Wednesday, 11 November 2009

Artisans in Miniature now have a blog

AIM ~ Artisans in Miniature now have a blog http://artisansinminiature.blogspot.com/  It has been set up by Vicky of NJD Miniatures & will feature AIM members newest creations.  So why not take a look.

Three Nuns

I've really enjoyed making Nuns.  Why?......I'm not sure.  A friend suggested I did the whole cast of A Sound of Music From left to right is Sister Teresa,  Sister Bernadette & Sister Francis.  I have plans to display them on a park bench eating ice creams.

 

The Three Nuns

*Click on Nuns only if you want to be taken to my website *

 

 

I have excepted a commission for a doll which will stretch me.    She’s the Danish singer Birthe Kjaer.

 

Bithe Kjaer

I’ve ordered some fabric & trims & will start her as soon as they arrive.  I’m a bit nervous about making this doll,  but the gentleman has requested her made in my style,  so hopefully he understands what he might get

Friday, 6 November 2009

Another Nun

Yesterday & today I've been working on a Nun.  Who I'm calling  Sister Bernadette.  I have a customer that is looking out for  a Nun on my website.  So although she's not a commission I hope he will find & like her.

Sister Bernadette is my second Nun & I quite fancy making a group of three gossiping on a park bench or perhaps out shopping all with designers bags.








Tuesday, 3 November 2009

12th Scale Needle Felted Wire Haired Fox Terrier

I'm afraid I'm not very good at blogging.  I never really know what to say.  I see I have a couple of new follows.  Thank you so much for being interested. xxx

This tiny needle felted Wire Haired Fox Terrier is a commission piece I've just finished.

I do enjoy felting but doll making seems to take over my life at the moment.


Sunday, 1 November 2009

Emily ~ Ready for Bed New 12th Scale Doll

Emily is a very sweet good tempered old lady. I have knitted her shawl & bed socks.



Emily is available on my website. 

November Issue of AIM Magazine is now out


http://www.artisansinminiature.com

Saturday, 31 October 2009

Alf New 12th Scale Character Doll

 000_4841Just got Alf finished this morning.  I’ve been wanting to make him since I got the old fashioned camera about 6 months ago off eBay.  So he’s final out of my head I think he would also look good as a travelling salesman,  so might have a go at a briefcase this afternoon.

 

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Thursday, 29 October 2009

Been busy with a few commissions.

I’ve not done much needle felting since I’ve start dollying,  but a couple of commissions have seen me with my felting needles out once more.  The bears are five way thread jointed (even the 2.5cm tiny white bear) so they can be displayed how you want. 

 

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I’ve made the cat basket out of twisted crochet cotton and then it was given a light spray with starch at the end.  The cats head will turn so he can keep a beady eye on that tiny toy mouse.   Hopefully they will be on there way to there new home after the postal strike has come to a end.  I’ve got one more commission to start a 12th scale Wire haired fox terrier which I’m hoping to start in the next few days, but i think I’ll have to get at least one doll made before as the clays beckoning me once more  :)

 

I’ve also got a couple of new dolls finished. Lily with her zimmer frame.   Alice in Wonderland & Little red riding hood (both commissions) Roger gazing into space as he puffs on his pipe and dreams of days gone by.

I made Lily’s zimmer frame. She is for sale on my website. 

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The little basket & dressed up by me was made by a good friend Beverley Read.  Her work can be seen here http://www.d-a-m-e.com/page72.htm    These two are going together to the Netherlands.

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Roger is gazing into space as he’s dreaming of days gone. Roger is also for sale on my website.

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Before I start my next needle felt.  I’m going to do one more doll a character I’ve been wanting to do for ages.  I’ll post a photo when he’s finished.  Then I must get back to felting once more.

 

 

 

 

Saturday, 3 October 2009

Free 12th scale Knitting Pattern

I’ve made a little striped 12th scale slipover in 1ply and written the pattern out if anyone would like a copy please visit my website.  www.adora-bella-minis.co.uk

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Thursday, 1 October 2009

October Issue of AIM is now available.

October Issue of AIM’s free downloadable magazine is now out & features a number of lovely friends & many, many talented artists.

Debbie Lyons ~  www.piskiesandpoppets.com

Eileen Sedgewick ~ www.eileensedgwick.comoctober_cover_

Nicky Cooper ~ www.nickycc.com

Julie Campbell ~ www.bellabelledolls.co.uk

Why not take a look  Thumbs-up

 

 

 

Hope everyone has a fantastic time at Miniatura over the weekend. xxxxxxxx