Ju-ju Doll
I’ve been working on some ju-ju dolls. This is the first of the larger size that I’ve finished. She’s embellished with embroidery thread, glass beads, fresh water pearls and a silk flower with a shell bead in the center. I know, I still have to finish the Queen Anne doll. I will, some day. Soon. I [...]
Not an angry bird
Disgruntled bird? Maybe my subconscious is trying to tell me to stop being so picky and replace my phone already. I started painting again. The ever so creatively named “Red bird” is on a 4″x4″ canvas panel done with the cheapest oil paints money can buy. I based it on a photo I found online. [...]
Beads?
Beads. My dolls and fabrics are packed away in storage at the moment, my handspun is at Keeper’s Corner, my knitting needles are somewhere and I needed something to do. Not like that’s an actual excuse for me to take up yet another hobby; especially one involving sparkly things, color, and a good potential for [...]
Lucky #7
This is Hitty #7, my last doll of 2010. I lucked out and found some real coral beads at the craft store, then went ahead and made her a dress from quilting cotton. I tried putting her up on eBay last week but since there were no takers I’ve decided that it’s probably a sign [...]
I carve like I knit
Fact: It doesn’t matter if I’m handling carving knives or knitting needles there’s always the risk of serious bloodshed (mine.) I cut my right hand index finger yesterday, right next to the finger nail, but close enough to the pad to make typing uncomfortable. It’s okay. The Gods of Craftopia demand sacrifices, right? At least [...]
Why now?
I think I hit the oldest and most mature that I was meant to get and started back in the other direction. At least I hope so. I finished the Hitty doll, dressed her in her little chemise (the idea being that Lexi and I will make clothing for her together) and gave her to [...]
Oh dear, I believe I see a doll
Or at least the beginning of one. I’m getting ahead on my poplar Hitty’s head and body and I’ve left her arms and legs behind. I guess it’s time to work on those. Hitty’s face has been really difficult. I think I’ve redone the basic features far too much trying for symmetry. I’ve given up [...]
I’ve moved on, I’m now playing with knives
My friend Maggie introduced me to Hitty. Hitty is a sweet little doll and main character in the book Hitty, Her First Hundred Years. I haven’t gotten hold of the book yet, but from what I picked up Hitty starts out as a bit of mountain ash and is carved by a family friend in [...]
Early craft fair results
Disappointing for vendors, awesome for buyers. I’m going to embrace the whole “If you can’t say something nice about a craft fair coordinator don’t say anything at all.” but I will say its not a good sign when you visit with friends from bazaars past and the first thing out of their mouths is “This [...]
very literal
I found a copy of quotes from my friends. The history behind this is that I started writing down the best bits of advice they gave me about art and creative work before I moved to Portland from Salem, Oregon in 1992 or 93 (it was in the winter that I moved, I just can’t [...]