Monday, May 9, 2011

Les Lapins ~ Flopsy and Mopsy

Several months ago I started taking a class in pottery making. I wasn't as interested in 'throwing' pots as sculpting. One of my first projects was making rabbit finials for some of the posts in the garden. I thought it might be cute to have something more interesting than the usual wooden balls. This lead to the creation of Flopsy and Mopsy.

I don't know how many of you have experience working with clay but it is a long and frustrating process; first waiting for the object to dry properly so it won't crack, then the first firing, the glazing, and finally the second and last firing. All this while never really being able to predict how it will turn out and trying patiently to wait for your turn in the classroom kiln.

Well they are finally done and last weekend I put them atop two fence posts marking a  gravel pathway in the front garden.  Ladies and Gentleman may I present to you my two new hippity- hoppity friends...Flopsy and Mopsy!




finished and awaiting the first firing



















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36 comments:

  1. artis1111May 10, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Too cute. They turned out great!!! Kathy

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  2. Musings from Kim K.May 10, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    They are just delightful. You must be so proud of your handsome pair of rabbits. You can tell how much work went into them. Well done, Adrienne.

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  3. It's Just DottieMay 10, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Oh! You are so talented. They are lovely and your garden looks just so pretty behind them

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  4. DonnaMay 10, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Beautiful! What a wonderful idea!

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  5. Gail DixonMay 10, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    These are FABULOUS! Love what you created here. Very unique and beautiful. Have a great week!

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  6. ClausMay 10, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    These are amazing! how talented you are! Like knitting, I have always wanted to learn how to work clay, but the one or two classes are available only during work hours, and cost a fortune. How frustrating! I think I would love it! would I possess the necessary talent?, well, that's a different issue ;o)
    Lovely, lovely results. Congrats!
    have a great day!

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  7. HeatherMay 10, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    You know how much I love rabbits, so of course I find these absolutely adorable. What a great idea to create your own finials!

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  8. AdrienneMay 10, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Outstanding!!!

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  9. Adrienne ShubinMay 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Love them...you never cease to impress me with all of your various talents and abilities!

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  10. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 10, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Oh my gosh ~ I love them! I'm a bunny nut anyway, but these are just fantastic. How great that you made them yourself and no one else will have anything like them!

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  11. CatherineMay 10, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Wouh! very nice Adrienne! i would love to do the same...i love them. Catherine

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  12. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)May 10, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Oh my goodness, are those cute! You could make those to sell and make a fortune...they are a adorable! Love this idea. I took a few pottery classes in college and I know what you mean about having no idea what you're going to get until it's done. This certainly turned out beautifully!

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  13. Donna@Conghaile CottageMay 10, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    "Oh My Goodness"!!! LOVE,LOVE,LOVE them! Your idea and your creations are "PRICELESS"... I would be honored to have them in my gardens... You should continue with the classes, I want to see MORE! I used to do ceramics "WAY BACK WHEN". and I DO know "The Wait", hehe! You are so excited to see things and you just don't know how they will turn out. You really should continue though...Thank you for sharing with us.
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  14. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMay 10, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Well, how fun is this? Your bunnies have loads of character! Beautiful job!

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  15. Mimi SueMay 10, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    They are so adorable! Great idea. I always love to try new things. Mimi

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  16. CindyMay 10, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Wow! I am impressed with your artwork. Again you should be most proud of your accomplishments!!!
    Cindy

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  17. Carola BartzMay 10, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Adrienne, you are so darn talented!!! These are super cute and they look so good on the posts. You are such a creative woman!

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  18. Mehjabeen ArifMay 11, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    they are so pretty !

    New to your space and Happy to follow u.

    Do visit me as time permits
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  19. Ldy ~~ DyMay 11, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    I love your Flopsy and Mopsy! They look great on top of the fence post. I am partial to rabbits because we have always had a pet rabbit since my youngest daughter (now 28) was 8 years old. Her first bunny was named Flopsy! My current pet is named Sparrow. So I love anything whimsical for the garden that has to do with rabbits! Great job!

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  20. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Adrienne, these are fabulous! What beautiful pieces!

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  21. Room Service ~ Decorating 101May 11, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    They are wonderful ! You have a talent, can't wait to see what comes out next ! 5 stars

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  22. Candy @ The Little Round TableMay 11, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful work! And what wonderful garden "jewelry". Truly lovely. Thanks for joining the garden party.

    Candy

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  23. TriciaMay 11, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Oh my goodness! Those turned out wonderful. I once took a pottery class...wasn't quite the thing for me.

    ~tricia

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  24. Fishtail CottageMay 12, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Wow - those are amazing! Thanks for linking your post to Cottage Flora Thursday's xoox, tracie

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  25. LindaMay 12, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Lovely photos here!! really nice 'simple pleasure'!

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  26. UnknownMay 12, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Wow, These turned out just beautiful. I like to garden but living in AZ we are just so limited on what grows well! But we do try to do flowers and vegetables each year! Stopping by from the simple pleasures blog link. So happy to have found your beautiful blog. Katie

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  27. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysMay 12, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Oh goodness ... they are adorable. What a great duet. :)

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  28. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageMay 12, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    They are totally delightful! How creative of you to think of making rabbit finials. It adds such charm to the space.

    Thanks for linking your loveliness to the party each week. It's a joy to have you.

    Hugs,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  29. LindyMay 13, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    You made these? They're perfect. And what a unique idea -- I love 'em! I went to school at Margarita Johnson's School of Organic Education where pottery was a required subject (along with folk dancing -- Ha!) It's been years but you make me want to play around with some mud again!

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  30. WallyMay 14, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    How very clever! It makes me want to try something unique and hand-made for our garden.

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  31. Jami @ An Oregon CottageMay 16, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Um, no, I've never done much with clay, but I know I could NEVER create something like these. You are good! Cute, cute.

    Jami
    An Oregon Cottage

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  32. a quiet lifeMay 18, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    love love LOVE THESE!

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  33. black eyed susans kitchenMay 24, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I love to find whimsical art in a garden...you are very talented.

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  34. KathyMay 30, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    How great is that? I love rabbits and you now have a pair. Congrats on finishing your project. They will look lovely in your garden, great photographs.
    Kathy

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  35. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)June 24, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Oh my goodness, my heart skipped a beat or two. These are adorable. I'm a bunny lover from way back, these stole my heart. Wonderful photos.. hugs ~lynne~

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  36. Miss CharJune 24, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I sure hope you get a copyright on these asap before someone else does! These are the most unique post toppers I've ever seen. I am a lover of all things bunnies and you have captured the essence of what a bunny should look like in their faces and expression. BRAVO!

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