Hopalong Hollow....

Hopalong Hollow, where the Blueberries grow sweet, and the moss feels soft beneath your feet.

Friday, March 27, 2015

Easter Parade... book winner

Do you remember an Easter Parade like this?
 You may, if you are my age....
 These funny little Easter toys date from the 30's to 50's. This rabbit is my favorite, look at the cunning outfit and the cute little designs on the wheels of his cart!

 If you put marbles in the top of the hens head, then press down on her backside,
she will lay colored eggs for you.

 Paper and Lithographed eggs from Germany have been produced for years.
 The really dark one on the left, I have had for 40 years; the lithographed art is fading out, but I can still make out bunny images all over the surface.
 The designs on the eggs are so charming, and even the interiors are covered in delightful tiny paper patterns:
SWEET!
As sweet as Ducky Waddles; and speaking of ducks and such....
 I took a little time today to do some Scrafitto eggs. I mentioned these last year.
Scrafitto is simply the folk art of scratching a layer of surface off, to find another color beneath.
 In the case of these eggs (from my Geese and Ducks) I have "scratched" away the top layer of dye to find the white eggshell beneath.

 This large goose egg has 4 laying geese all around the shell.

The Goose egg below has 4 different bird images.
Basically, I am etching into the egg shell, to create:

 Art on an eggshell.
Songbirds and leaping buns!

I love making these, especially since we cannot possibly EAT all these eggs.
 
 My post from last March explains this folk-art in more detail, if you wish to try it!
 BY THE WAY,
WINNER OF THE "HOPALONG JACK AND THE BLUE BUNNIES"
Book is MITZI... 
 Mitzi, send me your address and I will send you a book!
jeri@hopalonggreetings.com
 I have  a squirrely girl here...
 but she hasn't got a tail yet
 So I will introduce her next week.
See you soon!


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  1. Angelsdoor * PennyMarch 27, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    Hi Jeri,
    Congratulations Mitzi !
    Love your Easter parade, Jeri... Your Scrafitto eggs this year turned out just beautiful. I am sure it would take me an entire day to do just one... I love the last one ~sheep~ .

    Squirrely girl is simply adorable! I am really impressed with her tiny fingers.. Did you wire them? Fantastic work, Jeri... And I love her bonnet.
    fondly,
    Penny

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    1. jerilandersMarch 28, 2015 at 8:09 AM

      Penny, those hands were a pain! First, I wired them with separate fingers, which I didn't like, so I wrapped the fingers into a closed hand with wool and made the "fingers" with embroidery thread. Lesson learned.

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  2. Castles Crowns and CottagesMarch 28, 2015 at 2:44 AM

    I am here with my best pal Penny....OK, wait....you never stop blowing my mind, JERI LANDERS! How in thee Sam Hill do you possess so much talent? SHEESH! You are the detail queen! THOSE EGGS! Let me start from the first mind-blower and then work my way down:

    1. The toys. I am guessing were are about the same age, give or take a few years, but I remember the egg carton-paper bunnies...remember those? And once in a while I'd get a wind-up toy in metal. These are exceptional vintage/antiques and are the best. I find German toys to be amongst the more beautifully detailed! LOVE THEM!

    2. Congratulations this this LUCKY WINNER! I love and cherish my Jeri Landers books!

    3. These eggs. I remember in school, we'd draw a design with a crayon, THEN dip them in dye, but what you are doing requires a careful and gentle hand! But what is stunning is the perfect detail and skill of drawing on such delicate canvases! I am going to have to visit your link to the tutorial because I don't recall ever seeing this.

    4. TADAH and last but not least, THIS SQUIRREL! You captured her HANDS! teeehehee.....that has to be one of my favorite parts of a squirrel, those silly hands that can grasp anything from nuts to attaching themselves to a stucco house (as they often do here and look like Spiderman!)

    Your work is a joy to behold. This is one fine Easter Parade and I totally enjoyed it. March on everyone! Much love, Anita

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    1. jerilandersMarch 28, 2015 at 8:18 AM

      Anita, those Easter toys from our era were the best, I don't remember the egg carton buns though. German made toys, from puzzles to teddy bears to sheep on wheels make wonderful collections. Oh Yes, squirrely hands are a must. I learned a lot about squirrel fingers when I raised the real Bushky Bushybottom, that little boy used his hands a lot!

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  3. UnknownMarch 28, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    The toys and eggs are just beautiful! Your post has definitely gotten me into the Easter spirit.

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  4. Shuttle, Hook and NeedleMarch 28, 2015 at 5:00 AM

    The toys are wonderful! You sure are one talented lady!!

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  5. FlowerLady LorraineMarch 28, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    Congratulations to Mitzi!

    Love your vintage Easter goodies.

    Your etched eggs are wonderful! I just can't get over all of your talents.

    Miss Squirrely girl is a cutie pie.

    Have a nice weekend ~ FlowerLady

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  6. The DutchessMarch 28, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Such a lovely Easter parade..thank you..:-)

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  7. The BUTT'RY and BOOK'RYMarch 28, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    YAY!!! For Mitzi!!! YAY!!! :-D
    What a grand Easter parade!!! I love your collection of vintage delights!!
    Jeri the eggs that you have etched made me "Oooo and Aaaah"!!! Just stunning and LOVELY!!
    And the squirrely girl is VERY elegant, charming and soooo CUUUUUUTE!!!!!!!!!!
    Blessings and warmth, Linnie Lou

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  8. DebraMarch 28, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    I love the vintage Easter toys-especially the ducky. Your eggs are beautiful! I may try that if my girls lay this year. So far they are not loving the cold-I have their egg house door open as a hint-but Titus has only gone in once to see if it needed dusting in there....I LOVE the squirrel! The hat is just perfect for her! Can't wait to see the tail. I love how you did the little hands.

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    1. jerilandersMarch 28, 2015 at 8:36 AM

      Debra, my ganders have been very busy, I've found 8 eggs thus far! I am going to let Mathilda hatch 2 of them, she really wants to be a mama.

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  9. Starr WhiteMarch 28, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    "In your Easter bonnet with all the frills upon it, you'll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade...." remember that Bing Crosby tune? That's what popped into my head when I saw your sweet little squirrely girl. And the etched eggs are just amazing! Hoppy Easter, Jeri!!

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    1. jerilandersMarch 28, 2015 at 8:34 AM

      Oh Yes, I DO know that song, in fact, the little squirrel is singing it this minute!

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  10. CathyMarch 28, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    I love your eggs! Congratulations to lucky Mitzi! Squirrely girl looks peeved about her missing tail. I'm sure she'll be please, though, once she sees it.

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  11. jaz@octoberfarmMarch 28, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    those eggs are fabulous! so is the squirrel!

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  12. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 28, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Jeri, your German toys are just priceless! I love all of them. Congratulations to Mitzi! I'm looking forward to seeing squirrely girl getting her tail. Thanks for showing more of your eggs--you talented one! ♥

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  13. Tammie LeeMarch 28, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Such a wonderful collection of Easter Toys! such eye candy!

    I will never tire of seeing your wonderful carved eggs, they are absolutely gorgeous!

    congrats the winner!

    Sweet beginning of spring to you Jeri.

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  14. Tammy MarshallMarch 29, 2015 at 1:30 AM

    Dear Jeri, The eggs are absolutely gorgeous, oh my!! You amaze me with your many talents :)

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    1. jerilandersMarch 29, 2015 at 6:39 AM

      Tammy, Mathilda's mommy? You need to come over and visit. Mathilda has 8 eggs in her nest! She's not sitting on them yet, but I know she will be.

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    2. UnknownMarch 29, 2015 at 9:40 PM

      Hello Miss Jeri - Yes, it's me, it's me :) I would love to come visit, thank you. How EGGSciting!!! :)

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  15. UnknownMarch 29, 2015 at 4:10 AM

    love your Easter parade,9Must get mine up) I missed your blog and only by accident looked into the spam folder and somhowe all the best blogs had ended up their not sure how hope it never happens again at least I will know where to go looking, and I had the joy of reading most of this years all together love love your critters they are marvelous

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    1. jerilandersMarch 29, 2015 at 6:59 AM

      I've found a lot of legitimate mail going straight into my junk folder of late, so now I check everything.

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  16. Debbie NolanMarch 29, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    Dear Jeri - I am of the same vintage as you but I don't think I ever saw such a charming Easter Parade as these. Your eggs are awesome as well. Can't wait to see the end result of Ms. Squirrel. Have a blessed week - hugs!

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  17. donna bakerMarch 29, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    The eggs are exquisite, but do tell, how many do you break while working on them? Bet you work on them very carefully.

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    1. jerilandersMarch 29, 2015 at 3:32 PM

      Donna, the duck and goose eggs have pretty thick shells, I honestly haven't broken any yet. I don't use chicken eggs though, too fragile.

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  18. FrancesMarch 30, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Jeri, thank you so much for sharing the vintage Easter Parade. You've got some real gems in your collection, that certainly appeal to children of all ages!

    The scrafitto eggs that you are created are very, very fine. Yes, the technique is very much like drawing on a coated etching plate...a three-dimensional etching plate. Your designs and the dye colors work beautifully together.

    Your squirrelly girlie with the Easter bonnet is also rather wonderful. A very Happy Easter to you. xo

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  19. Angelsdoor * PennyMarch 30, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Dear Jeri,
    Your comment you left for me touched my heart.. Thank you so much.. The cloth. It is almost like like the shroud , you are so right.. I would like to say it was my intent, but no. although it worked very well. Bless you dear friend. Yes, how very grand, He has risen. Wishing you a happy Easter.
    Penny


    March 29, 2015 9:32 PM

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  20. martinealisonMarch 30, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    Bonjour,

    Comme j'aimerais redevenir enfant et avoir la chance de chercher les oeufs dans le jardin ! Je n'ai pas eu ce bonheur petite, aussi j'ai essayer de l'offrir à mes enfants et maintenant petits-enfants...

    Votre billet est une véritable joie pour les yeux et m'entraîne à une belle rêverie.
    Merci pour le partage de vos merveilleuses photos.

    ❀ ✿ Gros bisous ✿ ❀

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  21. Diane Shepard Johnson and Sarah E. JohnsonApril 1, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    Dear Cousin Jeri,

    Congratulations to the winner your Hopalong Jack book giveaway!

    What a wonderful parade of delightful toys! Your hand-etched goose and duck eggs are beautiful! Love your sweet "squirrely girl" in her Easter bonnet! Looking forward to seeing her with her bushy tail!

    Your cousins,
    Diane and daughter Sarah, and the Dolls and Tillie Tinkham the seamstress mouse at Corgyncombe

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  22. Angelsdoor * PennyApril 4, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    Happy Easter dear friend! Spring cleaning, oh my! Well, relax now, Jeri. That is what I should be doing.. I started, but did not finish.
    Thank you so much for strolling down the avenue with dear Bebe... She is really excited about her upcoming adventures... I don't know if I can get her to wait till summer..

    I am so blessed to have you as a friend..
    fondly,
    Penny

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  23. AcornmoonApril 5, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Happy Easter to you and all at Hopalong Hollow. I love those eggs, they look like little wood engravings.

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  24. AnonymousApril 8, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    That little squirrely girl is so perfect. Just love her.

    Hope your Easter was very blessed.

    Love,
    Lily

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  25. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsApril 8, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    Those eggs are gorgeous. The rabbit one is my favorite of course. ;)

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