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Winnie–a Halloween Party Girl

October 4, 2009 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

This little girl just can’t wait for her Halloween party or for the candy that will soon fill her spooky trick-or-treat bucket!

Meet Winnie. She’s been waiting on Halloween for quite a while. Winnie is 18.5 inches from head to toe (including her hat). She’s been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. Her lower torso is rag-stuffed & weighted so that she may sit up nicely. She’s been hand-painted & sanded a couple of times, giving her a lovely, aged patina. Winnie’s been sealed with a combination of glossy & matte sealers so that she may be lightly dusted after display. Winnie’s arm is lightly wired, allowing her to hold her trick-or-treat bucket.

Winnie’s face has been painted with a variety of media. Her nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand. Her hands have been needle-sculpted as well. She sports brown painted gloves & brown boots with light yellow socks & grey laces.

Winnie’s blouse is made of white muslin. It features hand-gathered sleeves & hand-stitching around the neckline and back. It is finished off with tiny, green buttons at the neckline. Her skirt is made of 100% cotton in a pretty peachy/orange print. The hem is hand-stitched That little pointy hat is made of muslin & has been hand-painted, sanded & aged. It is held in place with straight pins.

Doesn’t this little guy make you smile? He’s a paper clay over styrofoam creation. He’s been hand-painted, aged & sanded. His handle is fashioned from rusty wire. He simply hangs on Winnie’s little arm.

Winnie’s black hair is 100% mohair. It has been applied with light glue for extra security & needle-felting & is styled into messy side buns.

Winnie will be available tonight, Oct. 3 at 9:15 PM EST. She will end Oct. 10th at 9:15 PM EST. Click here to view or bid. (Link won’t be active until listing begins.)

Filed Under: Dolls, Halloween / Fall Tagged With: halloween party girl, skull bucket, trick or treater

Paxtyn Miller

October 1, 2009 By Rebecca 2 Comments

My brother, Scott & sister-in-law, Amelia just welcomed the arrival of their first baby, Paxtyn, yesterday around 6:30 PM. He weighs 7 lbs. 12 oz. & is 20 1/2″ long. Welcome to the world Paxtyn!

Filed Under: Announcements, Family Life Tagged With: paxtyn

Our new (old) house.

September 5, 2009 By Rebecca 11 Comments

Those who know me, know that I love antiques. There’s just something about worn furniture, chipped paint, a rusty patina or wood conditioned by hands, use & time that cuts to the very heart of me.

One week ago my husband & I officially purchased our most expensive & largest antique yet. It’s a 94 year old farmhouse.

Above is the smokehouse/root cellar. (It will be our potting shed & gardening center.) It’s full of treasures. Many of which I can’t see from the doorway. I can’t wait to start sorting through that charming little addition. I can so easily imagine a sink underneath the window, perfect for washing veggies & fruits from the garden before they’re brought through the door.

The barn came with the property & we own 2 acres behind it, which meet the Licking River. Fishing from my own backyard? That’s my idea of heaven.

We’re excited! We’ve ripped up carpet in a few rooms & have painted walls in much of the house. Some work will just have to wait until we’re actually in the home. And bigger projects will definitely have to wait until we can afford them.

Although we’re tired, we don’t mind the work. Every stroke of the broom or paint brush, every cobweb that’s knocked down, every ounce of sweat we’ve put into this house this week, is improving our home. And it’s nice to be able to call it Our Home. I know that we’ll love this house. And I think this house will love us as well.

Filed Under: My Appalachia, The Nest Tagged With: farm, farmhouse chic, home purchase, new home

Yippee! I’m in a Treasury.

August 27, 2009 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

You see him up there? My little White Rabbit broach? How sweet to be included in a such a wonderful treasury! This Etsy Treasury was compiled by La Baleine a Plumes. Thanks so much for including me!

You may notice that usually there’s a new dolly listed here on Monday. And if not on Monday, then surely by Tuesday night I have something listed.

I’m sad to say, there will be no dolly this week. I had been working on a very special piece for a Prim & Whimsy Girls Challenge that is going on this week! (Search PWGL Bewitched to see what my talented PWGL sisters have made.) I just didn’t get finished. And on top of that, Dave & I are working very hard this week to prepare a house for our belongings. That’s right. In a few short days, we’ll officially be homeowners! We’re terribly excited, but there’s so much work to do. We still have to pack the majority of our belongings. So if you don’t see a Miller Campbell Designs dolly for a little while, that’s why.

But, here’s something that will make you all giddy with excitement. I know a lady who is having a fantastic give-away that you can join! Her name is Jo & she & her hubby make the most wonderful dollies. Oh, you know who I’m talking about? Did you already know about the give-away? If not just go here, to her super fabulous blog to read all the details & see how you can win these most wonderful of items.

Wish us luck with this move! I’ll have pictures to share soon & I hope you all have a fantastic week!

Filed Under: Announcements, Etsy Favorites Tagged With: Etsy, Etsy Feature, Favorites, Treasury

Evelyn & Pookie – A Primitive Witch / Owl Set

August 18, 2009 By Rebecca 1 Comment

Meet Evelyn & Pookie. A lot of folks think little Evelyn is the magical one in this duo. But don’t let Pookie’s face fool you! He knows more than a spell or two. Evelyn is 21.5 inches tall from the tip of her hat to her base. She’s 19″ tall without it. Evelyn’s been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. She’s been hand-painted & sanded a couple of times, giving her a lovely, aged patina. She’s been made in the fashion of a stump doll. She has no legs. Her lower torso is rag-stuffed & weighted so that she stands nicely. Evelyn’s been sealed so that she may be lightly dusted after display.

Evelyn’s face has been painted with a variety of media. Her nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand. Her hands have been needle-sculpted as well. She sports brown painted gloves.

Evelyn’s blouse is made of white muslin. It features hand-gathered sleeves & hand-stitching around the neckline and back. Her apron skirt is made of 100% cotton Moda fabrics. The hem features hand-stitching. Evelyn’s hat is made of brown wool. It features hand-stitching, a cute polka dot bow which is pinned in place. It will be pinned in place with straight pins during shipping.

This might be the sweetest barn owl you’ll ever meet. If you don’t upset him that is. Pookie is 4.5″ tall. He’s been made of muslin, stuffed with fiberfill, hand-painted, sanded, aged & sealed with matte sealer. He is attached to Evelyn’s arm with rusty wire.

Evelyn’s wavy black hair is 100% mohair. It has been applied with light glue for extra security & needle-felting. It has been loosely pulled to the side & tied in a pony with embroidery thread.

Evelyn & Pookie are available on Ebay. They will end August 23 at 9:20 PM EST. Click here to make this spooky (?) Halloween set yours!

Filed Under: Dolls, Halloween / Fall Tagged With: Halloween, Owl, witch

Merrilee–an Angelic Handmade Christmas Ornament

August 14, 2009 By Rebecca 3 Comments

I’d like to introduce you to Merrilee. This wee gal measures 10.5 inches tall from tip of wing to toe. She has a wingspan of 7 inches. Merrilee’s been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. She’s been hand-painted & sanded a couple of times, giving her a lovely, aged patina. I’ve sealed her with a combination of glossy & matte sealers so that she may be lightly dusted after display. She has an embroidery thread loop attached, so she can hang beautifully from your Christmas tree. She would also look lovely displayed year round & may sit (with assistance).

Merrilee’s face has been painted with a variety of media. Her nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand just like my larger dollies. Her hands have been needle-sculpted as well. She sports brown painted gloves & brown boots with tan socks & red laces.

Merrilee’s blouse is made of white muslin. It features hand-gathered sleeves & hand-stitching around the neckline and back. It is finished off with tiny, pearl buttons at the neckline. Her skirt is made of 100% cotton. This is a pretty spa blue, floral print. The hem is hand-stitched.

Merrilee’s wings have been made from muslin & cotton batting. They’ve been machine-quilted, painted & aged & have been dusted with beautiful, sparkly vintage-style glass glitter. This little girl will shimmer on your Christmas tree! Merrilee’s wings have been attached with a vintage, mother of pearl button & embroidery thread.

Her golden brown hair is 100% mohair. It has been applied with light glue for extra security & needle-felting. It is pulled loosely to the side.

This little one is currently available on Ebay & will end Sunday, Aug. 16th. Click here to bring her to your home for the holidays!

Filed Under: Christmas, Dolls, Ornaments

Priscilla, Little Miss Pumpkin Head

August 4, 2009 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

This sweet pumpkin head is Priscilla. She’s 15.5″ tall from stem to base. Priscilla has been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. Her lower torso is rag-stuffed & weighted so that she stands nicely. She’s been made in the style of a stump doll & has no feet. Priscilla’s been hand-painted & sanded a couple of times, giving her a lovely, aged patina. Her head is partially made of paper clay. She’s been sealed so that she may be lightly dusted after display.

Priscilla’s face has been painted with a variety of media. Her stem, leaf & pumpkin head is fashioned from paperclay on fabric. Her curly tendrils are rusty wire. Priscilla’s nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand giving her a perfect pout. Her hands have been needle-sculpted as well. Her arms are button jointed. She sports brown painted gloves.

Priscilla’s blouse is made of white muslin. It features hand-gathered sleeves & hand-stitching around the neckline and back. It is finished off with tiny, black buttons at the neckline. Her apron skirt is made of 100% cotton fabric in a beautiful green tonal print by Moda. The hem is hand-stitched with brown thread.

Priscilla is a free-standing piece & is sure to bring the perfect touch of whimsy to your autumn & harvest decorations or to your Halloween collection.

This little girl is available on Ebay. She will end August 9th at 9:15 PM EST. Click here to make her yours!

Filed Under: Dolls, Halloween / Fall Tagged With: fall, Halloween, paperclay, Pumpkin

Rowena & Ronnie – A Halloweeny Duo

July 27, 2009 By Rebecca 2 Comments

Most kids like candy in their trick or treat buckets. Ronnie likes corn. Then again, Ronnie’s a raccoon.

Meet Rowena & Ronnie. Rowena is 14 inches from head to toe. She’s 17 inches counting her pointy hat. Shes been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. She’s been hand-painted & sanded a couple of times, giving her a lovely, aged patina. She’s been sealed with a combination of glossy & matte sealers so that she may be lightly dusted after display. Rowena has an embroidery thread loop attached, making her suitable for hanging. She can only sit with assistance.

Rowena’s face has been painted with a variety of media. Her nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand. Her hands have been needle-sculpted as well. She sports brown painted gloves & brown boots with tan socks & grey laces.

Rowena’s blouse is made of white muslin. It features hand-gathered sleeves & hand-stitching around the neckline and back. It is finished off with tiny, black buttons at the neckline. Rowena’s skirt is made of 100% cotton. I just love this Moda print! It’s perfect for whimsical Halloween dollies. The hem is hand-stitched with contrasting black thread. Rowena’s hat is made of brown wool. It has embroidery thread accents & is held in place with straight pins.

Isn’t Ronnie just the sweetest? He’s been made of muslin, stuffed with fiberfill, hand-painted, sanded, aged & sealed with matte sealer. He’s 5″ tall & is attached to Rowena with embroidery thread. He can be removed & displayed as an ornament if you wish to cut the embroidery thread & retie him.

Rowena’s curly black hair is 100% mohair. It has been applied with light glue for extra security & needle-felting.

Rowena & Ronnie are available on eBay. They will end Sunday, August 2nd. Click here to view or bid on this sweet pair.

Filed Under: Dolls, Halloween / Fall Tagged With: Halloween witch, raccoon

The Gang.

July 21, 2009 By Rebecca 2 Comments

This is the current crew hanging around my house. They can be a little trouble at times, but for the most part, everyone gets along. Of course, Alice will be in charge this week while I work on new dollies & run errands & such. Alice is my newest ‘type’ of doll, being a 19″ stand-up. The sweet butterfly to the left of Alice, is my typical 14″-15″ stand-up doll. It’s kinda fun seeing them all arranged like this for a group portrait. I had to snap it quick before they hopped, flew or galloped away–not to mention the havoc little Norma was trying to wreak with her spells! They’re anxious to see who will be joining them next!

Filed Under: Announcements, Dolls

Alice in Wonderland in Shades of Blue & Red

July 20, 2009 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

I’m so happy to introduce to you, Alice. She’s a whopping 19.5″ tall from head to toe. She has been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. She’s been fashioned in the style of a stump doll & is free-standing. She has no legs & can only be displayed in this position. Her base has been rag-stuffed & bean-filled so that she stands nicely. She’s been hand-painted & sanded a couple of times, giving her a lovely, aged patina. She’s been sealed so that she may be lightly dusted after display.

Alice’s face has been painted with a variety of media. Her nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand. Her hands have been needle-sculpted as well. She sports brown painted gloves.

Alice’s clothing features tons of details! Her blouse is made of white muslin. It features hand-gathered sleeves & hand-stitching around the neckline and back. It is finished off with vintage, grey, mother of pearl buttons at the neckline. Her skirt is made of blue & tan ticking fabric & has a hand-stitched hem. Alice’s apron features lots of embroidery in shades of red, muted blue & grey. Alice’s blouse & apron have been treated to a coffee bath. They were then hand-washed, dried & pressed.

Of course the white rabbit has to come along! In fact, Alice has figured out that if she just keeps the little fellow in this chic purse, they’re always on time! This little guy is 7″ & can be removed from his bag. The bag is made of wool & features a vintage button. It also features lots of embroidery around the cuff.