New fairies!

It's been so long since I have been here! I do have some new sculpts to show you. I have been working on grown up fairies for a change. I am known mostly for my children and babies. Adults are much more difficult, at least for me. I am used to baby creases and chubby cheeks. Adults have tendons and muscles so I pour over my anatomy book and my Katherine Dewey sculpting book to learn the

I have two auctions currently on Ebay. "Cara Mia" is a lovely fair haired fairy and "Always" is very unique with hand made fairy shoes and a pretty box base, which opens up so you can slip your secrets inside. Always will keep them safe.

To bid, please go to this link:

http://shop.ebay.com/toodlesocks/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

I would have it hyperlinked for you but I can't get it to work!

New OOAK baby doll greets world on twig

I seriously like this doll. Everything about her worked out just as I imagined.
I hand sculpted the twig over a piece of wire coat hanger and then secured it in a weighted base. Quinn hangs in a silk blanket from the realistic looking twig. She is 3 1/2 inches long. The base is adorned with moss and other greenery.

What a conversation piece she is!

If you would like to bid, please look for my ebay name, Toodlesocks, on Ebay today!

A published doll!

I was thrilled when I found out that my jointed doll, Annabelle, is shown in the February issue of Dolls magazine! I have had many inquiries about her since the magazine was released. She is living in Florida now with her new owner. I promise to work on more antique look dolls that will be similar to her, but, as always, each will be one of a kind dolls.

Busy Busy!

After Christmas and a bout with the flu, I am busy working on new dolls! I have just listed a very antique looking baby doll who comes in her own wicker case. She wears a hat made from antique lace. The other doll is a sweet baby elf who sleeps in a pretty teacup. I just listed these two little ones on Ebay for 5 days. The opening bid is extremely low so have fun bidding!

Noel is my new Christmas baby. She is actually much cuter and prettier in person. She is 3 1/2 inches long in her sleeping position. I had a piece of green French ribbon to use as a garland around her head, but it wasn't green enough for Christmas so I hand dyed it.

Christmas is my favorite time of year, but I feel like I need two of me! I want to sculpt, decorate, and make the magic happen for everyone I love. I learned the Christmas spirit from my mom, Ginny. I think that she really was Mrs. Claus! I will never forget walking into her house on Christmas Eve and hearing the Lennon Sisters album in the background. Mom made Christmas fun and, though we didn't have a lot of money, each gift, each part of the holiday was special and dear to me. Mom really knew how to spin the magic with her home made fudge (not the marshmallow kind, but the real kind) pulled taffy, and an assortment of perfectly baked cookies. One year, she made me a jingle bell skirt and, believe me, I walked with springs on my feet so that it would jingle to the max!

I hope that my Christmas creations will make someone's Christmas special this year. Please watch for new dolls. My next doll will be a baby Christmas elf. I finished the face today, and tomorrow I will work on the rest.

Sue Anne

A Nordic Fairy

I have crossed over the other side! I was encouraged to show my skill at creating a grown-up lady fairy, so I created Astrid, a Nordic fairy who sits on her snowy pice of driftwood. She was fun to make, but, I admit, a challenge because I am used to doing chubby toddlers or babies. Long limbs were something I had not really mastered. But, I am pretty happy with her and hope you like her too!

Sue Anne

Victoria, a vintage look baby fairy

Victoria is my most recent sculpt and is currently on Ebay for a 5 day auction. She is very antique looking, very detailed, and very cute! She sleeps in an off-white silk Christmas flower that is sparkly and makes a darling fairy bed for her. I secured the flower on a candlestick, but the baby is removable. You can place her wherever you like.

I aged her wings and her hat with a little coffee and a little antique stain. She is detailed with fingernails, toenails, and baby creases.

I was happy to get my fingers back into my clay after being in Ohio to welcome my first grandchild, a wonderful little boy named Paul. And yes, I studied his feet, his profile, his mouth, and all of the little creases that came with him! What a good little model he was.

Sue Anne