Bunny Rabbits Have Come to McBride House

Oh my goodness!  I think it's rabbit season at McBride House!  They just keep multiplying!

This little bunny went to a new home in Arizona just last week.  She took a good supply of lettuce leaves tucked under her jacket to make it through the long trip.

Sunny Bunny is looking for a new home.  Her blue eyes just sparkle against her creamy white coat.

This little girl comes with her own basket of vegetables so that she won't be stealing yours.

She promises to be good!  How can you resist a little face like that?

And then there is Sir Bounce-a-lots.  He likes to well... bounce a lot!

 Thumper is the cutest little fuzzy rabbit that will surely wipe away those winter blues and put a smile on your face!

Top Hat Rabbit is always prepared for any emergency and insisted I give him two carrots to take with him.  I'm worried what he has tucked in under that hat though!

And then there is this lazy little rabbit that hitched a ride home from the market on this poor unsuspecting turtle.

He's all dressed up in his Sunday best!

Stay tuned for more!  You know how fast rabbits multiply!

Winter Wonderland in New Brunswick

Winter has hit New Brunswick, Canada hard these last few weeks.  In places the snow is up to my hips... and I'm not short either!  Roofs all over are being shoveled off before they collapse buildings... which they already have to a unfortunate few.... us included.  So needless to say the weather has influenced my creativity and blue and white has hit McBride House!

These two silent warriors slip through the night. Boy and beast act as one as they face the snow and cold. Guided only by a single lantern and the knowledge that they will soon be home, safe and warm in the company of loved ones. For now they silently lumber on enjoying the strength of each other as they battle against the elements. The silent warriors.

 Grandfather Frost has also made an appearance in this winter wonderland.

I love the snowflake on his back.

Then last night this polar bear and his best friend showed up!   She's his best friend and him her. They go everywhere together. Some days she's content to walk along side her armoured bear, other days, when the temperature dips way below freezing he insists she ride on his back. Nobody knows what they do all day but all they know is that they are inseparable. Just as best friends should be.
     Stay tuned though, I have lots more to show you!  A very whimsical streak has come over me and I have Gargoyles, Birdmen, rabbits riding turtles, a man riding a squirrel and even a fae pig!

Hooo's there?

McBride House is starting to get cleared out of Christmas items and I'm just starting to list some of the new creations I worked on over the holidays.

For example, this handsome fellow is now listed.  His name is Darby McBride and he is a St Patrick Day Owl.  He likes to read, long flights at night and the colour green.  His dislikes are CATS!  He thinks they are dreadful creatures!

If you would like to see a little more about him click HERE.

Also at McBride House is this little fellow.  He and his rubber duck snuck into my house just last week and had a bath.  All he had to do is ask and I would have let him!  Instead he left me with a filthy bucket!  Click HERE to learn more about him!

And finally a little sneak peak of a new set I've been working on!  I should have it listed tomorrow but for now don't forget to check out the sale I still have going on!

Early Boxing Day Sale at McBrideHouse

With all the hustle and bustle of Christmas coming I decided to start my Boxing Day Sale early!  For those of you not aware of what a Boxing Day Sale is, it is the single biggest shopping day in Canada which is held the day after Christmas. 

Even my newest Skiing Santa Gnome is on sale!

Happy the Snowman is looking for a new home.... he prefers somewhere where he won't melt, but he's open to loosing a little weight!

SOLD!! I never could get a very good picture of this Lion Nutcracker.  If he doesn't sell I think I will wrap him up and put him away with MY Christmas decorations!  He really is quite big and I'm hoping to make some smaller versions of him for my shop next year.

This little snow girl is going to be featured in the CDAA (Canadian Doll Artists Assocation) January Newsletter!  She and her brother are both pretty excited!

Again, this fireplace set is another one of my favourites but never photographed really well.  Hmmm.... I might just have to keep that one too!

 This gold coloured Santa is priced to sell!  I need to make room for my new line of Christmas items that are already in "production"!

Another Father Christmas reduced to go!

SOLD!! And don't forget the non Christmas items are on sale too!  This little frog is the last of a series of animals I did and I personally think he was the cutest!  Some items just are not photogenic and are much cuter in person.

My little red Angel is on sale too!  If she (and most of her fellow felted Christmas friends) don't sell then they will probably be taken off line and reworked into something else.  So if you really like something, act now because they might never be the same again!  

Hmmmm..... Where did Christmas go?

Two days ago the ground was covered in a layer of white fluffy snow.  Every tree branch and blade of grass was painted with white Christmas magic...

See?  Magical!  It feels like Christmas!!  Then yesterday morning I woke up to the below pictures.

Rain!  Not only rain but rain and MORE RAIN!!  We were very lucky where we were and only lost our power for three and a half hours.  A lot of New Brunswick fared far worse than we did and had major flooding.  But that magical snow has been washed away and forecasters are predicting a green Christmas for New Brunswick Canada.  I guess I had better go decorate that Christmas tree sitting in the living room... maybe that will bring back some Christmas spirit.

Winter Images and A Little Helper.

We have the most beautiful snow these last few days and I just had to share it with you!

And while I was out taking pictures I had a little helper purring steadily by my side.

He was soon distracted by a chickadee but none the less stayed by me purring the whole time!

I've never had such a friendly devoted LOUD cat as my little Frosty!  I can hear him talking as he crosses the yard to meet me and then his purrs are like some loud engine constantly running.  He also LOVES the snow and will catch snowballs that I throw to him.  Who needs a dog when I have a cat like Frosty?!

Too Much?

I don't know... do you think this is too much?

Nahhh... that's the beauty of Christmas decorating... the more the merrier!  Happy Holidays everyone!

Early Morning Snow

A heavy snow falling from a tree onto the roof above my bed woke me last night at 3 am.  As I walked around a silent house the lights suddenly flickered and the entire sky was engulfed in a blue glow... twice.  Apparently a transformer blew causing the sky to light up.  Quite beautiful really, but scary too.

The interruption in power turned on all the Christmas lights and I grabbed my camera and took a shot of the glow of the lights and the branches engulfed in a blanket of snow.  Magical.

The same tree was still glowing at 7 am.  My Charlie Brown tree lights look much better with a blanket of snow!

Then an immature bald eagle landed in a tree above our pond.  Beautiful.  It was a magical morning... except for the slush covered roads!  Ahhh... life in the Maritimes.

Santa's New Gnome Helpers! Needle Felted Creations now on McBrideHouse.

Gnomes, being the elusive creatures that they are, are slowly being pushed out into mainstream by the expansion of humans into their slowly shrinking forests.

In order for them to maintain their elusive lifestyle they are joining forces with Santa Claus and helping to deliver Christmas presents to the increasing amount of boys and girls.

This is the perfect job for them. They are very quiet and can sneak about the house with nary a sound. The only real problem are house cats, which are the gnomes mortal enemy.

 So please remember to provide your house cat with lots of extra food Christmas Eve so that poor Santa Gnome doesn't have to worry about being eaten!

This particular Santa Gnome is in charge of the more snowy regions of the world, hence the skis. Because of Santa Gnome's love of nature he is very fast on his skis and has helped Santa Claus tremendously in his ability to reach those boys and girls in more remote regions of the world.

Stockings Hung by the Fire With Care....

I just started to decorate the house for the holiday season but ran out of energy and daylight before I got any pictures taken.  But it got me thinking about my little fireplace set that I needle felted a while ago.  Have you hung your stockings by the fireplace yet?

This fireplace set not only comes with a fireplace but a Christmas tree and Santa forgot his sack!

I don't know?  Do you think Santa can fit down the chimney?

If he can I sure hope the fire isn't too hot!  Happy decorating everybody!