Working In Clay

I've been working with a group of ladies from Katie's Acres, who share their images working in clay and doing it Christi Friesen style.  So much fun.  We've done dragons, hearts, parrots, cats and more.  Above are a few of the clay figures I've contributed to the site. 

Currently, we're working from Christi's book about "Down Under" and I'm excited to be a part of such a bunch of talented men and women, working in a common medium.

Of course, clay isn't my only passion, as my blog shows.  I've also been working on my "Song Journal" where I am sharing my favorite songs and artwork together in one place. 

Yesterday, I went to a card class, which was fun and I'm going to post the photos of them on here later.  I have to charge my camera batteries first. LOL! 

Anyway, working with clay is always relaxing as I mash and roll and shape it, then watch as it magically turns into something that may or may not resemble something. :)  And, if it doesn't, I can just squash it and start over. 

Once I've baked it up, I can't wait for it to cool so I can glaze it.  I don't know why; but I just love how it looks when it gets all shiny from the glaze.  I've tried the glaze that dries flat; but don't really care for it.  I just like shiny!

If you want to learn how do work with clay, why not stop by Katie's blog and check out her tutorials.

Faux Book

I went to my craft class and we learned to make "Faux Books".  It was fun and very enjoyable.  We made a super cute one and then I came home and made two additional books.  I just loved how easy it was and had to make one for Mom and the other for my sister for Mother's Day. 

This one we made in class: 

 

 



Then, I went home and made these two:

 These were such a lot of fun.  I want to make a few more for friends as well.  I so enjoy crafting when I learn a new thing.  Of course, I can easily get addicted to a style and then I make a bunch and then I move on to another one.  I think I may make a "Doctor Who" style one for my son.  He is such a fan.  Now, if I could just put a few cool things in it for him. :)
 

Rag Dolls

I have always loved rag dolls.  I loved Raggedy Ann when I was little and remember my cousins taking me to see the movie at the theater when I was little.  It was great.  I also had Holly Hobby's friend, Heather (another rag doll) when I was a kid.  As a matter of fact, I recently purchased a Heather doll to replace the one I once had.  :)

Anyway, I made a bunch of different rag dolls myself and love to make them in my spare time.  As one who is crafty, I work in paper, sewing, painting, clay, etc.  Anything I can do to create.  I made these:

These two gals (and the one in the background) I made in no time at all.  I also lucked onto a doll making software that allows the user to make clothes and adjust the size to the size of your doll.  It's awesome!!!  The styles are plenty and varied.  I just so enjoy the different things I can do with it. 

My first doll was one I made for my mother's birthday,.  She turned out really cute, too. 

 

This next one, I made for my niece's birthday.  I told her about the one I made for my mom and she wanted one, too, so I made her this one for her own. She loves it.  (Sorry, can't figure out why it would turn the photos)

 

 

Then, I made The Mad Hatter for my sister.  I just LOVE him.  He's a bit crazy and a bit fun and just a wonderful character to make, so I added my own twist to the famous Alice character.

I also made this little lady in black and white.  I used white fabric for her body instead of the standard muslin I had on hand.  I then put her hair in two pig tails (ala Abby Shuto) and here she is!!!!

As far as hobbies go, I do enjoy making dolls.  I've made a few teddy's as well and I'll post them soon.  These are just a few of my sewing projects.  I also have one in the making that is a inspired by my love of Doctor Who's "River Song".  She's looking really cute, too!  I even made her a pair of boots.  :)  FUN, fun, fun!