Friday, December 3, 2010

Art Imitates Life - Happy Friday!

You've heard that saying before, "art imitates life." Well the other day that saying rang true in Bunnyville.

I was folding up some fabrics to put back in the cupboard when Harrington, (aka Mr. Mischief) came hopping over to investigate.

"Hi mama! I'm cute!"

"Yes Harrington, you are very cute indeed. Now get out of the cupboard so I can put this fabric away."

"But I don't want to get out of the cupboard. How about you hurry up and put those fabrics in here, like now, so I can dig at them and fling them all over the place?"

"On second thought, now I can see up here!"
"Harrington, would you please get down from there!" Children...

What happened next made me laugh so hard as images hopped into my head. You see, I'm a Huge fan of artist, Susan Pilotto of Crowsnest Pass Primitive Folk Art and her blog, Mouse Droppings. Susan creates the most adorable, whimsical and down right charming creatures from wool. I love her bunny pinkeeps and one day I will have one!

So when Harrington did this...

These images from Susan's blog hopped into my head!




So it really is true that "art imitates life."

"That's all fine and dandy Mama, but don't even think about putting pins in my butt! Crazy bunny lady"

Happy Friday everyone! Have a great weekend and don't forget to register for my giveaway on Sunday! Just scroll down and leave a comment on the post below to register! 

xx, shell, sugie and harrington 

29 comments:

Brynwood Needleworks said...

Shell:
Leave it to your imagination to put those two images together, but of course, you're so right. Harrington looks just like one of her sweet creations...one of which belongs to moi! (nanner, nanner) Mine is a mouse, so don't be too green. ;-) You know how much I love your bunny posts.
Hope you, Sugie and Harrington have a wonderfully restful weekend.

BTW-Your package arrived today. I LOVE my surprise!!! (I'll blog about it soon.)...and I'm going through my linen stash to see what I have that might be like your sample. I'll write soon.
Love ya!
Donna, Kes and Fezzik
xoxo

The French Bear said...

Shell, how precious!!! He really does look like Susan's rabbits!!!! Don't forget sometimes wishes come true, did you make the naughty or nice list!!!!
Something is coming your way, have a wonderful weekend!!!
Hugs,
Mags
xoxo

Jade said...

Heehee, he looks so proud of himself for getting in that cupboard.

Harrington, I totally agree, you are way too cute to get pins stuck in your butt--but when you buns are being that naughty, don't think us bunny-mums aren't just a wee bit tempted. ;)

Marijke van Ooijen said...

Dear Michelle,

This pictures of you sweet, sweet rabbit and the needlework are realy amazing...ohhh..I love rabbits so much...and your blog is fantastic

Allie said...

Wow - her creations are amazing - did you show Harrington? Or has he been browsing her site? I think he was modeling!

Crafty Green Poet said...

Harrington must have been browsing Suasn's blog! Her creations are wonderful and Harrington is so handsome, cute ears...

claydancer said...

I love all the bunny adventures. I'm a bunny person, myself:)

Jo in TAS said...

What a charachter Mr Harrington is! I love those wool bunnies but I don't think I could put pins in them or Mr H!

Maggey and Jim said...

What a cute story to have my morning coffee by..
Bunny Hugs,
Maggey

Unknown said...

I think he's one of the cutest bunnies I've ever seen!

Hef's Mom said...

Those are very cute! One looks like Heffy, if only I need a pin cushion!

Cheryl @ Bingle Bears said...

LOL!!! I LOVE Susan's work, too! Thanks for the giggle!
Warmly,
Cheryl

Mouse Droppings Folk Art said...

Thank-you sweet Shell...my thanks for such a sweet post about Harrington & my wee fuzzies...you made my day...AGAIN!!! Hugs Susan

The Fab Furs said...

Harrington helps!

Karen M said...

Seriously, how do you manage to do anything other than take pictures of Harrington all day? He's better than Cary Grant!

Lisa said...

I want one! Lol.

They're obnoxious, I know, but isn't it kind of fun to have a mischevous bun? they keep it interesting.

Maybe I'm biased because all I have to do is say, "What's that Biffy?? You want me to pick you up??" and he goes running for the hills from whatever bunstruction he's up to.

Look at Harrington's sweet face. You couldn't possibly be angry!

Megan Chamberlain said...

Harrington is absolutely adorable.

Annie Louise said...

Harrington is so cute!! Love how art imitated life.
Take care,
Jeanette

Melody said...

What a wonderful post. Harrington has absolutely stolen my heart.

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

I think bunnies and cats think alot alike!!!! Sure hope that Sugie is feeling better--think gracie is not herself again today either????
Have a fun week end--
hugs, Di and miss gracie

Debora Hoffmann said...

I LOVE Susan's creations! How fun that Harrington is such a perfect match for her delightful rabbit pin cushions. I see you do indeed need one. :o)

RG said...

Go ahead, poke a pin in Harry's butt - I dare you ....

Jindi's Cottage said...

Harrington you sure are a handsome model...

Anonymous said...

I'm wearing a smile here. Your little bunny 'child' is adorable!
Happy weekend, Shell!
~ Zuzu

Jillayne said...

Hilarious Shel - again! Sir Harrington is a great source of amusement and I love the idea of him as a pin-keep!

Deb Cushman said...

Art does indeed imitate life! It's great that you have such a wonderful assistant (or more likely that would be supervisor??!!)

Andrew Clarke said...

I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog.

Mandy Saile said...

Ohhhhh I am reaching all across the thousands of miles to give Harrington a million hugs...he's just so darn precious:D

Heart of a Cowgirl said...

Harrington - you are so adorable, just want to hug you!
And, the dancing bunnies video was precious! And Snoopy just happens to be my favorite cartoon character of all time. Loved it, watched it 3 times. :)

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