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Thank you for joining in with my blog-birthday-celebrations over the weekend! I loved reading your comments. There are so many good films that I'm going to have to watch this winter. Can't wait. Two films I saw recently that I loved were directed by Mike Leigh. They were Another Year, and Happy-Go-Lucky. If you like watching other people and delving deep into their (at once beautiful, tragic and comedic) characters, these are for you. 

I used the 'random number generator' to pick a number, and the giveaway winner was Heather. Thanks again for playing along.

The youngest child was home from school today due to sickness, so we spent the morning together making these felt puppets. Fox and Bear are slightly wonky-looking friends, they live in that house you can see there. Art Direction and Set Design by K, handsewing by me. Next on the list is to make is, apparently, Flying Fish. Help!

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  1. Sera Avatar

    so cute! I’m sure if you follow the expert design, flying fish will have no problem appearing 😛
    Sera

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  2. julie Avatar

    Your finger puppets are cute 🙂 I hope she’s feeling better now.
    Funnily enough, I also watched Happy-go-lucky only a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed it.

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  3. Carrie @Rhubarb Sky Avatar

    Oh, I just LOVE these. My little bug was down w/the sickies today too. Perhaps we’ll make some finger puppets tomorrow if she’s home from school. Hope K feels better. And, Happy Mother’s Day! I’m not sure if you celebrate this on the same day as we do, and I AM sure it’s NOT the same day down there as it is here, so if anything, I’m terribly late. . . but, you catch my meaning in any event. 🙂

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  4. KP Avatar
    KP

    Hi Melissa,
    Congrats on 5 years!
    You and K might enjoy this film:
    Together
    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0332639/
    Its a chinese film, so sub-titles.. my student found it and wouldn’t stop talking about it for weeks then he finally brought me the dvd to watch!

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  5. Jannette Avatar
    Jannette

    Being sick isn’t so bad, sometimes! I remember those days from when I was little.. Lovely puppets!

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  6. rachelle Avatar

    those are great creations, fox and bear. i love. x congrats heather. x

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  7. Gracia Avatar

    “slightly wonky-looking friends” are the best kind.

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  8. Nicole Avatar

    I hope the little one is feeling better! Illness sure didn’t interfere with her creativity. Those finger puppets are super!! I especially love the fox. Can’t wait to see the flying fish.
    I love Mike Leigh movies too. They always touch me deeply. He really has a knack for choosing fantastic actors. My favourite of his is still “Secrets and Lies”.

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  9. Brittany Avatar

    haha! well, however wonky, these finger puppets are adorable! 🙂 and happy (belated) mother’s day!!!! ❤

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  10. Andrea Avatar

    Love the wonky puppets…adorable. Another film to add to the list: Immortal Beloved.

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  11. lizzie Avatar
    lizzie

    I love Mike Leigh s films – edgy but unforgettable. I enjoyed Life is Sweet.
    They are funny and hearbreaking at the same time.
    I

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  12. aupres de mon arbre Avatar

    Lucky Heather !
    I love the puppets,
    What are they talking about ?

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  13. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar

    Cute, especially the sweet little fox. For some reason I have a special place in my heart for the fox. Best of luck with the flying fish : )

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  14. tigerstolilies Avatar

    I sure hope that you were celebrated this past weekend! the world needs more moms like you

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  15. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    they aren’t wonky , they are wonderful

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    It is a great piece of art. I am really impressed by your art. You really made nice design of fox and bear. I remember my school days after see your post.

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  17. Mae Avatar

    Love the puppets! I wish I can make one but I have two left hands 😀

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  18. abby Avatar

    Very sweet! Sounds like a morning well spent. I hope K is feeling better.

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    This are lovely puppet. This is nice post that it is teaching that how we can built creativity in our child and help to increase their self confidence.

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  20. The Fox and the Polar Bear Avatar

    Wow! They look amazing. Love the top photo with your designs on them too.
    Foxes and Bears are meant to go together ;o)

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  21. Tours of Antarctica Avatar

    Wow, so cutest craft is posted here. I like this very much and having fun with this in school. I like your post and very well explained how I can made this by using stuff from home.

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