Today would have been the 107th birthday of Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss!!)
In honor of this day, I needle-felted the Lorax atop some Truffula Trees. He speaks for the trees as they have no tongues. He needed a platform, so I gave him one.
(Note that the puffy wool will NOT be used to make a "Thneed" at a later date.)
While my Lorax may look mean, he really is a softie. He just wants his beloved trees to grow tall and strong, and to wish his creator, Dr. Seuss the happiest of birthdays.
The Lorax has always been one of my favorite Sr. Seuss books (along with Horton Hears a Who!). What are your favorites? Share them in the comments! If you, or your kids are unfamiliar with the story of the Lorax, I would strongly encourage you to pick up a copy at the library, or start your own collection of Dr. Seuss classics here:
Happy birthday Dr. Seuss,
Thank you for all of the childhood memories, lessons and inspiration!
xoxo
radmegan
** Update: This felted homage to Dr. Seuss' creation is now available in my Etsy store!
I love it. I am the Lorax here and I speak for the trees. They are not my trees I am their Lorax. I am their responsible spokes person. I strongly resemble your Lorax except I have long gray hair.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you long-gray Lorax! Thank you for the comment.
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radmegan
Oh my gosh! So cute! My favorite is Horton Hears a Who. "A persons a person no matter how small" That line gives me little goosebumps! Dr. Seuss is the best!
ReplyDeleteAw Jess, I know exactly what you mean about Horton. I love the message in that book! Happy Seuss B-Day to you and little Luke! xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo cute! What a great tribute. Will there be any Lorax (Loraxes? Loraxi?) in the shop? I don't know if I've ever actually read the Lorax book - if I did, I don't remember it. Apparently I need a Seuss refresher!
ReplyDeleteIt's really hard to pic a favorite. I love Horton of course. But I also remember Theres a Wocket in my Pocket and the Foot Book. Those were good. :)
Oh. My. Gosh!! This is so cute. What an awesome idea. And it's so perfect too! He looks like he jumped right off the page :)
ReplyDeleteNeedle-felting is such a perfect thing to represent a Seuss character! They are all so fuzzy already!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job Megan, Of course I want all your felted characters but I guess moms can't be greedy. I love the little fingers. You captured his personality. Make more.
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely fabulous. My students would love these. Thanks for all of your crafty ideas. I love them. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute!! I love it. A little girl in my son's pre-K class came in yesterday dressed like the Lorax. Home made and adorable. I love Dr. Seuss!
ReplyDeleteWhy are you the cutest?!
ReplyDeleteCassandra! YES! I'm going to put him in the store! Stay tuned :)
ReplyDeleteAlexandra thanks sooooo much!
Jessica- Yea! The fuzzy Seuss characters are perfect for felting! You should try some :)
Mom!!! Good job commenting! I promise I'll make you another one :)
Rorey I'm so glad you like. Thank you for the comment. What grade are your students?
Gini Thanks for the comment- I bet that girl in your son's glass was adorable :)
Ahh Sara! I love you lady
xoxo
radmegan
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful - I love the trees & the angry eyebrows!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry - I removed my previous comment as my spelling was sooo bad! :)
Thanks so much Trekky! :)
ReplyDeletei love it! im feauturing this on my blog.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect! I love it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I found your blog! I made a lorax too because I am going to see the movie today with my niece. But you inspired me to make it! Thank you And I gave your credit! Http://nanandbags.typepad.com
ReplyDeleteMy friend is interested in me making some of these for her sons birthday, though I am crafty, I don't have the slightest clue as to needle felting...can you help describe this process to me and where do you get this type of felt?
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