Silk Ribbon dolls reticule

Here is a quick pic of the dolls reticule I promised earlier today. 

It is for my doll Lily, which is a pattern I have been trying to rework. It is one of my earliest patterns, and the doll hair I used then is no longer available. I have tried to recreate the hairstyle using hair that is available today but I am not having much luck. Now I'm considering re-releasing the pattern with a bonnet. Seems like kind of a cop-out, but like I said, the hairstyle is almost impossible with what is available today.

Here she is:

 This is with the old hair, which was an awesome spun wool which was curled in a coil, and was all in one long piece. So with the new wool. which is shorter pieces, I could do a bonnet with a little hair showing at the top. I don't know, perhaps I'll keep exploring the yarns available out there.

xx

~Annie

Ruby going "live" on TDIPT tonight!

Ruby and her favorite setting hen will be up for sale on TDIPT Mercantile tonight at 10PM.

Don't miss it, for details

click here!

Bad hair day

 

Here is Alice. She is a small cabinet sized doll, about 15 inches. That is small for me, I usually make dolls in the 20 to 30 inch range. I painted her in oils, which I love. I hope to do a lot more oil painted dolls this winter.

The problem with Alice is I used tibetan lambswool for her hair. Now it is huge and unruly, and I don't know what to do with it, It looks like she stuck her finger in a light socket!

This photo shows the fabric I will be using for her dress. She will be the classic Alice in Wonderland, but what to do about 

THAT HAIR!

Here she is full size. But do you see that hair? I have tried tying it back like the classic Alice, but it just pops out all over! Maybe once I have her dressed something will come to me. Or maybe she will just be 

Alice of the Unruly Hair!

Ester on TDIPT Mercantile!

Ester is ready and currently up for adoption on TDIPT Mercantile!

 She has such a folksy style, in her regency gown and smartly trimmed bonnet!

 Her sweet face would look sogreat peeking out amongst antiques and cherished treasures!

 Her gown and pantaloons have been carefully created with grow tucks and lace for that old fashioned look!

I have made a little bluebird for her to hold!

Ester will come signed and dated with free shipping!

Click here to see more details on the Merc!
Ester is on her way to her new home! Thank you!

19th Century bling!

 

I decided to add some millinery to  spruce up Ester's bonnet a bit.

These gorgeous little blue flowers are actually made of paper. I bought them at a Japanese festival we went to in June.

I also added some little paper beads from the bridal dept.(wonder what I'm doing shopping there!) I'm loving just how shabby chic she is turning out!

xx

~Annie

In the studio

Ester has her costume completed, 

and next I will take them outside and try to get some pretty pictures of them!

Close up of her bonnet.

xx

~Annie

Ruby and Ester

Here is a sneak peek at Ester. 

She is all ready for some clothing!

 Be back soon!

xx

~Annie

Ruby finished

And now I'm working on her little sister; Ester.

Here is Ruby:

Stay tuned for Ester.

xx

~Annie

This is Ruby!

I am quite enamored of her!

She will be about 28 inches tall. 

I'm trying to decide if she will have a bonnet, a hat or if I'll just continue with her hair.

 I love the way her face came out-I used acrylic paint and colored pencil. 

Still one of my favorite techniques!

Folk doll joy!!

xx

~Annie

On TDIPT this month

 

Ophelia and her daisies!

Click here to go to TDIPT Mercantile for more photos!

Alice

I am making an Alice in Wonderland doll this week.

Why is her head so round? I don't know.

She needs some hair, I agree. 

But alas, She is oil painted and will take forever to dry.

I even used an alkyd white-mixed with just about everything.

That does speed up the drying time, but only a little.

Ah! I do love oils!

Inspired by Izannah Walker

I know it seems every one is making this type of doll, but I couldn't resist trying my hand at it! This is actually a mold for an Alabama Baby doll by Deanna Hogan. I just decided to turn her into an Izzy instead. I got some fabric yesterday for her dress, which HAS to be red! I will be working on dress and unders today.

These pictures are before her head and shoulderplate have had a crackle applied.

TDIPT dolls!!

 New Dolls available on TDIPT Mercantile!

Click here to go to the Merc!

Primitive Sailor Cat Doll back on ebay

This little gal is looking for a home! She is back on ebay at a reduced price. Please hop on over and take a look at her, she's getting lonely!! LOL!

 

Click here to go to ebay!

Sneak peek for TDIPT tonight!

Cats!

Ready to go to their prospective homes!

I am behind!!

Big surprise, right? I have 2 orders for the cat and mice doll, and I have RUN OUT of stuffing. AND...Walmart has decided to STOP CARRYING my beloved Morning Glory stuffing!!! WHAT am I going to do? How can I come up with an ALTERNATIVE STUFFING in the MIDDLE of a project...in the middle of 2 PROJECTS  really!!!MAN ALIVE-what are they trying to do to me?

OK, sorry for the rant! I will try to collect myself and go out into the world on a hunt. But I know I will not be able to find anything as lovely as Morning Glory stuffing-which I have been using for 10 years!

The Fisher Cat

Here is a sneak peek of my newest doll available on TDIPT Mercantile May 1st! I have this doll for sale, and I will also be taking orders on her. Be sure to visit the Merc on May 1st to see all of my offerings!

Thanks for looking!

Fisher cat and lilacs

Our lilacs are in full bloom these days! I love lilacs, they smell so wonderful! I couldn't resist bringing some in to scent the house!

Here is a sneak peek at my cat for this months TDIPT. I hope I can get him done-I'm so distracted by the gardening!LOL!

Love Your Enemies for sale on Ebay!

Unfortunately the sale for this piece on TDIPT fell through, so I am offering it on Ebay with free shipping!

Click here to go to ebay!