A puppet mouse for Helen and Holly a Christmas mouse By Barby Anderson (Holly is sold)

 A puppet angel mouse for my dear friend Helen!

Holly a Christmas mouse.

Wishing you all a wonderful 2013!

Now you would think this big white kitty would shed like crazy, nope not one hair.  But his puggy muggy faced brother sheds gallons as soon as my husband puts on his dark Tofu shirt...hmmmm he must be allergic to Tofu!  (no we do not eat Tofu, it was a gift)

Happy New Year to you all from our furry friends too!

Our newly adopted 6 month old Ragdoll kitty "BOO"

After losing our 12 year old pug Homer and 12 year old cat Kittybear this past spring and summer due to cancer and diabetes we decided to bring a new furry friend into our home for Rudy our 7 year old pug..... and of course for us too.  We adore little Boo! Rudy and Boo are already pals after only one week.  What a joy he is.  Ragdolls become quite large.  20-25 pounds for the males.  They are built strong and sturdy with an extremely loving personality, exactly what we needed for our dear pug Rudy.

Zycam and Rosemarie, had to make another finger puppet! (Both sold)

Zycam a 3" Finger Puppet Medicine Mouse By Barby Anderson (Sold)

 The Gnome King was made by Helen Priem!

In the long, long ago lived a wee mouse.....
One day "Zycam" the medicine mouse from the village of "Rodanta" received an alarming message.....
The great Gnome King had taken ill and needed help......
No one could make him well.....
So the forest creatures flew to find little "Zycam" in hopes she could save the King's life.....
"Zycam" scurried immediately to see the Gnome King.....
She brought some magic berries that sparkled in the sun....
One by one she hand fed the great King.....
And in no time the King stood up and felt well again.....
Ever so grateful was the King.....
So much so that he had the softest nest made for the wee mouse....
And blessed her for the rest of her life!

"Shirley Apane" Needle Felted Mother-In-Law Pin Cushion By Barby Anderson (For sale on Etsy)

Dear old Mother-In-Law!  Now she is also a pin cushion.  Ok I am bad.  I know many have wonderful MIL's and I do too, however I have heard some horror stories from friends and just HAD to make something to help with such frustrations!  Hence the MIL pin cushion.  :)

I used a donut for a base but it is not included with her.  The donut was made by Woollyduck on Etsy!

A few Pawdlings A bunny and two mice By Barby Anderson (all sold)

 Helen Priem made the wonderful Blue Jay!

Praline 3" Needle Felted Mouse By Barby Anderson (SOLD)

 The darling owl was made by Helen Priem!

Sometimes when a friend comes into your life it is such a wonderful surprise.....

And many in the forest could not believe their eyes....

It mattered not that the wee mouse had a tiny pink nose....

And the owl had a beak that could pick up the wee mouse by her sweet little toes....

What mattered was that a friendship appeared....

Where the mouse felt the owl was so very dear....

There was no language barrier as they could speak from the heart....

And so they lived happily together and were rarely apart!

Velvetta a 2" Needle Felted Mouse by Barby Anderson (SOLD)

 The wonderful Blue Jay was made by Helen Priem.

 The beautiful star swing was made by Liane Straub.

New Art Book! Illustrations by Barby Anderson and Helen Priem

 Well, I finished "Woolie Critters Two" a book documenting my art, Barby Anderson, and Helen Priem's art from last year (2011) up to present.   There are 99 pages and 146 photos.

Chili Bean 2-3/4" Cashmere Forest Mouse with wool stone fire pit and log bench By Barby Anderson (SOLD)

Lucinda Macey made the darling wooden boot.

The Mushroom Fairy 4" Needle Felted Fairy Mouse By Barby Anderson (SOLD)

 Helen Priem made the baby boar and Lucinda Macy made the
mushroom house and wishing well!  Click on photos to enlarge.

Evie a 4" Needle Felted Bunny Fairy By Barby Anderson (SOLD)

 Lucinda Macy made the darling mushroom house and Mandy Katzenmeyer made the bold sweater monster.

I added some trees too.....am I having fun? YES!

Lucinda Macy made the Elf Boot house!

A few Waldorf Inspired 2-1/2" Wooden Dolls By Barby Anderson

 I made some wooden Waldorf hand painted dolls for my grandkids to go with my wood log homes when they come to play.  I decided to list a few also for sale in case others like Waldorf dolls.

 The adorable wooden Elf Boot house was made by Lucinda Macy!

Sophie a 2-1/2" Needle Felted Baby Bunny By Barby Anderson (SOLD)

                                                                       

Helen Priem made the gorgeous blue jay and Lucinda Macy made the darling log home!

Once upon a time there was a wee little bunny.....

With teeny tiny ears....

And she lived in a darling log home deep in the forest....

She had no brothers....

Nor any sisters....

However that mattered not, for she had the ducks in her pond as her sisters...

And the kind blue jay as her brother...

Who let her play.... sliding down his silky bright blue wings...

Yes, nature was her family....

And to the wee bunny this was the greatest family of all!