Rebecca

Find me here!

September 22, 2010 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

This weekend you’ll be able to find me here, amidst the artists & crafters displaying their works at the 40th Annual Sorghum Festival. You’ll find beautiful paintings, primitives, folk art dolls, pottery, brooms, quilts, ornaments, soap & a multitude of fantastic handmade items. All vendors are approved by the festival committee, insuring that the art & craft items we provide are top-notch & authentically hand-made. While you’re here pick up some homemade Sorghum (similar to molasses!) and visit the mule powered mill to see how sorghum was made many years ago. There’ll be great food, lots of homemade, old-fashioned goodies including apple stack cakes & fried apple pies. You won’t regret attending!

Click the banner below for more information & for a map of West Liberty, KY.

Filed Under: Announcements, My Appalachia Tagged With: Kentucky artists, Kentucky Festivals, Morgan County, Sorghum Festival

Look What’s Coming Up!

September 18, 2010 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

Want to particpate in the Jingle Bell Jubilee or just want more information? Use the contact form above to send me an email. We’ll make it a party! I’ll compile a list of participants so that we may advertise for each other & link to participating blogs/websites.

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Christmas Sale, Holiday Sale, Jingle Bell Jubilee

Camille, Regal Pumpkin Queen

September 17, 2010 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

It takes a super sweet girl to be Pumpkin Queen, but make no mistake…this little girl can keep all those soon-to-be-Jack-o-lanterns in line! Meet Camille. She’s a 17″ original, one of a kind muslin & fiberfill creation. She’s been hand-painted top to bottom and has been sanded & aged, giving her such a lovely, vintage patina. Camille has been sealed so that she may be lightly dusted after display. She has button jointed arms which may be slightly posed. She has been made in the style of a stump doll & has no legs.

Camille’s face has been been carefully painted with a variety of media. Her nose & lips have been needle-sculpted by hand, giving her a great little pout. Her hands are needle-sculpted as well.

I just adore this sweet Moda Halloween print. It is 100% cotton. The hemline has been hand-stitched. Camille’s blouse is made of white muslin & features a beautiful vintage rhinestone button at the neckline. The button is speckled & shows wear but is such a lovely addition to such a regal doll! Camille’s sleeves have been gathered by hand. The neckline of her blouse & back of her blouse features hand-stitching.

Camille’s super sparkly wand is a paper clay creation With a dowel insert. It has been painted & festooned with Martha Stewart glitters. I have to say, Martha Stewart glitters are so fun to use (play with!) And they’re beautiful. The amount of sparkle is unmatched! Paperclay leaves have been attached with rusty wire.

Camille’s auburn hair is 100% mohair. It has been attached with light glue for extra security & needle-felting. Camille’s sparkly crown has been constructed of cardboard, held together with eyelets, painted, glittered & sealed. It is attached to Camille’s head with corsage pins.

Camille is currently available on eBay & will end Sunday, Sept. 19 @ 9:15 PM EST. Click here to view or bid!

Filed Under: Dolls, Halloween / Fall Tagged With: Cream, folk art doll, Glitter, Halloween, orange, Pumpkin, Queen, Wand

Milla – A Halloween Juggler Sure to Bring Lots of Giggles!

September 8, 2010 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

This delightful little girl is Milla! She’s a 17″ original, one of a kind muslin & fiberfill creation. She’s been hand-painted top to bottom and has been sanded & aged, giving her such a lovely, vintage patina. Milla has been sealed so that she may be lightly dusted after display. She has button jointed arms, perfect for juggling those Jack O’ Lanterns! Milla has been made in the style of a stump doll & has no legs. She’s 11.5″ wide at the widest portion.

Milla’s face has been been carefully painted with a variety of media. She has such festive coloring! Her nose & lips have been needle-sculpted by hand, giving her a great little pout. Her hands are needle-sculpted as well.

Milla’s jumper is 100% cotton. It is loosely gathered at the bottom with embroidery thread stitches.The neckline, back & sleeves have been hand-stitched. Her jumper is festooned with handmade tissue paper pompoms which have been sewn in place with buttons & embroidery thread.

Milla’s Jack O’Lanterns are hand-sculpted paperclay creations. They’ve been hand-painted with a variety of media & sealed. They are attached to the rusty wire with a dab of glue & the ends are wrapped around Milla’s arms.