Thursday, December 3, 2009

I Am A Machine!

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Whew! It's been late nights (or early mornings depending on how you look at it) and lots of caffine! I have completed two gifts for my mother, (can't share...she reads this blog) a matchbox doll for my youngest daughter and two painted dolls for both of my daughters, all in 3 days! I am rockin'! Here's the little matchbox doll, you'll have to excuse the ugly paint covered hands in some of the pics, that's just how I roll...







She's so very tiny. She's jointed and sculpted in polymer clay.
Here is a pic of the dolls I made for both of my daughters. The one with the pink dress is for my 7 year old daughter, Jada and the one with a green dress is for my 10 year old daughter, Jenna. The backs are painted solid black because I'm going to write a special note to each of them on the back in white pen. Something special about how much I love them etc, etc. Then I'll seal them with a matte varnish.

Sadly, I haven't even put a dent into the list of ToDos yet. All I can do is keep trudging through and pray I finish everything on time. I must admit, I do work better under pressure and I'm really enjoying making everything. Maybe some year I'll finally learn and start all of this stiff in August instead of the last week of November....nah.........that would be a miracle!
Off to FALL into bed and get back to it tomorrow.... night all!
Hugs,
Moriah

Monday, November 30, 2009

A Little Dolly

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If you watched the video I posted yesterday, you saw a doll that I started that I used DAS Air Dry Clay to make. Well, I finished it this evening...

I have to tell you, I love DAS Clay! I was a huge fan of Creative Paperclay (still am) but this stuff is my new favorite. It's not as easy to work with as the Creative Paperclay but I love the smooth, rock hard finish of the DAS. I will definately be stocking up on this product!
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and enjoyed time with family and friends. I also hope that you didn't wait until the last minute to get cracking for the Christmas Holiday like I did! I have a billion projects to finish in under 3 weeks! Nothing like a little fire at your feet to make you feel alive! lol.
hugs,
Moriah

Sunday, November 29, 2009

A Little Peek Into My World.....

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Monday, November 23, 2009

Christmas Came Early...

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I've received a few goodies in the mail the past few days from some lovely folks that I've "met" online in various groups.

I coordinated the Holiday Ornie Swap in the Art Dolls Only Group. We did Naughty and Nice Ornies. I signed up to do one of each. Today I received my "Nice" ornie from the lovely Abi Monroe of An Angel At My Table.

What an awesome package to open! A little bundle wrapped in pink tissue paper. Inside the bundle were some festive little snowflake glitters and a handmade box wrapped in ribbon with a handmade paperclay heart name tag! There was also a coordinating little card from Abi with her Shop Logo burned into a wood disc. Inside the box was a gorgeous little ornament that made me squeal when I saw it. (I'm not the squealing kind, so that should tell you how much I love this ornie!)



Thank you so much, Abi! I'll treasure her always! Please check out Abi's websites and her Etsy Store!

Abi's Etsy Store Abi's Blog Abi's Website Abi's Flikr


I also hosted an ornament swap on my Ning Site. The talented Marina Lenzino of Cherry Pie Stamps sent me a fabulous little ornament that's full of encouragement!

This little cutie has a little locket, a "think Big" charm and the word wish dangling from the bottom of the ornie. The cute little clutch purse charm is darling too! She also tossed in 4 itty bitty little butterfly stamps!! Thanks so much, Marina! She'll be hanging on my tree when we put it up this week!


Marina's Website Marina's eBay Store Marina's Blog Marina's Flikr

I just have one more ornie coming...the naughty one....I'll post about it when it arrives.

Thanks ladies! You've made my day!

Hugs,

Moriah

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Down the Rabbit Hole

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Lisa of Wonderland Shop over on Etsy was kind enough to include my Hatter bust in a gorgeous treasury that she put together. Thanks, Lisa!!


Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Felt Snowman Ornaments

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I stitched up these three little guys this afternoon. I love them. I'm thinking about making some more in different color schemes. They're made of felt and stitched with embroidery floss. They're about 3.5 inches across..



I have so much work to do! I have commissions to complete before the first of December, some swap obligations on my Ning Site, stock for the Holiday Sale, handmade gifts for family, two sculpted dolls for gifts, ugh..... Has anyone figured out how to add hours to the day yet? How about how to do away with the need for sleep? Any ideas??

Hugs,

Moriah

Monday, November 16, 2009

First Student Snowman Has Arrived!!

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As I posted before, I made a little tutorial on how to make a snowman ornament in paperclay and made it available, for free, on my ning site. One of the members that watched the tutorial sent me a picture of her finished snowman and I thought he turned out awesome!

Here's Marsha's cute little guy...Isn't he just adorable?



Marsha also makes wonderfully Sassy dollhouse miniature dolls. You should check out her site HERE.

Thanks so much for sharing your little snowman with us, Marsha!

Hugs,
Moriah