Wednesday, March 28, 2007




Ivan the Terrapin
I was asked about this little guy when I posted his picture the other day.
So I thought I would tell you all about him.
I made him last year as a special request from a lady whose husband collects turtles.
She saw my bears on Etsy and wondered if I could make her a turtle.
I wasn't sure as I had never made a turtle before but I told her I would try.
So that is how Ivan was born.
(She named him. I think it is a cute name.)
He is about 3 inches long and 1.5 inches tall.
He's body is made from a textured velvet and his shell is stretch velvet.
He is shaded and needle sculpted.
I was quite pleased with how he turned out.
And his new owners love him too!

5 comments:

Linda Fleming said...

He is absolutely adorable! I remember when you first made him - loved him then and still love him now. Your miniature creations are just amazing, Yvette.
Linda F from FL

JudiA said...

Yvette, you've done it again. He's absolutely charming, and I still can't get over how TINY you work. AND you designed him yourself. Bravo!

JudiA

Kai said...

How could anyone NOT love him? He's so petite and darling! He isn't Ivan the Terrible - he's Ivan the Adorable!

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh!!! Yvette, I am a huge turtle fan. He is absolutely the cutest ever!!!

Laura Lynn said...

WOW Yvette!! He is just adorable!! Such detail in such a little creature!