Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Thumbelina


 Thumbelina and
her sister Thumbeloo
both came down
with a horrid flue.

They had to spend
the day in bed -
tea was drunk,
stories were read.

The very next day
Thumbelina tried
to get up from bed
and go outside.

Thumbeloo worried:
“Sister, be wise,
don’t go out alone,
remember your size!”

A cricket for us
is as big as a bear,
when you’re a thumb,
it’s a jungle out there!”



Featured: wine corks
recycled into little dolls

43 comments:

Soma @ InkTorrents.com said...

I hope both Thumbelina and Thumbeloo feel better soon so they can be outside together. Lovely poem and they are adorable!! Love the hats and the hair.

-Soma

VeggieMummy said...

That's so sweet! I love the poem and Thumbelina and Thumbeloo are just the cutest. You certainly have a wonderful imagination. xx

Ellie Foster said...

What a creative use for corks - you have made some lovely characters.
Best wishes
Ellie

The Happy Whisk said...

OMG, Amalia! I love these teeny, tiny littles. So cute. Makes me want to make and shoot them. That's good stuff.

Ann said...

What a cute poem that is and the little Thumbelina and Thumbeloo are adorable.

Stephanie said...

Amalia, your poem is so cute, along with Thumbelina and Thumbeloo.♡

Vintage Style Gal said...

What an adorable poem to go with your craft. The use of wine corks is genius for Thumbelina and Thumbeloo!

Pam Richardson said...

This is such a sweet poem! Thumbelina and Thumbleloo are adorable!

nicole orriens said...

They are lovely! Suck cute little dolls. I love that you made these from wine corks. I'm going to pin them, I like them so much!

eileeninmd said...

Love your cute poem Amalia!
The painted cork screws are adorable.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend!

Handmade in Israel said...

What beautiful wine corks, and what a delightful poem. I am so happy to see your latest creations.

Carla from The River said...

Cute ... I found a wine cork a few years ago bobbing in the river. It had the letter T on it. I saved it because my last name starts with the letter T. ;-)

Anonymous said...

So cute.
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Aritha V. said...

I love it. Yes, I love it honderduizendveel.

diane b said...

You are very creative.

Little Wandering Wren said...

It's lovely to meet these two littlies with great personalities and design flair - I hope they feel better soon!
Wren x

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

What a cute poem. We don't see very many thimbles anymore. When I was a kid everyone had at least one!!

Conniecrafter said...

That is so creative and they are too cute, I just love how you did her hair, and those hats, so fun!

baili said...

Your beautifully woven story reveals a very interesting reality of the world as well dear friend Amalia 🤗

I find your art and your poems incredibly fascinating 🥰♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍
More goodness to you and yours dear friend ♥️🙏

Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake said...

What adorable thimbles!!! So darn cute!

Cat said...

Very cute! They look so happy

Lowcarb team member said...

I did enjoy the poem and think Thumbelina and Thumbeloo are so cute.

All the best Jan

Margie said...

I hope the tea cured whatever ailed Thumbelina and Thumbeloo.

Lydia C. Lee said...

Very cute on all fronts - I know Thumbelina well but never heard of Thumbaloo

creativejewishmom.com said...

Beyond adorable Amalia, love it! Thinking of you lots lately as I craft for dollhouses! Thanks for sharing on craft schooling sundady!

Klara said...

awww!!! sweet - both poem and Thumbelina and Thumbeloo.

Red Rose Alley said...

Such a cute poem, Amalia.

Happy September! It's such a pleasant month.

~Sheri

Shiju Sugunan said...

What a sweet way to spend being under the weather!

Tom said...

...which did you enjoy doing best, emptying the wine bottle and making Thumbelina and
her sister Thumbeloo?

NCSue said...

They're adorable!
Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2025/09/welcome-to-badlands.html

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

I love, love, love this charming poem and characters. It's delightful!

Anonymous said...

Adorable Love the poem. Hope you are having a great week. Hugs. Kris

Pam said...

Yep, sometimes it takes longer than a day to get over the flu...lol

Jeanie said...

this is just charming! I love the name Thumbaloo!

EL INVENTARIO DE MJ said...

Qué pareja tan encantadora, Pulgarcito y Pulgarcita se ven muy simpáticos y parecen que ya se curaron de la gripe.
BESOS

EL INVENTARIO DE MJ said...

Qué pareja tan encantadora, Pulgarcito y Pulgarcita se ven muy simpáticos y parecen que ya se curaron de la gripe.
BESOS

Sherry's Pickings said...

oh they are so cute, and i love the poem!
cheers
Sherry

Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com) said...

As soon as I saw the title I started singing the Thumbelina song in my head ;)

Julie's Creative Lifestyle said...

What a cute craft and poem to go with them! :D

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

So cute!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog

Jo said...

Wise words. They are so cute. I think the lurgy is going round, I was in bed with a sickness bug last month.

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Wonderful poem!

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

So very sweet Amalia. Love the poem. Thanks for sharing at Love Your Creativity.