easter doll

La La, an Easter Lamb sure to make your Heart Squeal.

February 9, 2009 By Rebecca 4 Comments

This sweet lady is La La. And she is as gentle as she looks. La La’s been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. She measures 14 tall from head to toe. La La can only sit with assistance or can hang as she has a hemp loop attached to her back. La La’s knees are sewn through. She’s been hand-painted & sanded a couple of times, giving her a lovely, aged patina. She’s been sealed with matte varnish with UV filter to ensure her longevity.

La La’s face has been painted with a variety of media. Her ears have been quilted by hand. She sports painted brown boots with tan socks & mustard yellow laces.

La La’s blouse has been made from white muslin. It features hand-gathered sleeves & hand-stitching around the neckline & back. It is finished off with a vintage mother of pearl button. Her colorful apron skirt is made out of a 100% cotton print! The hem features hand-stitching in a contrasting brown thread. La La’s blouse was treated to a lavender bud/coffee bath for a slightly aged appearance. It was then hand-washed & pressed.

La La can sit with assistance only. She will not sit on her own. Her knees are sewn through allowing her to sit nicely on a shelf.

La La is available on Ebay. She will end Feb 15th at 9:15 PM EST. Click here to view or bid!

Filed Under: Dolls, Easter Tagged With: easter doll, Lamb, primitive handmade doll

Viv, a Primitive Girl Who Dreams of Spring.

January 19, 2009 By Rebecca 1 Comment

This little girl will make your forget you ever had the winter blahs! Meet Viv & her sweet spring lamb.

Viv & her lamb are my original designs. They’ve been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. Viv measures 15.5″ tall from head to toe. She sits nicely on her own. Her lower torso is rag-stuffed & bean-filled in order to weight her little bottom. Viv & lamb have been painted & sanded a couple of times, giving them lovely, aged patinas. Both dolls have been sealed with a combination of glossy & matte sealers so that they may be lightly dusted after display. Viv’s knees have been sewn through, making her a great shelf sitter. Her arms are lightly wired so that they may be gently posed.

Viv & lamb have been painted with a variety of media. Viv’s nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand giving her a perfect pout. Her hands have been needle-sculpted as well. She sports tan painted gloves. She also sports painted brown boots with tan laces & sweet mustard yellow laces.

Viv’s blouse is made of white muslin. It features hand-gathered sleeves & hand-stitching around the neckline. It is finished off with a vintage button. Viv’s colorful skirt is made out of four 100% cotton prints! They’re so folksy & charming! The hem features hand-stitching in a contrasting brown thread. Viv’s clothing was treated to a lavender bud/coffee bath for a slightly aged appearance. All clothing was then hand-washed & pressed.

This little lamb has been sewn from five separate parts. Each limb was hand-stitched to the body. A tuft of white wool has been attached with needle-felting for a tail.

Viv’s hair is 100% black mohair. It has been applied with light glue for extra security & needle-felting. It is needle-felted to the side & left long & loose.

Viv & Lamb will be available on eBay Jan. 18th at 9:15 PM EST. She will end Jan. 25 at 9:15 PM EST. Click here to view or bid on these sweet friends.

Filed Under: Dolls, Easter Tagged With: easter doll, handmade folk art, Lamb, primitive easter doll

Delphie, whose Heart is as Tender as Spring

February 25, 2008 By Rebecca 2 Comments

I am so excited to introduce to you, Delphie. Like all of my dolls, this little lady is my original design and is guaranteed one of a kind art! She is 29" tall. She has been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. Her lower torso has been rag-stuffed & bean filled in order to weight her little bottom. Delphie has been hand-painted & sanded, top to bottom many, many times. She has been treated to a series of paint washes, making her look "oh so vintage". Delphie’s arms are lightly wired & can be slightly posed.

Delphie’s tender little face has been needle-sculpted by hand, (nose & lip), and hand-painted. She is heavily detailed & features big brown eyes, peachy cheeks, warm rose lips & detailed eyebrows. She has been painted with premium acrylic paints and shaded & highlighted heavily with oil pastels & artist pencils. Delphie has been sealed top to bottom with a combination of glossy & matte acrylic sealer so that she may be lightly dusted after display & kept a lifetime.

Delphie’s fingers have been needle-sculpted by hand. She sports painted, white, elbow-length gloves. She also sports painted brown boots which have been highly detailed, right down to the laces & taupe socks.

Delphie’s apron dress is made from a striped, 100% cotton, Robert Kaufman print. It is truly supple & silky to the touch. It features two vintage mother of pearl buttons, in the front. Delphie’s blouse is made from white muslin & features hand-gathered sleeves & a fluffy collar made from lawn cotton. Delphie’s dress feature tons of hand-stitching! All visible hems have been hand-stitched (dress & sleeves), as well as the back of Delphie’s blouse. All clothing has been treated to a coffee and lavender bud bath for a slightly aged appearance. All pieces were then hand-washed & pressed with linen water.

Delphie carries the most grand egg! It is 7" tall & 5" wide at the widest point. (I’d hate to see that chicken!?!) Delphie’s egg has been made of paper clay & is not entirely smooth…there are bumps & uneven spots, adding to it’s hand-made charm. It is entirely hand-painted & was inspired by the handcut silhouettes of Sharyn Sowell. (She is brilliant!) It is lightly sealed with a matte acrylic sealer.

Delphie’s hair is 100% "dark brown" mohair. It is not nearly as red as in these photographs. It was lightly glued then carefully needle-felted to her head. I’ve styled her hair into loose pin curls at the nape.

Delphie is available on Ebay Feb 24th – March 2nd. She will end at 9:15 PM EST. Click here to view or bid.

Filed Under: Dolls, Easter Tagged With: easter doll, egg, silhouettes