Busy.....

I've been busy lately,and haven't had a moment to post!I finished up some things yesterday,for the HARTS update,for March 1st.I made a very sweet,clay&needle~felted bunny~







I also made a Ladybug~






Greg has been busy,too!He finished another Hitty,and I have been so busy,I haven't had time to post a pic of her.She sold last night on eBay.








Thanks so much for stopping by!

Update on Greg's Queen Anne...

I am so excited about Greg's Queen Anne that he is carving,that I had to show a few more progress pics!He has carved her in the "William&Mary"style,from the 1600's!.I have learned that the queen Anne's from this time period,are actually referred to this way.They had more prominently carved facial features,and their eyes were painted,and not pupil~less.Also,instead of the traditional"dots"over the eyebrows&eyes,these dolls had tiny dashes that look like stitches.They generally had very high foreheads,and beauty marks.




He has even hinged her legs at the knees&peg jointed them.It is amazing to me,that this is all carved from wood! I was amazed when he decided for his first Queen Anne to be one from this time period! I was hoping simply for one of the late 1700's one's,with the simple round head,triangle nose&straight legs! I think he has done a marvelous job!




He has done all Gessoeing(is that a word?*wink*)painting&aging,himself.The only painting I have done,is her facial features.We have decided she needs a very royal looking Red Sheep's Wool for her hair.I have just set it in place,so you can have a general idea,of how she will look with her hair.





He was inspired by a doll in the wonderful book"The Heart of the Tree".She is from the 1680's!

~*~Website Updates~*~

I just wanted to remind everyone that the TDIPT Mercantile has updated for the 1st of the month.Be sure and stop by!This month,I am offering a "Springtime Bunny".






Also,please take a moment to stop by HARTS,"Lila&Trueman"are for sale there.Everyone has done such a wonderful job over there,this month also!Lots of adorable artwork for sale!

~*~Happy Day!~*~

I am so excited! I have been accepted into The Humble Arts!It is a small website,with such talented artists that I admire!I know several of the gals already,and look forward to getting to know the rest!There will be a new update on the 1st of February.I will be offering"Lila&Trueman the Frog"~






Please be sure to stop by on the 1st!

The TDIPT Mercantile Updates Tonight,and Progress Pics of Greg's Queen Anne...

I have a very sweet Valentine Angel that will be for sale tonight at 8pm,when the TDIPT Mercantile updates for the 15th of the month.Be sure to stop by,and check out all of the wonderful new things up for sale tonight!




Also,Greg is working on a magnificent Queen Anne style doll.I thought it would be fun to post some "work in progress pics"!I can't WAIT to see her finished!He is doing her in the style of the very early one's of the late 1600's.






He has done a marvelous job,carving her hands,and he has even jointed her at the knees!Right now,they are being held together with nails,he will peg joint them later.

~*~A Valentine Princess~*~

I just LOVE Valentine's Day...I think it has something to do with the promise of the New Year.I adore making dollies for this Holiday! I have just finished up my latest,a Valentine Princess.I think she turned out very sweet,and maybe even a little spoiled*wink*!










I have just listed her for auction on eBay.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~*~Sarah,a Primitive Dollie~*~

Greg has just finished up another wonderful little piece of Folk Art!Her name is Sarah.






He has carved her entirely by hand.Her legs are peg~jointed,and her arms are made like many antique dolls were~wooden lowers&cloth upper arms,hand~sewn through drilled holes.







Here's the link to Sarah's auction on eBayThanks so much for stopping by!