An exhibit of dolls.

I often exhibit my painting throughout the year and have recently began to exhibit my dolls as well,so I thought I would recommend that if you are a painter,sculpter or photographer who also makes dolls,that you exhibit them as well,they deserve the spot light,they are your babies,your creations after all.

When you do exhibit them try to do so in a lockable case,if you a handy man in the family have them make a box that has a glass lid that will allow people to see but not touch your dolls,tag the dolls with prices so that people don't have to round you up for a price during and opening,and remember that dolls are often small enough to slip into a pocket or bag and can be gone forever before you now it.

If you dont have a handy man around you can purchase jewelery display cases on line for a reasonable price and they always come in handy for exhibits,shows and just keeping you dolls on display at home,so think about it if you are condsidering exhbiting or shows or even markets.


So condider exhibiting your beloved little dolls,they do deserve some attention and its always nice to show off your little wonders to the world.

The dolls in the picture are shown in a lockable,glass top display box..

Dolls are being born!!!!!

I have designed a new lot of dolls and hope to get cracking on them next week,I'm really excited to get going on them,lots od cloth and paint,wonderful...

I am working on a quite a few dolls at the moment and hope to coplete them this week coming so that I can begin work on the new dolls.

I have a few paper clay and cloth dolls in the process at the moment and some super cute weird little one piece dolls growing nicely,I have a little family happening and some cute dotees haning aroung,so much to do,I will have to be disciplined and finish first things first.

I am working on a blue doll at the moment that is fast turning into a favey,it have ears and dangley arms and legs,this one Im enjoying,he just needs his face [painted and a few loving touches and vola he will be comlpete,I have displayed his original design in this post to share him with you all.

I do so love my little cloth buddies but I have hardened upa nd started to put them up for sale on Etsy,I need to share them and keep growing as a doll maker.

Playing with dolls makes me happy!

I have been working like a mad woman in the studio,I have been having so much fun painting,sewing,embellishing,drawing and much more,its been a hoot,and I have a lot more time to play for the moment,I am of until two weeks after my op so its exciting that I will be able to create more than I thought that I would.

I have been concentrating on my latest batch of dolls,I tend to have to many on the go at once so I had put them into lots and am determined to do it that way but sometimes I just fancy working on one that catches my eye,anyway hopefully I will be more disciplined and get them all finished before I make a new lot.

I made a fairy doll about six months ago but have felt uninspired to finish her but now I cant get her out of my head,I keep thinking of different ways to bring her to life and how to develop her personality,I have given her some antaners,big eyes and funny wings,she is about three quarters done and I hope to have her on here for show next Sunday.

I am also finishing off my one piece dolls,they are turning out nicely and the cats are looking pretty cool as well,bad bunny is getting some clothing and almost ready to join his girl friends.

I have a few dotee dolls in the wings waiting to be finished,they just need to be embellished so that will happen over the next couple of weeks,also I have some paper clay ornies happening and then when all these are done I can work on some larger dolls that need completing.

Well thats the weeks summery for now,I will be back next Sunday with some pics I hope of completed dolls......................................

Its time for some fun in the studio

I have three glorious weeks ahead of me to just create dolls and art work,so that is exactly what i will be doing,how awesome!

I plan to sew about thirty dolls tomorrow or Tuesday and have them painted and finished to sell,I also want to give some of them their own special little boxes surrounded by the things they love,it will be fun.

I have been mixing different media to create dolls lately,cloth and clay,beads,layered fabric etc,its been interesting but Ive enjoyed most creating a one piece pattern and painting the little characters in acrylic,the just seem to come to life.

Well i hope to add more before the week end since I have time off and tell of my dollie adventures.

New Dolls ...

I have been working on some new dolls made of cloth and paper clay and have completed two so far and hopefully they will be a hit on Etsy.

I have also been working on single piece pattered dolls and using paint to bring life to them,they have worked quite well and I am enjoying the process,I think though I will perhaps explore further with more texture and fibers and see what is born of it all.

Also I have been working on some paper clay figures in a whimsical theme,they are getting there and I'm looking forward to the end result,I want to make some box toppers as I love boxes and dolls,so why not mix them.

Well back to the doll makers studio to see what little beings I can bring to life.....

More dolls and bad bunnies!

I spent most of the day working on the dolls in my studio,I managed to achieve quite a bit but still I want more to happen!
The bad bunnies are coming along nicely and look suitably naughty,I think I will make some more perhaps in my holidays.

The cloth and paper clay dolls are nearing completion, just need to attach the hair,decorate the wings and add a few final blingy touches and they will be done and ready to sell,Im quite pleased with them and look forward to creating some more soon.

I think I have a round thirty dolls in the making at the moment and Im still thinking up more to create and finish,I have to choose which ones will go into the book yet and which ones to sell,mmm some thought is needed for this.

I have been using calico for most of my dolls,I cant seem to break away from it,it is so versatile,still I must experiment more with other types of cloth,perhaps I will try satin next.

More dolls being born!!!!!!!!!!

Ive been inspired and am fired up,I have new designs and lots to do,my studio is now kitted out to work on the dolls as well,so I hope to produce lots of dolls this year and sell them as well as add them to my new book.
I have been working in paper clay and cloth,using glass eyes in ways that i would not normally use them and doing a lot of free sewing on the dolls.
I plan to get much more intricate in my work and add more and more colour,Im very hyped up about it all!!!!!!!!!