Saturday, July 11, 2015

Mad Tea Party and a Rabbit/Cat Toy Tutorial!





This is a special year for all things



This is the 150th anniversary 
of the publication of



Hop on over to
and join in the fun.

The kettle's on!



I made an Alice doll for myself,

and I thought, maybe there were 
some other people 
who would like an Alice doll, too.

People like
 the White Rabbit


and the Cheshire Cat.


Obviously, a little paper clay art doll
 isn't a good toy
for a bunny or a cat.

We're going to make a little Alice doll
from some sisal twine.

Sisal twine is safe for cat and rabbit toys.

You need a ball of sisal twine,
a book and a pair of scissors.



 First, wrap the twine around the book ten times
cut off the end and slide off the book.


Then, wrap the twine across the book
five times, and slip off the book.


Take the longer piece of twine and tie off
where you want Alice's head to be.


Poke the shorter piece of twine through the long piece,
to make Alice's arms, and tie another stand of twine 
underneath, to make her chest.


Cut through all the loops at the opposite end to the head
and fluff them out, to make Alice's skirt.


Tie a nice fluffy piece of sisal twine through the top of 
Alice's head and separate the strands, 
to make Alice's long, blonde hair.


Here's your Alice!
Give to your kitty or bunny to enjoy!




(Yeah, I know. 
It does look a bit Blair Witch...
But, that's ok.
Now you know what to make 
your bunny for Halloween, too.)


And, as I always make
for the 
Mad Tea Party,
here is mine for  this year.


Tiptoeing through the topiary.


Lying in the clover.



She's very small, just ten inches tall.





On a side note, I'm
very
very
very
excited to tell you 
I've designed another book cover,



Thank you so much for visiting me
and taking tea
at this Wonderland
Mad Tea Party.

I'll be along to your blog,
some time this weekend.

Hugs!


55 comments:

  1. Beautiful Alice! Congrats on the book cover as well! Robert

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    1. Thanks so much, Robert, and thank you for dropping in!

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  2. Another gorgeous Alice and Blair (oops) sisal Alice!
    My cat and bunniy thank you for remembering them on this auspicious anniversary.
    Congratulations on another wonderful book cover!
    Please come visit: http://dogsmomvisits.blogspot.com/2015/07/a-fanciful-twists-8th-annual-virtual.html

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    1. Hi there, Laura and thank you so much for dropping in! Yes, I was thrilled to do another book cover for Ben!

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  3. What a pretty Alice doll! My daughter is having a book published, and she's working with a cover designer right now. Congrats to you!

    Linking from A Fanciful Twist,
    Happy Mad Tea Party!
    Ricki Jill

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    1. Thanks so much, Ricki Jill, and thank you for dropping in! How exciting about the book cover! If you get a chance, let me know when she's published, please? I'd love to see it.

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  4. Happy unbirthday....love your Teaparty
    Kerstin

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    1. Thanks so much, Kerstin, and thank you for dropping in! Happy Unbirthday to you, too!

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  5. Great looking Alice! You are so thoughtful to think of bunnies and our kitties, too!

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    1. Thanks so much, Sharon, and thank you for dropping in! Alice actually got Mabel's trial legs. I made them and they were the wrong scale. I'm starting a new pair, still trying to decide if Mabel should be able to sit, or not.

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  6. What a beautiful Alice doll! So pretty.

    Please come to my party: http://www.moonlyf.com/2015/07/8th-annual-mad-tea-party.html

    ~♥Carmen♥~

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    1. Had to "bounce around a bit" ... but, found your Blog... Cool figurines ...! you are very talented...
      A great "Tea Party" to you and have a pleasant weekend..

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    2. Thanks so much, Carmen, and thank you for dropping in! I will be passing by, tomorrow (I hope!) And oh, yes, Dr Theda, Carmen's stuff is awesome!

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  7. Oh my, what a stunning Alice, she is beautiful!

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    1. Thanks so much, Matgrif, I'm glad you like her. Thank you for dropping in for tea!

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  8. What a sweet doll. Um...not the Blair Witch one. Ha ha. I adore her features. Fun partying with you. From the party over at Designing Fairy. http://healingfairyalphabet.com/2015/07/11/join-the-fairy-mad-tea-party/

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    1. Heh! Yes, there is a big difference between Alice and her sisal counterpart. Thanks so much, and thank you for dropping in for tea!

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  9. Your " Alice's" are as C.S. would want! So kind of you to gift the four legged friends so they can remember all their adventures together fondly!
    And, ffnding time to lend your craft to a friend! Nothing is impossible to you! xo

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    1. Aww Debi! *hugs* I am so flattered and delighted by your dolls and more thrilled than you know that you're moving forward in you doll making! Love your dolls.

      As for cats and rabbits, it only seems fair that they should join in, too!

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  10. You create such wonderful hand-crafted dolls....!!!
    We posted "Shout out" on the "Tea Party"....
    Have a great weekend... and enjoy the tea...

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    1. I will be there! And glad you like the dolls, ;)

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  11. Love your beautiful Alice..
    Ya'll MUST come over and have magical tea...

    http://bj-sweetnothings.blogspot.com/2015/07/mad-tea-party.html

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    1. Thanks so much, Bj, and thank you for dropping in! I will be there! Hoest!

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  12. One of these days, you'll have to tell me how many Alice dolls you have. Do they have their own room? Their own wing? A separate rabbit hole in your state?

    I love all your Alices, and your witchy knotty one will definitely be saved for a Halloween project. I suspect the Little Princess will approve. :-D

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    1. I think I have just one Alice doll, with her own bottle of Drink Me and an endless ability to remake herself in her own image. She does have her own room, however.

      Oh yes, one of these yarn dolls would be very different for Halloween. Very Blair Witch, True Detective, creepy found object...

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  13. Your Alice reminds me of those angels Americans put in the top of a X-mas tree, very pretty! Now all I can think about is a wonderland themed tree :)

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    1. Oh my gosh ! OH MY GOSH! Yes! A Wonderland Tree! What a fabulous idea!

      (And I should make some Alice angels)

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  14. Very cute Alice AND kitty doll. I have a new grand-cat and might have to give this a shot at Christmas. And KUDOS on the cover. Very nice! :)

    Kaye

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    1. Thanks so much, Kaye, and thank you for dropping in! Let me know if you give the cat toy a try. I think you have more choices of yarn with cat toys, cats are less likely to try and eat the whole thing...

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  15. Tee-hee, Blair witch. But I am sure the lucky kitties and bunnies who get one enjoy playing with them.

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    1. :) I know, right? It wasn't until I saw the photos I though..yeah...that could be a bit creepy. Thanks so much, Rommy, and thank you for coming to tea.

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  17. What a lovely doll you created!Love her!

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    1. Thanks so much, Karla, and thank you for dropping in for tea!

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  18. Your Alice doll is lovely! Thank you for sharing her with us.
    Linda and Michelle xx

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    1. Thanks so much, Linda and Michelle, and thank you both for coming to tea!

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  19. I love your Alice doll! Beautiful work! {I'm in Arkansas, too...moved here from Oregon about a year and a half ago}

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    1. Thanks so much, Sarah, and welcome to Arkansas! You might want to turn those fans on and I'll put some ice in this tea!

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  20. Your Alice doll is beautiful. She has the sweetest face! Thanks for sharing your party!

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    1. Thank you so much, Sarah, and thank you for dropping in for tea!

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  21. I think my future witch cats would like this!

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    1. I think they might! You could even add (pet safe) bells and things. Thanks so much, Laura, and thank you for dropping in!

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  22. What a beautiful doll! And many thanks for sharing the pet toy tutorial! we have 4 rescues so we're always looking for ways to keep them entertained!
    Congrats on the book cover!
    Cheers!

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    1. Aww, Christina Paula, you're very welcome! Please let me know if you make some! Thank you so much and thank you for dropping in for Mad Tea!

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  23. Oh how fun!! I must say, your Alice is just beyond lovely, I adore her!!! Love her in the images too. So beautiful! Happiest mad tea party wishes <3, Vanessa

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    1. Thanks so much, Wonderful Vanessa, and thank you for dropping in to share the Mad Tea! Extra double helpings of thank you for hosting all this wonderfulness and making it possible for all of us, everywhere to share in a Mad Tea Party.

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  24. What a sweet doll! I'm loving her striped stockings!!

    Sugar-coated hugs,
    Schardé
    rubbingsugar.blogspot.com/2015/07/mad-tea-party-bohemian-repast.html

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    1. Thanks so much, Schardé, and thank you for dropping in for Mad Tea! I'm rather fond of her striped stockings, myself. I wish I could sew for big people. ;)

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  25. Fabulous!! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit, your party was delightful!
    Thank you for being a most gracious hostess, my Dear!
    Hugs,
    Anne

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  26. Loved your Alice doll and Congratulations on your book cover! How wonderful! Best to you,
    ~Susan
    http://flutterbeforeyou.blogspot.com/2015/07/mad-hatters-tea-party-2015-blog-hop.html

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  27. Your doll is simply wonderful! Very magical! I may well have to make one of those for Lizzie Cosette. Every girl cat should have her own doll, don't you think? I do hope you'll have time to stop by my tea party at The Marmelade Gypsy. http://themarmeladegypsy.blogspot.com/2015/07/make-and-take-tea-part-2-teatime.html And I see you like Anita's work, too! She's one of my favorites! Cheers!

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    1. Thank you so much, Jeanie! If you make one for Lizzie Cosette, I'd love to see it.

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Thank you all for the wonderful and supportive things you say! I'm thrilled to read them and I reply to each one.