Here’s a last minute departure for New York. I worked on this little felty birdhouse all weekend for the upcoming show. I’m a little late sending it, but I think it was worth it. I really wanted to do something different than my usual cupcakes, etc. for this show. It is a departure, don’t you think?
It’s made mostly of recycled felted sweaters, of course, with some wool felt and print fabric details.
The little bird is needle felted. I got a few tips from the expert by watching her Martha performance.
Then I tried to get fancy with the photography using one of my favorite kids books as a background. The colors were perfect for it. Hmmm…not the best result. I think the house was too big for the book to really see it as a background. But speaking of books…
…and a very special arrival! As I was leaving for the post office to mail my little birdhouse, I found this waiting on my doorstep! An advance copy of my book! Wow. I tell ya, it’s hard to absorb. My name on a book!
I’m loving the cover. It was changed from the original version, which you still see on Amazon. I helped choose the font, which is a big deal for an author! Most photography and book design details are up to the book designer that works for the publisher. (At least in my scenario) It’s an interesting business, this publishing. I’m the author and the projects and writing are mine. But, obviously, sooo many other people with talents and expertise are involved in bringing a book to life. It can be a challenge for someone with control issues, like me! đ All in all I am happy with the book and thankful for all of the people involved in it. I can’t wait to share it…just over a month to go!
The birdhouse is gorgeous, and definately different from the cupcakes (but I love the cupcakes). I’m so happy for you about your book — it must be SO exciting to actually have it in your hands. Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations — I love looking at your pictures.
wow! great things happening in your world!! congratulations! your bird house amazes me.
Cute birdhouse! And I love the new book cover. I can’t wait to see the book!
I love the birdhouse!
Congratuations on your new book too.
the birdhouse is beautiful! i’m hoping to get your book for christmas : )
i’m also waiting for a copy of a book in the post, it’s a craft book i have a couple of projects appearing in, must be an amazing feeling to see a whole book in completed form!
Oh, wow x1000 for the birdhouse – it’s absolutely gorgeous! And how exciting to have the advance copy of your book! Congratulations. Lucy x
Congratulations on the book, I thik the new cover is nicer somehow! Well done so exciting!
I love the birdhouse – it’s beautiful and definitely worth all the hard work you put into it.
I’m so excited for your upcoming book! I can’t wait to see it for myself!
That birdhouse is amazing! I watched the video on Martha…it can’t possibly be as easy as it looked. I’ll have to buy a copy of your book and give it a try!!
Your book was recomended to me by amazon! And hey, I think I would like it, thank you.
Very pretty birdhouse and the book looks terrific. I can’t wait to check it out! I have lots of felted wool waiting for new projects.
I LOVE your birdhouse! You have the most amazing sense of color–You have to publish a pattern for it so I can make one!!
That birdhouse is adorable! Congratulations on the book, I’m going to go add it to my “wish list” on Amazon!
LOVE the birdhouse. YOU ARE AMAZINGLY talented! It’s so fun to watch your blog. Thanks for the tip on the book. Looks sweet. It reminds me of “A Sock is a Pocket for your Toes”. I’m waiting impatiently for your book. And I’m now thrifting for wool sweaters in anticipation.
Your birdhouse is beyond incredible….reading your blog is like drinking coffee for me….get’s me all charged up!!!
Congrats on your book, you must be overjoyed to have it in your hands at last! Adore your birdhouse, it’s beautiful and amazing (love the background image you selected for the photo).
WOW! First of all the birdhouse – I don’t think amazing covers it. It is truly a work of art – well done! And the book – OMG, you’ve got to feel so accomplished.
this birdhouse is fabulous!!
love all: the colours, the fabrics the bird, great work!!
Yay, Betz! The book looks beautiful, I can’t wait to get my own copy.
The birdhouse is fantastic, too.
Good work.
The birdhouse is amazing, and congrats on the book! It looks so fun and cool.
I’ve been blown away again! Thank you, for sharing you are amazing.
Beautiful birdhouse and big big big congrats on the book! Looks wonderful! Can’t wait to get it!
i love the birdhouse it looks great. congrats on your new book
Wow, the birdhouse is just beautiful!!
Congratulations too,
Melx
That birdhouse is gorgeous! I love the cover of the book, can’t wait to get my copy.
Congratulations Betz! Can’t wait to sit down for a read! You are amazing! I bet you are over the top thrilled!!!
PS: Gorgeous birdhouse! TOTALLY GORGEOUS!
I am in love with your birdhouse! Simply amazing. I’m gonna have to review your book for the blog! I can’t wait to read it!
Wow! The birdhouse is truly a work of art! Absolutely beautiful. Congrats on the book too! I just discovered moth holes in my favorite cashmere sweater….so looks like I might need to learn how to turn it into a felted craft. Thanks for sharing your creations.
LOVE the birdhouse and congrats on the book! How exciting!!
Your bird house is so cute with such a sweet bird on top! Can’t wait for your book to be published! I’m hoping it will inspire me to do felting and learn needle felting đ
So adorable! Too bad no real birds can have the pleasure of calling it home!!
The birdhouse is great! It makes me think of the They Might b Giant’s song Birdhouse in my Soul!
The book looks fantastic too!
Congratulations on the book – how exciting!
I love your birdhouse – really beautiful colours. I may have to do some more felting now :o)
wow!! That birdhouse is absolutely the cutest darn thing I have ever seen!! Love the birdie too! Thanks for the mention…as for me being an expert…ha!! I try! đ
Congratulations on your book.
I love the birdhouse, it has so much detail and colors.
Gorgeous birdhouse!! ^o^
You are amazing!You do so fine things… The birdhouse is marvelous!and i love your cupcakes. Love Malin
Wow – the birdhouse is just amazing – I love the little details. I cannot wait to get my own hands on a copy of your book.
Oooo I can’t wait. This is one of the very few thing on my Christmas list!
I love the bird house and can hardly wait to get my hands on a copy of the book!
Wow, congratulations betz – a book! and what a beautiful cover! I’m addign it to my wish list! đ
Just the sweatest thing I have ever seen! You are so talented!