Heffalumps

I've been playing with these adorably cute heffalumps from Lili of the Valley and made a few in lilac with cream ears (no, the ears are not Pringles as one smart-Alec suggested!).  I added a couple of stitches around the eyes for eyelashes and a little bow for decoration.  I made three heffalumps and added some white clouds (a Memory Box die) and cream moon shapes (hand-drawn).

Here's a close up of one of the Lili of the Valley elephants ....

... and here's the finished mobile with all the trimmings:

Unfortunately I found that it was neigh on impossible to photograph because, funnily enough, they all twirled around constantly so I had to keep snapping pictures and hope that in one of the (many) photos I took, one might capture them:

1. facing sideways that you could see their features instead of their backsides,
2. not hiding behind a cloud, moon or another ellie and
3. where none had decided to fly off at a funny angle due to the VERY slight breeze.

Anyhoo, here's another where I'd tried to shelter them behind a low wall.

Finally, here is the other bits on the mobile. The clouds are cut from a Memory Box die and the moon is hand drawn.

Project Recipe:

• Lili of the Valley Elephant Softie Pattern
• Memory Box Stitched Cloud die
• Felt
• Safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Embroidery thread
• Ribbon
• Embroidery hoop
• Wool
• Lace

Created for:

I've been inspired by:

• That's Crafty! - Animal Magic

Happy crafting
Annette
xx