Head Games ;-)

Just purchased a couple of books... "Anatomy of a Doll" and " Designing the Doll", authored by the late, great Susanna Oroyan, and could not be more thrilled. All her books are chockfull of creative ideas for dollmaking. They are so inspiring. I highly recommend them if you're in needing of a little push! I sure was, and these were just the ticket. I've been playing with different style "heads" for starters and cant wait to try more! My own head is exploding with ideas. Thankyou Susanna!
Anyway I sure hope you'll let me know what you think of these books and let me know what you have learned along the way! Let's play with dolls!
~Nan~

Out for a spring day walk....

How could she resist? It was just so sunny and inviting outdoors!
So once I tied her bonnet in place, off she went!
I snapped a quick picture as she scurried off.
I do hope she'll return by Sunday, when she will be listed
on Ebay.

Stupid Ebay! GRRRRRRRRRRR

I go to check on my Queen Anne's auction and it miraculously disappeared!
I get an email from Ebay saying....
Unfortunately, we had to remove your listing because the following information violates our policy:
in title
Queen Anne Style

It is just so frustrating.
I've never had trouble using the word "style" before. I wonder if I should just put Queen Anne and leave out the style? Has anyone else
gone thru this? I'd love to hear about it and find out how you resolved?
Thanks so much for letting me vent.
I think I will just relist her tomorrow.
And I apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused my bidders too :-(

I've relisted with my fingers crossed!! Here she is (click here)

Curtsey for the Queen

A day late, but I was without my internet on Sunday.

Her Highness was none too pleased about it either. Not very
tolerant for someone of her royal upbringing!
You may visit her if you click here, and please give
her a curtsey if you do or we shall never hear the end of it!

Queen Anne

Sneek peek just to prove that I haven't been completely idle! I hope to get her listed on ebay this Sunday. Also finishing up another milliner's model..

The weather is finally feeling spring-like here, hip hip hurrahhh!!!!!
Peace,
Nan

Milliner's Model

Who is that, peeking out from under her hat brim? Another Milliner's model?
I've been playing with my pattern for the body of the milliner's model doll. Milliners were not intended to sit, only to stand. I really like the way this one turned out. More intricate hands and legs/slippers too. The milliner in previous post was given seams at the hip so was capable of sitting (per request from buyer)
~~~Click here to get to her auction~~

Milliner's Model

Those Skinny Milliner's model dolls! I haven't done one of these in sometime. Perhaps it is because I didn't want to be reminded of this winter weight I need to lose? wink wink.
As I'm cinching in her teeny tiny waist I start to wonder what it must have been
like back in the day when you were expected to look like this!!!
ANY who, I had forgotten how much fun they were to make. Who would of thought that carving wood (her arms and legs) could be so therapeutic?
But while I was going through fabrics for her dress, this is what I caught going on behind my back....hushed whispers and snickers coming from these two. Probably giving her some much need make-up advice or diet tips...LOL
I just hope it wasn't about me!!!

Thanks for dropping by and visiting for a spell!

I feel like a bear!

I've been hibernating!!! This is how it must feel to be a bear in wintertime! And what a winter it has been so far. I am a totally solar powered person, so this lack of sun is getting to me and making me feel sluggish. I just seem to shut down when it is gray and cold outdoors. On top of that, my computer was sluggish as well!!! Maybe I caught the bug from it, or vice versa, ha! But my very patient husband bought me a new, and much improved Dell for Christmas!!! I'm still getting the hang of it.
In the meantime I did manage to finish up this Itty and her friend (who was in
dire need of a makeover btw). You can visit them HERE if you'd like.
Thanks for visiting!!!!!!!!!! Nan

The Miraculaous Journey of Edward Tulane doll

My best friend since the 5th grade, lent me one of her most cherished children's books,("The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane") and I must say it moved me in more ways than I thought possible. It is the sweetest story about a favorite, spoiled toy rabbit learning to love, and to appreciate the ones who love him. Do yourself a favor and find this book to read and pass along. I think children would really benefit from it too.
Of course I just had to bring him to life ,...may I introduce, Mr. Edward Tulane !

click here if you'd like to visit one similar to him on ebay!

SOLD!!! If you'd like to be notified when another Edward becomes available please email me at: Papernan@msn.com

Winter Whites in Wonderland!!!

I usually don't put up my Christmas tree til just
before the big day. But I do like to bring out my other decorations a bit earlier. So
with that in mind I created a tree topper that can also be
displayed on her own stand. She is quite the versatile gal, hee hee!

She can be seen here
(I apologize for the Charlie Brown Xmas Tree. I had to make do for her photo shoot!)

Think SMALL

There is just something so very charming about the old lithograph/printed dollies and
stuffed animals... These were once printed onto fabric panels in the early 1900's, to be cut out, sewn and stuffed at home. I can just imagine a little girl creating her very own doll! I cannot think of anything more fun than that!!! I've created my own 7 inch version with her pug companion. My spoiled Lucy (an old composition dolly) was pleading for a dolly of her own to hold, so I obliged!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (Now your Dolly can adopt one of these printed dollies too! I made an extra, click here!

Not another Itty Bitty Izannah Walker doll!!!

What can I say? I love these wee gals!
Somebody Stop Me, lol!

Queen Ann ` Anne

She is being rather shy at the moment, but if
you'd like to get a closer look at her, she will be
on ebay this evening! Hopefully by then
she will be feeling a bit more social ;-)
Thanks for visiting!!!
Nan

Cage Doll Challenge

Cwt is having another Challenge!
You can catch them this evening on Ebay!
Click HERE to see, or
type "CWT Cage Doll" into your
description.

~~Latest on Ebay~~

In between all the chaos, I managed to get this
little one all dolled up for her adoption! I
even managed to make her a travelling box covered
in fabric... see the auctions here
Thanks for stopping by!!!

Eve's family is growing

UPDATE: August 24

Eve's black sister shall be named "Ruth" (Thankyou Joee!)
and the other "Sophie" (Thankyou Zwee!)

And again thanks to all for your wonderful suggestions and
will keep them in mind for future dollies :-)

~Ruth listed on Ebay Aug. 31~~~~Sophie to be listed Sept. 3





Eve has been blessed with yet another sister. (I should have warned her to be careful what she wishes for, lol)

Thankyou all so much for the wonderfull name suggestions! Since I cannot
seem to choose, I'm going to pick them out of a hat. I'll keep ya
posted and please keep em coming! I'll be choosing Sunday evening.
Thanks again and have fun weekend!
Nan

Eve's black sister

I wanted to create a sister for Eve,(see 2 posts prior to see a pic of her) so while browsing
through my folder of "faces" (faces I've compiled, find interesting and hope to draw or paint someday), I was inspired by this particular face and she happened to be black. Eve is thrilled to have a black sister!
Her hair is a touch unruly but I'm kinda liking it that way so it may just stay as is.
We need a name now... any ideas???
Thanks for stopping by!
Nan

~ Good-byes ~

This 18" Izannah is a special order I just finished up and saying my "good-byes" to.
I just loved the vintage dotted swiss fabric used in the dress. If you haven't already, you must check out the pictures of authentic Izannah Walker dolls taken from the Stong Museum.
Dixie took these and has generously shared them here ----- but be warned... you too
shall fall under their spell, lol.


And I've decided to put this little one up for adoption on Ebay... click here to see if you'd like..

Hold on to your hats!

Finally finished up a couple of lasses and wanted to share.

Remember the doll that couldn't decide on hair or not? Well she decided she
wanted hair, but in a lighter shade. She got her wish, and a lovely straw hat to top it off.
I've named her "Eve".
She is quite pleased with herself, can't you tell by that expression?
She will be listed this evening on Ebay.




And ya know I just had to make a couple more Itty Izannah Walker style dollies... These will be going up for adoption on my "Picture Trail" on Aug. 5 Click HERE if interested in purchasing one





I sure hope everyone is having as much fun in the sun this summer as I am!!
Thanks to a generous sister and Brother-in-Law who
own a condo at Lake Michingan. I am so blessed!

Her Highness......

She is spoken for and has been named Queen Gertude. We are packing her tiaras and then headed for New York, yeah! She is quite pleased with both her new name and home and has promised to write.

Finally, as a momento, she has allowed me to take a photo of her...(goodness, you'd think
I was a paparazzo or something!)

Have a Super Sunday!
:-)Nan