Mr. Ropuha

Well, I have my toad!  Even though I was home and watching for the mail truck yesterday morning, when I went to get the mail, there was a "Sorry, We Missed You" notice.  What?!?!  I guess that doorbell didn't work, and they never thought to knock. I was so disappointed! The slip said I could pick up my package today in late afternoon. But that was still so far away!!

So after our granddaughter's school concert, we decided to drop in at the Post Office and pretend we didn't read that we had to wait until the next day. And he was there - had just been dropped off. Well, it was too late, and dark, for box-opening photos so I just unpacked him, and let Jan play around with him.

Imagine my surprise this morning, when I found him out in the rain, relaxing in the bird bath.....

Mr. Ropuha is by Russian artist Irry, of Whispering Grass, and second in her series with Manuna Mouse.   I can imagine having all kinds of fun with these tiny creatures. Some day I'd like to repaint them in more realistic colours and textures, but for now they are fine the way they are.

I found the miniature wooden lawn chair at Value Village last weekend - actually a bag with five of them - some blue, some yellow - which I plan on repainting then sanding to look worn.

Well, back to the Bo Peep outfits. I'm at the point where everything now has to be sewn by hand. What tedium!  What was I thinking making three??