Streaming ideas

I am often asked why my Waldorf inspired needle felt art is  different

I think the reason why my needle felting is a little different is because I do not have much history behind me.
Meaning that New Zealand is such a young country that my ideas are fresh, from the Southern Hemisphere, which has a very different vibe to( Europe the home of Waldorf)
I am not restricted to the normal Waldorf ideas
Some purists might say, I am not being true to the Waldorf way, (maybe my colors are a wee bit brighter than is acceptable or some such) but I reply that, being an island nation, I take what streams towards me from the cosmos and turn it into what it is.
I was really lucky to have an experience with Rudolf Steiner who said that the work I was doing in the world was much needed, bringing light into the world through my art.
So there you have it

Love and light  Marie

Busy making owls

This week I am busy making owls

They do take a bit of wool and work

But the results sure look cool

Love and Light Marie

July Giveaway - Circle Wool Picture

This wonderful Circle wool picture, would be perfect as a gift to a child

Needle felted in 100% New Zealand wool

With ribbon flowers around the outside

Measuring a 7 inch circle

All ready to hang with white satin ribbon 

Perfect for the Nature Table

Waldorf inspired

Just leave a comment and it will be drawn on 1st of August

Love and Light  Marie

The Rites of Spring - New Buds

Catkin (Pussy Willow) Children

I was Winter pruning our Boysenberry plants yesterday and noticed 

Some new buds starting to appear, this put me in mind of my Catkin Children

I do like this photo

Love and Light  Marie

A Little hint of Spring

I get the feeling that Spring is not too far away

Have a great weekend

Love and light  Marie

A Handmade Makers Blog Hop

NEW ZEALAND HANDMADE

Here's a little something new we'd love you to participate in and share .... a Creativity plus Blog Hop! 

We intend making these a regular event with new link lists opened each week so we can all be inspired and connected.  Here's how it will roll...
We'd love to see what you've been up to and invite ALL makers and creators - no matter what your creative persuasion :) - to share one of your recent blog posts here for others to visit and enjoy. 
Every Tuesday @ 10am we'll open a new link list which will remain open for 4 days.  Please feel welcome to add your latest project, tutorial, inspiration, work-in-progress, just anything you're making and want to share with other like-minded people.

Hop over here to participate

Love and light  Marie

My Country Kitchen

My kitchen of 25 years

Happy days

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My Enchanted World

I have spent a very productive week

Making all sorts of things

Everyday something new has popped into my head

I just love it all

Never tire of it

This Handmade Enchanted world of mine

Love and light Marie

Circle Wool Picture

This wonderful Circle wool picture, would be perfect as a gift to a child

Needle felted in 100% New Zealand wool

With ribbon flowers around the outside

Measuring a 7 inch circle

All ready to hang with white satin ribbon 

Perfect for the Nature Table

Waldorf inspired

A One of a Kind 

Love and Light Marie

Breathe

 How cool are these Key rings, they are made by someone very close to me

New from Implant, the "Remember" range of keyrings - designed to remind you to do something every time you pick up your keys. Remember to breathe, remember to relax, remember to listen to people...

This 'breathe' keyring measures 14cm in total. The rimu veneer has been lasercut beautifully. It is nice and sturdy with a 5mm wood thickness.

A great gift for any man or woman. :)

$15  each, the range can be found here 


Love and Light Marie

Spring Time

Love and light  Marie

My Koru Princess

This One of a Kind creation is "Oh so Cool"

Deep in the New Zealand bush,a little Koru forest princess dwells.
With her beautiful unfurling fern frond, she swayed in the gentle breeze and smiled.
When the trampers walked by, they could not detect her,

 Though they commented on the beautiful ferns laid out on the forest floor.

KORU- The Koru is the Maori name given to the new unfurling fern frond and symbolizes new life, growth, strength and peace.

She is sitting in a glass jar surrounded by fern leaves

The jar measures 9x4

The Princess is needle felted in 100% New Zealand wool

An original by Softearthart

Waldorf inspired 

 Found in my Etsy shop

Love and Light  Marie

Rustic Toadstools

This is what I have been doing this morning

Making Rustic toadstools

Out of Acorn caps and twigs from my garden

These would delight a child 

Who wanted to make a fairy garden

Happy days

Love and light  Marie

Crystal Maidens

I rather like these, I found five baskets and thought

"Now what can I make with those"

And lo and behold

A set of five, all different colors

Love and light  Marie

Seasonal Men Folk

Spring  Summer Autumn Winter Fathers

Now in real life these men will never meet

Maybe though, in my Enchanted world

They can all have a chat, and talk about

Being good Fathers, and

The changing seasons in the world today

Love and light  Marie

Spring Time Family

My Spring time family

Twins, because Spring is the time of birth

For sale in my Etsy and NZshop

Happy weekend to one and all

Love and Light  Marie

The Rainbow Family

Summer time is Rainbow time

I had fun making this family

Love and light  Marie

I want Fairy Tea Cakes for my party

I had this cool idea

Make Fairy cup cakes

Just perfect for a party favor

Always nice to come up with an original idea

Click here to view

cheers  Marie

Star Light

 For sale in my New Zealand shop

Click here to view

Love and Light Marie