What a wonderful weekend we had gathering at the Chequers Hotel Newbury
Weather was glorious from the start …we traveled avoiding the MotorWay so our journey took us along the B4597 Ormond Road , Qxfordshire , with the rape in full bloom the scenery was just beautiful,
That pesky cool wind finally dropped so it was sunny and warm , making our visit even more pleasant
Lovely company, beautiful dolls ,glorious weather ….a perfect combination
He was in such a state when I bought him
Poor boy was very well loved and very battered .
He’s had his hair dyed using a combination of Rit dye , his legs cut and wobbled , using apoxy sculpt and blushed
, his arms have been straightened and hands blushed
Then his neck was expended , and his eyes enhanced and a soft blush of freckles
His outfit was made by Mom … MinnieBloomers Designs
And his boots hand made and panted by myself
He’s lovely , we are so happy with him
Available soon
Balancing days with family and friends
I forgot how organised you had to be 🤣
But I’m painting and cutting out by day , sewing by night whilst streaming old Midsummer Murders , Death in Paradise and nothing else that takes my fancy
Doing some felt shoes and I’m really enjoying them
And some dolls and tiny knits to decorate my sales tables
Painting by day and embroidery by night is so satisfying,
I finally got my domain name again
That means all my available work I shall add to that
www.sleepingelf.com
Coming soon pocket size cuddles ❤️
One of the hardest parts of adding the fine details to the boots …. White , it’s been my Achilles heal !
No pen is fine enough , white acrylic pens , even the finest tip is too thick , the tips dry out way too fast , Posca isn’t too bad , but again it’s too thick , the ink blobs , it’s a nightmare,
There has been more than once I’ve come to the end , and the white details ruin it and I have to start again
I found I was using a pin and getting the ink out of the pen … the one night whilst trawling through Facebook I saw an advert … 💡lightbulb moment
So I bought an ink pen and some waterproof white ink
Don’t get me wrong , it’s still nerve wracking but it’s so much better
Now , I use the ink
So many ideas !
Starting today with new Scissors… love them
Guggenhein Precision 2 , and I love them
Really enjoying making the smaller Waldorf style dolls right now
I’ve got new felting needles , new scissors
The miniature crochet AND knitting on the go
And I’m I’m still plodding on with my jumper
Lovin life
Posing with my original Sasha
All wearing Moms amazing outfits
I did manage to do a few lovely little pixie boots for the Toddlers /Wobblers /babies … all sold but I shall be making some more in the new year
Shame on me !
What a busy couple of months I’ve had , crazy time getting out orders for Christmas , I did some amazing commissions,
we had wonderful break in Worcester
Then it was head down to get Christmas pressies made
Absolutely knackered my hands doing some cut wobblers
So I had to rest them , they are Ok now but the cold is making me ache 🙁
We had a lovely Christmas , Gracie stayed a couple of nights
Now the New Year is in , I’m turning my attention to New things
So Happy New Year
And I’m updating here now
I wasn’t expecting to get Cora , not yet
But in November the chance came for me to adopt Cora and a Cara , how could I resist
Cora refused to have a new name , so Cora she remains
She was beautiful when she arrived ,And once she had a Spa
What a stunner she is ❤️
Little Cara is waiting patiently with Lizy to be wobbled
