Thursday, 8 August 2013

Ellie the very small elephant

I made this little elephant brooch this week for my niece's birthday. She is a very girly girl and likes all things cute and pretty so hopefully she will like this tiny brooch. The tutorial came from issue fifteen of Mollie Makes - it said in the instructions that it would only take an hour to make and it really did!

I think it's sweet and would actually like one for myself but I'm unsure if I'm perhaps too old to wear a cute elephant brooch?! I will definitely make at least one more anyway as Miss M has decided that she would really like one too!

Thank you for the lovely comments recently - they are always read and always very much appreciated :)

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25 comments:

  1. thriftwood8 August 2013 at 10:58

    Very lovely! Why are you too old ... don't be daft ... wear what you want, that's what I say!

    If we did what we really wanted instead of conforming to what we think is 'normal' we'd all be a lot happier! and there'd be an awful lot of people going around in elephant brooches ...

    Have a lovely day

    Claire xxx

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  2. Georgina8 August 2013 at 11:02

    Never too old for a cute brooch. Make one to show and tell! X

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  3. Amy at love made my home8 August 2013 at 12:06

    Hello, I'm new here, but that is a very cute elephant so I am glad I came!

    Amy

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  4. Unknown8 August 2013 at 12:18

    Oh I love the little elliflop!! I would wear it with pride and I am nearly 40!! You are never too old!!! xxx

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  5. Stitches and Seeds8 August 2013 at 12:32

    NEVER too old for a cute elephant brooch!

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  6. sweetpea family8 August 2013 at 12:54

    just adorable and I agree never to old for an elephant brooch x

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  7. Joy8 August 2013 at 13:09

    He's just beautiful and I think you should make yourself one as well - and get a thrill out of wearing it!
    Joy x

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  8. Lillie and Moss8 August 2013 at 13:51

    I agree with everyone else...make another and there is no harm wearing it!!!! Just Adorable!!

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  9. Jennifer Hays8 August 2013 at 14:45

    It's so pretty. You should definitely make yourself one too. :)

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  10. Clare8 August 2013 at 18:55

    Aww it's super cute and I think you're never too old for a cutie elephant brooch.
    Clare x
    http://summerhousebythesea.blogspot.co.uk/

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  11. Anne8 August 2013 at 19:20

    I think that is lovely and I'm sure she will love it.

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  12. Flora and Paws8 August 2013 at 20:32

    I love elephants and your brooch is super cute. You NEED one and you are never too old.

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  13. Julie8 August 2013 at 20:34

    You're never too old for such a lovely brooch. I'm not surprised Miss M wants one but you should definitely make yourself one too. x

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  14. Meredith8 August 2013 at 21:38

    You are never too old for a very sweet elephant to rest upon your shoulder, or on a cute bag. Lovely.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  15. Annie Cholewa9 August 2013 at 01:13

    I agree with Mere ... you can never be too old to enjoy a spot of whimsy :)

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  16. Vintage Sheet Addict9 August 2013 at 03:48

    Sweet little elephant, and I love your holiday treasures too! :) x

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  17. tlcukjourney9 August 2013 at 05:34

    OOOooooo That is ADORABLE!
    You are NOT too old to wear that!
    Of course working in a school with kids, I get away with a lot more than the average bear, but I say that you're never too old ... wear what you want! So precious! I'm going to make one for Hannah!
    Have a great weekend,
    Tammy

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  18. Pink Milk9 August 2013 at 08:44

    You are NEVER too old to wear an elephant brooch, do you hear me??!!! I love brooches and the older I get, the more I wear. Particularly handmade ones. They add a pretty stamp of individuality to a cardigan. So off you pop and make one for yourself! ;-)

    Heather x

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  19. The Faerie Factory9 August 2013 at 12:29

    I'm not condoning elephants in rooms but elephants on lapels are a must at any age ... super cute ~ Sarah x

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  20. Penny9 August 2013 at 13:16

    Your Ellie is too sweet for words, perfect for a girlie girl indeed! What is not to love xxx Penny

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  21. Unknown9 August 2013 at 14:36

    What a lovely gift - and yes indeedy make one for yourself! When I first saw the photo I thought it was for you anyway, so obviously you're never too old! :) Cx

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  22. Unknown9 August 2013 at 19:09

    Ladybird I just adore this - I wear a brooch every day, wore them when they were completely out of fashion but I am back in vogue now! I will certainly be having a go at this one, it looks so lovely in the colours you have chosen, would look really sweet on a bag as well or a cushion. I put brooches on all the bags I make as I think it adds a little more. Thank you for a wonderful post as always Ladybird, have a lovely weekend
    Lots of love
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  23. forgetmenotsblue10 August 2013 at 11:30

    Oh i love it it's fab and so cute. Looks great on that cardigan think you should have one too. What a lovely gift x

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  24. Gillian Roe11 August 2013 at 18:28

    So cute. I love brooches and often wear one on my coat. I think you should definitely make one for yourself! x

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  25. Hazels Crochet17 August 2013 at 13:16

    Oh this is sooooooo cute, I love it!!

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