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A Tip of the Hat

June 9, 2010 at 5:58 pm by Claudia


When I blogged about my wee little German sheep, Lori of My Faerie Window left a comment saying a sheep should have a hat. She has a wonderful sheep on her mantel with a lovely hat – but her sheep is a lot bigger than mine. Since my little guy is only 2″ high and fragile, I had to be careful adding any weight to his head. All I have here is a glue stick and some wrapping paper. This is what I came up with. I added the little millinery flower to the top – all of it inspired by Lori.


Thank goodness for the macro setting. What do you think?

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  1. Ozma of Odds says

    June 9, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    …lovin` his askew party hat!!
    He looks like a fellow that’s not afraid to be silly and make you laugh…alot!!!! Tooo cute:)
    xo, Rosemary

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  2. A Vintage Chic says

    June 9, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    Love your sweet lamb, Claudia–with or without the hat! So adorable next to your lovely teacups…

    Hope you’re having a wonderful day!

    Julie

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  3. Lori says

    June 9, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    hee hee:) he is TOO cute Claudia!!!

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  4. Betty Jo says

    June 9, 2010 at 7:25 pm

    Ahhhhh . . . or should I say, Baaaaa . . . that is so cute Claudia! And I adore that creamer and sugar dish behind your little lamb. ♥

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  5. Donna says

    June 9, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    Love it!! That little sheep looks like he’s ready to party till the cows come home!!… Donna

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  6. Snappy Di says

    June 9, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    I’m sitting her laughing because he’s just so stinkin’ cute!

    Di

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  7. Rella says

    June 9, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    Love it!!! I have a little sheep I called Littlelambielottie…I blogged about her a while ago and gave her a crown…come on over and visit and do a ‘search’ for her by name.

    Love your guy!!!! I do think he has partied quite a bit.

    xox Rella

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  8. Brenda@Cozy Little House says

    June 9, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    Cute as a bugs ear, Claudia! That’s another saying we have around these parts!
    Brenda

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  9. Jill says

    June 9, 2010 at 7:53 pm

    Your little lamb made me smile– so cute! Looks like he’s ready to party!
    Hugs,
    Jill

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  10. Atelier de Charo says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    Looks very nice with the pretty hat!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  11. Olive Cooper says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    Party Lamb! Cute as anything Claudia!

    xo,
    olive

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  12. Norma says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    I didn’t think it was possible to make that little sheep any cuter but you’ve done it! What a charmer :)

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  13. Brynwood Needleworks says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    Ha Ha! Brilliant!!!
    xoxo
    Donna

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  14. Elyse says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    very sweet, claudia. that little lori sure knows her whimsy!

    xo
    elyse

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  15. Susan says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    I’m so happy I stumbled across your blog today, Claudia. What a wonderful place to visit.

    I just love your little sheep. I am starting to collect them myself and I just love this German made one you shared.

    Hope you have a wonderful evening,
    Susan

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  16. Queen of Dreamsz says

    June 9, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    Hi Claudia,

    That is a perfect tiny hat! Ranks a 10 on the cuteness scale. :0)

    My local fiber shop sells some handmade fiber animals..some are holding knitting needles and some are crocheting…pretty good size. I’ll have to locate my photos I took and show you. They are really unique.

    Thanks for visiting with me for Outdoor Wednesday.

    Hugs,
    Stephanie ♥

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  17. Debby says

    June 9, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    AH!!!! This is so darned sweet, love the hat.
    debby

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  18. The Quintessential Magpie says

    June 9, 2010 at 10:04 pm

    In a word? ADORABLE!

    XO,

    Sheila

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  19. Terri says

    June 9, 2010 at 10:14 pm

    Adorable! That little guy is the cutest thing! He deserved a hat, now where’s the party???

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  20. Dogwood says

    June 9, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    Too cute. The is the perfect hat for you little guy. Blog friends are the greatest!

    Have a nice evening.

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  21. Leann says

    June 9, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    Too funny, one of my tiny sheep sports a peachy hat similar to the one you made. It also has a ruffled color. I always think it’s having a birthday party!

    Leann

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  22. koralee says

    June 10, 2010 at 12:01 am

    I adore your sweet image my friend..this tiny sheep is adorable!!!xoxo

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  23. Mereknits says

    June 10, 2010 at 7:36 am

    Love it, can you make some hats for my sheep?

    Love and miss you,
    Mere

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  24. Scrap for Joy says

    June 10, 2010 at 9:34 am

    The perfect touch I think…and I love the over-one-ear look. Bring on the party!
    Joyce

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  25. Kim says

    June 10, 2010 at 10:11 am

    cuter than cute, sweeter than sweet- he is just too stinkin adorable with his hat on- ready to party!

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  26. Julia says

    June 10, 2010 at 10:23 am

    Any sheep worth his mettle should have just such a hat!!!

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  27. Rizzi says

    June 10, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    HI CLAUDIA,
    YOUR LITTLE SHEEP IS QUITE FASHIONABLE.
    WATCH OUT….SOME PRODUCER MIGHT SNATCH HIM FROM YOU. :)
    HE IS SO ADORABLE. HOPE ALL IS WELL. RIZZI

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  28. à la parisienne says

    June 10, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    I love little sheep and this little sheep with a little hat is the CUTEST thing I’ve seen all day!

    Love it! I hope you are having a great day!

    Mandy

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  29. Karen says

    June 10, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    He’s darling:O)

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  30. sissie says

    June 10, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    Ahhhhhhhhhhhh….ain’t he cute.
    What a sweet little hat.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  31. {Bellamere Cottage} says

    June 11, 2010 at 2:53 am

    Loving it! So darn cute…

    Huggies,
    Spencer

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  32. AshTreeCottage says

    June 11, 2010 at 11:23 am

    What a sweet little lamb! He looks very proud to be wearing an original creation of yours!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  33. Georgianna says

    June 11, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    This is impossibly adorable, Claudia! And she’s perfectly coordinated with the china. What fun. Have a lovely weekend and successful previews. xo – g

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  34. Kelee Katillac says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:00 am

    That is amazing Claudia!

    I love it! So charming. we had a nativity set from Germany when I was small and this little guy looks like part of it!

    Glad to hear your productions are going great. Wish I could see them! Love theater!!!!!

    I know you are missing home…just think how amazing it will feel when you return to your lovely garden, dogs and husband.

    Contrast is everything!

    love, kelee

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  35. Mrs. Staggs says

    June 23, 2010 at 9:49 pm

    Your little sheep is so sweet. It sure was kind of you to pick those up for Meredith, and so nice of her to let you choose one to keep. I’ve made a few of these sort of sheep over the years, using paper clay and cotton batting. You should give it a try! They make lovely little gifts.

    xo
    Lena

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