Its finished!

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05-31-2006, 01:55 PM
catnapper

Its finished!

I asked all of you what color to make the rocking horse's hair. After careful consideration, we decided on light sage green hair (after we made a few color changes on the rocking rails). The fabric for the seat finally arrived, several shades darker than anticipated. So we decided to have some fun with the darker green. I painted the rails yellow, then applied a crackle medium and painted green over that. It looks antique :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/sideview.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../frontview.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/backview.jpg

I went a little yarn happy... the horsie has LOTS of hair! :o Its the COOLEST yarn -- its very thready, and has bits of yellow and mint green in it.

Allen insisted on helping us put the bows on the horsie so he got one too :p

He was NOT amused :rolleyes:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../NotAmused.jpg

But look how handsome the green looks against his orange fur
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../PrettyBoy.jpg

I had sooo much fun making this horse - now I want to go into business repainting and refinishing old wooden rocking horses :rolleyes:
05-31-2006, 01:57 PM
petslover

oh my gosh!! that is so cute. You did a very good job with that.
05-31-2006, 02:01 PM
k9krazee

It looks GREAT!!! I love it!
05-31-2006, 02:03 PM
moosmom

Kim,

That came out beautifully!!! Allen looks good in green. He looks like he's smirking at you. Can you send him to me???
05-31-2006, 04:03 PM
Donnaj4962

WOW! That horse looks great! You did a wonderful job! And your helper looks very good in green.... although I am wondering, by the look on his face, if he would have prefered a different color! :rolleyes:
05-31-2006, 04:04 PM
Flatcoatluver

wow that is so adorable!!! Wish I had something like that when I was litttle!!!
05-31-2006, 04:04 PM
gemini9961

I love it Kim, great job. I'm sure the baby will love it.
05-31-2006, 04:07 PM
Anita Cholaine

It's adorable! You did a great job with it, and I think the shade of green you chose is beautiful :)
05-31-2006, 04:29 PM
Pam

Quote:

Originally Posted by catnapper

now I want to go into business repainting and refinishing old wooden rocking horses :rolleyes:

I was thinking exactly this. You certainly have the talent if you only had the time!
05-31-2006, 05:00 PM
Toby's my baby

It is amazing!! I love it! I wish I had a rocking chair when I was younger! Now I know who to go to when I have a baby ;)
05-31-2006, 08:40 PM
jazzcat

That is so adorable Kim!!!! :)
05-31-2006, 09:19 PM
BOBS DAD

That is a beautiful job. I love it. You probably could make a business out of it!!!
05-31-2006, 09:20 PM
Joannie

Horsie

That is really cute, you are very talented. Joann
05-31-2006, 09:28 PM
finn's mom

That is beautiful! What a wonderful rocking horse, I love the yarn!
05-31-2006, 09:57 PM
prechrswife

It looks great! :D
05-31-2006, 10:29 PM
Uabassoon

It looks great! I love the yarn you picked out!
05-31-2006, 10:55 PM
cyber-sibes

I love your hairy horsey! And Allen looks dashing indeed, in sage green!
06-01-2006, 06:37 AM
Daisy and Delilah

WOW!!! Kim, your talents never cease to amaze me. That rocking horse looks unbelievably beautiful. You did a great job! Ashley must be thrilled with it :) Such a lucky little girl, born on the 18th, that will love it too ;)
06-01-2006, 06:54 AM
Sara luvs her Tinky

You did such a good job!!! The colors look FABULOUS!!!

Allen looks FABULOUS too!! He looks like he needs a REALLY BIG KISS!! :D
06-01-2006, 06:57 AM
catnapper

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sara luvs her Tinky

Allen looks FABULOUS too!! He looks like he needs a REALLY BIG KISS!! :D

Oh, I gave him a few! And all he did was meow in protest! :D

Hee hee.... last night hubby was looking at the horsie and asked if "I left the green like that on purpose" I asked what he meant - he said I missed a lot of yellow spots. Once I explained crackling and how it is meant to look like that, he said, "oh, then it looks great" :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: MEN!
06-01-2006, 09:48 AM
Cataholic

That looks wonderful!!! However will you keep the cats from eating the tail? :D
06-01-2006, 09:56 AM
shihtzulover850

It looks nice!! :D
06-01-2006, 01:09 PM
molucass

It looks really good! You did a great job.
06-01-2006, 01:13 PM
ramanth

Kim, it's looks excellent!

Sage green was the color of my room growing up. I'm very fond of the color. :D

Can you make me a rocking horse that I can ride and not break? ;) :eek: :D
06-01-2006, 01:32 PM
Lobodeb

Great job, Kim!!!

I sure hope Ashley realizes what a great step-mom she has!
06-01-2006, 03:10 PM
Maya & Inka's mommy

Wow, you did a marvelous job!!
06-02-2006, 10:16 AM
chrangharris

That is so adorable! You should start a business with that!
06-02-2006, 10:25 AM
Logan

Kim, it really is cute. Ddi you find the rocking horse at a garage sale or antique store or did you already have him? Sorry I probably missed an earlier post. I think you did a terrific job, though!! :)
06-02-2006, 11:18 AM
catnapper

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan

Kim, it really is cute. Ddi you find the rocking horse at a garage sale or antique store or did you already have him? Sorry I probably missed an earlier post. I think you did a terrific job, though!! :)

He was actually Ashley's from when she was a little girl. :)