcustom.html










Saturday, 3 December 2016

Newest fashions


Newest fashion in Slydale Hollow 


I especially love Mrs DeBurg's dress

Saturday, 19 November 2016

More crochet


Today I tried a new size & style of crocheted outfit. I'm quite pleased with it 

I find crocheting quite relaxing, & I enjoy being able to sit, relax & be productive! 

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Crochet


Just lately I've learnt to crochet. Here are some of my creations 

Here are my first 2 attempts. 






Getting much better! 



Thursday, 27 October 2016

Introducing: the Neptune family of Neptune Island Lighthouse.


Welcome to the Neptune family!


Father Caspian Neptune spends as much time as he can with his family swimming in the sea even during those cold, windswept winter days. After a refreshing swim he enjoys a long walk along the beach looking for 'treasure' - strange bits and pieces the sea has washed up on the golden sands. Caspian has quite a large 'treasure' trove displayed around the family home.

Mother Narrisa Neptune likes everything neat and tidy in her family home and her husband and daughter's 'treasure' collection makes for a lot of extra dusting and cleaning! Narrisa has decided this is a small price to pay for all the family time together on the beach.

Sister Shelly Neptune is a beachcomber like her father. Her love is sea shells of all shapes and sizes. The shell colours are so bright and shiny when they are wet but so dull by the time she has carried them home. So with the help of her father, they varnish the shells to bring out the bright colours, before adding them to her vast shell collection.

Baby Sister Sandy Neptune loves building and knocking down sandcastles and like the rest of her family is also a beach collector, she collects sand! In her clothes, in her hair, between her toes, everywhere!

(biographies from: www.sylvanianstorekeepers.com)


The Neptunes quite enjoy their lifestyle, living on a secluded island as Lighthouse keepers.


It gives lots of time for family


and hobbies


although there is often a bit work to be done

there is also much time to enjoy life.



While this is the newest family to join us here, I've had the idea to put them in the Lighthouse for quite some time. So I'm going to say, story-wise they have been living in the area for a long time, but are so secluded that many don't know that they are there.