Sunday, October 05, 2008

Art and more..

These little houses are the first 7 of 45 I am making for a swap as part of Creative Soul Retreat in March next year. I think perhaps I am nuts, but they will look fantastic when we all have 45 in different styles, sizes and shapes. the backgrounds are all the same, torn vintage papers, and they will all be coated in shellac, as for the in between - whatever is on my desk.
This Tassel Secrets Doll is a step out for me - working in pinks and some purples. She will be available on my Etsy in the next day or so.


This needle felted ATC and the one below were so fun to make, and a great way to use the tiny fabric scraps on my desk. The 'River' tassel doll was a commission and is (I think) hanging in her new home.

14 comments:

Teresa Abajo said...

Wow Julie - your houses look fabulous! I haven't had a chance to start mine yet, but I've certainly been thinking about them - all 45 of them!

Sam Marshall said...

Love the houses- they're so beautiful. Your tassel dolls and the felted ATCs are fabulous- love the colours.
x

Jo Wholohan said...

LOVE your houses Julie!!! I really should make a start :))

xx JO

Ro Bruhn said...

Beautiful dolls and houses, the aqua/turquoise colours are beautiful

Bevlea said...

Little houses look fantastic Julie...

Jen Crossley said...

Wow your a busy girl love the swaps!!! and your dolls are just devine
Jen
PS hope your feeling better

Dawnie said...

what a beautiful and inspiring post Julie.Your tassel dolls are just dvine and the matching fabric ATC is wonderful.A super start to your houses too,hmmm I must start mine too.
Hope you are staying off your feet
XXX
hug the pookie for us

Janet said...

You're going to be a "master builder" by the time you finish 45 houses!! They're beautiful!

NessH said...

Julie..love the houses..and the tassell dolls are just amazing..thanks for sharing and inspiring..
Ness

Melissa said...

You should step out more often! These are lovely - the color combinations are beautiful.

Still Waters Studio said...

Ooooo! I love the little houses! That's determination...making 45 of them.
The doll necklaces are beautiful too. I keep looking at the little dolls on your etsy and thinking I will buy some. One of these days I will.

Gaby Bee said...

Your houses are amazing and I love your dolls also. Especially the one with the turquoise tassells.
Gaby xo

Dot said...

Your houses are incredible Julie. Such detail!

Love your pink and purple toned tassel doll and the commissioned one is lovely. Is that for our Jack? I know she loved the one you made for my birthday.

Love you

Dotee xoox

Betzie said...

Julie,
I collect old doll heads and these dolls of yours really speak to me...very inspiring work!
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