the end of last week has been a little crazy becos i had a last minute request for my elephant coasters. i had to churn out 3 sets in 2 days. seems simple enough but ... i had to wrestle with running out of ink and friday being a public holiday so i couldn't buy ink, plus, my new printer doesn't give me the same blue color as my old (i hate it when my blues and greens dun turn out the way i want) and i have to re-color my turquoise and green elephants digitally so that they came out closest to my old printer's color. on top of that, i usually only craft between 11pm to 5am when everyone's asleep and i can concentrate. finally, 4 coats of varnish can be hassle when you have to rush an order. simply put,
moi +elephant coasters = headless chicken
anyhow, i manage to complete the coasters and was even able to re-list one set in
my etsy store! whoot!
over the weekend, i've finally had time to make some simple christmas presents for our yearly christmas eve gathering at chris'. i made some bookmarks and mobile phone charms, and then me being me, i wanted some more varieties. but ...
*no bulb appears on top of luthien's head*every saturday and sunday, we would bring llara kaye to the malls for lunch, ice-cream and some fun, i made it a point to be a little more observant last weekend, perhaps spy on some ideas for prezzies :) luck has it ... i did!!
i was quite pleased with these, that i made 2 extra ones for
my etsy shop!

although it came in a totally boring and clinical packaging, i was still delighted when i found this whistle! becos i instantly knew i could make this potentially life-saving device look pretty and gift-worthy!

anyone of you carry this essential in your handbags? i do. and the ones i get from the pharmacies are really really unattractive. now nail clipper bearers all over the world can clip their nails in style :)
i am tickled pink with these two, especially the clipper! i've always believed in the concept of practical things can be made pretty too :) all my prezzies are now in check ... woohoo!!

OH! *embarassed* one last thing, i made my first polymer cane leaf last night :) it's non-too-pretty, but it does look like a leaf :) it should get better with more practice!
happy pimping! :)
Hello My Friend! Sorry I haven't been around lately to visit you. I have caught up and you continue to amaze me girl! You're doing so well with your Etsy shop and your creations are beyond beautiful. I wish I had your eye and skill for making things that just take everyone's breath away. Also, congratulations to your husband on the movie. It looks to be exciting, even if I didn't understand all the language in it. :) Merry Christmas to you and the family. *BIG HUGS* xxoo
ReplyDeleteLuthien, I love all of these presents! The recipients will be so pleased! Leave it to you to make gorgeous-ness out of something practical.
ReplyDeleteYour cane leaves are so pretty. I know you will do something special with them ~ can't wait to see what!
Happy Holidays to you and your family and friends! Wish we were not so far apart, I would give you a hug in person!
*cyber hugs*,
Maggie
Hi Luthien!
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling of churning out last minute requests...always easier said than done...whew!
I made it to my finish line too!
What great new ideas for gifts! I really like the
whistle...you are so very clever!
Merry wishes and love to you and your family...
and give that sweet,sweet little girl an extra pinch of love from me :)
Wow, girl, you've been so busy! I've left this week to finish our family presents- everyone always wants a portrait.....so, time for ME to get busy! I LOVE the whistle and clippers; you always have the most clever ideas!
ReplyDeleteWow, those leaves are so cool - very clever indeed! We all seem such busy bees lately. I think I might be getting a cold :( I have to go out and brave the snow in a minute... Brrrr.....
ReplyDeleteHi Luthien,
ReplyDeleteI read you every time you post (I am a subscriber), but this time of year I find it hard to comment. Love your art, always have.
Love the leaf!
xoxo
You always make such pretty things! And I think those little leaves you made from the clay cane look great! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Luthien! Love 'em.
ReplyDeletebeautiful work! i've never seen such an elegant nail clipper!
ReplyDeletehey i love everything! and you do such a fabulous job... and i am wondering how you function the rest of the day with the hours you keep!! the cane looks great... stop being so hard on yourself...
ReplyDeleteI love your elephant coasters.
ReplyDeleteHi Luthien,
ReplyDeleteOh, I want to be your friend. lol
These gifts are gorgeous-you clever gal.
Merry Christmas.
Hugs,
Anna
Hi Luthien,
ReplyDeleteYou have a very great talent in making this stuff. The leaf amazed me, really..Reading every stuff you post is a enjoyment.
Thanks for your hint of the Christmas tree, I went there and left some love.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.
hugs,
awwww ladies :))) thank you soooooo much for all you sweet sweet comments on my "novelties" gifts and ^O^ the cane leaf :) i made more last night and i think they are slightly improved now :)) i'm gonna make some more!! i dunno for what yet, but i sorta got addicted ... i'm sure they'll be of use later. now i want to find a way to make them bigger!
ReplyDeleteand maire LOL i function alright ... i still get like 6-7 hours sleep each day, just not at a humanly time :) it's good to have a mother in law around! she's my angel :)
That's so cool that you made your first cane and I think it came out beautifully!! Love, love, love the nail clippers too, we don't have anything like the one you used here in the States. They're even more boring here.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy a wonderful rest of the week dear friend!♥
I love them all, the elephants are so bright and really beautiful. My Mum just adores elephants off to check out your shop. ♥
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