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Last autumn it was decided that some garden characters would add to the gardens appeal,and this would be a winter project,I have always been fascinated with Jemima Puddle Duck so that was the starting point,Past Times do a good model but an uninteresting bronze finish not at all what I had in mind as you will see, a further 3 ducks were purchased in Scotland these had no accessories so resin putty was used to form three hats a scarf and shoal.
To finish it off I have made a set to feature them on.The bath tub has been around for some time unpainted and at the end you can see what I first used it for.
Terratoonie has a lot to answer for as it is seeing her garden that puts ideas in my head.but love them anyway.

Recycled bath tub from 6 years ago,he would have a job to get his bum in it now

This only the start of the story others will follow,Mrs Tiggy-Winkle is already receiving similar treatment complete with cloths line and baby and ideas are developing for Peter Rabbit all to be finished by end of March when I move back out side and start gardening proper
Should add that once outside there is a miniature water lily to go in the bath and another plant to go in the plant holder top right on the deck

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They look great bjs - well done!

2 Jan, 2012

 

Oh how lovely... They do look great, can't wait to see your next instalment of characters. :o)

2 Jan, 2012

 

Great blog. Am looking forward to seeing the other characters.

2 Jan, 2012

 

they look really great, fab blog, cant wait to see the others.

2 Jan, 2012

amy
Amy
 

Clever you Brian the bonnets and shawls are perfect , I love the Beatrix Potter stories and have a drawing of the chimney stack bought from her Hill top house on our last visit there on the grandchildrens bedroom wall ..

2 Jan, 2012

 

Wow, inspirational!
I have Jeremy Fisher by my pond, but he is much smaller. I bought him as a 'paint your own' kit in a sale quite some time ago, so nowhere near as much craftsmanship involved as in yours.
Can't wait to see these and Mrs. Tiggywinkle established in your garden .... there will be photos, won't there?

2 Jan, 2012

 

love it - excellent stuff:))))))))

2 Jan, 2012

bjs
Bjs
 

Xela
Of course there will be photos

2 Jan, 2012

 

I,ve a fairy at the bottom of my garden but she,s not a patch on Jemima &co, will look for more of your lovely characters especially. Mrs Tiggywinkle....

2 Jan, 2012

 

Fabulous. Lots more characters to join them, your garden will be full. Maybe you could open it as a southern alternative to Hill Top. I'm rather fond of Pigling Bland - and his seven siblings!

2 Jan, 2012

bjs
Bjs
 

Ginellie. I have Pigling Bland but not sure if he will get the full works this winter, depends how much snow we get

2 Jan, 2012

 

Look forward to seeing him eventually then, and many others I hope.

2 Jan, 2012

 

Looking great, Brian. Well done.
:o)

2 Jan, 2012

 

Superb job Brian. You are a man of many talents! :))

2 Jan, 2012

 

Love them Bjs....:>)

2 Jan, 2012

 

What a wonderful thing to do and very clever cant wait to see the next instalment :)))))))))))))

2 Jan, 2012

 

You are such a creative man, Bjs ... they are looking fabulous and are unique to you ... love them! ... :o)

2 Jan, 2012

 

Just watch out for Mr McGregor!

2 Jan, 2012

 

So casual about great talent, it's often like that with the gifted :)

3 Jan, 2012

 

Superb!!

3 Jan, 2012

 

I have seen these in the flesh so to speak, they are brilliant and so tactile, you can't help but stroke them. Jamie gets a stroke too :0)))
Well done Brian. x

3 Jan, 2012

 

What a brilliant idea, love them and look foward to seeing more.

4 Jan, 2012

 

I love this theme love the painted bath tub but I hope Jamie does nt recall his bath tub and try to get in it again when the lily is in hehe . He looks so cute in that tub

6 Jan, 2012

 

Look forward to the Open Day Brian...

20 Jan, 2012

bjs
Bjs
 

You will get your invites in good time.
B

20 Jan, 2012

 

What a funny bathing group :)

20 Jan, 2012

bjs
Bjs
 

K. Have explained the history of,on Mrs Tiggy-Winkle Blog

20 Jan, 2012

 

I just wonder, Bjs, did you ask him to enter that bath tub full of cold water? Because the bottom picture looks like he is telling you with his eyes:"Please, here am I and I will do whatever for you" :)

21 Jan, 2012

bjs
Bjs
 

Katarina
As a puppy when he became hot thats what he did to cool down.He still does but has his own paddling pool these days.

21 Jan, 2012

 

:) Really? He is funny. What sort of dog is this? I think it is sort of hunting dog, but do not know English name.

21 Jan, 2012

bjs
Bjs
 

Yes he is' English springer Spaniel' hunts anything.

21 Jan, 2012

 

Haha. I had foxterrier long long time ago. Her name was Asta. She was my baby :) She was very intelligent, she liked to canoe with me. Unfortunately, she was shot by a guy whose chicken she "bited" a little.

21 Jan, 2012

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