Ornaments, whimsical painting and Gimli

Two years ago I made handmade ornaments out of fabric, ribbon, beads and other various materials for our Christmas tree. At the time we had no ornaments, nor the money to afford them, so if I wanted any I had to make them with what we had. Well that year over half were eaten or cuddled to death by Gimli and the tree was broken by our cat Chloe. I don't mention her much. . poor meweee. Well about the ruined ornaments. . . Gimli has horrible separation anxiety so whenever I leave the house I have to give him my dirty clothing so he has something to comfort him while I'm gone. If I don't he'll drag something for himself. I once came home and my bras and panties were scattered all over the house! Anyways the year I made the ornaments. . I guess he really like the smell on them since I made them by hand and he'd pull them off the tree when I left the house and lick, nuzzle, sit, nibble or lay on them. Needless to say half the ornaments were destroyed by the end of the holiday season. We haven't yet replaced our big tree (I only have those little decorative trees) but I thought I'd remake some ornaments in case we get a new tree this year. I really hope Gimli doesn't destroy the new ornaments this year. As for the meweee, I think we may have to bolt the tree to the ground so kitty doesn't break it in half.

Candy cane ornament. I didn't like the garish looking red and white fabric so I used the fabric inside out. I think It's much more muted and pleasing on this side. I will probably spray him with glue and add some glitter to him. I tend to personify inanimate objects. :) (Yes I'm a dork) I shall name him Mr. Stripey! He's sewn together and stuffed with fiberfill.


Mr. Lumpy the Christmas tree. hmm I think that button may be a choking hazard for the pets. He's sewn and stuffed as well.


All four of the ornaments playing together.


A star ornie made with star fabric. I think I would have preferred a plainer fabric. Sewn and stuffed again.


My sugar cookie ornament is made with acrylic and wool felt. I didn't have too many colors of felt so I used green for the frosting and beads for the sprinkles. I'm not sure if it comes off as a sugar cookie. The green doesn't seem very frosting like to me. I dyed the white felt with tea to mute it a bit and after it was sewn I painted coffee on the edges to give it a "baked" look. The back is all tinged that color so it looks like it was on the cookie sheet. Now I just have to make enough of each to fill a tree. I have some other ideas for shapes. I'll post those if I make them.


A whimsical, watercolor painting I made some time ago for a kids room. It's 5 paintings in one frame. The two cupcakes are one and they are holding hands. I think it may be a little on the feminine side. Embellished with really fine glitter but that doesn't show up in the picture. I like desserts!


Gimli checking out the Christmas tree that's sitting on the table. I'd post more pictures of Luna and Chloe but they never sit still. Gimli's my little shadow. He's very easy to take pictures of since he's always around!