New flickr group

To all who are making an angel embroidery from one of my patterns you can now post your finished work here if you want too!! I've a few on the go at the moment and some new designs will be for sale soon!!

It's weird but I like it!

Isn't the life of an artist/crafter weird...they start months ahead of the holiday season preparing stock for their shop and consignment orders....I know of some doll makers that make nothing else but Christmas dolls and animals...To me it's like a childhood dream come true...to be surrounded by Halloween, Easter and Christmas dolls and ornaments. I JUST LOVE IT!
You should see my studio and lounge room at the moment...on second thoughts perhaps not...more than once the cat disappeared and I don't know were he was hiding but he was pretty pleased with himself when he emerged!
The cute trio of Xmas characters are my new additions to my etsy shop!
Rudolf has been sold and is on his way to America!

So needless to say it is a busy, busy time for little black crow...maybe I should be making elves...I could do with extra pairs of hands around here!!
Things are also getting very busy at Artisans Creating Outside The Line...don't know what that's about take a look at our blog .

I'm really, really excited about my new endeavors!! I've just added the Angel patterns to my etsy shop. There are 4 angels to choose from, some text and stars. They will arrive to you via your email in pdf format...go check them out they are just cute, cute!!

It's free so why not grab it!!

Little Black Crow has something new to share with all her friends, followers and nemesis's!

Something new and fresh from Little Black Crows nest....her first ever embroidery e- pattern!
This Angel is based on one of my 'Angel' paintings. You will soon be able to purchase a whole set of these and lots. lots more!! But this one is for free just for you !!

right click and save image into your files!

Here is one I finished earlier...but you can make her however you want.  Get creative!

Take a needle and run with one of Little Black Crow’s original Angel designs. The possibilities are endless with this simple design, you can embroider, applique or just colour her in! Turn her into a decorative ornament for your Christmas tree or fill her with dried lavender or potpourri and hang her in your clothes cupboard or drawers. Frame it, sew it onto a bag.                                 

You can even make her a Goth Angel by simply using different coloured embroidery thread.

TIP: For embroidering the cheeks I split the thread and used only two strands.

*Feel free to make and sell your made items, as long as you give Little Black Crow credit. Please do not sell the pattern.

If you make one of these let me know I would love to see how you used this pattern. I may even set up a flickr group for us all to post our pics too...what do you think?

More Spookieness!!

 Little Pumpkin, mixed media painting, on SALE now at my ETSY SHOP!!

The Little Sisters Poe, mixed media painting, on SALE now at my ETSY SHOP!!
 Hi to all my recently joined followers! Thank you for joining in on my little arty crafty adventures! As you can see this is a busy time of the year for us arty/crafty types, I have oodles of work to do at them moment so my not be around very much. So have a happy and creative time till I see you all in a little while! Be sure too to check out my ETSY SHOP as there maybe even more SALES happening!!

Yay for Halloween!!

Hi again...phew,busy, busy, busy days here at Little Black Crow's Studio! Just finished these two little paintings for Halloween..another three are on there way and you will find them at my ETSY Store! These little paintings are at a reduced priced so hurry along before they fly off!
Another bit of news...I stumbled upon myself this morning...I did an interview for my art doll group I didn't know when it was going to be put up and to my surprise it was this morning...so if you care to take a look you can find the interview at The Art Dolls Only Blog. Read about what makes this little black crow tick!
Off to make some dolls!!

A Sale!

Yay Little Black Crow is having a SALE in her ETSY SHOP, the sale will last till the 16th of December..plenty of time for Christmas shopping and orders!
New items will be popping up soon too!!

My special little Annie from Olive Grove Primitives

I can't wait any longer I just had to show you my beautiful Annie Doll from Olive Grove Primitives made for me!! She is just beautiful and boy does she smell nice too. Lisa also added the witch's boot and 2 wonderfully scented wax melts. Thank Lisa she will be much treasured!
You may remember a month or so ago Little Dirt Lane hosted " My Favorite Annie Swap", I was excited to find out that my partner was Lisa from Olive Grove and that she resides in Queensland!!
Now go get your self a muffin your favorite beverage sit down and take a walk through Olive Grove Primitive's website! 
Another exciting event that has been taking place is a new group called 'Artisans Creating Outside The Line' it is the brainchild of the very adventures and energetic Jess from Little Dirt Lane, boy this girl has some terrific ideas! ACOL is a group of like minded artists and crafters that have joined forces to promote their work and promote HANDMADE! If you are interested in signing up to the group go here and if you like to receive our news letter click here! We also have a website and a blog!! 
Well that's it for me I'm off to have something to eat and then chill out to a scary movie or two!! 

mermaid fun

Mermaid Blue, mixed media, wood burning, pencil, beads, acrylic paint, glitter and varnish.

6 x 6 x 2

This is one of the paintings I've been working on this week for my Suzi Blu 'La Sirena' course! She has been wood burned and then penciled and painted. Terrific fun using bright colours and playing with different blues! Is she for sale do I hear you?? YES she is! Email me if you are interested or if you are in Hobart on the 5th of December I'll be at the Eastside makers Market!

hot out of the oven!!

My two new creations Hansel and Gretal!  They were made as part of the Arts Dolls Only group Quarterly Challenge, the title was 'Grimm's Fairy Tales'.
I didn't know if they were going to work, I just did a quick sketch and drew them out onto the cloth. Today was the last day of the challenge and time was running out but I didn't want to rush it...I tried to cheat a bit by using clothes I had for my bunnies but it just didn't work so all morning I made a whole new wardrobe for these two! I'm very happy that I did as they turned out just like how I imagined!!
They are cloth dolls, stuffed, coffee stained and rubbed with beeswax. All the buttons on their clothing are vintage. Their faces are hand embroidered and the leggings have been hand painted.The base is Huon pine with model makers grass glued to the top. A few little glass jewels are glued onto the ground to suggest dew or a bit for fairytale magic!