i heart collectibles™: December 2013

12/20/2013

Out of the Ordinary

For the first time in over two years, I've made something a little bigger, for younger children who shouldn't be playing with the mini collection.

While trying to decide on a gift for a two-year-old, I stepped 'out of the box', and decided to make something fun, colorful, and educational - and came up with a set of matching 'Nesting Dolls'. These little ones are 3" tall. As with all of my creations, they are painted with non-toxic paint and finished with a non-toxic gloss glaze. Long-lasting and cute! Unless requested otherwise, each set will be these colors (dark blue, light blue, red, orange, yellow, pink, and green) with each set (faces and hair) being one-of-a-kind. The color of the dolls 'skin' can also be changed or mixed upon request. I will be selling each set of eight for $35.

3" Nesting Dolls

Children learn colors and matching through play!

12/15/2013

Year-round Enjoyment

My Collection is so vast and unique, mixing and matching will be fun

for play any time of the year, or to simply to enjoy on display.

An assortment of my vast collection of 'mini children'.

Very cute, each unique, standing 1⅝" tall.

The parents stand 2⅜" tall, come in two different skin colors,
and can be mixed and matched.

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Getting ready for the days work ahead, the elves are discussing the looming deadline.

Santa and the Mrs take time out for a photo op.

Mrs Claus loves getting on the sleigh after it's been in storage all year.

Ms Claus loves getting in the sleigh after it's been in storage all year!

The elves are enjoying some time out for play.

The children in the local town are getting exited.

It's all in the details! - Ahrr! Pirates!!!

The details of every collectible is determined at the time of creation,

giving each one their own unique personality.

Ahrrr!

These pirates are 1⅝" tall

12/07/2013

Vampires!!

These bulgy-eyed Vamps stand 1¾" tall.

As with all of my collectibles, each Vampire is unique,

though you can have them custom-made to your specifications, or to look like you!

$12 each, or at a reduced cost if buying more than one.

Contact artist for details. Web Site coming soon!

Vamp Family
1⅛" - 1¾"

12/04/2013

A New Beginning

December 4, 2013

This year has been a busy one and has literally flown by. It was a year that was filled with life changes - some very unexpected and difficult. But it has also been a very good year of change and personal growth. I have much to be thankful for.

Though I go through dry spells with my art, my passion to create will never go away. The art corner of my office sat unused most of this year, with my little creations waiting patiently for me to return. Sometimes 'life stuff' requires our attention to be elsewhere, but we always come back to find that we still have passion for the things we love.

At the request of my daughter, for her birthday, I began working on a Roly Poly Christmas collection in late October. It didn't take long to realize how much I missed working on my art. I missed it and I still love it.

With many of the life stuff that kept me away this year, it is now all behind me and it's time to focus on my favorite past time - my miniatures! I will start this new post with a few photos of my newest creations. Sadly, the camera never shows how adorable these creations are. Though I try my best to get decent photos, they are the cutest in person. When you hold these small, unique creations in your hands, the cute details and uniqueness of each one brings their personality to life!

I'm getting help on finishing a simple web site where I will be selling my 'i heart collectibles'. At that time I will also be setting up a Facebook page that will direct others to my site. I do hope you will be one of many who end up enjoying these unique collectibles. Whether you purchase them for yourself or a loved one, I guarantee you will not be disappointed!

Here are some photos of my recent creations, with more to come!