Monday, 22 August 2011

Playing with words

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This just about sums up how I feel about making these little blocks.
For a while now, I've been making them and just stashing them away, ready for gifts etc..

Really, they are very leeeetle- look, here's my Whimsie owl next to some.
He looks a bit overwhelmed, doesn't he?

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The teeny-tiny blocks measure 2x2cms and are quite cute, I think. Here's some more:

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I've also made some slightly bigger ones (3x3cm- ish) too:

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And here's a pic of them all together.

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They're not quite finished- a coat of matt varnish should do it.

Would love to know what you all think.

33 comments:

noknittedknickers said...

Fabulous, I say! They're so lovely. I particularly like the ones where a word is split over two blocks. And the striped ones are so happy. Endless possibilities here. Well done! C.x

K @ Aurora Blythe said...

These are beyond wonderful, Annaboo! They def made me smile today =)

**Anne** said...

Your blocks are gorgeous. Would you be interested in doing a tutorial for them? I'd love to know how make them.
Anne xx

Kylie said...

Those blocks are stunning! The stripey ones are too cute for words.

Світлана said...

I like this great idea with blocks!

Hippywitch said...

How clever you are! They look brilliant, I'd love to play with these piling them up and stuff :-)

cupcakejojo said...

Ooooh they look fan-dabby-dozy! Very inspiring :)

Jo x

Tillyflops said...

They look amazing, cant pick a favourite one.xx

Scented Sweetpeas said...

They are gorgeous, love that idea so simple but so effective.

karenskrafts said...

Sarah these are so amazing, i really love them, i'm with Anne you should soooooo do a tutorial :D
Have a great week
Karen Xxxxx

Bea said...

Simply gorgeous!! Would love a tutorial!
You should do some pretty pastel new baby ones
TINY ONE? NEWBORN? Bundle of Joy?
Bea x

Hazel said...

I think they look wonderful!! x

Jill (http:stocktoncrafts.typepad.com) said...

I think... are you going to sell them? Where and when? I want some...:) They are so cute and lovely, lovely ,lovely (ran out of adjectives again)how are they made... do the Korknisse help? :)x

2 Little Birdies said...

They are fab! I want them, how did you make them? X

Kate said...

These are so cute! The striped ones are my favorite, I just love the colors!

Karen said...

I totally love your teeny weeny blocks. Anyone receiving those as a gift would be so lucky!

Annaboo said...

Thank you so much for your kind comments, all!
They really make my day!
I'll post a tutorial for these- they are super-easy.
I will be selling them at some point- not sure how/ where yet. If you are interested, send me an email and we'll sort something out!
Xx

millefeuilles said...

Yes, they are gorgeous AND morish AND the sort of thing one would want to start collecting... persue dear lady; you've got a goldmine here in my humble opinion.

Becky J said...

They are really gorgeous and you take brilliant photographs that really show them at their best. I'm sure Xmas themed ones would sell like hot cakes on Folksy.
Becky x

Victoria said...

I think they are fab! x

SarahB said...

Wow, they are fab!! You should definitely open an Etsy/Folksy shop to sell them!!

S x

DaCraftyLady said...

I love them I'm happy just looking at them.. :)

Faith said...

Take heed, they are definitely a goldmine.....what did they say in only fools and horses...'Rodney, we're going to be mee-leon-aires' I say don't give a tutorial and make people buy them to find out how they're done, bu then I'm prolly not half as nice as you ;-) as already mentioned Christmas themed ones could be a real money spinner! What you gonna call your shop? ;-)

Rainy Day Crafter said...

I think they're lovely! And I especially love the striped ones! :)

kmmms said...

My goodness you are one prolific crafter! I am impressed! Do they take long to make? I'd also be interested in the tutorial (like my to do list isn't long enough already, I want to make your owls first!)
x

Melissa {AllSewnUp} said...

you've been busy! I love how each set is different from the next but they look nice together too.

Lynne said...

So many pretty things to look at on your blog! Love it!

Sara said...

I love them! Perfect for gifting. Wishing you a happy weekend.

liz said...

They are so adorable :) Liz

millefeuilles said...

I am shyly returning to let you know I am having a giveaway on my blog and I would very much like you to have a chance to win if you take a fancy for the gifts on offer.

Have a lovely week.

Stephanie

Leah said...

Wow hon, you are one talented lady! Those blocks are amazing. I bet you sell loads. Also wanted to say how much I love your header. I have just started the label process for my makes and it is on a luggage take with a stamped title - spooky! Or is it a case of great minds think alike. Have a fab week.

stitches from wales said...

love 'em.......

Country Rabbit said...

wowza! im loving your letter blocks! you clever thing!- they are just so cute!...i have a thing about scrabble letters! but think these top them!...xx