Holly

Just a quick nudge

to point you in the direction

of my other blog.

The one I share

with my daughter, Jill.

To see a peek

of what's coming to Lilliput Loft soon...

just CLICK HERE.

(sorry I have been so absent from Blogland. This year is just a little too full on I'm afraid...here's hoping things will be a bit quieter next year)

Thanks for looking!

Peas Please

To see what

has been keeping me

so busy lately...

just click HERE!

Finding Neverland.

via

Phew! I have been so busy

slapping glue and paint about,

these past few months.

Not to mention the KNOTS that

have had me in a tangle!

But I am pleased with how well my little ships have come together.

You will have to click HERE for a sneak peek. 

Nothing here folks!

Yes, I'm afraid
if you want to
see and read anything new and interesting...
then you will have to go here.

...oh, alright then...here is a sneak peek...

(Quick!... you'd best scoot on over to our new blog)

 

Down up pedal...down up down...♪♫

♪...gotta get across to the other side of town...♫

before the sun goes down...hey hey hey!

These delightful little bicycles

took many many hours to

create...

 ...and I ended up with very VERY sticky fingers...

...but I think you will agree,

that they turned out so cute!

Not too sure if I will be embarking on this project again.

Maybe once is enough.

I have just listed this set of three in our etsy shop.

Reuben

Debonair and looking very dapper,

is Reuben,

in spite of his wayward hair.

The gold embroidered epaulettes on his shoulders and also decorating his jacket sleeve cuffs, have a tale to tell all on their own. 

They had spent 30 years being buried under the remains of the Brisbane 1974 flood.

A few years ago, I was lucky enough to be told about a 'stash' of goodies that had long been forgotten. This stash was underneath an old house that once doubled as a doll hospital or some such thing. The house had completely gone under during the flood. Now in the throws of being renovated, the old house was being cleared of all 'rubbish' which was underneath the house. Though still covered with much mud which had long since dried, most of the 'goodies' were enclosed inside sealed plastic bags. So once I opened the bags, I found quite a treasure trove of undamaged pretty trims and such.

Reuben's epaulettes were one such item. As luck would have it, there were four of these to be found, and I have waited for just the right project to use them. They seemed destined to adorn his beautiful jacket.

above: Joining the rest of the gang.

Just a quick glimpse

Just a quick glimpse of my latest Art Doll OOAK.

More pickies soon.

Oh...and I think this one will be named 'Reuben'.

Papier Boudoir

Oh...OK...so I couldn't wait to show you what I have been busy with!

Oh so pretty and so cute!

I was going to wait until tomorrow to reveal these petite lovelies,

but I just couldn't wait.

I am in the process of listing them in Lilliput Loft on Etsy.

Creative ideas...

...must be able to make

something beautiful

from all these items...

Magnificent Millicent

Bonjour!

Very French, in pink and black,

Millicent is my latest creation.

She is a O.O.A.K. Art Doll.

Yes, as you can see,

I kinda got stuck in the Marie Antoinette phase!

Love those corsets and bustles,

and lots of embellishment!!

 

Oh so very pretty!!!

 

Millicent's underskirt is sewn from a wonderful fabric that I found while doing the rounds of my favourite opp shops.

It was actually a ladies blouse.

The fabric was so striking that I had to buy it and stash it away for just the right project.

Then Millicent came along

and she knew it was meant for her!

 

(Just click on the pictures for a larger view of the details.)

I am about to list Millicent in our Etsy shop, where she will join Marques, Paige and Chantilly.

Now I'm wondering about my next Art Doll...

nothing has completely settled in my mind just yet, though I have a few ideas.

I guess it will reveal itself all in good time.

'Chantilly'...lace and a pretty face

"Je suis une fille française"

...is my latest Art Doll.

 

She loves the era of

Marie Antoinette.

Lots of  lace and ruffles,

stockings and bustles.

Corsets, coiffure and cleavage,

gloves and jewels.

Chantilly will soon join my other Art Dolls,

Marques and Paige,

in Lilliput Loft...

where they will continue to tête à tête about such French delights as Moulin Rouge, the Eiffle Tower and the Notre Dame, while they enjoy an aperitif with a patisserie.