Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Finished Watering Can & Hydrangeas


I haven't been doing much work lately. I had to have a bit of surgery on my right hand and I am right handed). It so much better now! :-)

It has been driving me crazy not to be working on something!!! So, I thought I would try and make some flowers. This is a beautiful kit made by http://www.wam-miniaturen.com/page4.htm#div Hydrangeas are one of my favorites. I love the light blues and pinks.

The watering can has been finished for several days but I had not put a finish on it. Our humidity has been so high that I wanted to wait for a good day when it was low to do it. I may not see another one until October! The part of the pour spout (head) with the holes in it is brass.

I am pretty pleased with it. In a few days I will start on another one. This one is leaving for it's new home this week.
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35 comments:

  1. otterineJune 7, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    It all looks wonderful! The watercan is amazing!

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  2. Linda CarswellJune 7, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Such beautiful photos Catherine. I adore the hydrangeas, they are spectacular...but there are no words to describe the amazing watering can!

    Happy to have you back and pleased to hear that your hand is on the mend!

    Linda x

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  3. Robin AndreaeJune 7, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    The watering can is perfect and it looks so real. So do the flowers. I thought they were 1:1 scale.
    I know what you mean about having your surgery. I had surgery on my left arm and I'm left handed. It took several years for me to regain the use of it. I'm a pretty lousy right-handed artist.

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  4. Marie-LaureJune 8, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Dear Catherine,
    Of course, your watering can is wonderful. And the hydrangeas are gorgeous.
    I am not sure I perfectly understood : did you already have surgery ? If so, I am sure you feel better now and I hope your hand will come back to normal very soon.
    xxx

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  5. Teresa Martínez- IGMA artisanJune 8, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Espero que se recupere pronto de la mano, para poder creando cosas tan bellas como la regadera.
    Me encanta su trabajo!

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  6. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Catherine Said....

    Marie... Yes! It really helped too. That is one surgery down, a few more to go however. They can wait a while.

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  7. carmenJune 8, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    son una maravilla!!!

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  8. MaruJune 8, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Me alegro mucho de que tu mano ya esté mejor :-) La regadera ha quedado fantástica y las plantas son una preciosidad, totalmente reales. Un beso.

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  9. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    The hydrangea is very precious. I love also blue and pink. The watering can is beautiful. I love your work. Regards from Craftland

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  10. GemmaJune 8, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    son muy reales y la regadera me encanta. me alegro que este mejor. in beso

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  11. AscensionJune 8, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Las hortensias son una autentica maravilla y la regadera te ha quedado preciosa, enhorabuena.
    Me alegro de que tengas mejor la mano.
    besitos ascension

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  12. ElgaJune 8, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    The watering can turned out wonderful!!!!!! Fantastic job!!!!

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  13. JosjeJune 8, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    The watering can looks great! I like the finish on it, that turned out very well. I wonder who the lucky recipient of the watering can will be?
    The hydrangea is beautiful. As you probably know I have used several of these kits to make them and I love them too!

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  14. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Beautiful pictures and beautiful work. The watering is wonderful!
    Mona

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  15. Drora's minimundoJune 8, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    It is nice that you have been able to return to work on minis. You have done a great job. The flowers look lovely and the watering can is just great.

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  16. KC-DesignJune 8, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I am speechless! Gosh, what a wonderful wonderful setting!!!
    Hugs,
    Karin

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  17. Catherine / MooghiscathJune 8, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    L'arrosoir est superbe .
    J'aime beaucoup l'aspect réel des feuilles de l'hortensia .

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  18. AmieJune 8, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    love the watering can the flowers look lovely too.

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  19. MichelleJune 8, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I just adore that watering can, just fantastic!

    I hope the hand is improving. :o))

    Michelle xx

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  20. JudithJune 8, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I'm so pleased that your hand is a little better. It would be such a shame for you not to be able to continue with your beautiful work. The watering can and hydrangea are incredible. Well done!!
    Judith x

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  21. FloraJune 8, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    My dear, whatever you show, also made ​​with one hand only, is of extraordinary beauty. The color of this hydrangea is gorgeous and fits perfectly with the tin of watering ... Another still life of Caravaggio :-)
    I wish you a speedy recovery and I embrace you with affection,
    Flora

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  22. PlushpussycatJune 8, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I love both your watering can and the hydrangea! The colors on the hydrangea are exquisite! I will check out the link to the hydrangea kit--thanks for the resource!

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  23. Garden of MiniaturesJune 8, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Your watering can is really amazing!!! But the whole scene is great,I love it,Catherine :-) Jeannette x

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  24. PattyJune 8, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    (((CATHERINE))) I am so happy for you that your surgery is behind you and you can feel the difference already! Must be a relief!!!
    Your watering can is so incredible. I love the brass spout head. It is so perfect! Does it still pour water with it attached? You are such a talent! The flowers are stunning. I love hydrangea's too and yours are glorious!

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  25. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Catherine Said....

    Awwww Thanks Patty! ;-)

    I have a few more hand surgeries in my future but not right now. I hope! I have to see how it goes.

    Yes, the spout still pours. Not in a patterned sprinkle though. That cannot happen due to the viscosity of water.

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  26. ElianaJune 8, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    The watering was beautiful! It is unbelievable that really works. It takes a lot of talent and patience to create something like this. Congratulations!

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  27. MargrietJune 9, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    The watering can is beautiful! So are the flowers, those kits are really wonderful, I have made a few of them myself!!!

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  28. LucilleJune 9, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    So sorry to hear of your surgery, Catherine, but happy to see that you are on the mend. You do such beautiful work, even with one hand. Amazing! Your watering can is perfection and so are your gorgeous flowers! Thank you for that link. I had never heard of them.

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  29. sandi quanceJune 9, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    TRES MAGNIFIQUE!!!!!

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  30. LotteJune 9, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    They looks adorable!

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  31. KathiJune 9, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Perfect!

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  32. AnnekeJune 11, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    surgery? :( I hope you'll recover fast :)
    The watering can is wonderfull! It looks so good! I made the same hydrangea kit, a lot of work but the result is totally worth it!

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  33. Jollie June 11, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Beautiful!! I love the hydragena and I am in love with your watering can ;) great work allthough the operation on your hand...

    I hope you get well soon!

    Hugs Jollie

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  34. MariaJune 17, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Both looks just fantastic.

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  35. EvaJune 24, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Just wonderufl and pretty!!

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