KarenVanDerZijden
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Welcome to my shop. I hope you'll find that unique gift to treat yourself or someone special. Please order as soon as possible if you need your order for Christmas as Royal Mail has planned another 4 days of strike in December. In the current circumstances I can't provide a deadline or guarantee delivery on time.
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Susan on Nov 24, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe little fox pincushion is perfect! Beautifully made and promptly delivered. The seller provides excellent service. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
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Phil on Nov 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe squirrel is lovely!!! Everything I hoped for!!! Thank You!!
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nativevermonter on Oct 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsEven more beautiful than picture displayed! Carefully packaged and quick delivery for overseas. I love it! A very welcome addition for the winter months! Highly recommend!
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arwinekathie on Oct 19, 2022
4 out of 5 starsVery clever little fox waiting for me to sit and sew for him
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proncha on Oct 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe squirrel is amazing. The level of craft is very high. It is realistic but at the same time exudes personality. This is lovely and I will treasure it.
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leehayward1966 on Dec 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsVery good quality and detail of my needle felt animals was amazing
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Liz on Nov 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsKaren you are an amazing artist, the couger looks like he has just come out of the mountains, he's so realistic, I just keep looking at his face it's so perfect.
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janetcost22 on Nov 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsA really beautiful felted lions head. Very realistic and well made. Sent very promptly
About KarenVanDerZijden
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I love creating lots of different animal species and the choices are endless. There is always a cheeky squirrel about... -
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A blending board and hand carders are very useful tools to create the perfect colour and texture for each animal. -
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I have wool stored everywhere, but for smaller amounts and to keep all colours handy these organisers work very well. -
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It keeps amazing me what you can do with some wool and needles. Here's a group portrait. Some are best friends already! -
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Big cats are some of my favourite animals to create. Still a few species that I didn't get around to making yet...
A passion for wildlife
I have been a wildlife photographer for many years, but I also love working with fabric & fibres. For me needle felting is a perfect combination. I love shaping the wool into lots of different animal sculpture and hope you like these wooly creatures too.
Follow me on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenvanderzijden.needlefelting
If you are interested in wildlife photography you can view my photo galleries at: https://karen-vanderzijden.pixels.com
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Karen
Owner, Needle Felter
Born in The Netherlands, I moved to the Scottish Highlands in 2005 when I felt city life was getting too busy. I love nature and wildlife and since I discovered needle felting I really enjoy trying to recreate animals in great detail using wool.
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How environmental friendly is the packaging?
Your order will be sent in plastic-free packaging, using cardboard boxes, tissue paper, paper parcel tape and plant-based sellotape. Please REUSE or RECYCLE all the packaging as appropriate for your country.
What materials do you use for your needle felted animals?
The needle felted animals are made from a blend of natural or dyed sheep wool (various breeds) around a frame of galvanised iron wire. For some creatures bamboo fibres are added to make the blend a bit more shiny. The eyes are either needle felted or beads, preferrably glass, but not all sizes are available in glass. For the nails I sometimes use acryllic paint or nailpolish to give them the appropriate colour.