Country Style

 

 Boy did I get a surprise early this week when I found out that Little Black Crow Studio was mentioned in the latest issue of Country Style.

So who was it that was talking about me?

 Off to the newsagent I went and bought myself a copy and there on page100 was a feature with Natalie and her beautiful shop Nest in Penguin, Natalie mentioned my name along with bunting extraordinaire Luisa Pollard from Dance in my Garden  and Heather Shennan from Belle Bird as being a couple of the local Tasmanian artists she represents. 

This edition of Country Style is just gorgeous, and there are feture articles on other Tasmanians..Lee and Chris Adamson Ringk who own a Christmas tree farm at Glengarry where the photo for the front cover was taken.

THANK YOU Nat!!

Free shipping extended to 10th of December

Exclusive free shipping to Aussie wanting to buy any two items from my etsy shop. All you have to do is use this code 12345 when purchasing from my etsy store..offer lasts till 10th of December!!

Little Goth Girl

finally finished my little goth girl for my Art Dolls only challenge, her name is Beatrice, her story is one of tragedy and horror...like all good Gothic tales should be! Beatrice and her black teddy bear forever roam the desolate plains of Pontville searching, always searching for what she can't remember. It's been too long.

The Valley market

The  Valley Market update..What only one photo....yep that was all I was able to take as I was kept busy from the moment the doors opened to the public till the doors closed. Every stall holder had exceptional work all hand made and all beautifully displayed.
Even though the weather turned nasty outside we still had quite a number of people coming through the door. Thank you to all who stopped by my stall to have a look at my work, chat with me and buy my dolls and art works. A big thank you to our hard working organizer Mel for making this such an enjoyable and fun market, the musicians were fantastic!
The few stall holders I met were truely amazing and so professional with years of experience, a fellow doll maker, who's colorful table you can see opposite..so many different styles of dolls made by one person was awesome not to forget her lovely quilts and quilted Santa boots!
And dangerously too close, my stall neighbor Dannielle from 'The Fudge A'Fare'. I'm not a chocolate person, really I'm not but my partner is so I investigated on his behalf and after taste testing each flavor I decided on the macadamia chocolate....yummo!
Apart from chocolate I purchased a tiny ephemeral angel made by my good friend Ginny from 'Blossom Town Tea Caddies'

four more Threadbare Annies

 Becky, my first holiday witch...she didn't like the first dress I made her!

 This little one argued with one of the other dolls, she wanted her dress...I had to give in, in the end!

 This little one gave me no trouble at all.

And this little girl was such a little sweetie that I gave her a little kitty and sent her to Spain!
I love making these patterns but have decided that these maybe the last four I'll be doing...so get them while you can this weekend or the next at the Valley Market and Nook Market. If they don't sell there you will find them in my etsy shop! 

As the Valley Market is nearly approaching!

I'm really excited about the up coming Valley Market in Lenah Valley community hall, so many new things will be there on offer here is just a few of those!!

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Hi there...it's a bit chilly this morning...could he be the reason why?
Frosty is a new design made by me, he is 13 inches high, filled with off cuts from my sewing...I knew I kept it for a reason. he has been primed over a beige canvas, sanded and then varnished with a mix of crushed glass. Frosty and myself will be at the Valley Market on the 20th of November and at Nook Market on the 27th of November...should be a great day out I'm looking forward to seeing what other stall holders have been busying themselves with.

 BRAND NEW!! Angel jewelry boxes....so much fun making these!

 Santa ornaments for your tree:)

 Xmas time Raggedy Annie's with Xmas brooches!

Thank you to everyone who commented to my last post.

two deers today!

This pair of deers is my latest creations..I made a deer last year..but wanted to experiment more with the pattern I made..I'm pretty happy with these but there are a few things I would change next time I make them....next year you will be able to purchase the pattern!
The candy canes too were fun to make...instant Xmas!

Also on the go are 5 Xmas themed rag dolls...just look at there little dresses I love making these!

well maybe there is one witchy dress hiding there!...little dresses on the prairie!
Can't blog for too long there's bread to bake, dolls to make and Santa's and snowmen to paint!
Hope everyone's having a happy and creative day!

let it snow..man!

 hand felted Xmas decorations....no they are not from spotlight!

 hand knitted Xmas Decorations.

 

one lonely little snowman but not for long!
Xmas is my favorite time of the year..although exhausting, but I still love it. This year should be fun at our new house..my partners  three nieces will be joining us, they are still young enough to believe in Santa, which is so sweet. Apart from Xmas I've also been planning ahead for next year and its going to be filled with lots of new enterprises..stay tuned!

something new

Little Black Crow's has been busy this week making something new for you....little boy and girl angels..only 3.5 inches high...are made ready to hang for your Christmas tree or as a gift for someone special.

They are painted with German crushed glass that glisten and twinkle in the light when they move.
There are two listed now in my etsy shop...more to come soon...or if you  are local I'll be selling them at 2 up coming markets..dates to be announced!

busy, busy, busy

Hi there....I know you have all been waiting to see what my new studio looks like and what I'm doing in them...well don't get scared...but here is what the floor of my sewing room looks like today!!!

 

just room enough for me to plonk myself down and stuff and sew my dolls together, lots of Xmas stuffing going on!

A little Goth doll in progress for ADO's quarterly challenge..can't wait to finish her!

And here is my painting studio....nice and all organized..just the way I like it!