Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Imagination patience, and some tlc




These are three wee ones I presently have listed on ebay. First is a sweet little dollhouse miniature I have named Dani. She was the patience part! Her hair, although very light in color, and sparce, was a challenge to apply, and give the look of a babies natural growth pattern. The second, is Lima, a sleeping baby fae, waiting to rest at her new home.I sculpted her with TLC, she must not be awakened, for she is just so sweet. And last, we have little Lotti, a pretty little contemplating, pensive, girl fairy. I sculpted her little "sit upon" too!Imagination... XXOXO Christel SOLD!!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

I Love This so called work!



I can't really think of doll making as work. I love it that much, and would create dolls if I never sold another! This particular little boy has stolen my heart, as he looks so very much like my youngest grandson we affectionately call "POKE" or Pokie butt!( smiles) He will eventually have clothing, I wanted to show all the detailing that went into his creation! ..xoxoxo Christel

Monday, January 25, 2010

WIP Update


Adelle is coming along nicely. Her hands are pretty, and cellulite is diminishing! (She's very grateful) ha ha Hope you are having a great day, and creativity flies from your fingertips! XOXXO Christel

Sunday, January 24, 2010

WIP



This is Adelle, She is what I am presently working on, and hopefully, this lumpy bumpy body will be a smooth pretty woman when finished! What do you think? I would love to go with either blonde, or auburn hair...and did you notice the big beauty mark? oh, sshhhh She will be my entry for the IADR ( International Art Doll Registry) Flapper contest, provided she is finished! gotta run, I only have 6 days!!!! xoxox Christel

Friday, January 22, 2010

Baby Joelle'



Ok Jess, I too am in love with my own doll! I don't know if I can let her go easily. She is just too cute with those two little teeth!Hope everyone is having a wonderful day.
Sweet Little Joelle has sold

Thursday, January 21, 2010

A Rose for Madame Samm


I am so very delighted, thrilled, overjoyed..all those HAPPY words! Please come and see my newly remodled blog!!! It is so much more inviting, and pleasurable to come and sit a spell! I have only one person to thank, Dear Samm, you are just so wonderful!I can't believe how you "overhauled" my blog in such a short time! I could not be happier, and I am sure everyone who comes to visit will enjoy it so much more! Please visit Madame Samm here! http://sewdollswhosnext.blogspot.com/
Thank you. Hugs, Christel

Purpelope





Ok, well as some of you might know, purple is not my personal favorite, but I was "inspired" to create this little fairy, and dress her in purple! I think I like her, and guess what, the purple didn't hurt a bit!..ha ha Hope you are havin' a great day! HUGS Christel             SOLD!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

PENN





Well, my WIP is finished! No, I didn't finish him in a day..lol I was a bit lax in adding the WIP photos, (just today) and had already nearly completed him when they posted.I myself am a bit amazed at how different they turn out after adding clothing bits, hair, ect..I hope you like him.His big beautiful wings were made from silk, I added some fimo gel to give them body, as well as wire for support! I love the print on the silk, and knew they would be right for Penn. Thanks so much for taking the time to come and sit a spell, I love visitors, and everyone is always so sweet! Penn Has SOLD to a Very Dear Friend in Pa.

WIP


Many many changes will be forthcoming for this guy. He needs some shaving, sanding, coloring, hair..ha ha I just wanted to show you what I was working on. So far, I am happy with his young face, his pose, his feet and hands, not sure about those big ears, but hair will change that alot! Hope you are having a great day. hugs, Christel

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Somethin' a bit Fishy!





This week, I have decided to "dive" into new waters! I created these two little mermaids/ merboy , and had a blast with them! I am still working on story book characters as well, but Little Miss Muffet was giving me trouble, so she has been temporarily put on hold, and Zella, and Jareau have arrived! Hope you are each having a great week, with lots of creative juices flowing. I love seeing what each of you come up with! Hugs, Christel   A dear friend in IN. Kathleen, has purchased the little girl,  my sweet friend Karin in Pa has purchased Jareau

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Little Johnny Appleseed




Sometimes isnpiration can come from a completely unexpected place. This little portrait of Johnny Appleseed was inspired by a beautiful soul, Particia of Woolytales. I saw her perfect tiny painting, with her perfect tiny apples, and was immediately inspired to sculpt an apple! Perhaps not perfect, but they are apples, none the less. I traveled just a bit around the path of "Fairy Tales" and ventured into Folklore, but I think Johnny is cute as a button, hope you do as well! Thank you sweet Patricia, I will be watching. Hugs, Christel
Little Johnny Appleseed has been puchased by Karin in Pa. SOLD

Friday, January 8, 2010

Goldilocks










Lately I have been working as dilegently as I possibly can. I am just completely in love with this that we call our work. For me it rarely ever seems to be work, somedays perhaps a task at hand, but none the less, a true new love, found through the grace of God.I prayed that God would bring anew to my heart and spirit, and through doll making He has. It has been many years, more than I care to count, since I have had this much joy in life. I hope that you all can see it through the wee ones. I know my art is far from perfect,I embrace each new day of learning, but then again, it is in the eye of the beholder as they say. As my skill level improves, my love for creating dolls does as well. Each day I learn something new to help me along my journey. I sincerely hope that this road never ends. My hope is that it keeps winding into new and unchartered territoies, and that all of you will meet me somewhere along the path! Thank you dear friends for the love and support. ~ ChristeI personally, like the look of Goldilocks face, but as they say, to each his own. Some might think she looks too grouchy, or just isn't quite pretty enough, so I revised her face, hair, and shoes, and have relisted her. Here is the new Goldilocks, what do you think?

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Little Jack Horner




Here is my version of Little Jack Horner. He has been very patiently waiting for clothing, and finally he can enjoy his pie! This is a 1:12 scale doll like Bo Peep, Little Boy Blue, and Red Riding Hood Little Jack Horner is for auction now on ebay. Thank you so much for stopping in, I hope you enjoy the time you spend here at my little blog world ~Christel  SOLD

Monday, January 4, 2010

Little Boy Blue








I finally finished Little Boy Blue! I have been working on him off and on for over three weeks now. His clothing was giving me a run for my money..I am pleased with his final out come after four different sets of overalls that just were not quite right. I hope you enjoy the photos of him, and will take a peek at his auction on ebay now. *Christel  SOLD

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Quiet time








This is Leeds, a small fairy boy I found quietly reading, there on my dresser. He was so engrossed in his book, he never even noticed I was taking photos!

Leeds is my latest for auction now on ebay! Hope you enjoy him ~Christel   SOLD

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Little Bo Peep




This is my latest offering, for auction on ebay now. I had a lot of fun creating her little dress and bonnet.

SOLD