Heart and Star Doll

Heart and Star Doll
Originally uploaded by Reyney

Say hello to my newest creations!! Heart and Star dollies!

The one on the left is "My Heart Grows for You" and the one on the right is "My Star Shines for You".

I started with cotton. Drew the patterns. Sewed them on my machine. Stuffed with polyester fiberfill. Hand sewed them closed. Sketched the girls and painted them with acrylics. I finally coated them with some glitter and a gloss for protection.

As you know, I love any kind of big eye art and dollies, so these are my tribute to them! XOXO

Thinking of selling them, but not sure I want to part with my first. I might have to make more.

<3Renee

Pose Doll Head Ornament

Pose Doll Head Ornament
Originally uploaded by Reyney

I have a bunch of these vintage pose doll heads that I won on Ebay a while ago. Three blonde and three brunette. I had always intended to make cone dolls with them, but nothing ever really sparked my interest.

So, last night I just started sticking pins and sequins in her head. Added a little chenille collar and topped her off with a polka dot ribbon for hanging.

I heart her so much! She's a disco funky flower power little lady!

XOXO
Renee

Cleaning House - Dollies for Sale

Cleaning House
Originally uploaded by Reyney

Every now and then I like to clean out my collection to make money and room for some new dollies!!! Nice logic, right??

All of these dollies are available for sale in my Shoeflower Etsy shop.

www.shoeflower.etsy.com

Let me know if you are interested!

XOXO
Renee

I'm Back!

Hi Friends,

Well, I've been married for over a month now, and just getting back into the swing of things! Everyone has been asking me, "How's married life?" and all I can say is so far, so good! I have nothing to complain about!!

I've been crazy shopping and uploading lot's of pics to flickr. I'm also getting back into crafting and have been uploading lot's of things for sale in both of my Etsy Shops!

I go back to work in just over 3 weeks! ARGH! Summer flies! I'm starting my 7th year as an art and music teacher in an elementary school, but I always get those September butterflies - never knowing what to expect! LOL

xoxo

Renee

19 Days

Dear friends,

I'm so sorry that I have been away for so long! Planning a wedding is no joke!

Please stay tuned. I hope to get back into the swing of things in early August. Both of my Etsy shops will re-open and I plan to update Flickr and blog on a more regular basis!

19 days away!! I can't believe how quickly July 11th is coming. I mean, we were engaged on February 29, 2008. I thought this day would never come. I thought wrong!

xoxo
Renee

Paper Clay Bunka Dolls

Paper Clay Bunka Dolls
Originally uploaded by Reyney

Hello everyone,

I am sooo sorry I have been way behind on my blogging and crafting. I've had some personal crafting craziness going on in my head - don't really want to lay that on you - plus we've been kinda busy with wedding stuff, and well life just get's in the way.

In any case, I finised my paper clay Bunka dolls yesterday. Some of the faces are cute, some are kind weird!! But I had fun exploring with them. Look out for some more Bunka crafts in the near future - I have a few new things that are currently drying on my kitchen counter!

Hugs and kisses to all my friendssss!!!!
Renee

Paper Clay Bunka Dolls - Part 1

Paper Clay Bunka Dolls
Originally uploaded by Reyney

So, I don't know why, but I have been obsessed with Bunka dolls from Japan.

I had this little package of paper clay in my drawer for about 3 years. Never got around using it, until today.

I made 7 little Bunka dolls today.

Just have to wait for them to dry. Then paint, and lastly varnish!

I love how they came out!