Monday, December 22, 2008

ta-da!

the alien for Master Six has been brought to life

sketch

red hair... pieces of yarn tied firmly to the top of the head, and then I have untwisted the ply

red hair

12 arms... six down each side... I went with a curlicue look for these

curlicue arms

10 legs... made them long and hairy... a decision which I know I will regret when my son's room is covered with the little hairs which shed (especially when they play tug-o-war with those legs)

hairy legs

8 eyes... a small piece of vinyl sits behind the buttons

multiple eyes

and here his is in all his glory! what do you think?

alien
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17 comments:

  1. JennyDecember 22, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    he looks wonderful!

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  2. AstarythDecember 22, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    I love it! I want one!! LOL!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 22, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    Fantastic! I love the eyes and arms, they look great. I'm sure master 6 will love it!

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  4. KAFDecember 22, 2008 at 11:53 AM

    That is just gorgeous. I get it about the legs but they LOOK perfect. I bet your boy loves it - despite your gross negligence earlier.

    I loved the one you made for your other son too.

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  5. KarenDecember 22, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    That is off the hook. Wow! Great interpretation of the design. Very cool.

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  6. KarenDecember 22, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    Oh I am smiling hugely......hoooray for you!!!!!

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  7. SamDecember 22, 2008 at 1:32 PM

    Fabulous! A real alien :-) I love the arms as much as I love the eyes, and that hair...LOL.

    Your kids are going to have a wonderful Christmas!

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  8. ZabigdogDecember 22, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    Okay, it's official. I now am officially madly in love with you. Wow. I was gasping with pleasure as I looked at each foto. I only just discovered your blog yesterday and you've already inspired me in so many ways. I love everything about what you do, from the craftwork itself to the writing and the photos. Whee! Can't wait to start making stuff. Okay, gushing over. For today anyway. THANK YOU from Nashville, Tennessee!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 22, 2008 at 4:28 PM

    Absolutely Fabulous!!!!

    Love it and I am sure Master 6 will as well....

    I think the curlicues treatment for the arms is very effective indeed - Christmas morning at the Goldfish Bowl is going to be a wonderful event!

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  10. PugletteDecember 22, 2008 at 5:20 PM

    well done!
    hugs,
    puglette
    :o)

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  11. psmflowerladyDecember 23, 2008 at 12:52 AM

    Wow! That's all I can say. Wow!

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  12. Kanchan KaraiDecember 23, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    Amezing!!

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  13. JenniferDecember 23, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    It reminds me of a tesseract from A Wrinkle in Time, for some reason.

    I don't think I've commented here yet, but I so love all your creations!

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  14. NimaDecember 23, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    OMG....you are a creative mom. When i read your post earlier, i was thinking how can we make such a thing....This is what is called creativity to the core.

    Excellent.

    Merry christmas

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  15. heklicaDecember 23, 2008 at 6:35 PM

    Wow! I'm sure the kids will love it. The legs look so real, like tarantula's!

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  16. laughing purple goldfishDecember 23, 2008 at 9:58 PM

    jenny - thanks :)

    astaryth - he's not that difficult to make!

    jacqui - I was a bit stuck with the eyes for a while there, but it all came together beautifully in the end

    kaf - yes.. it's hard to know it I will EVER be forgiven for that negligence :)

    karen - thanks so much

    karen - and my alien would smile back... but wait... he doesn't have a mouth!

    sam - I love the curlicue arms, too... and so much quicker than the scarf!

    zabigdog - what beautiful feedback :) glad you are enjoying the blog... hope to inspire you down your own path of creativity!

    robbie - I can't wait for christmas morning at the goldfish bowl... and the kids are so hyped up!!!

    puglette - thanks sweetie :)

    psmflowerlady - taa!

    whatsonox - he's a little bit odd... but very cuddly

    i kreative - thanks for stopping by

    jennifer - thank you so much!

    nima - it's amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it!

    misha - YES... the legs are very much like those of a big fat hairy spider

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  17. donnaDecember 23, 2008 at 11:41 PM

    wow i love it!!!!!

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