It is such fun for me to visit all of your blogs and see the WONDERFUL things that you create. I made this little bluebird because I saw the darling things some of you have been making with paper clay and I just had to try to make something myself.
I covered 2 very small styrofoam balls with the paper clay and then attached them together with a toothpick. I made little wings and a tail. Then, I let them dry. You can see that the paper clay cracked a bit - but, that's ok.
See, I covered up the crack with a red bow!
And, I made this little bunny girl, too. Again, I used two tiny styrofoam balls covered with the paper clay. I cut one ball in half and covered them to make her shoes. I should have painted her shoes white - it seems I remember from my childhood that we wear white shoes at Easter time!
I cut the mini cupcake paper a bit so that her cute pom pom tail would peek out. She is standing on a paper covered tuna can.
Even though Easter is over, I had to make this little bunny! She is carrying a little basket to gather her carrots!
I really have Spring fever! Can you tell?
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I cannot sing "You are my sunshine", without thinking of my sweet parents and brother and sister. When we were little our parents taught us to sing, usually in the car during long car trips. My father had a wonderful voice, sort of like Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra. My mother had a deep alto voice. My brother had perfect pitch - and my sister and I were definitely sopranos then. They taught us how to harmonize with this song. My sister would sing the melody with my dad, and I would sing the harmony with my mother. Such good memories!
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Since I teach Kindergarten, I am happy when I find lessons my students would enjoy. I found this video - about Jesus being our Sunshine - The Light of the World. Maybe you have a little friend who would enjoy this Bible lesson about Spring!
Blessings Everyone!
They are soooo cute! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Susan | April 06, 2013 at 03:14 PM
Absolutely darling. All your sweet embellishments make them so very pretty. Now, I need to try this medium.
Posted by: Kim k. | April 06, 2013 at 04:45 PM
Oh Patti your creations are so darling, I'm so happy you gave paperclay a try. As far as the cracking....it will do that, but if you mix a little extra water with a bit of the clay and create a paste (like spackle) you can fill those cracks and then let the piece dry again and it will dry without them. I've got a couple of tutorials I made for using Paperclay, if you want them, let me know and I'll send you the links. Elizabeth had the same issues when she started and after a few phone calls she became the amazing paperclay artist she is today. Sandy is going to try paperclay for the first time when I have my class on the 27th......she's pretty nervous!!!! LOL Have a lovely week.
Hugs,
Meri
Posted by: Meri Wiley | April 06, 2013 at 07:48 PM
So cute! Love your story about singing in the car with your family. We always did that, too.
Posted by: GardenOfDaisies | April 06, 2013 at 09:54 PM
Those paper clay figures are so cute. I keep wanting to try this. My Dad used to sing You are my Sunshine too. He could play the melody line on almost every instrument Thanks for the memories.
Posted by: leslie | April 07, 2013 at 01:08 PM
Your new little friends are absolutely adorable! You might have just inspired me!
Posted by: Sweet Bee Cottage | April 07, 2013 at 04:03 PM
Patti,
These are really sweet! It is amazing how many people have found this medium since Meri started showing it! My husband's Mom used to sing that song to him too...:) Nice memories...
Posted by: Sandy McClay | April 07, 2013 at 07:45 PM
Oh, Patti they are so sweet and I just love the bluebird and those pretty eyelashes!!! So darling!! And, what sweet memories! Have a wonderful week! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | April 07, 2013 at 10:38 PM
Oh my goodness! How cute!! Your bluebird and bunny girl are the sweetest!! :) Wishing you a wonderful week!! xo Holly
Posted by: Holly | April 08, 2013 at 05:08 AM
Patti, they are just adorable! Makes me want to run to my craft table and create :)
Posted by: linda | April 10, 2013 at 08:32 PM
Hi Patti,
You little bluebird is very sweet! One of these days I should give it a try!
HAPPY
BELATED
BIRTHDAY!
I hope you had a great one! Mine is next week and I'm getting closer to the big 60 too!!! Not yet, but closer.
Warmly,
deb
Posted by: deb | April 13, 2013 at 04:15 PM
Patti, Your painting skills are ready made for paper clay. I do hope we will see more wonderful characters from you. These are beyond charming! E
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 18, 2013 at 03:10 PM
Patti,
I somehow missed seeing these cute little babies!! Happy Birthday too my Patti with an "i" friend!!
hugs...:)
Posted by: Patti M | April 18, 2013 at 05:27 PM
Where have I been!? So much fun news to read and catch up on. Why can't I figure out how to 'folow' so I see the new post in my blogger?! Happy birthday dear Paintin' Patti! Your first paper clay project is perfectly you!!
Posted by: Tammy | April 24, 2013 at 08:46 PM
Hi Patti! Somehow I missed this post! Your clay creations are so sweet :) I especially love that darling little bunny :)
Posted by: Laura | May 16, 2013 at 03:19 PM
Patti, these are the sweetest! I love the little shoes. You did a wonderful job with the paperclay. Have a wonderful day, Holly
Posted by: Holly | May 17, 2013 at 01:52 PM