David was reading his mail the other day. He had something from his bank. Imagine his surprise when I yelled ‘STOP!’ – ‘Don’t throw that away I want it!’ – or words to that effect.
He handed the sheet to me with a rather puzzled expression on his face, while I grinned with glee!
Inspiration??
Well opening a kid’s account wasn’t exactly what was on my mind – but THAT dog spoke to me! All at once I saw how I could construct a dog bead I truly liked!
And I did!
I truly like him! He makes me smile! Not least of all because I’ve struggled so much with dogs.
Like my monkee’s he’s made with a nice big hole running horizontally through his head. This means he can be worn easily on a chain or cord AND that he’ll always face the right way, he’s not going to swivel round on you while you are wearing him. He’s a decent size too!
I was so delighted I made another!
I changed the colours up this time so he looks a little dobermanish.
I don’t know how I can translate this into other breeds at the minute – but I’m happy with this starting point.
Thank YOU St. Mary’s Bank!!! Or more precisely thank you to the artist who drew the original pup!
These are wonderful Louise! What serendipity that you were there while dh was sorting the mail.
I love how you took inspiration from such an unexpected source! So amazing how you recreated–then exceeded–the fun expression of the Super Saver puppy
Thanks Maggie, yes I could so easily have missed that little bit of inspiration!
Howie, I guess you just never know when inspiration will fall into your lap – for some reason that picture just hit home.
yr animal beads are always just awesome! i never see one without it bringing a smile to my face
Thanks so much Evelyn