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Queen Of The Nut House!

1/11/2018

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Oh how I am loving using my recyclables!!!  I think I might need to buy a storage shed to keep them all.  The members on the OldeMoonlane Primitves group page got to have a sneak Peek of the tree bark yesterday and several members commented their guesses as to the final creation.  I am calling this one "Queen Of The Nut House!"  I'm definitely the queen of my nut house lol!

I used the cardboard tube from the paper towel roll for the chimney form, the soda bottle for the main form and yes tissues to create my tree bark.  Note- they were NOT recycled tissues lol!  


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Once again my mind had flashes of many critters to make for the queen and I was even contemplating a real angel but in the end the mouse won out.  I think I have a thing for cute little mice.  She is adorning her gold crown, wings, gold necklace and moon wand.  The queen is holding her little owl friend complete with real mini acorn cap that I collected dried and sealed.   She has a tiny little bird nestled in her skirt which also functions a the roof of the house.  Queenie is looking over all of her forest friends guarding them well.  
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​It took me some thinking as to what I wanted inside the tree, do I have squirrels with nuts , several animals came to mind but I decided to place a gnome with the real (dried and cured) acorns and a few tiny froggie friends inside the tree.  I kept thinking of a fox so I placed one looking around the tree with his acorn cap.  I almost made this a fox and a hen house theme.  Maybe, that will be for another day.  
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Well of course I had to make a mushroom and a tiny froggie perched in its shade.  I made the chimney to resemble limestone which is quite common here in PA.  
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This piece stands 16" tall.  I will be listing her in the etsy shop on January 18th 2018 at 10 am eastern time.  This piece took me 2 1/2 days to complete and tons of sculpting compound.  I usually add that as many ask how long did it take you to make this piece.  Most do not realize also the cost in sculpting compound I can have in a piece as well.  
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​As always!
​© 2018 OldeMoonlane Primitives by Wendy Young All Design Rights are reserved!  I give permission to create  items in pattern form only!  Thank you for respecting my wishes!

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Note-  If you wish to view items going up for grabs on the 18th of this month in the etsy shop you can find them here on the web-site in the coming soon folder of the store.  I will try and get this one listed there today.  I get many inquiries on pieces I create and at times some comment wow that's a lot price wise.  Please understand some of the pieces in this etsy sale can have $30-$60 just in sculpting compound plus other supplies and that is at my cost for materials no mark up.  I can spend days on more detailed pieces so please keep that in mind.  I always say ask yourself how much do you get paid per hour?    Most times I am not even making minimum wage for my time.  I am what you call a starving artist!  I have had many students after taking classes comment "Wow I never realized" and  "You do not charge enough".  LOL!   It's all about the love of creating for me and making people smile so I try to keep my pieces reasonable.  

Blessings!
Wendy
13 Comments
Kim
1/11/2018 11:30:39 am

Wow! You amaze me! Love it! ❤️

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Wendy
1/11/2018 11:31:10 am

Thank You Kim!

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Lisa F
1/11/2018 11:35:13 am

Your so amazing Wendy!

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Wendy
1/11/2018 11:37:26 am

Thank You Lisa!

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Lisa Kemp
1/11/2018 12:26:32 pm

Your ability to take everyday items and turn them into awesome creations like this is so amazing! Love your work!!

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SallyAnne Trissel link
1/11/2018 12:42:02 pm

Your talent IS PRICELESS! Worth so much and more. You are amazing and we are so BLESSED to know you, and that you offer your patterns be purchased. And once again your artwork makes everyone SMILE!
Praising God for Blessing you with your creative talent!

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kris gadberry
1/11/2018 01:12:40 pm

Awesome!!

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Madeline
1/11/2018 01:17:44 pm

Oh my oh my...these are wonderful! Such an imagination...love them all. No wonder you don't sleep!

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Carole Boling
1/11/2018 01:55:43 pm

Your mind is working overtime.. love this piece

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Margaret
1/11/2018 03:18:33 pm

You love what you do, and it shows. I love all the little details, the froggie, mushrooms, etc. I collect acorns, too (and pinecones, in various sizes)....just not sure yet what to do with them.

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Sandy Goldwater
1/11/2018 05:45:30 pm

So cute and I love all the details. Everything you do is great!

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Charlotte FLETCHER
1/12/2018 02:24:01 am

Wow...adorable! 😄😃🤣

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Wendy
1/12/2018 01:21:35 pm

Again everyone thanks for taking the time to comment and liking.

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    Hi and Welcome to OldeMoonlane Primitves.  My name is Wendy Young and I am happy to have you join me.  I am a wife of 35 years, mom of 2 and grandmother of 3 .  I have been creating for well over 30+ years and I started this blog to maybe offer tips /tricks and happenings  at Oldemoonlane.  

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