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Free shipping - mouldy moo case

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:03:39 -0500

$26.00
This moo card holder is embellished with handmade mould. Each piece is crocheted and or embroidered and then handsewn to a 100% wool felt pouch. The case will hold up to 25 moo cards. It has left-handed opening, the artist label being on the right side as you open.

* Materials are:-

100% wool felt
crochet cotton
wool
embroidery thread
artist's woven label

* Colours are:-

black
mid gray
silver gray
pale mint green

* Dimensions are:-

width - 9.2cms/3.5"
width when folded - 4.4cms/1.6"
length - 9.3cms /3.5"
thickness 1cms/.4"

Faux felt stone - free shipping

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:03:39 -0500

$15.00
Gray felted stone made from a wet-felted form stuffed with fiber filling. This stone is light and delicate with crochet embellishments securely sewn to the felt. The felt is dark and mid grays with dark streaks and the lichens are in mossy greens .

Primarily ornamental but each stone could be used as a pincushion.

* Colours are:-

mid gray
dark gray
avacado
gold
olive green

* Dimensions (largest first):-

length of stone 3.5" / 9cms
width of stone 2.4" /6.5cms
size of lichen embellishments .4" / 1.5cms

Free shipping - Little lichen bloom

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:29:10 -0500

$30.00
Little lichen bloom brooch. Beautiful detailed faux lichen created from crochet and embroidery stitches. Constructed with hand stitched, edged felt backing with silver plated brooch back. Also 'ELINtm' artist's label attached.

This little gem will arrive gift boxed!

*colours are:-

gold
dark ochre
tangerine
copper
ecru
beige

* Dimensions are:-

width and height - 1.8"/4.5cms sq
depth - .4"/ 1cms

Lichen sampler wall art

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:28:58 -0500

$150.00
This fiber art piece is inspired by nature illustrations in books from the Victorian period.

It is made from an 8.5"/22cm embroidery hoop with a white linen background for the lichen samples. The lichen samples are a combination of crochet and embroidery stitches.

* colours are:-

pale green
pale avocado
pale orange
gold
gray
white
pale rust

* Dimensions are:-

width - 8.5"/22cm
depth- .8" /2cms

The picture also shows two pincushions which are made to order, contact me through 'conversation' if you are interested in ordering one.

Reserved - Custom mouldy case

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:22:43 -0500

$85.00
RESERVED FOR EBUMU - DO NOT PURCHASE

The best handmade, custom mouldy case. This case will be made to your specific size requirements from Moo to MP3. You can also choose colour and mold motif and fastening type. (The case pictured is standard business card size).

I use high quality 100% wool felt from Germany and the finest crochet cotton and embroidery threads. The case will be fully padded, lined and finished with handstitching. This case has a tailored look and unexpectedly tactile.

A perfect gift for those who delight in quality handmade.

Do 'convo' me if you have queries or requests.

Forest fungi pincushion

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:19:57 -0500

$39.00
THIS IS A CUSTOM ITEM AND WILL TAKE ONE WEEK TO MAKE.
You will receive a very close copy not an exact one.

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This miniature ornamental pincushion is created from crochet, felt and a repurposed shot glass. The glass is hand blown borosilicate, known for it's durability.

This crochet lichen is based on lichen and fungi found deep in the forest. Each crochet and embroidery embellishment is securely sewn to the handmade felt cushion.

* Colours are:-

dark gray
ecru
champagne
pale rust
gold
ochre

* Dimensions are:-

total height - 4.2" / 10.5cms
width - 2.2" / 5.5cms
height of glass 1.8" / 4.5cms

Woodland whimsy pincushion

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:19:57 -0500

$36.00
THIS IS A CUSTOM ITEM AND WILL TAKE ONE WEEK TO MAKE.
You will receive a very close copy not an exact one.

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This miniature ornamental pincushion is created from crochet, felt and a repurposed shot glass. The glass is hand blown borosilicate, known for it's durability.

This crochet lichen is based on pixie cups lichen and a red and white fungi. Each piece is securely sewn to the handmade felt cushion.

* Colours are:-

dark gray
red
white
pale green
pale teal
spring green

* Dimensions are:-

total height - 3.5" / 9cms
width - 2.5" / 6.3cms
height of glass 1.8" / 4.5cms

Mouldy wall art

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:06:33 -0500

$45.00
This single mouldy wall piece has a black linen background.

* Colours are:-

black
silver grey
mid grey
orange
beech colour

* Dimensions are:-

width - 13.6cms
height - 14.5cms
depth - 1cms

* Materials are:-

linen
interfacing
crochet cotton
glue
5" wooden embroidery thread
thread
artist's woven label

Mouldy vintage evening bag

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:36:41 -0500

$85.00
Glorious gold vintage evening bag from the 1960's is embellished with crochet mould, to create a truly one-of-a-kind accessory.

This bag has a little vintage wear and tear and minor discolouration. The lining it clean and in excellent condition. It has it's original chain and the clasp has two diamante inset stones. Inside is a 'Made in England' label, plus an ELINtm label.

The moulds are of various shades of gray, green and cream and are placed on the back and one mould creeping inside too.

* Colours are:-
gold
cream
mint green
silver gray
mid gray
black
pale green
pearl

* Dimensions are:-
width at widest part - 10" / 25cms
height at centre - 5.5" /14cms
length of chain - 12" / 30cms
width across purse frame - 6" /15cms
crochet embellishments range from .4" -2"

If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me through 'conversation'

Lichen covered purse -No.3

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:37:37 -0500

$110.00
This unique purse is designed by me and created with my signature meticulous handmade construction.

Gray wool, fully lined with complimentary coloured crushed Dupion silk, it has a flat base and magnetic snap fastener closing. Includes an artist's woven label to ensure authenticity.

Decorated with three crochet and embroidered lichen blooms in ochre and mustard tones.

*Dimensions are:-
width at base 14cms(5.5")
height 9cms(3.5")
large lichen 4.5cms(1.8")
both small lichens 2.5cms (1")

* Colours are:-

mid gray
ochre
dark gold
bronze
dark ecru

A perfect gift for those who delight in quality handmade. Do 'convo' me if you have queries or would like a custom item.

Exquisite lichen necklace

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:58:48 -0500

$48.00
This is a custom item and will take one week to create and ship.

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Delicate crochet lichen necklace with embroidered detail. This unusual necklace has a lichen feature created from dozens of tiny stitches and embroidery stitches. It is made from sterling silver chain with a sterling silver clasp.

If you would like this made into a brooch or the pale olive option pictured, please contact me via conversation :)

* Materials are:-

sterling silver chain
sterling silver parrot clasp
crochet cotton
embroidery thread

* Colours are:-

pale aqua
pale bamboo
orange

* Dimensions are:-

total necklace length - 48cms/ 19"
lichen width - 5.5cms/2.2"
lichen height - 4cms/1.5"

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I adore making custom items, so do get in touch if you have an idea! All items can be personalised and gift packaged on request.

British soldier lichen pincushion

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:39:54 -0500

$39.00
THIS IS A CUSTOM ITEM AND WILL TAKE ONE WEEK TO MAKE.
You will receive a very close copy not an exact one.

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This miniature ornamental pincushion is created from crochet, felt and a repurposed shot glass. The glass is hand blown borosilicate, known for it's durability.

This crochet lichen is based on British soldier lichen and is securely sewn to the felt cushion.

* Colours are:-

dark gray
ecru
scarlet
pale green
gold
champagne

* Dimensions are:-

total height - 3.2" / 8cms
width - 1.5" / 3.5cms
height of glass 1.8" / 4.5cms

Mouldy velvet evening bag

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:01:48 -0500

$65.00
1960's vintage evening bag with mouldy embellishments. A very black velvet body with silver effect, textured purse frame. This bag is in reasonably good condition, the velvet is rubbed in places but doesn't show particularly. British made, originally not an hugely expensive purse. The black rayon silk lining is in good, clean condition.

The moulds are shades of green, gray and white with orange accents, they are also placed on the back and one mould creeping inside too.

A fun addition is a mini mould lavender bag, made from linen and inside organic french lavender.

* Colours are:-

black
pale green
white
gray
orange
cream

* Dimensions are:-

width at widest part - 9" / 22.5cms
height at centre - 6" /15cms
length of chain - 12" / 30.5cms
width across purse frame - 6.3" /16cms
crochet embellishments range from 1.5" - .4"/ 4cms - 1cms

If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me through 'conversation'

Black and white mouldy wall art

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:00:50 -0500

$75.00
Black and white mouldy wall art. This two part wall piece has a black and white linen backgrounds.

* Colours are:-

black
silver grey
mid grey
white
beech colour

* Dimensions for both are:-

width - 13.6cms
height - 14.5cms
depth - 1cms

* Materials are:-

linen
interfacing
crochet cotton
glue
5" wooden embroidery thread
thread
artist's woven label

If you would like a different combination, either two black or two white, just 'convo' me.

lichenous stone felt pin

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:45:23 -0500

$45.00
Lichenous felt stone pin. This fiber art, felt stone with appliqued, crochet and embroidery lichen can be used as a brooch or just as an ornament. It has a silver plated brooch back and artist's woven label for authenticity.

* Colours are:-

gray
ochre
pale rust
pale mint
pale ochre
olive green
ecru
champagne

* Dimensions are:-

width 2" / 5cms
depth 1.2 / 3cms

3 artist's postcards - Abstract drawing

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:10:57 -0500

$4.50
Good quality printed postcard. This shows a reproduction of an original improvised ink drawing. Reverse is blank.

Fiber art wall piece

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:03:41 -0500

$95.00

'Milk mould' - No.5 in a series.

Materials - antique linen, crochet and embroidery.

Dimensions - 19cms(width) x 1cms(depth)

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Pixie cups pincushion

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:14:33 -0500

$39.00
THIS IS A CUSTOM ITEM AND WILL TAKE ONE WEEK TO MAKE.
You will receive a very close copy not an exact one.

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This listing is for one pincushion (on the left-hand side)
This miniature ornamental pincushion is created from crochet, felt and a repurposed shot glass. The glass is hand blown borosilicate, known for it's durability.

This crochet lichen is based on pixie cups lichen and is securely sewn to the felt cushion.

* Colours are:-

dark gray
ecru
pale green
avacado
gold
ochre

* Dimensions are:-

total height - 2.8" / 7cms
width - 1.5" / 3.5cms
height of glass 1.8" / 4.5cms

This item comes gift boxed!

Deluxe custom case

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:18:41 -0500

$85.00
The best handmade, custom mouldy case. This case will be made to your specific size requirements from Moo to MP3. You can also choose colour and mold motif and fastening type. (The case pictured is standard business card size).

I use high quality 100% wool felt from Germany and the finest crochet cotton and embroidery threads. The case will be fully padded, lined and finished with handstitching. This case has a tailored look and unexpectedly tactile.

A perfect gift for those who delight in quality handmade.

Do 'convo' me if you have queries or requests.

Mouldy wall art

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:18:41 -0500

$115.00

'Bone mould' - No. 9 in a series.

Materials - Antique linen, crochet.

Dimensions - 26cms(width) x 2cms(depth)

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Limited edition pincushion

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:24:31 -0500

$36.00
Number 3 of a series of beautiful and unusual handmade 'limited edition' pincushions. This item is limited edition as it is made from irreplaceable antique huckaback linen, in excellent condition.

The lichen motif is made from crochet and embroidery, and hand sewn to the body of the pincushion.

This would be a perfect gift for lovers of the special and unusual and all nature loving crafters.

*Colours are:-

cool cream
mid and silver grays
clementine orange

* Materials are:-

antique linen
crochet cotton (100% cotton)
embroidery thread
polyfibre filling
thread
artist's label

* Dimensions:-

cushion body 10cms(4") x 10cms(4")
height 3.5cms(1.5")

Decorative wall art

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:56:09 -0500

$110.00
Colourful, delicate wall art depicting four lichen species. Each crochet and embroidery lichen is sewn to a 100% black linen ground. Both the ground and backing are reinforced with interfacing to hold it's shape.

* Colours are:-
black
red and dark orange
pale and mid grays
white
ecru
yellow ochre
champagne

width across - 7.5" / 19cms
depth - .5" /1.2cms

Free shipping - Mould colony moo case

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:46:21 -0500

$24.00
This fun moo card holder sports a fine selection of crochet moulds. It's made from 100% wool felt and hold 20 moo cards.

* Materials are:-

100% wool felt
crochet cotton
wool
embroidery thread
artist's woven label

* Colours are:-

cream
gray
silver gray
lilac
soft green

* Dimensions are:-

width - 9.2cms/3.5"
width when folded - 4.4cms/1.6"
length - 9.3cms /3.5"
thickness 1cms/.4"

Mouldy Wall Art

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:46:21 -0500

$150.00

'Dollar bill' - No. 8 in a series.

Materials - Hand-dyed antique linen, crochet.

Dimensions - 26cms(width) x 2cms(depth)

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Pale gray felted stone - free shipping

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:46:21 -0500

$20.00
This pale dove grey ornament is created from a wet-felted stone form stuffed with fiber filling. It is light and delicate with crochet embellishments securely sewn to the felt. The felt is pale gray and the lichen is in cream, white with gray french knots.

All three are ornamental but each stone could be used as a pincushion.

* Dimensions (largest first)

length of stone 4.5" / 11.5cms
width of stone 3.5" / 9cms
length of lichen embellishment 1.5" / 4cms

Lichen felt purse

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:48:52 -0500

$72.00
This gorgeous felt coin purse has two crocheted and embroidered lichen blooms. These decorative embellishments show the neatest, smallest stitches and real attention to detail.

The beautiful charcoal felt is the finest 1mm, 100% wool from Johanna Daimer in Hamburg. The purse has a pale peach dupoin silk lining with the addition of the artist's woven label.

* Colours are:-

charcoal gray
soft peach
ochre
egg yolk yellow
bronze

* Dimensions are:-

width at widest part 14.5cms /5.7"
height 14cms /5.5"

* Materials are:-

felt
dupoin silk lining
interfacing
4" purse frame
crochet cotton
embroidery thread
artist's woven label

Gray lichen specimen

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:20:43 -0500

$150.00

'Gray lichen specimen' - No. 7 in a series.

Materials - Antique huckaback linen, crochet, embroidery thread.

Dimensions - 19cms(width) x 2cms(depth)

Crochet lichen brooch

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:02:28 -0500

$30.00
Yellow and dusky pink lichen bloom brooch. This petite and delicate brooch is created from three colours of crochet cotton and a swaith of french knots. It is securely stitched to a felt backing with artist's woven label attached.

* Colours are :-

Dark yellow
dusky pink
champagne
cream
grey

* Dimensions are :-

width 2.1" / 5cms
height1.7" / 4.5cms
depth .6" / 1cm