Felting in an Early Spring: Ladybugs and Dragonflies and Butterflies, Oh My!

After the incredibly mild winter we’ve had this year, I was not surprised to see that Jimmy the Groundhog was right about an early spring.  Not only did my crocuses bloom this week, but my garden is awash in beautiful little periwinkle flowers.  Some of our daffodils have even blossomed.  All of these signs of spring sent me into a flower-felting frenzy.  And that led to a critter-crafting craze.  All of which apparently led to a lot of alliteration.

I was a little mad at myself last week for not posting on my blog, but I just couldn’t get myself away from all the little daisies and bugs.  Anyway, here are some of my latest needle-felted creations:  ladybugs, dragonflies, butterflies and bumblebees – each one with a coordinating daisy.  I know I need to branch out into other types of flowers, but the daisies are just so cute, especially with the polka dots, and they’ve always been my favorites. 

Zazzy Peacock Studios ladybugs and matching daisies

Another long-time favorite of mine is the ladybug.  It’s perhaps the only actual bug I’m happy to see in my house.  I’m more than willing to believe they are a sign of good luck.  When I was a little girl, my mother knitted me a ladybug vest with a matching purse. Oh, how I loved those things, especially since she made them herself.  I think part of what I enjoy about making these cute girly things is imagining some little girl feeling that way about what I’ve made.

Also, in a house full of boys (even the cat is a boy), I guess I need a creative outlet for my  girly side.  I’m still trying to figure out what I could felt for boys.  When I ask my kids, they just roll their eyes at me.  I’m open to suggestions.  :-) 

Zazzy Peacock Studios needle-felted flower and bug hair clips are available in my etsy shop

Zazzy Peacock Studios designs and images are © Jill Newman 2012.  All rights are reserved.