Traveling Doll WIP for PWGL

My second attempt at a cloth and clay doll. She has been a lot of fun to create, so I will have to make more.

I hand painted the petals on her so that she could have a two tone look. She will hang as well as sit. You can see more of her at our PWGL blog. She will be on her way shortly to be dressed and readied for our charity auction. As always, thanks for stopping by!
As an addition to this I really need to give credit where it is due. Annie of Chickadee Primitives created the doll body, and Susan of Prim and Proper Folks will be dressing this doll.  Take a moment to stop by and see what these talented ladies do. Thanks!

Two WIP's

The journey continues as I work on the traveling doll for PWGL. I have now finished the clay portion of my work. I need to clean her up and get the petals created for her head.

I'm trying something new to enter into the art show in Oregon. Doesn't look much like a horse head yet, but I am slowly getting there. I had no idea it would be so difficult, but this is a challenge I've wanted to do for a while. I've already made some changes to the sides of the cheeks, and created the nostrils, which was no small feat. Working with a plastic horse and photos as my models has been interesting. Check back as there's more to come shortly!

Traveling Doll WIP for PWGL

Sculpting is such a relaxing activity, I wish I had discovered it a long time ago.  I continue on with this doll nervously, because I've never been involved in a joint venture like this. As I've tried to make both eyes and sides of the mouth look the same, I had a bit of a vision of God or one of His angels sitting sculpting the next face to be born.

Have you ever considered that we came from a mold or a combination of facial styles that are part of a portfolio of faces? Has anyone ever said that you resemble a certain actor or singer or someone famous? Way back in the early 80's people used to say I looked like Melissa Manchester. When I look at photos of her now I see how refined her nose is compared to mine, her teeth are prettier, and well, we certainly didn't age the same.

I was also compared to Barbara Streisand lol!!!!! Really? Well okay, back then I had the same hair style she did. Well, it's off to fix a bottle and get some work done....have a great day...

I recently had the opportunity to sign up for 2 Valentine swaps. The lovely Valentine card and ornament you see above was created by Ashlee of The Paper Heart . Isn't this just darling?! So pretty and feminine! I love it! This event was sponsored by our PWGL team. Stop by our blog to see all the other creations sent out.

Christine Edwards of A Work in Progress sponsored a secret admirer swap. Angie of Hopemore Studio overwhelmed me with such wonderful generosity! I had to take 3 photos to show all the delightful creations and trinkets she sent my way. I will be having a blast using some of the things to create my own pieces of art. Take a look at the hand made box, the card and the pin and charm. Amazing work! I will be doing this one for sure next year if Christine hosts it. Thank you Christine, this was fun!

Sarah Snow Angel, a Valentine for You!

Sweet little Sarah, plain and tall? No, not really! She is dressed in a soft vintage chenille dress, with hand crocheted lace, vintage buttons, shimmery threads and a sweet locket at her neckline.
She is sweet though, and sits demurely waiting for her new home. Learn more about her by stopping by my ebay shop.