SUE & ME

Thought it would be fun to have pics of me with Sue to put her actual size in perspective. Friday & Saturday she and some of my little girls & felted cats will be on display for the Art Walk in Alamosa. Took her in on Thurs. and already got 2 calls from visitors to the Museum..so guess she will be popular.

5'9" STEAMPUNK SUE

Talk about extremes! My last big project were little 6" girls....this one is closer to 6 feet! My Art Thing group's project theme this year is Steam Punk, and we have an Art Walk in Alamosa next month, so since I have been thinking of making a life size doll, I decided it was time! It all started with mannequin legs got at an auction for $2.50. The upper torso is made using some of that plaster wrap tape for making casts. She is made in 2 parts, so I can transport her in my car. I had gone to a workshop on paperclay, and planned to use that for the head, but after several attempts, could not get a smooth enough surface, so went to soft sculptured fabric. After the 4th try finally got it large enough...and I have a cute smaller head which I think I will make into a little elf, later. The main thing about this project is I learned some new techniques to use. I'll put up some of these on my wordpress blog, in case others are inspired to try their hand at making a larger doll. I'm now torn between another Steam Punk Aviator type, or since I have a great pair of cowboy boots from the thrift store, perhaps a cow girl...or perhaps both. Who knows! I always tell everyone I have the mind of a 6 year old..and this proves it!

NEW SPRITES & THINGS

I am putting together some little things for this summer when will once again have Art In The Park with tourists arriving by train on Fridays. Besides the artists there will be live music and other events taking place so should be a lot of fun. And speaking of fun, I'm enjoying making more little dolls using my favorite mold to make cold porcelain faces again. This time I have Yoga dolls meditating, some precious little Sprites, and I came across a poem I wrote a while back called Rejoice, so made a very "rejoiceful" little gal to hang from a copy of the poem. She was inspired by the fabric I had picked up & wanted to mess with. The other thing I had fun with was using mohair & yarns to make some wild hair styles,& adding funky ear rings.

CATITUDE PINS

Here's a couple of felted cat faces, made into pins for you to wear...or pin up to enjoy looking at. Cats are about 3" with a tiny bird or mouse sitting on their heads, which can be removed, but why would you want to? Price includes shipping. US only. Orange Cat $10.50

Black Cat $10.50

CATITUDE PINS FOR SALE

These pins are great for all cat lovers. "Built" on gold mat board the pin can hold a message or name, or whatever. Just print on your computer and glue, or write in with a permanent marker. Cat is about 3" and it's little paws hold the 3"X 21/2" board. Cat with Bird $12.00 includes shipping USA only

Cat with Mouse $12.00 includes shipping USA only

MERMAID PATTERNS

My online doll group, Doll Street Dreamers is having a Mermaid Challenge. We all LOVE Mermaids, and I have designed a few in my day. One is a small neck bag which holds my eyeglasses, and has a small pocket for cash. I also made a very cute (she said with modesty) little 6" Mermaid which is a bit different. So dug her out of my files and wrote up into a pattern & now have her posted for sale on my DollmakerLaura Blogspot. Of course there's also the Steampunk Mermaid too.

CAT PIN DOLL

Cranes & Crows wanted to carry some of my cats in her shop. She asked if the small ones could be pins...hmmmmm. Good idea. Since I needed a name tag for the art show with my group at the Museum, I decided to make a cat head with little paws holding my name. He of course has a mouse sitting on his head. I like! So am making more to sell, and when time allows will also put up tips on my other Word Press Blog for those who have bought "Poking Fun" to make too. Meanwhile Doll Street is having a Mermaid challenge so am updating some of my Mermaid patterns.