New Wreaths!!!

I've created two new wreaths. The Santa faces on my wreaths are quite large. Before I add the bearding and hats they measure approximately 3"w x 5"h - after bearding they measure approximately 7"w x 12"h. The wreaths measure approximately 24" and come with a storage box and hanger.

Pictured below is a wreath in reds and the Santa has blue eyes.

SOLD


This wreath features burgundy's and the Santa as blue violet eyes.

STILL AVAILABLE

I created this wreath last year and it is still available.
Santa's hat is a sage green and he has green eyes. Crystal sprays, pine cones and gold/silver berries decorate the wreath.

SOLD

For more details about these three wreaths, please visit my website.

Posting Again

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!!

Well it has been a long time since I have posted to my blog!!!!!!!!!

It isn't that I haven't been creating - I have - I just haven't made time to post... and how can I say it "life has gotten in the way" these past 6 months.

That being said I have three new Santas that I just got up on my website. They are all three currently available. To see additional images and find out more details click here.

I'm going to try to keep up with posting in the coming weeks!!!!

PS - some of you might have caught me on HGTV this week. They re-aired my segment on "That's Clever".

Jester Chest

I thought I would occasionally post pictures of things I have created that aren't currently on my website and aren't necessarily new.

This is a Jester Chest that I made for a dear friend of mine (that also happens to be an artist) for her 50th Birthday.

I found the chest in a catalog. I wanted to the Jester to be able to hold things in his hands so I created wire armatures for the hands and covered them with white cloth gloves. So that his arms would also be pose-able I used a beaded type armature.

He measures about 19" tall.

Abigail

Hello everyone!!
I have fallen behind on my posts and have resolved to do better in the coming weeks.

I'd like to introduce you to "Abigail". She is a special piece I created for my Mom. Since my Mom enjoys miniatures and Halloween I designed shelves in her skirt to be used for display. Abigail actually existed in my mind for about 2 years and it wasn't until now that had time to tackle creating her. I have to admit I couldn't be more thrilled with how she turned out!!!!

I hope you enjoy seeing some pictures of Abigail.

Abigail stands 30 1/2" tall to the top of her hat. Without her hat she is 25" tall.

Her skirt fabric is a sheer black with spiderwebs accented in glitter.
I used a black lining under her skirt. Here you can also see the shelving in her skirt.
I put miniature pumpkins in for the picture.

The embellishment at the neck of her blouse is a piece of antique black beaded embroidery accented with purple rhinestones.

Her spell book is handmade and is secured with a lock and chain.
The key can be found hanging from her waist - you can see the key in one of the above pictures.

She also holds a Halloween bucket full of gourds and berries.

She has smokey green glass eyes.

Last Santas for 2009

Here are the last two Santas I created in 2009. Both were special orders.

Below is a 22" Trunk Santa I created for a long time collector.
She sent me her mink coat to use for the Santa's costume.

I created this special piece for a collector that
ordered it as a gift for his brother and sister-in-law.
They have three boys and also collect snowmen which
inspired me to create "Building Frosty".
The Santa is approximately 18" tall
and the elves are approximately 12" tall.
The base measures 9" x 24".

Holiday Open House at Village Artisans

WOW - December flew by!!! I thought everyone might enjoy seeing some pictures from The Village Artisan's Holiday Open House, where I was the Artist in Action for the day.

Here you can see me demonstrating how I sculpt my Santa faces.

My Santas were displayed throughout the gallery,
which was a wonderful setting.
If you have never been to The Village Artisans gallery
in Boiling Springs, PA
you definitely need to stop by if you are ever in the area -
you are in for a real treat.
The gallery is full of unique handmade items from local artists and
artists through out the country.

Here is a photo of me with the owner of Village Artisans, PJ Heyman.

and here I am with Forrest, my my husband and constant supporter!!!
Thanks Forrest for all of your help!!!

and a special thank you goes to everyone that stopped by!!!!

Special Edition Candy Container

You might recall I mentioned a few weeks ago that I would be the featured Artist at The Village Artisans Gallery in Boiling Springs, PA on Sunday, December 6th from 12 noon - 4pm.

I created a special edition Santa Candy Container just for the event.
Here is a sneak peak!!!!

Each Santa Candy Container measures 14" high.
I cast the Santa heads and boots in resin from my original sculptures. Eyes are hand painted. Each holds a jingle bell and is dressed in a burgundy wool coat trimmed in ivory mohair (recycled from a vintage coat) that has been dusted with mica flakesThe top of the Santa lifts off to expose a container that holds candy.

I created 8 for the event.

You can click on any image to view it larger.