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MOUSE CASTLE ADVENT!

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Karima, our Castle Queen, will be posting one mouse a day on the Castle Facebook page with a little story for each written by me.  If you don't already 'like' this page, please do now - HERE!  We have so much magic to share with you...  Photo © Tue Nam Ton

Monday, December 03, 2012 in Castle News, CHRISTMAS, Doll Houses and Miniatures, Dolls and Puppets, Fairy Tale Style, Ulla's Art | Permalink | Comments (1)

Pinocchi-mouse!

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I've been thinking of making this one for weeks!  Finally I got a chance to work on him today. 

Pinocchi-mouse is of course very fond of cheese. But ask him if he finished the last bit in the cupboard and he will respond, "No, No, it wasn't me!"  Is that a spoon you have Pinocchi-mouse? "No, No it's my stick-horse, who doesn't eat at all!"

Pinocchi-mouse will be at Castle In The Air, this Saturday! 

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Thursday, November 29, 2012 in Castle News, CHRISTMAS, Dolls and Puppets, Ulla's Art, Who is Ulla | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mouse Castle Celebrations...

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As the Mouse Castle Christmas Celebrations continue at Castle In The Air, many little mice are quickly finding new homes. But no worry, new mice keep arriving. A cream clad St. Nick, with his little helper will be there to greet you on Saturday! 

Thursday, November 29, 2012 in Castle News, Ulla's Art, Who is Ulla | Permalink | Comments (1)

Mermaids Love Token Class Sample

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Tomorrow is my 'Mermaids Love Token' Class at the Castle.  Summer is in the air!

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in Castle Classes, Class Samples, Ulla's Art | Permalink | Comments (1)

News and Such...

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Oh how time flies!  I've just posted a few of my summer classes on the sidebar.  I'm especially excited about my Sea Dragon Fabric Bracelet, (Class On July 1st) pictured above and below.  Inspired by my 'Dragon Familiar that I posted about HERE, this one is a tiny dragon or serpent, easier to wear and oh so fun!  I need to get a photo of it on, they are quite wonderful.  I added a bit of elastic under their heads, so they perch on your hand as you wear them!

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Spring was filled with wonderful classes including a Rabbit Theatre,  Dressed Figures, and Waxed Flowers...  My last class of this session will be 'Cake Toppers' (Class is full) to be held at the Castle!

More Soon!!!

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Wednesday, May 09, 2012 in Castle Classes, Class Samples, Dolls and Puppets, Ulla's Art | Permalink | Comments (2)

Pirates and Lobsters for Valentines!

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Here are a couple more 'Sweetheart Pincushions' that I made, and now at the Castle, these with a definite Pirate theme!  And on another watery note, I forgot to post my Christmas Ornament Exchange Ornament, so here it is... A bright pink 'Lobster Gnome' - complete with sea-gifts on top!  Not too many of these out there...

Enjoy!

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in Castle News, Dolls and Puppets, Ulla's Art | Permalink | Comments (8)

Sweetheart Pincushion Class at the Castle!

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This last weekend I taught a 'Sweetheart Pincushion' class at the Castle.  Inspired by pincushions created by soldiers during WW1 these were a joy to make and the results were stunning!  It's believed that soldiers were given kits by the nurses to make these lovely keepsakes, while on a short leave from the front or recuperating in hospitals.  Almost all of the remaining vintage examples come from either the United Kingdom or France and were covered with Infantry colors and names, flags, ships, words of love and of course pins, beads and sequins.  Ours are made of felt, and entirely decorated with bead studded pins.  (apologies for the lighting, I seem to have misplaced my good camera...) 

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These last two are by me...

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Tuesday, February 07, 2012 in Castle Classes, Class Samples, Ulla's Art | Permalink | Comments (3)

Haunted Skeleton Nichos...

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Here are the class samples for next Wednesdays (October 19, 2011) "Haunted Skeleton Nicho" class.  I was inspired by my own antique Mexican Nicho (see last photo).  These are constructed from old cigar boxes, layered with wonderful papers that the Castle is known for.  The inside will feature a dressed skeleton and waxed flowers.  There are still a few spots left, if you are interested, please call (510) 204-9801 for more information or to reserve a spot.  

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011 in Antiques and Insights, Castle Classes, Class Samples, Ulla's Art | Permalink | Comments (10)

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