Thursday, April 5, 2012

hansel and gretel

The animals tried to warn them. The deer stamped its hoof on the earth three times.
The hedgehog sneezed. But Hansel and Gretel did not hear.



Rabbit whistled softly, and mouse put down her radish and let out her loudest squeek.
But Hansel was hungry. He had his mind on ginger cookies
and little tarts and hot chocolate.
Even badger tried to help when he peeked from his den and let out a low growl.
However, Gretel's stomach was growling too , for peach pie. So she didn't hear the warning.
Then , in a clearing in the woods they thought they saw a cottage, with a cookie roof and a walkway made of butterscotch drops. And they smelled woodfire and saw the smoke curling from the candycane chimney. They walked on , feeling sure someone truly wonderful lived in such a delightful house.



*Next time, Hansel and Gretel meet the witch!xxx




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38 comments:

  1. Laura FarrowApril 5, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Hello delightful Julie Whitmore! Happy spring!

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  2. ValeriannaApril 5, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Enchanting! I'm waiting with bated breath for the next installment!!

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  3. Lovejoy BearsApril 5, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Hi Julie,
    Thankyou for this wonderful, magical journey through the woods with Hansel and Gretel!!!
    Your pottery pieces as always are exquisite!!!!
    Hugs
    Vicky xxxx

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  4. LibrarianApril 5, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    How sweet is that!! Can't wait for the next instalment :-)

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  5. sea-blue-sky & abstractsApril 5, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I love the way you have illustrated this old favourite with your lovely pieces Julie! Did you make the delicious looking peach pie as well? Lesley x

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  6. cr-micsApril 5, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Your story makes me hungry. Here they're called "Hans en Grietje". I'm curious for the witch!

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  7. ClaireApril 5, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Hey Julie, I'm feeling a little peckish after reading your wonderful story.......

    I'm sure I would be enchanted by that wonderful cottage too and those ginger cookies look amazing...

    I'm up early as I couldn't sleep I think it's time for some toast and a cuppa after reading this and I look forward to the next instalment.

    I wonder what the witch will look like?

    Have a great weekend,

    Claire x

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  8. PixieApril 5, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    A beautiful story......and such beautiful pottery......always a delight to see your work Julie.

    Pixie x

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  9. farmladyApril 5, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Oh, this is wonderful... and so are all the new creations. Your pottery is so beautiful. There is nothing like it anywhere.
    Can't wait to hear the end of this old, but new, story.
    Charming post!

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  10. Robin LarkspurApril 5, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    A wonderfully delicious re-telling of the Hansel and Gretel story. All those beautiful animals working hard to keep those two hungry kids safe! I adore your pottery.

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  11. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesApril 5, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Hansel and Gretel are my husbands favorite characters from childhood!

    Your work is just lovely!

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  12. UnknownApril 5, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Beautiful Hansel y Gretel ... hermosa historia !!! el pastel , aca lo llamamos " pastafrola " se ve muuuuuy rica !!!! dan ganas de comersela .... besos querida Julie y FELICES PASCUAS !!!!

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  13. Lisa Graham April 5, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Somebody has been making beautiful ceramic art, baking yummy pies and telling wonderful stories. I hope the witch won't ruin everything when she comes.

    : )

    Wonderful work Julie!

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  14. lynne hApril 5, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    oh that badger... i would feel so strong if i drank from his cup...

    xoxo

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  15. Lori annApril 5, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    julie, a perfect bedtime story. i've never enjoyed hansel and gretel more.

    LOVE everything (as always).
    xox

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  16. millefeuillesApril 6, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    Julie, this is divine! As far as I am concerned your creations and the way your imagination works are really the stuff that dreams are made of.

    Nature meets sweetmeats. It doesn't get much better than that.

    Stephanie

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  17. Susan WellsApril 6, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    I'm skeerd Julie!

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  18. ninaApril 6, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    run, hansel! run, gretel! run like the wind!!!!
    these are so so beautiful and perfect for spring.... (did you make the lovely ginger cookies too?!)xo

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  19. dulcyApril 6, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Another absolutely charming post, Julie! Your cottage dish is the sweetest...... I'm actually eating cereal as I write from my foxy cup you made. I use it for breakfast every day....really!

    xo
    dulcy

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  20. Patricia Griffin CeramicsApril 6, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    You never fail to delight! What treasures!

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  21. Vicki BosterApril 6, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Oh no-- not the WITCH!! I've got my eyes covered----

    Beautiful creations- cant believe I missed them ALL when you listed them! I love the little cups!

    You give life to beautiful whimsy--- I'd love to live in your beautiful creative world.

    Beautiful as always Julie!
    Vicki

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  22. BarbaraApril 6, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    I love the way you do those fluted edges and the Hansel & Grettal Cottage is lovely.

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  23. polkadotpeticoatApril 6, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    I love the way you tell the story....I want a cupboard full of these.....Happy Happy Easter to you!

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  24. Vintage Fairy Tales RebeckaApril 7, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Hansel and Gretel,
    come come to The Vintage Fairy Tales, we have no witch only, "Johnny you're too bad",
    he's not interested in kids;)

    Happy Easter Julie
    XX
    Becky

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  25. Helen PhilippsApril 8, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    I really didn't want this post to come to an end, Julie! What a wonderful, creative way of story telling....and how beautifully illustrated with your sweet pottery pieces. Delightful! I am looking forward to the rest of the tale now...
    Wishing you a Happy Easter.
    Helen x

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  26. Country RabbitApril 8, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    sooooo beautifully enchanting and magical...i so love the way you create such wonderful fairytale ceramics - really special and a beautiful talent!...Hansel and Gretel art work is really special...love old fairy stories ;0) happy easter x

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  27. felicityApril 8, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    One of my favourite fairy stories. I'd love some moulds like the ginger cookie ones - wonderful patterns.

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  28. sharonApril 8, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Your whimsey makes my day! How very beautiful Julie! Each piece you make is amazing!

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  29. DebApril 8, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Beautiful!
    Happy Easter Julie ♥

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  30. AprilgirlApril 9, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Who could resist Hansel and Gretel done a la Julie Whitmore's enchanting pottery...

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  31. Mozart's GirlApril 10, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Dearest Julie, another beautiful post... creativity & magic entwine to make a very special mixture. Hoping you had a wonderful Easter too. Not sure if you read my reply to your comment, but i DO have a copy of Recipes from an Old Farmhouse...I bought it 36 years ago, with my pocket money! Absolutely charming, as I find all of Alison Uttley's books. You will love it too, i know. happy week xoxo Rachel

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  32. Kate FernyhoughApril 10, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    too lovely and the ginger cookies look amazing
    best wishes

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  33. Julie Whitmore PotteryApril 10, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Rachel, Hello and yes I am so pleased you know the book, its much the same way I bought The Pepperidge Farm cookbook which i still love to read.
    I can't wait to receive it and will let you know my impressions ,
    ) I did manage to find one with the Tunnicliff
    illustrationsxx.

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  34. Vicki BosterApril 10, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Hi Julie- I'm just back-- looking for the witch!!
    Vicki

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  35. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowApril 10, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Beautiful pottery to go along with a childhood story. Loved it!! I also love that peach pie. It will be a while before peaches are in season in New England.

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  36. jone hallmarkApril 11, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    You make me smile....and that is so welcome these days....
    thank you, dear Julie, for that gift.

    xo

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  37. Kathryn GloverApril 16, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    I'm so in love with all of your creations!

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  38. jen storerApril 17, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    I do love badgers and your badger bowl is perfect. I feel slightly awful because i made the badger in The Accidental Princess a baddie! My only excuse is that the Imp Master made him that way. You've been extremely prolific Julie. Do we have spring to thank for this? jxx

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