The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Rocking horse          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Crafters Corner Author Message Gilly C Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2478 Location: South Cumbria Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:14 pm    Post subject: Rocking horse I got Dobbin from freecycle and with a bit of paint, some wool and some crystals transformed him into Stardust if my Grandaughter gets as much pleasure playing with it as I have had doing it I will be very happy ! Last edited by Gilly C on Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:59 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top Spana Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 2130 Location: North Cornwall Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:46 pm    Post subject: Its lovely, the sex change gives her a completely different look to her face Im sure your granddaughter will love it Back to top Itsybitsy Joined: 11 Feb 2006 Posts: 1358 Location: Leicestershire Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:55 pm    Post subject: You've done a good job there. Itsybitsy Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5012 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:17 pm    Post subject: Dobbin looked a bit sinister - Stardust is gorgeous! Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 15436 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:03 am    Post subject: I agree, Dobbin did look rather mean & aggressive! Stardust is gorgeous! Well done on the transformation. Back to top Gilly C Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2478 Location: South Cumbria Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:38 am    Post subject: Thanks folks, I am very pleased with it, cost me less than £10 for materiels and much nicer than plastic, my daughter has her old one' proper horse shaped and fur fabric, very 70's and a bit bald so nice to have a different type and this one is smaller too Back to top milkmaid Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 7157 Location: isle of lewis Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:15 pm    Post subject: you've done a great job there Back to top Gilly C Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2478 Location: South Cumbria Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:44 pm    Post subject: Thanks, I got the wool from Wilkinsons only £1 and the metallic paint was just a sample pot, got the felt and trimmings off Barrow Market, they have a proper old fasioned indoor market where you can get most things ! Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11309 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:51 pm    Post subject: Wow Gilly, what a lovely horse and yes, Dobbin looked rather evil Back to top Tarka Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 323 Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 12:36 pm    Post subject: I've gotta big rocking horse for my little ones , there really beautiful toys for kids. You've done a great job , but that type can be a little dangerous with little fingers and toes getting caught underneath , have to be extra careful .. Back to top layla Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 532 Location: West Midlands Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:25 pm    Post subject: Gilly it looks fab she'll love it ....all girly's love pink Hugs Layla xx Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Crafters Corner All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group