Works in Progress!

Elf Reindeer -- Works in Progress

Even though it’s hot outside, it’s Christmastime in the studio. Today is all about reindeer, elves, sweet teddies & the jolliest elf of them all. These are just a couple of my works in progress today. Enjoy the sneak peek!

Lumina, a tiny paperclay punkin’ head.

This sweet little girl is Lumina. If you’ve seen my previous dolls, you’ll know that this dolly is a little different than the dolls I normally create. Lumina is a 12″ tall doll created of paperclay, fabric & paper mache cone. Her head and torso have been sculpted by hand without the use of any molds. She has a paper mache cone as a base. She has no legs. Her arms are made of muslin, have been stuffed, painted & are button jointed. Lumina has been hand-painted top to bottom a couple of times & has such a lovely, aged patina. She’s been sealed so that she may be lightly dusted after display.
Lumina’s sweet face has been painted with a variety of media. Her paperclay face has lots of dimension & a great little pout (similar to my fabric dollies!) Her stem is accented with tendrils made of rusty wire.
Her skirt has been created from a 100% cotton print in a lovely black & cream pattern. The hem has been hand-stitched.

Lumina is available on Ebay. She will end Sunday, July 25th at 9:15 Pm EST. Click here to view or bid.

Trinnie & Kat – A Festive Little Trick-or-Treating Witch Duo.

TrinnieHeadToToe

Meet Trinnie & Kat. She’s 19″ tall from the tip of her polka dot witch hat to the tip of her toes (seventeen inches without her hat). She’s a muslin & fiberfill doll. Her lower torso is rag-stuffed & lightly weighted so that she may sit nicely. She’s been hand-painted top to bottom a couple of times & has such a lovely, aged patina. She’s been sealed so that she may be lightly dusted after display. Trinnie & Kat would look lovely perched upon a bookcase or shelf.  Her knees are sewn through. Her arms are button jointed.

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Trinnie’s sweet face has been painted with a variety of media. Her nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand, giving her face a great bit of dimension & a beautiful little pout. She has needle-sculpted hands as well. She sports brown painted boots with taupe socks & detailed black laces.

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Trinnie’s apron dress is 100% cotton. It features a hand-stitched hemline. Her blouse is made of white muslin. The hem, sleeves, neckline & back have been stitched by hand. Trinnie’s polka dot hat is embellished with a hand-made tissue paper pompom which is attached with wire.

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Don’t you just love these little accessories? Kat is 4.5″ tall & features button jointed arms. She has no legs but sits in Trinnie’s lap quite nicely. Trinnie’s pumpkin is a paperclay over styrofoam creation which has been hand painted & sculpted. A rusty wire handle is attached.

 

Trinnie & Kat are available on Ebay. She ends Sunday night at 9:15 PM EST. Click here to make this sweet set yours.

Hettie & Leonard, a Primitive Spell-Casting Pair

HettieHeadToToe

Meet Hettie! She’s a 22″ tall folk art witch who’s been made of muslin & fiberfill. (She measures 18″ without her hat.) Hettie is made in the style of a stump doll & has no legs. She’s been hand-painted top to bottom a couple of times & has such a lovely, aged patina. She’s been sealed so that she may be lightly dusted after display.

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Hettie’s face (what, it’s not scary?) has been painted with a variety of media. Her nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand, giving her face a great bit of dimension & a beautiful little pout. She has needle-sculpted hands as well.

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Hettie’s apron dress is made out of some of my favorite 100% cotton prints. (The green fabric is more vivid in person.) Her blouse is made of white muslin & features a vintage button at the neckline. Hettie’s hem, sleeves, neckline & back have been stitched by hand. Hettie’s witch hat has a lightly wired brim so it can be shaped however you desire. It features 3 handmade, tissue-paper pompoms which are attached to the hat with wire. Hattie’s hat will be pinned in place for safe shipping.

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This is Leonard. You can bet Hettie doesn’t travel without him. She just never had the heart to add him to her witch’s brew! He’s a hand-painted muslin creation & is a little over 5″ tall. He’s been sealed with matte sealer.  Leonard’s little ‘pouch’ is accented with various vintage buttons, embroidery thread & is permanently attached to Hettie. Leonard, however, is removable & can be displayed on his own.

HettieTorso

Hettie’s red hair is 100% mohair. It has been secured in place with needle-felting & light glue. It is styled in messy buns.

Hettie is now available on eBay. She will end May 23 at 9:15 PM EST. Click here to view or bid!