Hello Sailor!

These dashing sailors are part of my new-ish boxed range of art dolls.  I have really enjoyed painting the boxes as well as the characters.  I am hoping to include some famous characters too; Virginia Woolf, Nancy Cunard, Greta Garbo.......

New Faces...

I have been busy up-dating some of the images on my work.  This has included using fabric paint as well as embroidery.  I hope to finish some art dolls soon, which will mostly be hand painted.  It's great to experiment, something I don't do nearly enough of!

I Remember Those....!

I was sorting through some photos on the computer the other day, and I came across some old files of my work.  Here are some images of cushions I used to make...

Bring on the Girls...

I have been making some cabaret style girl brooches this week, using air-drying clay and acrylic paints, then a matt varnish.

Mollie Makes Cover Gift

The current edition of Mollie Makes features a cover make/gift by myself.  Woo-hoo...

I Heart Pom-Poms!

I LOVE the retro-ness of a pom-pom;  the same way I do with ric-rac! (Another post...).
Just before Christmas I made some pom-pom collars, which I called 'Carnival Collars'.  They have a slight Mexicana/Frida look to them, and are really fun looking on!  I think you are either a pom-pom person or not!  Are you...?

Gathered by Mollie Makes

I really enjoy working with the lovely people from Mollie Makes magazine; I have contributed to a handful of commissions now.  Here is a take-away coffee cup cosy!! (Not sure I would use one myself, but hey-ho...)

Getting Personal!

I am continuing to make custom orders for people.  Here are some orders I have made in the past two days...

 

Custom Couple

Some lovely friends of ours celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary a few weeks ago.  I thought they might appreciate a 'Dolly Box' of the two of them.  I also printed their three boys names around the edge; and made their little hands with velcro attached, so they can hold hands (or not!)

Dear Deer

A woodland friend for Mr Fox...

 

Fantastic Mr. Fox

I have been busy making some wintery hanging creatures; this is Mr. Fox.  I think he looks a bit sneaky...

 

Bon Voyage...

Have made a selection of Vacation Folk canvas' which will be winging their way to Appendage in Brighton.  I have really enjoyed making these funny little characters!  I think they are getting me into holiday mode...