And everyone is ready to enjoy themselves in my ArtsMarket booth revamp.
My timing was perfect. I made these fun garden chairs for my artisanal dolls to sit in. Thanks to some diy projects online I discovered an easy way to make the chairs from plumbing piping, leftover upholstery fabric and sunny yellow spray paint.
Part One….and then,
Part Two.
Part Three….relaxing peacefully. If only I could have a lemonade (she says to herself)!
Even I was surprised at how long it took me to complete these paper mache hot air balloons, but now that they are flying I’m pleased with the result.
I just finished 3 new girls. Pretty pleased with how they turned out. Take a look below for more detailed photos on each one.
All in pieces and ready to sew together…..
I love her polka dot leggings and the detail on her shoes. I think her matching saddlebag is a nice touch too.
This is the second ballerina that I’ve made. The first sold so quickly, I couldn’t resist making another one. However, since each doll is one-of-a-kind, this one is an original dressed in a new “happy” pink polkadot leotard.
And of course, her tutu is removable.
And here’s my cat-loving girl in pieces. The little pocket on her back is for Kitty!
Ta da!
Hope you like! If you’re in the Toronto area you can find them for sale, and desperately looking for a happy and loving home, at the Leslieville ArtsMarket, 1114 Queen Street East.
This is Hortensia and her friend Lil’ Neigh. She’s a fine little cowgirl with oodles of detail. Perfect for any little equestrian in your life.
Lil’ Dude is my new boy friend. Handmade with love, he’s soft and fun. With hoodie and runners he’s ready for an afternoon of adventure with a special friend.
With bowtie, suspenders and fancy pants Timmy is dressed to head out on the town. Finishing off his statement look are his red spectacles and matching red leather shoes. He’s a dandy doll!
The destruction from the terrible ice storm in December 2013 was massive on our Caledon property. But as they say, let’s make lemonade from lemons, or art from fallen trees and this is the beautiful result.
Last summer I wanted a rotary telephone to sit on my newly updated library desk. The telephones I found in my local antique/junk market were uninspiring. It was time for a makeover.
I turned a few of my handpainted silk scarves into funky straps good for cameras, purses and even name tags, identity cards etc. Surely these are more fashionable and becoming than ugly webbing!
An ordinary old paper mache rabbit head just wasn’t going to cut it for me. Inspiration hit and the Zabbit was born!
Go Design Yourself 