Friday 18 February 2011

Shopping Trip for the Tin Man!

You know I said the biggest problem was getting a funnel for my Tin Man? Well, of course I will see them everywhere now!



I went into town (more of that later as I bought some bargains for other projects!) and asked on the off chance in the kitchen shop if they had tiny metal funnels. They are very helpful in there and they know me a little as I keep sending students in for meringue non stick craft sheets! Anyhow, I spied these cake decorations! I couldn't believe the axe, wish I'd seen that a few days ago, but why do people want one for the top of a cake?! The tiny candle holders would work well for the hat on a smaller version of the project, and for a larger one I thought I could take a mould of the two horns for future use, and then chop the end off for a funnel shape. The shoe would be perfect coloured with red alcohol ink or pro marker for a Ruby Slipper. The daft thing is, I don't know why I bought these as I am not planning a similar project, so let me know if they are any use to anyone!


6 comments:

  1. The axes are very interesting.....now what would you use them on? Interesting embellishments though.

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  2. Sid, the Tin Man always holds an axe!

    Lucy x

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  3. He holds an Axe because that's what he was doing when he was found, chopping wood, lol. xx

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  4. Ha ha this is absolutely awesome Lucy, i love him

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  5. Typical that you see things in abundance as soon as you have spent weeks finding it! He's super

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  6. Just wanted to say hello due to our connection through the Crafty Individuals new blog. Really look forward to following your blog and keeping up with your lovely creations. Sue x

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