Friday, July 30, 2010

RIK PIERCE WORKSHOP day 1

Well, the workshop was even more amazing than I was expecting and incredible! I have a ton of photos to share and information about paper clay!!! <-----------I LOVE PAPER CLAY!!!! You can do the most amazing things with it!!!
  Day 1 consisted of looking at all of our kit parts and painting the window and door jams and the fireplace/oven. We had a choice of having the oven with an opening beneath it for wood or above the oven for a warming shelf. I chose the upper.
 The fireplace was made out of resin from an original sculpt that Rik made. It was primed grey and we used burnt umber,iron oxide,Hippo grey and orange to randomly paint the brick with light washes. Paints were Delta acrylics.
 Much more to come!!!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Friday, July 23, 2010

PLAYING WITH PAPER!

I have been having the best time making some utensil holders and cannisters for the kitchen. Ever since I saw these items in Mercedes Shabby house and Sylvia's creations I wanted one so bad!!! I managed to make a few. Years ago my Mother and I shared a space in an Antique co-op. The woman who had a space next to us was married to a French man and went to Paris all of the time. She always brought back enameled  cannisters,salt boxes and utensil holders.........I loved them!!! Now, I finally have one in miniature!!! It comes at a perfect time to figure out how to make these because I am joining in on my first group swap and the theme is for the "kitchen". (Hopefully there isn't anyone that is participating reading this.....I would hate to ruin the surprise.)  Now, I only have about 11 more to make!!! I should be a pro by the time I have finished! LOL
Tomorrow is the first day of my Rik Pierce workshop!!!!! I am very excited!!!
Have a great weekend!!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

GIVEAWAY WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ARE YOU READY?     I had my sweet Mother(88) whom I take care of,  draw the lucky winner's name!!!
And the winner is:

CONGRATULATIONS ANA ROSA!!!!   Please email me and send me your information so I can send you Baby Bella.

THANK YOU everyone who joined in on this giveaway!!! I have had the best time and really enjoyed reading all of your sweet comments! Thank you to all of my new followers too!! I hope you enjoy my postings and  photos as much as I do all of yours!!!!

Sunday, July 18, 2010

BABY + TODDLER + GIVEAWAY

I have a couple of more dolls to share with you that are from my past work. I really loved the little toddler in her nightgown. Of course my favorite little dog is included in most photos! He loves having his picture taken!
Just a reminder that the GIVEAWAY date of July 20 is approaching fast!!!! If you haven't become a follower and left a comment yet please do! Scroll down to the original post about this giveaway and make sure to leave a comment so you are entered. It is turning out to be a fun experience for me!! I can't wait to find out who wins  BABY  BELLA.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

BABY GIVEAWAY RULES

This is just a gentle reminder for my new followers.......PLEASE leave a comment in the BABY GIVEAWAY post so I know that you want to participate in the drawing. Just being a follower won't work as I am writing down the names entered from the responses in the post.........Thank you everyone that's joining in! This is going to be so much fun!!     Now, of course I am sending pictures of three more babies to share with you!! Have a great weekend!!!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

MORE BABIES TO SHARE

The Giveaway is moving along really smoothly and I am really looking forward to drawing a winning name on July 20th. Don't forget to sign in if you haven't already! Here are a couple of more babies to share with you!

Friday, July 2, 2010

BABY GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JULY 20

I am so happy to have 65 followers and having so much fun blogging that I have decided to have my first GIVE AWAY. It is a way to Thank all of you for all of the inspiration that is shared through stories and pictures of your creations!!!! I love all of your comments too!!
  THE RULES:

LEAVE A COMMENT and be a FOLLOWER for a chance to have a Baby Girl arrive on your doorstep! I will pick a winner on July 20th which is my daughter's Birthday!!   And now for a tease...... look below!!!!!

VICTORIAN vs. MODERN

I really enjoy dressing these little one's so much. I have only done a handful of Victorian dressed babies because it seems they aren't as popular as one would think. The Modern day baby is very popular!!