Bye Bye!

Maija, Aino and Piia set off on the latest leg of their adventure today. Packed snugly (they're maybe a little too snug in there since the box selection at the post office went from a tiny bit too small to way too giant with no size in between) into a box with some newspaper for cushioning and to read during their trip (I included the comics page), they're now on their way to Seattle.

I didn't realize quite how hard it would be to let them go. Packing them up, trooping to the post office and then waiting in line to mail them was all a bit of a glum affair, despite today being a wonderful, warm and sunny day and The Night of the Arts besides.
I know it's silly to get attached to your work when you know you'll be sending it off to the big world at some point, but I've spent so much time on the trio that I just couldn't help it. I keep telling myself that they're just soft toys, but I know deep down that they're much more than that, they really do have a life of their own. I am very excited about having my work in the exhibition, but it's still hard to let go when said work leaves the nest.

I hope the Terrific Trio will have a good trip and that they'll arrive safe and sound in Seattle.

Comments

[Katy]

Oh I think they're darling! And I know exactly how you feel. Yes, they're "just" soft toys, but to the creator, they are so so much more. I'm working on my plush collection right now & I'm already kind of dreading the day I sell one...I imagine it will be like shipping off a piece of myself.
Anyway, I just came across your blog & I've enjoyed reading what you've posted so far! I'll be back often! Wishing your pets luck in Seattle! :)

[Kitty Vane]

Katy, I think you hit the nail on the head there, it really is a bit like sending off a piece of yourself. It doesn't get easier with time either, not unless you somehow manage to distance yourself from your work, which doesn't really work because then your work will be... well, soulless for lack of a better word.
Just think of them going off to new adventures instead of losing them forever, it helps a bit. :)

And thank you for your compliments. :)