be sure to stop by and see all the new offerings from these awesome and very talented artisan's!!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The Humble Arts
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Carolee Clark King of Mice Studios
I just love visiting Carolee Clark
of King of Mice Studios
http://kingofmicestudios.blogspot.com/
Carolee is just a awesome artist,She really brings her creations to life.She had the honor of having her art work featured in the magazine called Somerset Studios "Holidays and Celebrations" issue, which includes a full page ad for the Ghoultide Gathering, and shows a piece of Carolee's Clark work.
Go by her blog take a tissue with you trust me you will need it .because you will drool over her gorgeous work
of King of Mice Studios
http://kingofmicestudios.blogspot.com/
Carolee is just a awesome artist,She really brings her creations to life.She had the honor of having her art work featured in the magazine called Somerset Studios "Holidays and Celebrations" issue, which includes a full page ad for the Ghoultide Gathering, and shows a piece of Carolee's Clark work.
Go by her blog take a tissue with you trust me you will need it .because you will drool over her gorgeous work
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
Thomas
Please meet Thomas! Thomas is my newest E-Pattern
I created him for the beginner doll maker Welcoming them into the Prim world
I created him for the beginner doll maker Welcoming them into the Prim world
he is easy and such fun to create
He is all boy,You don't see many "Boy's" Cool thing about this pattern is you can make him Boy or Girl, Or Brother and Sister sky is the limit for this E-Pattern!
I hope you love Thomas as much as I do!!
I will be uploading him later today at
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Working on making two new patterns!!
to dry then stripe and make shoes
legs wet and legs ready to paint again..Legs every where")
legs wet and legs ready to paint again..Legs every where")
Smaller doll hasn't given me a name yet:(
Thomas in the beginning!
Cloth has been aged and ready to make clothing tada!
Thomas in the beginning has been aged.
Smaller doll in the beginning aged..I enjoy taking pictures from my brain on to paper, then pics of the steps.I can see mistakes or look at as a third person through their eyes.Its a good thing to do and makes you keep on being inspired and excited about your newest creation too!
okay gals now what have you been up to??I wanna know:)
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Robin's Egg Bleu Historical Handmade One of a Kind Art Dolls
Be sure to read and see the pictures;
IOLCC's Dimension In Dollmaking Exhibition at the annual San Diego Quilt ShowOur theme for this years show is "Make Me Laugh".
Robin's Egg Bleu Historical Handmade One of a Kind Art Dolls
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Mini Grungy Witch Potion Bottles/Vials Giveaway!
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Real YesterYear Dolls
Wanted to share them !! Have a Good Day Hugs to All Sherrie
Queen Anne style doll
1750 or earlierEnglandWooden head, torso, legs and forearms, cloth upper armsDressed in a 19th-century gown withbeaded and embroidered cap (1850?)Courtesy of Mary Alice Thacke
The majority of antique dolls found today were manufactured from 1830 and on, although dolls representing adults from the 17th and 18th century are rarely found. Most of the very early dolls were made in England by individual craftsmen who carved the dolls of wood, painted their features, and also costumed the dolls. Collectors call the wood dolls from England from the 18th and early 19th centuries "Queen Anne" dolls, which is somewhat confusing, since Queen Anne's reign ended in 1714! These dolls, in good to excellent condition, are extremely rare, and cost from about $1,500 for an early 19th century doll, to over $40,000 for dolls made in the late 17th century (very few have survived--less than 30 by some reports).
china dolls are one of my favorites, I have two and just love them.
1750 or earlierEnglandWooden head, torso, legs and forearms, cloth upper armsDressed in a 19th-century gown withbeaded and embroidered cap (1850?)Courtesy of Mary Alice Thacke
The majority of antique dolls found today were manufactured from 1830 and on, although dolls representing adults from the 17th and 18th century are rarely found. Most of the very early dolls were made in England by individual craftsmen who carved the dolls of wood, painted their features, and also costumed the dolls. Collectors call the wood dolls from England from the 18th and early 19th centuries "Queen Anne" dolls, which is somewhat confusing, since Queen Anne's reign ended in 1714! These dolls, in good to excellent condition, are extremely rare, and cost from about $1,500 for an early 19th century doll, to over $40,000 for dolls made in the late 17th century (very few have survived--less than 30 by some reports).
china dolls are one of my favorites, I have two and just love them.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wood Dolls verses Cloth
Look how wonderfully her face has been hand carved!
I am ALWAYS looking for faces.I fine the real vintage to be my favorite.
I love their techniques from simple to their deep shadings .
Wood is one of the earliest known materials used to make dolls.
dating back as far as the 1500's. Certainly have held up beautifull through the centuries
When I saw this picture of this doll my thought was why not cloth!
"Lydia Peglow" circa 1760 Queen Anne style doll carved from wood
Wood verse's Cloth!!
Claire Pruitt created a a wooden style doll Pattern useing Cloth!
I have this pattern ..I haven't attempted to create it yet..But I just love the pattern and how it really looks just like a wood doll when finished , it is just amazing!
To see more of ClairePruitt's pattern go to
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Creative Times Magazine - Sept/Oct Issue
Tutorials
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Prim Doll Studio Blog
The dolls all were created by Helen Pringle!
On the blog of Prim Doll Studio I have been explaining to the best of my humble ability
The difference between Primitive, FolkArt, Vintage, Whimsical
Come by would love to have your comments !!!!
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Monday, September 14, 2009
Vintage Prairie Doll
Very rare late 19th century folk art carved prairie doll.
This appears to be hand made with a solid wood torso with
This appears to be hand made with a solid wood torso with
original crackled paint and cloth arms and legs. The head has remnants of hair remaining and I'm not sure what type of hair it is (possibly cowhide?), but your can see the rawhide underneath. You can see how this patchwork of rawhide hair was nailed to the head and what's left forms an amazing document of 19th century make do doll making on the frontier.
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
Prairie Doll in the making
as I create them in my minds eye I do step back in time..When the west was wild and and not
crowed when times were hard yet so simple.These dolls represent those times..Created along the wagon wheels and very uncomfortable long rides across our great land.. Mothers gather what ever was at hand to create a life time friend for their daughters.
there is no rhyme nor reason for creating this doll .NO dead line to meet..Just the best and funnest side of doll making,,Just the want to! Sitting down with pencil and paper and start sketching out whats in my heart...
This doll for some reason has been wanting to come to life through my heart and fingers..
I wanted to show and share her going through her growth steps..
Practing Practing on creating softer faces yet not loosing the yesteryear effect..
I used water color pencils for her facial features and blush for her cheecks so far..I now will
rub her down achieving even more of a softer face and making her look vintage.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Sew a Flu Mask
I thought was a coll video..Thinking of small children who have colds, helping to keep them from passing their colds to other family members. Or just might be a good thing to have around..
it is from:
Sew What's New
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
A Simplified Approach Painting Tutorial "FREE"
A Simplified Approach Painting Tutorial "FREE Down Load"
Many crafters are intimidated by painting, and fabric is not a forgiving surface, but with this tutorial and a little patience you can paint on fabric beautifully!!
This free tutorial is not intended for resale. Please do not mass produce. If you wish to use this tutorial for a teaching project please send request to darlene@pumpkinberrydesigns.com.
http://www.patternmart.com/pattern/9282/A+Simplified+Approach+Painting+Tutorial
Many crafters are intimidated by painting, and fabric is not a forgiving surface, but with this tutorial and a little patience you can paint on fabric beautifully!!
This free tutorial is not intended for resale. Please do not mass produce. If you wish to use this tutorial for a teaching project please send request to darlene@pumpkinberrydesigns.com.
http://www.patternmart.com/pattern/9282/A+Simplified+Approach+Painting+Tutorial
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TDIPT wonderful read
What a wonderful read..I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
http://www.todwellinprimitivethymes.blogspot.com/
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