speaking of Fribbit…
April 26th, 2009
I have a bunch of pottery photos that I’ve been meaning to blog, including this Fribbit mug. I started painting it, just for fun right after Bug’s 3rd birthday party, took it home, and finished it several weeks later. When I posted a photo of the unfired mug on Flickr, Aimee saw it and fell in love, asking if I’d be willing to sell it to her. So I did. If anyone else wants a Fribbit mug, let me know.
I painted another Gumball mug at Moose‘s request.
Annika saw the butter crock I painted for myself and liked it, so we arranged a swap. I painted this crock for her, and she’s sewing a reverse-applique skirt or dress (I don’t remember which one we ended up agreeing on) using thrifted t-shirts for Annalie.
During the last run of 7 Days, I was at the pottery studio, thinking about how it would be nice to paint a little something for Sarah and Lauren to thank them for starting such a fun group and keeping it going for the past two years. So I painted them each one of these little bowls.
Annalie painted this trivet all by herself. She chose the colors, she painted the cat, she wrote the letters with a fine brush. I had to tell her how to spell “meow” but I think that’s acceptable for a not-yet-5-year-old.
I painted this dotty bowl thinking of a day at the beach, with soft colors—pale blue for the inside, like water, and yellow, green, and beige. It didn’t turn out exactly as I’d hoped; specifically, the yellow is more neon that I’d like. But I like it anyway.
Annalie painted this little egg cup. I do believe she’s planning to give it to me for Mother’s Day. Shhh, don’t tell me! It’s a surprise!
When Annalie and I went to pick up some finished pottery one day, Annalie asked if we could paint. I hadn’t planned on it so I had nothing particular in mind and ended up painting this funky little dish in sunny yellows. I like it, even though a little spot of dark paint ended up on the inside of the dish where it doesn’t belong. Oh well. That happens sometimes, when the unfired color is so light you don’t notice it till after it’s fired. Anyone want this? It’s in my shop. Kristin bought it! Thanks, KJ!
Erin emailed me recently and said she had been admiring my dottery and wanted to commission a pastel-colored dottery bowl or plate. This is what I painted for her. Erin, it’s in my shop waiting for you!
A baby blanket for my friends Sarah & Bill’s second little boy, who will be born in just a few days!
When I sent the blanket I included this little crocheted plane as a big-brother gift for B, their older son. I used this pattern (pdf), adapted to be slightly larger.
Whew!
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Oh Bethany!
I just love all your creations….and especially the bowl with the lemons, the one inspired by the beach.
I want to come do some more dottery!
You are SO freakin’ gifted!!!
I want to come down with Angella and do some dottery!!!
Sigh, I love the craftiness.
I love your dotted pieces! How do you make such perfect little dots? Do you use a brush?
Love them all. The airplane is adorable! I like the Annalie gets to play too… she’s just as creative as her mother! :-)
I am just in love with your dotty bowl!
Ooh, I love the bowl with the lemons in it! I wish I had the patience and creativity to create something so lovely!!
Your pottery is lovely, as always. That little airplane is so cute!
Wow, I love Erin’s bowl! That is so pretty! My aunt is in town from Chicago and we’re going to paint pottery on Thursday. I’m already planning a light switch plate for my bedroom! But that little bowl has inspired me to do something to hold my jewelry in. I already have a ceramic bowl that the kids in the Kindergarten class I volunteered for made me but you can never have too many right?
One thing that bugs me a little about the studio that I go to is the limited amount of colors there. They used to have tons and then they started buying paint from a new company and there are much fewer now. It makes it hard to find just the right color. Oh well, the owner is so nice I’ll take what I can get lol.
I admire your creativity. In addition to being just fun to look at actually helped me to solve a frustrating problem I have recently come into. What could that be you ask?? I have managed to RUIN not one, but two new shirts with bleach while doing laundry. ARGH! When I clicked on the reverse applique link I was thrilled! Now I know how I can salvage my ruined shirts! Thanks for sharing! I love your blog and all your great crafts!
Busy girl!!