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Blogging Awards

September 22, 2008 By Rebecca 2 Comments

I have received awards from two spectacularly talented artists lately, JoEllen of BeFruitful Kreations & Lisa Lectura from LL Creations. Thank you so much, girls for thinking of me!

In honor of those awards I would like to mention some blogs & websites & shops that will surely bring a smile to your face. These artists are top notch & so guaranteed to wow you with their work & their writing.

Christine Alvarado – Du Buh Du Designs – A Trip to her Blog is sure to inspire…from the music to the quotes, her sensational photography & yeah…the art. You’ll love her little girls!

Caf- Rellacafa – Her writing will sink inside you. You’ll feel like you’ve found a new friend. The art, sketches, sweet purses & the poetry will make you want to visit again & again.

Patience Brewster – Her sweet illustrations will make you squeal like a girl.

Brenda – Rusty Creek Primitives – You’ll adore her primitive dollies!

Sushipot Art Objects – This one is an Etsy shop I think you’ll just drool over! I know I do.

Have fun browsing!

Filed Under: Favorites

A Halloween Trick or Treater sure to frighten your pants off.

September 22, 2008 By Rebecca 2 Comments

Okay. So maybe she’s not spooky at all. But she will take all your candy. If you let her.

This sweet little trick-or-treater is Sadie. And Sadie wants to fill her special pumpkin bag with as much candy as it can possibly hold! Sadie is my original design & is guaranteed one of a kind art! Sadie has been painted & sanded, top to bottom many, many times & is sealed with a combination of sealers so she may be beautifully preserved. She has a weighted torso allowing her to sit nicely. She was lightly wired arms & measures 17″ tall from the tip of her ears to the bottom of her pretty boots. Her pumpkin bag is 3.5 inches tall & a little over 3.5 inches wide.

Sadie’s face has been painted with a variety of media. Her nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand.

I’ve needle-sculpted Sadie’s fingers as well. She sports grey gloves. She also sports pretty brown boots with mustard yellow laces & dark grey socks.

Sadie’s apron skirt has been made from a black & cream 100% cotton print. Her blouse is made from muslin & features a vintage button & tiny glass beads along the collar & hand-gathered sleeves. There’s tons of hand-stitching on this doll. All visible hems have been hand-stitched. Sadie’s collar & the back of her blouse feature hand-stitching as well. Sadie’s muslin wings, which have been hand-painted & sanded, have been machine-quilted.

This pumpkin bag has been made of osanburg. It’s has an inside lining & has been hand-stitched along the top edge. It has been hand-painted (outside only) & is finished off with a chocolate ribbon handle which I’ve looped around Sadie’s arm. This pumpkin is removable.

Sadie’s wings are attached with heavy-duty button thread & a vintage grey button.

She’ll be available on eBay Sept. 21 at 9PM EST & will end Sept 28th at 9PM EST. Click here to view or bid.

Filed Under: Dolls, Halloween / Fall Tagged With: bat, Primitive Halloween Doll, trick or treater

A Halloween Witch & Kitty Set with a Clapsaddle Inspired Pumpkin.

September 15, 2008 By Rebecca 6 Comments

I have had such a great time making this set for you! This is Drucilla, (named after my second grade teacher who had such a witchy name although she was as nice as could be!) Drucilla & her Halloween kitty are my original designs. Her pumpkin has been painted in the likeness of one of my favorite Ellen Clapsaddle vintage Halloween postcards! Both dolls have been painted & sanded, top to bottom many, many times & sealed so they may be beautifully preserved. Drucilla has a weighted torso allowing her to sit nicely. She was lightly wired arms & measures 32″ tall from the tip of her hat (which is removable) to the bottom of her feet.

Drucilla’s face has been painted with a variety of media. Her nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand.

Drucilla’s fingers have been needle-sculpted as well. She sports tan gloves. She also sports pretty brown complete with thick red laces & tan socks.

Drucilla wears a cape made from a red, floral, 100% cotton print. It is lined with osnaburg, fastens at the neck with a chocolate ribbon & is machine stitched along the outer edge. Drucilla’s skirt is a tan cotton print. Her blouse is made from muslin & features a floppy collar & hand-gathered sleeves. Her witch hat is made of muslin & has been painted & sanded many times. It has a painted black band & a lovely, vintage black rhinestone brooch.

I’m in love with these two pieces! And I think it’s okay for me to admit that! This pumpkin measures 10 inches from the handle to its bottom. It is 7.5 inches wide. The pumpkin has been made of osnaburg, is lined on the inside & is hand-painted inside & out. It is lightly stuffed & Kitty rests inside. This pumpkin can be displayed propped against something only. It will not stand on its own.

This sweet Tabby is 9.5 inches tall.

Drucilla’s hair is black 100% mohair. It was lightly glued & carefully needle-felted to her head. It is styled into a big messy bun in the back & is such a sweet hairstyle on this little witch.

Drucilla is available on Ebay & will end on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 9PM EST. Click here to view or bid.

Filed Under: Dolls, Halloween / Fall Tagged With: cat, clapsaddle pumpkin, Jack o' Lantern, kitten, witch

Prim & Whimsy Girl ‘Halloween Harvest’ Challenge

September 10, 2008 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

Bet you were wondering what was going on this week, huh?

I’ve battled a fantastic sinus infection this week & was running behind on my little dollies Sunday. SO…instead of trying to cram a whole lot of things into one day, I decided to wait until tonight to list my dollies. They’re both 5 day auctions so they’ll end at their usual time. And yep, I said they. This week, I’m offering two dollies.

One is a challenge piece, made especially for the Prim & Whimsy Girls ‘Halloween Harvest’ Challenge. To see what the other extremely talented Prim & Whimsy Girls have made especially for this challenge, search PWGL HARVEST on eBay & look for this banner:

Please read the posts below to see my piece for this challenge.

The second piece I made this week is my first mini offered individually on eBay! She’s an Atlas moth & a pumpkin fairy & so tiny & sweet. See Zoey below.

And if you get a chance, check out the Prim & Whimsy Girls group blog. There are some free vintage images over there for use in your art projects! Or sign up for our mailing list for all the latest news.

Hope you all have a great week!

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Zoey, A Primitive Pumpkin Fairy resembling the Atlas Moth

September 10, 2008 By Rebecca 1 Comment

This little girl is Zoey. And yes she is little! Zoey is my first individually offered mini. She has been made of muslin, stuffed with fiberfill & hand-painted & sanded, top to bottom many, many times. Zoey is sealed with a combination of sealers so that she may be beautifully preserved. She has a hemp loop attached to her back for hanging. She can also sit on her own with the aid of those beautiful wings. Her knees are sewn through, making her a great shelf sitter. Zoey is a wee 10 inches tall, with an 8 inch wingspan & brings with her a 4.5 inch pumpkin.

Zoey’s face has been painted with a variety of media. Her nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand, just like my larger dolls.

Zoey’s fingers have been needle sculpted. She sports dainty mustard yellow gloves & pretty boots complete with orange laces & mustard yellow socks. Zoey’s laces are highlighted & shaded, making them so very interesting.

Zoey’s skirt has been made from two truly supple & soft 100% cotton prints. Her blouse is made of taupe osnaburg & features hand-gathered sleeves & tiny glass beads adorning the front. There’s tons of hand-stitching on these two pieces. All visible hems have been hand-stitched as well as the back of Zoey’s blouse.

Zoey’s wings have been made of muslin. They are machine quilted & hand-painted to resemble the Atlas Moth. They have been sanded & stained for a slightly primitive appearance and are attached with heavy duty button thread & a vintage button.

Zoey’s tiny white pumpkin has been made of muslin, stuffed with fiber fill & hand-painted & sanded many times. It is stained for a rustic appearance & is finished off with a rusty wire ‘stem’ (attached with invisible filament) & hemp bow.

After the fall season, you can display Zoey with your butterfly or fairy collection. Her hair is light red 100% mohair. It was lightly glued & carefully needle-felted to her head.

The Atlas Moth:

Zoey is currently available on Ebay. She is a 5 day auction & will end Sunday, Sept. 14th at 9PM EST. Click here to view or bid!

Filed Under: Dolls Tagged With: atlas moth, autumn, Butterfly, fall, Harvest

Annette, A Primitive Harvest Sunflower

September 10, 2008 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

I’m so pleased to introduce you to little Annette. I created Annette especially for a Prim & Whimsy Girl challenge entitled “Halloween Harvest”. Annette has been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. Her lower torso is rag-stuffed & bean-filled in order to weight her little bottom. She’s been painted & sanded, top to bottom many, many times & is sealed with a combination of sealers so that she may be beautifully preserved. Annette sits on her own, is 21 inches from top to bottom & has wired arms that may be gently posed.

Annette’s face has been painted with a variety of media. Her nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand. Each petal has been constructed & sewn separately to Annette’s head.

Annette’s ‘leafy’ hands feature needle-sculpted veins. She wears pretty brown boots complete with yellow laces & milk chocolate colored socks. Annette’s laces are highlighted & shaded, making them so very interesting.

Annette’s skirt is made of two super supple, 100% cotton prints in shades of chocolate & burnt orange with red & bittersweet details. Her blouse is made from taupe osnaburg & features hand-gathered sleeves & white beads at the neckline. These pieces feature tons of hand-stitching! All visible hems have been hand-stitched as well as the neckline & back of Annette’s blouse.

Annette carries this sweet blue/green Jarrahdale pumpkin. (One of my favorites for fall!) It is made of muslin, has been painted & sanded many times & has a very primitive, stained appearance. I’ve finished off this pumpkin with a rusty wire stem, attached with invisible filament, a hemp bow & a handmade banner.

“Happy Harvest” has been hand-painted onto taupe osnaburg then stitched onto brow polka dot fabric. It is tied to the pumpkin stem with a chocolate ribbon.

Annette is currently available on Ebay. This is a 5 day auction. She will end Sunday, Sept 14th at 9:15 PM EST. Click here to view this little dumpling!

Filed Under: Dolls, Flowers Tagged With: appalachian folk art, autumn, fall, harvest doll, primitive doll, sunflower

Roxie, a primitive Monarch Butterfly dressed in the colors of Autumn.

September 1, 2008 By Rebecca 6 Comments

I’m so pleased to introduce you to little Roxie, a Harvest Monarch. She is my original design & is guaranteed one of kind art! Roxie has been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. She’s been hand-painted & sanded, top to bottom many, many times & is sealed with a combination of sealers so that she may be beautifully preserved. Roxie has a hemp loop attached to her back for hanging or she can sit with assistance. Her knees are sewn through. Roxie is just shy of 15″ with a 13.5″ wingspan. (Please note: Roxie is a little less ‘bright’ than these photos show. Her wings & the fabric in her dress is more of a rusty orange, than a bright pumpkin orange.)

Roxie’s face has been painted with various media. Her nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand. I’ve also needle sculpted by hand Roxie’s fingers. Her arms are lightly wired allowing them to be gently posed.

Roxie sports tan gloves & pretty brown boots complete with mustard yellow laces & tan socks. Her laces are highlighted & shaded, making them so very interesting.

Wow! I love this fabric combo. Roxie wears a three tiered apron dress made from 100% cotton prints. These fabrics are truly soft & supple & are a pure joy to sew. Roxie’s blouse is made of taupe osanburg & features hand-gathered sleeves & embroidery at the neckline. The stitches are accented with tiny black glass beads. These pieces of clothing feature tons of hand-stitching! All exposed hem has been stitched by hand & there is hand-stitching at the back of little Roxie’s blouse.

These wings, painted to resemble female monarch wings, have been made of muslin. They have been machine-quilted along the outer edge & are lightly wired along the top for stability & durability. They are 13.5″ inches wide & have been entirely hand-painted. They’ve been attached to Roxie with the use of a large vintage button & heavy duty button thread.

Roxie’s hair is brown 100% mohair. It was lightly glued & carefully needle-felted to her head. It is styled into a short wavy bob.

Little Roxie will be available on eBay tonight at 9:15 PM EST. She will end Sunday, September 7 at 9:15 PM EST.

Click here to make this little fluttery girl yours.

Filed Under: Dolls Tagged With: autumn, Butterfly, fall

Etsy’s Handmade Kids Challenge

August 28, 2008 By Rebecca 4 Comments

There’s so much eye candy over on Etsy right now, it’s not even funny. If you want to oohh & ahh a little while, follow this link & vote for your favorite handmade kids items in Etsy’s Handmade Kids Challenge. There are seven categories and so many delightful, little somethings for your delightful, little something. I’m telling you, it is hard to vote for only one item in each category!

Here are some of my favorites!

Dining Out Travel Bib by Odannysgirl

Hug Me Slug by Elizabeth Ruffing

Wrapped Up in Words Blanket by WhyNottSewn

(How cute is this? I have tons of this same fabric for curtains & pillows!)

Felted Wool Elephant by Little Love Blue (whose name & other creations make me all swoony.)

Hand-stitched Guitar Tank by Dame StarBaby

Blustery Grey Petite Lamb Wool Mary Janes by Aurelia and Annalisse

Lux Tuxedo Dress by HarmonyWear

Quite possibly one of the cutest dresses I’ve seen in my life!

Ok. I’ll quit showing you things…just go vote & see for yourself. It’s so hard!

Filed Under: Etsy Favorites

A little Sweetie & her Halloween Pug

August 25, 2008 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

This super duo is Dory & Clove. And they’re all set for a Halloween party! Dory & Clove have been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. They’ve been painted & sanded, top to bottom many, many times & are sealed with a combination of sealers so that they may be beautifully preserved. Dory sits on her own & is made in the fashion of my larger dollies. Clove sits with Dory’s assistance. Dory is 20 inches tall from the tip of her hat to the bottom of her shoes. Sweet Clove is 15 inches.

These sweet faces have been painted with a variety of mediums. Dory’s nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand. Clove’s nose & mouth area has been constructed separately stitched to her face. Both dolls have needle-sculpted fingers. Dory’s arms are lightly wired allowing her to be gently posed.

Both dolls wear sweet party hats constructed from card stock & specialty papers. They’re fastened in the back with hand-stitching & feature green seed beads along the edge & embroidery thread tassels. Both hats are tied with chocolate ribbons & are pinned in place for added security. Both dolls also sport painted tan gloves & tan socks & brown boots with mustard yellow laces.

Both girls are wearing dresses made from 100% cotton prints. The fabric is truly supple & soft. Their blouses have been made of white muslin & feature hand-gathered sleeves. Dory’s blouse features a gorgeous, vintage mother of pearl button at the neckline while little Clove’s blouse features a vintage black plastic button. All exposed hems have been hand-stitched as well as the collar & back of each blouse.

Dory & Clove carry a very special Halloween bucket…which already holds bits of candy corn the girls have acquired. (Who could resist those faces?) It even has it’s own witch hat which keeps Dory & Clove’s candy hidden when others are around.

This witch bucket, as well as those tiny candy corns, was sculpted out of paper clay, hand-painted & sealed. No molds were used…only my hands & a paintbrush. The tiny hat was made of muslin & has been painted black & sanded. The tiny handle is made of rusty wire.

Dory’s hair is brown 100% mohair. It was lightly glued & carefully needle-felted to her head. It is styled into wild pigtails.

Dory & Clove will be available on eBay Sunday Aug, 24th – Sunday, Aug. 31st. They will end at 9:15 PM EST. Click here to view or bid on this little gang.

Filed Under: Dolls, Halloween / Fall Tagged With: candy corn, halloween party, pug, trick or treat, witch bucket

Did someone say Primitive Halloween Party?

August 18, 2008 By Rebecca 7 Comments

Oooh, I am thrilled to be able to offer this little Halloween set this week – Olivia & Tab #56. They turned out so incredibly cute & don my all-time favorite shades…brown & green. (My obsession with chartreuse began in high school after finding a perfect 1940’s bright green coat in a local thrift store for only……50 cents. I loved that coat. It was a major component of what my family often called my ‘homeless chic’ look at the time.)(psst…I secretly loved my homeless chic look too…)

Here’ are the pretty ladies:

This little pair is Olivia & Tab. And boy, are they ready for a Halloween Party! This doll set is my original design & is guaranteed one of kind art! Olivia & Tab have been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. They’ve been painted & sanded, top to bottom many, many times & are sealed with a combination of sealers so that they may be beautifully preserved. Olivia sits on her own & is made in the fashion of my larger dollies. Tab sits with Olivia’s assistance. Sophie is 19 inches tall from the tip of her hat to the bottom of her shoes. Tab is 13 inches.

These sweet faces have been painted with a variety of mediums. Both dolls have needle-sculpted noses & Olivia’s bottom lip is needle-sculpted by hand as well. They have beautiful, three dimensional faces.

Both dolls sport dainty tan gloves on their needle-sculpted hands. They also sport pretty boots complete with green laces for Olivia & cream laces on Tab.

Both girls are wearing dresses made from 100% cotton prints. The fabric is truly supple & soft. Their blouses have been made of taupe osnaburg & feature hand-gathered sleeves & vintage mother of pearl buttons. All exposed hems have been hand-stitched as well as the collar & back of each blouse. Even these sweet party hats, made of cardstock & handmade lotka paper (not handmade by me–purchased from a specialty shop) are closed with stitching!

Olivia carries with her the accessory every little girl needs for a Halloween party!–a large pumpkin bucket to hold CANDY.

This pumpkin has been sculpted out of paper clay without the use of molds–only my hands and a paintbrush. It has been painted with acrylic paints & features tiny paper clay leaves & rusty wire handle. It has been antiqued, lightly sanded & sealed with matte sealant.

Olivia’s hair is black 100% mohair. It was lightly glued & carefully needle-felted to her head.

This sweet little set will be hitting eBay tonight, August 17th at 9 PM EST & will run through Sunday, August 24th at 9PM EST. Click here to make these party girls ours!