A few weeks ago I bought a selection of different LED lights to try out in felted lights and this week I made a start with the first of them, making and lion fish night-light.
I posted this picture on Facebook and really didn’t expect anyone to guess what it might turn into bu Judith got it in just 3 guesses!
This is him in the making:
And nearly finished, he just needs a little more fulling to make his spines stand up straight and some shaping around his mouth to give him his smile back:
I have also been working on a bag, that had an unusual beginning; my other half broke an axe handle a few weeks ago and while he saw a piece of firewood, I saw a couple of bag handles! After some sanding and a few coats of varnish I think the wood has come up really nicely. I’m so glad I rescued it from the wood pile 🙂
I’m not sure this is what Ann had in mind when she set the 2nd quarter, stash-busting challenge but I think up-cycling an old axe handle qualifies! 🙂
Brilliant upcycling of a broken axe handle – it looks great on your pretty bag. Love the flap pattern!
Fishy is lovely with that fire in his belly.
Thanks Lyn, that’s a great way of looking at the fish – fire in his belly, I love it!! 🙂
Your fish would go well with my coral, stingray and fish. I think we’re building an aquarium.
Love the bag with axe handle. Great save!
Thanks Marilyn – perhaps we should have an exhibition!? 😉
I really like fish, such a character!
The bag looks great, love the colours!
Thanks Galina, a compliment indeed from the Queen of felt fishies! 🙂
What a fabulous fish – and illuminated no less! Upcycled axe handle – now there’s a first!! Especially being attached to such a lovely bag?
Thanks Cath! 🙂
Great fish. Is he for you or are you going to sell him?
Wow, that is one serious bag and I love the way you’ve blended the colours. What type of wool did you use? As for making use of the axe handles….genius!
Thanks Karen, this bag was made from Corriedale, a slightly coarser wool that is great for making sturdy bags and slippers.