So, remember these? I got some white clay from Panduro to craft with and used cookie cutters to cut out shapes. After the cut outs had dried I noticed that the edges were a bit frayed so I used an emery board to smooth them out. Worked like a charm.
Someone mentioned in the comments last time that she’d be tempted to use markers on them. So was I! I used a pencil first and then filled in with a black marker. Meet Mr & Mrs Clay.
It was super easy to draw on the dried clay. This is the light clay and it doesn’t really feel like clay (like the other regular clay which I also tried) when it’s dried but more like rubber which is actually pretty cool.
Of course I couldn’t leave the Mr and Missus backless. Mr should brush up on his darning technique though. Just saying.
Such a fun craft. Can’t wait to scribble on some of my other “cookies” too.
They look great. I'm running a clay workshop with some people soon and you have given me a great idea - thanks a million.
Posted by: Roma | November 21, 2012 at 07:20 AM
Loove!!
Posted by: Suzanne | November 21, 2012 at 07:26 AM
So cute!!!
Posted by: May / amycapdet | November 21, 2012 at 07:53 AM
Love your drawings on these.
Posted by: K @ Shift Ctrl ART | November 21, 2012 at 08:09 AM
Love the expression on their face. And the clothes. You draw well.
Posted by: Leena | November 21, 2012 at 08:12 AM
Mr Clay is more advanced than my husbond, who is using gaffatape for mending ;-)
Posted by: ingegerd | November 21, 2012 at 08:50 AM
Underbara!! Måste, måste, måste till Panduro nu!
Posted by: Anne | November 21, 2012 at 09:05 AM
Seriously super cute - maybe you should change your profession to clay creator! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | November 21, 2012 at 09:08 AM
Kjempekule!:o) Fikk lyst til å prøve! (men jeg er ikke så flink til å tegne som deg da...;o))
Posted by: Ellen* | November 21, 2012 at 09:33 AM
Love It! Need to do something like this with my older daugther :)
Posted by: Edit Omars | November 21, 2012 at 09:35 AM
Those are so wonderful! I love them!
Posted by: Tara | November 21, 2012 at 09:47 AM
So cute! Thank you for sharing!
Ursel
Posted by: Die Rabenfrau | November 21, 2012 at 10:16 AM
love them! those characters are wonderful! congrats
Posted by: Bibiana Silveira | November 21, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Oh my goodness - she can DRAW too!! Is there anything you can't do? I actually grew up with a Mr. and Mrs. Clay across the street, but they were nowhere near as cute as these two. This post moved me from 0% to 100% wanting to try that clay. Here I come, Panduro!
Posted by: Judith | November 21, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Your talent is never-ending!!!
Posted by: Sara | November 21, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Your drawings are so cute :) You truly are an artist!
And i think the problem i had yesterday was just TypePad security measures, so now i'm using this account ( i was marcia lavanda before).
Posted by: Marcia M | November 21, 2012 at 01:37 PM
Oh, these are the cutest Christmas ornaments! They were cute plain, they are AWESOMESAUCE like this.
You have fab drawing skills, for sure. :)
Posted by: devil | November 21, 2012 at 01:38 PM
B.E.L.L.I.S.S.I.M.I.!
Brava!
E.
Posted by: elena | November 21, 2012 at 01:58 PM
Benita! I am in love with Mr. And Mrs. Clay! I just bought some sculpey clay and this has given me such inspiration! Thank you!
Posted by: Foo @ foobella designs | November 21, 2012 at 02:11 PM
These brought a smile to my face this morning!! The drawings are wonderful and so fun!!
Posted by: Tineke | November 21, 2012 at 02:28 PM
You did a really great job!! So cute!
Posted by: Betty | November 21, 2012 at 02:42 PM
Love these! You draw well! They have such character!
Posted by: Sarah Stäbler | November 21, 2012 at 02:49 PM
Oh fantastic!!!
Posted by: Hxx | November 21, 2012 at 02:52 PM
awesome! the kids and i made salt dough ornaments last weekend. excited for Christmas!
Posted by: Julia [lifeonchurchill] | November 21, 2012 at 03:04 PM
So cute! You're really talented! :)
Posted by: Danielle | November 21, 2012 at 03:30 PM
ha ha!
Posted by: -Michelle | November 21, 2012 at 05:06 PM
Adorable! You are such an artist! I envisioned you leaving Mr. and Mrs. Clay as white silhouettes, but they even cuter than I imagined! Love them! (Mr. Clay wouldn't have to mend his trousers so haphazardly if Mrs. Clay would quit paying grab-ass for just. one. minute! Look at her! Poised and ready to pinch again!! Lol!)
Posted by: Lisa Flaherty | November 21, 2012 at 06:15 PM
Amazing!
Posted by: Michelle of Montreal | November 21, 2012 at 06:19 PM
I know, she's so cheeky!
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | November 21, 2012 at 06:33 PM
Haha, I've known Martin to use a stapler :)
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | November 21, 2012 at 06:34 PM
Benita, Mr. & Mrs. Clay are so adorable! It is amazing to see the transformation from plain clay cutouts to the cute couple. Thanks for sharing, it inspires me to be more crafty this winter season!
Posted by: Laura | November 21, 2012 at 06:45 PM
Adorable... and I love the greenery against your ultra white background xo
Posted by: Claire/Just a little less | November 21, 2012 at 07:33 PM
oh cute.... what a nice idea!!! *like*
Posted by: maulwurfshügelig | November 21, 2012 at 07:49 PM
Adorable!!! Love the illustrations!
Posted by: Kelly | November 21, 2012 at 09:13 PM
Very nice! (:
Posted by: Dav | November 21, 2012 at 09:25 PM
Brilliant. I like them.
Have you seen this? The Celotocaulis pillow made me do a double-take at first:
http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.com/2012/11/pretty-white-apartment-in-malmo.html
Posted by: Anna Bazhaw-Hyscher | November 21, 2012 at 09:44 PM
Yes, I did see that this morning :)
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | November 21, 2012 at 09:46 PM
Oj, vad fina!
Posted by: Jenny | November 21, 2012 at 10:21 PM
Blown. Away.
Posted by: Anna, Sydney | November 21, 2012 at 10:34 PM
After your first post about this amazing white clay from Panduro - I was so excited to see that they offer UK shipping - and *hold your breath* a catalog! So I ordered one, but I'm still waiting for it :( boo hoo!
Posted by: Vanessa (The VMCA) | November 22, 2012 at 06:01 PM
Mr and Mrs Clay are really funny ! love the dress ;-)
Posted by: emilie aka la marmotte | November 22, 2012 at 06:09 PM
Jösses, är ett tråkigt gammalt uttryck, jag vet. Men det var det enda jag kom på när jag insåg att du kan teckna - också. Suck. Varför får en del så många talanger och lämnar så få kvar till oss andra...? :)
Urtjusigt är ett annat ord som jag just kom på!
/helena
Posted by: enannanhelena | November 23, 2012 at 12:59 AM
Love how they turned out! Wonderful drawings too! Where did you get the cookie cutters from?
Posted by: Anna Lysander | November 26, 2012 at 02:01 AM
They're vintage. I got them from Martins aunt many years ago when she was downsizing.
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | November 26, 2012 at 07:58 AM
So sweet with all the details front and back!
Posted by: Julie | December 19, 2012 at 01:58 PM