I decided to buy some shorter faux fur fabric from a shop on Etsy, all the way in Russia. The fur arrived to me the past Monday and I started to work on a project, I wasn't sure would turn out?! Then, low and behold, it worked, a bit of tweaking here and there, but it worked!! The idea in my head seemed so much more simple, but in real life, it was a bit trying at some points. Okay, back story, Taylor A. of wildgravity on IG, makes and sells these amazing Rushton type cat, skunk, and bunny brooches. I bought two from her, here and here. I realized, I had the faces in my possession and just needed the right faux fur to use to create a mini version. So, a bit reluctantly, I took my bunny brooch apart, her pin back, fur, and ears. Cleaned her up a bit. I didn't want to at first, but told myself I still have the skunk. Haha.
Then, as I was sewing together the fur fabric... just like I was making the mini felt bears... I began my project. Tweaking the head, to sew on extra fur under the chin, since it made it harder for the fabric to close off at that point. I also had to add sections of the fur on the tummy area. Well, you see, the clay face that Taylor made is a bit larger and heavy as well, duh it's clay! LOL So, I had to make some allowances for everything to work. In the end, here's how my mini Rushton Type Bunny turned out!!
He is about 6 inches tall sitting. He can't stand up. I placed pipe cleaners inside his ears, so you can bend and put them into positions. That idea worked out really well. I love being able to control that part. I made him a little vest like the original Rushton Bunny shown, w rainbow background, NOT MY PHOTO. I used tiny buttons, but will change them out once the studs come in. His tail is just a pompom, since, it is too hard to sew on a fluff tail using the same fabric. He also turned out a bit chubby, but that's okay too. He is quite soft with the fur I used and just adorable, that he can sit in my hand as well!
Now, to try and see if I could make a bear or chick?! I also received some vintage goodies in the mail. This lovely elephant cake topper head. Always wanted one for photo props. I found him on Etsy. Then, a gift from the lovely Carrie, from our trade! She forgot to add this cute Miss Cutie Pie tea bag holder with the deer. She arrived safely and is a great addition to my other Miss Cutie Pie cuties.
Last, I found this lovely Sankyo crib musical bear in blue. He works fine, just his eyes are a bit googley when they move. I need to photograph him with the doggy I have as well. Just so sweet. He will be added to my small collection.
Thank you for visiting! ~ ggsdolls
