Atticbabys

Queen Anne for your Dollhouse !!!

2012-02-09T14:34:00.000-08:00

Such a little bit of a thing! At just 5" tall, she will fit just about anywhere!
But buyer beware,,, she is a "hand full", LOL !!! Get it? ;-)

I do wonder what she keeps in that tiny pocket of hers!!!! Any guesses?
On EBAY NOW (CLICK HERE)
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First Atticbabys© Doll for 2012 complete!

2012-02-02T18:52:00.001-08:00

She has chosen her dress and shoes at long last and is now proudly donning them for all to see. She is now on Ebay if you'd like to go have a visit with her Click HERE

First Atticbabys© Doll for 2012

2012-01-11T15:14:00.000-08:00

Paint? Artist's pencils? which to use? Why not both at the same time?
That is exactly what I did and like the effect it has created.
Playing around with different mediums.. my idea of fun!!! ;-)
She is now getting limbs attached.
I am selecting a few antique dresses and shoes
for her to choose from as well! (her idea of fun, LOL)

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My Christmas Offerings

2011-11-29T14:53:00.000-08:00

I of course had to create another Edward Tulane for Christmas with the many requests I've had I just could not refuse!
And I was even able to finish up this Winter White Santa as a challenge that the MAIDA doll group I belong to is having!!

And on a personal note,,,I recently received the only Christmas gift I wished for this year! My soldier boy is now on safe soil and should be coming home soon!!!
I have so very much to be thankful for this year!

Seasons Greetings to ALL and thanks for stopping by!!!!

Click here if you'd like to see them on EBAY!!

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Yet another Queen Anne ,,,,

2011-11-20T17:05:00.000-08:00

A blonde this time!
This one has such an innocence about her... almost child-like.
I gave her a younger style dress to match her
youthful personality.

Cloth Queen Anne now available on Ebay! Click HERE

Queen Anne's freind , ,,Sarah Churchill

2011-11-14T07:10:00.000-08:00

Had to take a couple of pics of Sarah before she bids me a farewell, so I thought
I would share.
Just another cloth queen Anne. She is spoken for, and her new home will be in Oregon.
Thanks for stopping by!
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Edward Tulane watching over Izannah Walker doll,,, AWWW!

2011-10-25T14:16:00.000-07:00

I was getting my little Izannah ready for her debut on Ebay this evening, when along came this big fella and rudely interrupted! She was so afraid he would clumsily knock her of the arm of the chair!
Poor Edward was just so excited to receive his pocket watch today and wanted to show it off to her,,,
He too will be on Ebay in a couple of days!! Stay tuned!
Click here if you'd like to visit them!

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My simple Queen Anne Doll

2011-10-16T16:26:00.000-07:00

Instead of carved wood, my version of a Queen Anne doll is completely made of fabric. Alot safer on the ol' fingers for sure, LOL !
Hope you like her!
Click on her picture in the left column to visit her on EBAY
Thanks for stopping by!
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WIP for today! Queen Anne doll in Cloth

2011-10-11T08:55:00.000-07:00

Its so hard to stay inside on these beautiful fall days we've been having, but I forced myself to get started on another of my cloth Queen Annes. Here is a shot of her face. I'm holding off on "aging" her cuz I kinda like the almost flawless look she has going on.... Knowing me though, I'll have to grubby her up some, LOL !

Thanks for stopping by!
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A welcome mistake! My first Teddy Bebe!

2011-10-06T16:02:00.000-07:00

The short story is "I messed up", LOL! I am happy with the end result of my error though! So much so that I am going to start making some more of these wee darlin's . I've decided to call them "Teddy Bebes"!
I just love old teddies and of course you know how much I love old dollies, sooooo what better way to mix the two?!
She/he will be up for adoption on Ebay this Sunday.

UPDATE: I've decided to list him in my Picturetrail (see side bar) SOLD!!
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Edward Tulane doll needs a new home!

2011-08-16T13:44:00.000-07:00

The ever popular Edward Tulane...
I really had no idea how well loved this character was until I created one
for my dearest friend who lent me her book to read a few Christmas' ago.
It is such a lovely story and I hope you will take the time to read for yourself or a child.
I have finally gotten around to getting another one completed and will be putting him up for adoption this evening on Ebay... Click here to visit him and learn a little about his story if you'd like.

Thanks for stopping by!
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SOLD!!! To be notified when another Edward becomes available please Email me at: Papernan@msn.com

lil' Milliner's Model

2011-08-10T15:43:00.000-07:00

arely fits in the palm of my hand! This replica of an antique Milliner's Model Doll would look so darling in a dollhouse or tucked in a cupboard don't you think?
I really like how her body turned out.... it is a complicated design so I wasn't sure I could pull it off at only 5 inches to work with!
on Ebay this evening (click here)

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5" Queen Anne dollhouse sized Doll

2011-07-21T14:47:00.000-07:00

Me oh my, it sure has been quite some time since my last post! I'm blaming
it on too much fun in the sun! I took a little break from doll making and boy have I missed it. So I stole a little time and created this little charmer.
Hope you are enjoying your summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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NOW UP FOR ADOPTION,,, CLICK HERE

Too big for her britches , LOL !

2011-05-06T14:42:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to visit her on Ebay!

Another pencil drawn face up for adoption starting Monday, May 9.
She is a whopping 33" dolly with tons of character. It was really
fun posing her cuz she looked so darn lifelike while doing so (and I
think she rather enjoyed it) !

♥♥♥ HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all my fellow blog moms! ♥♥♥
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UPDATE: NOW UP FOR ADOPTION,,, CLICK HERE

Barefoot little Izannah Walker doll !

2011-04-07T18:03:00.000-07:00

I've been wanting to do a barefooted IW for a while now and I've just finished her up and have listed her on Ebay this evening... I hope you will stop by and check out her 10 little tootsies! ☻♥ (click here)

Edward Tulane comes home for Easter!

2011-03-31T08:02:00.000-07:00

Another adventure for Edward,,, and just in time for spring! It is his favorite time of year. This is most likely because the book, ("The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane") in which he is the title character of, is a lovely story about rebirth. If you haven't already,,, may I recommend you read this book to your children... '' you won't be disappointed...
I'm getting some finishing touches done and than will be listing him on Ebay, Monday Evening on Apr. 4, so be on the look out for this oh so handsome, debonair rabbit!
Spring Blessings to all!!!!

UPDATE: JUST LISTED,,,, Click HERE to SEE!!

SOLD!!! To be notified when future Edward's become available Email me at: Papernan@msn.com

New shoes for the Queen!

2011-03-03T17:47:00.000-08:00

I had a little extra time on my hands.....sooooooo she is no longer barefoot, and wearing the sweet itty bitty slipper/shoes and wool stockings I made just for her.
Such a spoiled thing!
I was able to get her listed this evening if you'd like to visit,,,, but please remember to make a curtsy , LOL !!!
(CLICK HERE)

First Queen Anne for 2011

2011-03-01T08:31:00.000-08:00

MARCH already???!!! Where does the time go????!!!
My computer recently decided it does not want to cooperate and I've had to use my husband's! Getting pictures loaded onto this is whole other matter all together! But I did manage to get 1 and wanted to share a peek of her. I hope to be able to get more photos taken and possibly even getting her ready for adoption by Thursday... (fingers crossed)!

Izannah Walker Dolls & A Happy Valentines Day !!!!!!!!!

2011-02-14T06:07:00.000-08:00

een a while since I've created an IW..
I've missed it so! Here are a couple of
my latest little ladies donning their
new dresses made using a new pattern I
created and I'm really liking it! Hope
you do as well! Click here to visit them on Ebay
♥Hoping you have a very Happy Valentines Day♥

2011-01-21T14:08:00.000-08:00

fter visiting Dixie's blog "Maida Today" regarding Maggie Bessie dolls I was inspired to try my hand at the tiny version shown there. If you'd like to learn more about Maggie Bessie dolls and much more, here is the link to her wonderful and oh so informative blog (click here)

My small 10" Maggie Bessie is being held by a special order doll. Does she look familiar? Yep, an almost identical twin to the drawn-face doll I have pictured below. She is waiting patiently to go to her new home, but in the meantime, has asked me nicely if she could play "mamma" to the little miss Maggie,,, awwww.

I just hope she doesn't get too attached because I'm hoping to get Maggie on ebay this Sunday!
UPDATE::: She is now on EBAY (Click here to visit if you'd like!)
Thanks for stopping by!!!!

I'm a Big Girl Now!!!

2011-01-05T16:47:00.000-08:00

fter all the tiny dolls I've made lately, I have gone completely in the other direction!
She is a big, hefty gal at 28" tall!!
Her clothing is all antique toddler clothing,,, even her high top button shoes,
which fit her just so!
Her face is needle-sculpted and done in artist's pencils.
If you'd like to see more of her she will be available on Ebay Jan.5 CLICK HERE
Thanks for stopping by!!!!

An odd pair

2010-12-13T05:05:00.000-08:00

ooks pleasant enough right? A nice little moment between Edward Tulane and the Queen???....... but if you look closely you will see that she is actually in the act of pick pocketing poor Ed's watch! I don't believe he minded much as he has become quite smitten with her... Luckily, I was there to put a stop to this crime in progress!
Both are waiting for new homes and you can visit them on Ebay if you click HERE

SOLD!!! To be notified when another Edward becomes available please Email me at: Papernan@msn.com

Lucky dollies

2010-11-29T12:00:00.000-08:00

he is on her way to Hawaii along with the little one below,,,, Thank you Jacki!
They will not miss this weather I assure you!
They are super excited and should be there very soon!!!
Aloha :-)

5½" Queen Anne doll as Marie Antoinette "Let them eat cake!"

2010-11-21T13:28:00.000-08:00

ust a tad taller than her sister (below).
She wears the tiniest waist pocket ever!
Wonder what she might be keeping in there?
She will be on Ebay this evening...click here to visit
thanks for visiting!
♥Nan

5¼" Queen Anne wooden doll

2010-11-07T12:54:00.000-08:00

ould you look at those sweet little slipper/shoes!!!!
No bigger than a flea bite!
Who doesn't love shoes? A lady can never have too many as far as I'm concerned!
I've made her a pair that would have been popular
in the 18th century. Hope she likes them!
She and her pretty little feet will be on ebay
this evening... Please click here to take a gander at!

(YUMMMY 18th century shoes, photo: Adrien Goetz)

Introducing my latest " Mr. Edward Tulane"

2010-10-19T20:41:00.000-07:00

ack by popular demand,,, the very dapper "Edward Tulane". He will be getting his portrait taken tomorrow and than he shall be ready for his adoption. Please visit him on Ebay by clicking "here" on Oct. 20th in the Evening.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Doesn't he look kinda bored and disinterested?
Hope someone can make him happy! LOL

SOLD!!! If you'd like to be notified when another Edward becomes available, please email me at: Papernan@msn.com

Mona Lisa Doll

2010-08-22T13:03:00.000-07:00

was inspired by an early image of a young lady from the 1800's ... To me, she resembled "Mona Lisa" or what she may have looked like as a child. Her eyes are haunting and just seem to grab the viewer! How about you? Does she remind you of anyone?

I just love looking through old photos of people and the clothing they wore in much simpler times.
You can visit her here on EBAY

Young Queen Anne Doll

2010-07-15T07:33:00.000-07:00

more cherub-like, rounder cheeked Queen Anne.
She is actually a toddler but prefers to be treated
as a baby,,,
so I went with it,, all the way, and even dressed her in bonnet and
simple empire waist gown.
Growing up should never be rushed!! It will happen soon enough! Trust me!

Click here to visit her on Ebay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tiny 4.5" dollhouse size Queen Anne style Doll

2010-06-03T16:16:00.000-07:00

ust a little something (and boy do I mean little) I have up for adoption on ebay this evening..Just a teeny tiny bit of a thing with lots of personality. She is such a sweet and gentle old soul!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Click here if you'd like to see her up close and personal!

Message in a bottle! Alice's Adventure began without me!

2010-05-13T21:21:00.000-07:00

ell we arrived home safe and sound from our amazing trip to Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri!
( A big THANKYOU to all who left encouraging messages while away... You just don't know how much they meant to me!!!) I will share more about the trip and ceremony later.... it requires a whole post all to itself. I just want to wait til my soldier boy is not within hugging distance. He is my priority at the moment, and gladly! :-)

While away, we left poor Alice all on her lonesome and on our return, we found her holding a glass bottle with a handwritten note saying "drink me" . Hmmmmm, since it appears to be empty I can assume she did as told and well the rest is history (so to speak).
You can see her on Ebay Sunday Evening!
She'd love you to visit her there! to do so, Click Here

Tsk Tsk, shame shame!

2010-05-01T10:30:00.001-07:00

ver a month since my last post!!!??? How did this happen? Just busy with life really. Went to Florida for part of it, which was so lovely and oh so relaxing! Now preparing to leave this Monday for Missouri to pick up my son. He just finished basic training at Fort Leonard Wood and is coming home for a couple of weeks, than off to Fort Hood!!!! I'm so excited to see him and could not be more proud.

(Here's me looking off our balcony - quite the view, yes?)

But I have not neglected my doll-making entirely. I've been wanting to create another "Alice in Wonderland" for some time now.... and with the movie just out (which i still have not seen btw), was the much needed inspiration.

When we get back on the 8th of May I hope to get her finished and listed on Ebay.
Sure hope ya'll are having a beautiful and productive spring!!!!!

Edward Tulane doll just in time for Easter!

2010-03-26T12:11:00.000-07:00

ou would think with such a fancy pocket watch that Edward could
be a little more punctual!!! Well I must admit that it is not all
his fault,,, I might have had something to do with.
Anyway he will be on Ebay this Evening for a 5 day auction
so that he can arrive in time for Easter Sunday (if he doesn't
lose his watch in meantime that is)LOL

Click HERE if you'd like to visit him on Ebay!

SOLD!!! If you'd like to be notified when another Edward becomes available please email me at: Papernan@msn.com

5" Tuck Comb wooden Dolly

2010-03-16T17:53:00.000-07:00

ith spring just around the corner (and thank goodness for that),
I've got just the right sized dolly to fit in a bird's nest..
or perhaps someone's Easter basket?
Awwwww.
Please take a peek , (or should i say peep), at
my tiny 5" gal on Ebay? (Click Here)

Cloth Queen Anne Doll

2010-03-02T17:04:00.001-08:00

y much simpler version of a Queen Anne and not quite so challenging to these old eyes of mine, LOL !!!
Can you see her tiny sampler?
Click here if you'd like to see her on Ebay

"Itsy bitsy teeny weeny" Izannah Walker doll

2010-02-11T13:47:00.000-08:00

ll that is missing is the "yellow polka dot bikini" ,,,, haha, I crack myself up!
If it were not so very cold here, she just may have been wearing one!
But instead we have gone with a simple blue and white striped dress for now...

She and her minute pug will be on Ebay this evening along with her cousin, the Teeny Queeny (below)
Click here to view both auctions if you'd like

Love is in the air!

2010-02-08T15:50:00.000-08:00

ove is in the air... I seem to be quite infatuated with these
tiny creatures..
Here is another sweet teeny Queeny just in time for
Valentines Day..... Treat yourself,,,,,, because you
deserve it!!
Dolly Smiles and hugs,
Nancy

Click here to see her on ebay

teeny queeny

2010-01-28T15:03:00.000-08:00

ll things small seem to speak to me. I have forever had a fascination for minis and have shadowboxes chock full to hold them in. I didn't realize it would carry over into my dollmaking like it has,,, but for now I'll just go with the flow. Hope you like my latest Teeny Queen Anne. She will be available on Ebay this evening. Click here.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

2009-12-22T08:02:00.001-08:00

ERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, MY DEAR BLOG AND DOLLY FRIENDS!!!

Teeny Queeny just in time!

2009-12-16T16:23:00.000-08:00

or Christmas that is! I'm going to put her on Ebay this evening just in case someone NEEDS a last minute gift for themselves or someone they love!!! She won't take up much room under the tree either at only 5 inches tall. And comes with her own gift box too!

Well ya knew I had to do it!

2009-12-10T14:04:00.000-08:00

hat's right ... a minuscule version of an early Grodnertal Tuck comb doll.
This one is 4.5" ... I modeled her after one of John Darcy Noble's dolls. (Here she is posing with a picture of said doll from his book of antique dolls...

oh and her teensy 1" pull toy sheep was challenging, to say the least, oh my!

Now on Ebay HERE

Teeny Queeny

2009-12-02T16:27:00.000-08:00

'm having waaaay too much fun with these tiniest of creatures!
Somebody Stop me!
But I'm finding my eyes are not what they use to be, so am
having to use a magnifier, YIKES!! With that being said, please don't look too closely at her... just kiddin'. If she doesn't mind her little flaws well than
how can I?
Tiny Queen Anne will be on Ebay this evening(CLICK HERE to see)

Izannaha Walker style Doll! Wee bit of a thing....

2009-11-23T10:31:00.000-08:00

ere she sits dangerously close to the edge! Quite the daredevil this wee sprite is!
I really have to keep a close eye on her! I will be much relieved to have someone else take over! If you'd like a challenge she may be just the ticket!
(Click on the picture to get a larger view of this teeny gal)
Hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!! NOW ON EBAY... CLICK HERE

Minuscule Queen Anne

2009-11-03T08:29:00.000-08:00

o very, very petite,,, standing at only 4.5".
My hand looks huge! It really isn't I promise!
She's a handful alright,(in more ways than one, lol ! )

click on the picture to get a closer look..
I have discovered that it is really difficult to photograph such tiny beings!

We hope to go on ebay this evening, depending on if she cooperates
during her photo shoot or not ;-)

Will keep ya posted,
Thanks for visiting!!!
Nan and Anne

UPDATE
Just listed , you can click here to see if you'd like

Edward Tulane doll

2009-10-26T14:24:00.000-07:00

his is one fancy rabbit! All dressed up and ready to for Ebay this evening!
I'd like you to meet my latest "Edward Tulane". The main character from the incredible book, "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate Dicamillo.
I've had so many requests for another, so here he is, in his finest.
Quite the gentlemen don't ya think? Click here if you'd like to visit him on ebay

If you'd like to be notified when another Edward becomes available please email me at: Papernan@msn.com

Dolls enjoy dollhouses too!!!

2009-10-04T15:50:00.000-07:00

wee bit of a thing here, 6.5" to be exact.... I love all things mini and I'll bet that is why I cannot get enough of these dollhouse sized Izzys. I have a collection of mini paper houses and this one is a copy from my original... She happens to have claimed it for her very own. Of course I was not able to say "no" to that face !
;-)
Click here to visit her on Ebay

My smallest Izannah Walker yet !!!!

2009-09-06T20:36:00.000-07:00

I've been wanting to make a dollhouse sized Itty Izzy for a very long time and
finally got around to.... (so tiny in stature but so big in personality I should add.) She is 6 inches tall and proud of it!

Printed Cloth Izannah Walker Doll and Lithograph Kitty

2009-09-02T19:42:00.000-07:00

This little lady has been waiting forever and a day to have some attention paid to "just her"...
well I finally got around to dressing and photographing. She is almost as relieved as am I !!!
I have way to many irons in the fire at one time lately,,,, anyone else having this problem?

Hope everyone has some fun times planned for the upcoming Labor Day weekend!!! Share!
Thanks a million for stopping by!!
Nan

A little Jane Austen anyone?

2009-08-23T19:52:00.000-07:00

I'm drawn to the more simpler times.... how about you?
This lady just seems to evoke just such an era...

You can see her on Ebay by clicking here...http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330354583377&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Sad Izannah Walker doll

2009-08-07T15:37:00.001-07:00

Why the long face?
Poor child won't tell me what the matter is!
Have you ever seen anything more pathetic?
I sure hope she will smile once she
finds a new family... Hoping to finish her
dress up by Sunday.
Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CLICK HERE IF YOU'D LIKE TO SEE HER!

~On her pedestal~ Another Wooden, Grodnertal Tuck Comb Doll

2009-07-20T09:23:00.000-07:00

What is this dolly perched upon you ask?
Why it is her little presentation box....
If you look closely, (click on the pictures to enlarge) you can see a name on the sampler attached to the lid?
That is what I've named her... Please meet, Mary Susannah Causton, born in 1864. Wish I was aging as gracefully as she! ;-)
She just loves how it makes her feel when she is placed atop of this box. Like "Queen of the World!!!!"

She will be on Ebay (click here) this evening if all goes well.
Thanks for stopping by!!!
Sincerely,
Nan

Works in Progress and playing with Photobucket!

2009-06-10T07:32:00.000-07:00

What am I doing today???
Playing with dolls and Photobucket's editing... I really need to get a life, lol !!!

OOPs I did it again !!

2009-05-28T17:32:00.000-07:00

Nope not the song, but my confession..... I was asked to make a special order for
an Itty Izzy and ended up with twins, lol ! Here's the one that was
rejected, poor thing. I sure hope someone will give her a good home.
She is up for adoption this evening on Ebay. Click here if ya wanna take
a looky see.

Wooden Tuck comb Doll

2009-05-14T06:51:00.000-07:00

Would have been finished yesterday, but she insisted I make her a poke bonnet!
Well with that finally done, here she is showing it off, lol. She will be listed tonight on Ebay. CLICK HERE To visit her Auction

Grodner Tal Doll -Work in Progress

2009-05-08T09:39:00.000-07:00

UPDATE::: Just had to snap a quick pic of my pretty bouquet and little Grodner Tal with her newly attached limbs. Life is Good!
Hope everyone had a Happy Mothers Day!!!

I've finally gotten around at trying my hand on a "Grodner Tal" Doll. These dolls were carved completely out of wood in the early 19th century..... I cheated and started with a wooden finial and tweaked it a bit or alot, lol! Sure wish I had a lathe! I'm making mine with a "tuck-comb" hairstyle.
I'm carving her little legs and arms from clothes pins. Not sure how to attach yet?
Here's a picture of her so far.... (you can barely see the photo of an original in background).
I'll try to snap some pics of her arms/legs a little later, but right now my camera battery is charging.
Thanks for visiting!!! Hope everyone has a great weekend too!

2009-05-03T11:19:00.000-07:00

Plain ol' rag-doll and her favored dolly are up for adoption this evening on Ebay. ~CLICK HERE to see~

Packing my bathing dress?

2009-04-15T12:42:00.000-07:00

I really like how this turned out... so thought I'd share...
It's a really cool way to display sand/shells or whatever bits and peices brought back from vacations.... And nope, no pics of me in my bathing dress, lol !!!

I"m outta here! We are headed for Florida in the morning and I just wanted to say Farewell to anyone who cares, lol!
We will be gone until the 26th. I sure hope I will be able to have access to a computer there, but not exactly sure .
Have a great week everyone!!
Hugs,
Nan

Head Games ;-)

2009-04-11T10:24:00.000-07:00

Just purchased a couple of books... "Anatomy of a Doll" and " Designing the Doll", authored by the late, great Susanna Oroyan, and could not be more thrilled. All her books are chockfull of creative ideas for dollmaking. They are so inspiring. I highly recommend them if you're in needing of a little push! I sure was, and these were just the ticket. I've been playing with different style "heads" for starters and cant wait to try more! My own head is exploding with ideas. Thankyou Susanna!
Anyway I sure hope you'll let me know what you think of these books and let me know what you have learned along the way! Let's play with dolls!
~Nan~

Out for a spring day walk....

2009-03-20T13:07:00.000-07:00

How could she resist? It was just so sunny and inviting outdoors!
So once I tied her bonnet in place, off she went!
I snapped a quick picture as she scurried off.
I do hope she'll return by Sunday, when she will be listed
on Ebay.

Stupid Ebay! GRRRRRRRRRRR

2009-03-14T13:43:00.000-07:00

I go to check on my Queen Anne's auction and it miraculously disappeared!
I get an email from Ebay saying....
Unfortunately, we had to remove your listing because the following information violates our policy:
in title
Queen Anne Style

It is just so frustrating.
I've never had trouble using the word "style" before. I wonder if I should just put Queen Anne and leave out the style? Has anyone else
gone thru this? I'd love to hear about it and find out how you resolved?
Thanks so much for letting me vent.
I think I will just relist her tomorrow.
And I apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused my bidders too :-(

I've relisted with my fingers crossed!! Here she is (click here)

Curtsey for the Queen

2009-03-10T13:20:00.000-07:00

A day late, but I was without my internet on Sunday.

Her Highness was none too pleased about it either. Not very
tolerant for someone of her royal upbringing!
You may visit her if you click here, and please give
her a curtsey if you do or we shall never hear the end of it!

Queen Anne

2009-03-06T17:12:00.000-08:00

Sneek peek just to prove that I haven't been completely idle! I hope to get her listed on ebay this Sunday. Also finishing up another milliner's model..

The weather is finally feeling spring-like here, hip hip hurrahhh!!!!!
Peace,
Nan

Milliner's Model

2009-02-09T14:30:00.000-08:00

Who is that, peeking out from under her hat brim? Another Milliner's model?
I've been playing with my pattern for the body of the milliner's model doll. Milliners were not intended to sit, only to stand. I really like the way this one turned out. More intricate hands and legs/slippers too. The milliner in previous post was given seams at the hip so was capable of sitting (per request from buyer)
~~~Click here to get to her auction~~

Milliner's Model

2009-01-28T07:45:00.000-08:00

Those Skinny Milliner's model dolls! I haven't done one of these in sometime. Perhaps it is because I didn't want to be reminded of this winter weight I need to lose? wink wink.
As I'm cinching in her teeny tiny waist I start to wonder what it must have been
like back in the day when you were expected to look like this!!!
ANY who, I had forgotten how much fun they were to make. Who would of thought that carving wood (her arms and legs) could be so therapeutic?
But while I was going through fabrics for her dress, this is what I caught going on behind my back....hushed whispers and snickers coming from these two. Probably giving her some much need make-up advice or diet tips...LOL
I just hope it wasn't about me!!!

Thanks for dropping by and visiting for a spell!

I feel like a bear!

2009-01-12T08:39:00.000-08:00

I've been hibernating!!! This is how it must feel to be a bear in wintertime! And what a winter it has been so far. I am a totally solar powered person, so this lack of sun is getting to me and making me feel sluggish. I just seem to shut down when it is gray and cold outdoors. On top of that, my computer was sluggish as well!!! Maybe I caught the bug from it, or vice versa, ha! But my very patient husband bought me a new, and much improved Dell for Christmas!!! I'm still getting the hang of it.
In the meantime I did manage to finish up this Itty and her friend (who was in
dire need of a makeover btw). You can visit them HERE if you'd like.
Thanks for visiting!!!!!!!!!! Nan

The Miraculaous Journey of Edward Tulane doll

2008-12-23T09:37:00.000-08:00

My best friend since the 5th grade, lent me one of her most cherished children's books,("The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane") and I must say it moved me in more ways than I thought possible. It is the sweetest story about a favorite, spoiled toy rabbit learning to love, and to appreciate the ones who love him. Do yourself a favor and find this book to read and pass along. I think children would really benefit from it too.
Of course I just had to bring him to life ,...may I introduce, Mr. Edward Tulane !

click here if you'd like to visit one similar to him on ebay!

SOLD!!! If you'd like to be notified when another Edward becomes available please email me at: Papernan@msn.com

Winter Whites in Wonderland!!!

2008-11-24T18:52:00.000-08:00

I usually don't put up my Christmas tree til just
before the big day. But I do like to bring out my other decorations a bit earlier. So
with that in mind I created a tree topper that can also be
displayed on her own stand. She is quite the versatile gal, hee hee!

She can be seen here
(I apologize for the Charlie Brown Xmas Tree. I had to make do for her photo shoot!)

Think SMALL

2008-11-13T11:14:00.000-08:00

There is just something so very charming about the old lithograph/printed dollies and
stuffed animals... These were once printed onto fabric panels in the early 1900's, to be cut out, sewn and stuffed at home. I can just imagine a little girl creating her very own doll! I cannot think of anything more fun than that!!! I've created my own 7 inch version with her pug companion. My spoiled Lucy (an old composition dolly) was pleading for a dolly of her own to hold, so I obliged!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (Now your Dolly can adopt one of these printed dollies too! I made an extra, click here!

Not another Itty Bitty Izannah Walker doll!!!

2008-11-04T15:51:00.000-08:00

What can I say? I love these wee gals!
Somebody Stop Me, lol!

Queen Ann ` Anne

2008-10-27T17:06:00.000-07:00

She is being rather shy at the moment, but if
you'd like to get a closer look at her, she will be
on ebay this evening! Hopefully by then
she will be feeling a bit more social ;-)
Thanks for visiting!!!
Nan

Cage Doll Challenge

2008-10-05T14:38:00.000-07:00

Cwt is having another Challenge!
You can catch them this evening on Ebay!
Click HERE to see, or
type "CWT Cage Doll" into your
description.

Latest on Ebay

2008-09-26T11:13:00.000-07:00

In between all the chaos, I managed to get this
little one all dolled up for her adoption! I
even managed to make her a travelling box covered
in fabric... see the auctions here
Thanks for stopping by!!!

Eve's family is growing

2008-08-23T11:56:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: August 24

Eve's black sister shall be named "Ruth" (Thankyou Joee!)
and the other "Sophie" (Thankyou Zwee!)

And again thanks to all for your wonderful suggestions and
will keep them in mind for future dollies :-)

~Ruth listed on Ebay Aug. 31~~~~Sophie to be listed Sept. 3

Eve has been blessed with yet another sister. (I should have warned her to be careful what she wishes for, lol)

Thankyou all so much for the wonderfull name suggestions! Since I cannot
seem to choose, I'm going to pick them out of a hat. I'll keep ya
posted and please keep em coming! I'll be choosing Sunday evening.
Thanks again and have fun weekend!
Nan

Eve's black sister

2008-08-15T16:36:00.000-07:00

I wanted to create a sister for Eve,(see 2 posts prior to see a pic of her) so while browsing
through my folder of "faces" (faces I've compiled, find interesting and hope to draw or paint someday), I was inspired by this particular face and she happened to be black. Eve is thrilled to have a black sister!
Her hair is a touch unruly but I'm kinda liking it that way so it may just stay as is.
We need a name now... any ideas???
Thanks for stopping by!
Nan

~ Good-byes ~

2008-08-11T10:58:00.000-07:00

This 18" Izannah is a special order I just finished up and saying my "good-byes" to.
I just loved the vintage dotted swiss fabric used in the dress. If you haven't already, you must check out the pictures of authentic Izannah Walker dolls taken from the Stong Museum.
Dixie took these and has generously shared them here ----- but be warned... you too
shall fall under their spell, lol.

And I've decided to put this little one up for adoption on Ebay... click here to see if you'd like..

Hold on to your hats!

2008-08-03T12:01:00.000-07:00

Finally finished up a couple of lasses and wanted to share.

Remember the doll that couldn't decide on hair or not? Well she decided she
wanted hair, but in a lighter shade. She got her wish, and a lovely straw hat to top it off.
I've named her "Eve".
She is quite pleased with herself, can't you tell by that expression?
She will be listed this evening on Ebay.

And ya know I just had to make a couple more Itty Izannah Walker style dollies... These will be going up for adoption on my "Picture Trail" on Aug. 5 Click HERE if interested in purchasing one

I sure hope everyone is having as much fun in the sun this summer as I am!!
Thanks to a generous sister and Brother-in-Law who
own a condo at Lake Michingan. I am so blessed!

Her Highness......

2008-06-21T20:23:00.000-07:00

She is spoken for and has been named Queen Gertude. We are packing her tiaras and then headed for New York, yeah! She is quite pleased with both her new name and home and has promised to write.

Finally, as a momento, she has allowed me to take a photo of her...(goodness, you'd think
I was a paparazzo or something!)

Have a Super Sunday!
:-)Nan

Stepping out of the box, NOT!!! ;-)

2008-06-08T10:08:00.000-07:00

A doll group I belong to, CWT (Coffee with Tea),
is having another doll challenge.
To create an itty Izzy (Izannah Walker style) of less than 8".
We do these as a way of challenging ourselves to
think outside of our boxes. I just can't
seem to free myself from mine tho, and either
can this poor wee Izzy from hers!
Here she is, all 3.5 inches of her!
They will be on ebay this evening so make sure to
check all the other tiny Izzys from this
very talented group of ladies.

ready to find new homes

2008-05-12T15:17:00.001-07:00

They have waited far to long for their dresses,
but at long last they are presentable....
You can find them on my Picture Trail....

Maiden ~Oil Painted Doll

2008-05-08T15:12:00.000-07:00

My sewing machine is on the fritz!
I cleaned, and oiled it the other day and now
it won't work properly.
Thats what I get for being nice to it!!

Well I made the best of it, and worked on
my dolls hair. First I made her a wig (hand-sewn
and not by choice, lol)
She seems to me a young maiden with this do.

I also tried my hand at painting her hair. I
can't seem to get the right... "highlighting"?
Like I said, I'm a novice at this so I might, and really should
buy a book on oil painting-
A much more sophitsticated look tho don't you think?
It just amazes me what a difference hair styles can
make to the actual doll itself! Hmmm. Which do you
prefer?

The Bald and the beautiful......

2008-05-03T15:07:00.000-07:00

Just started dabbling in oils for the first time ever! I think I like it, but it takes some getting use to that is for sure! The dry time is much longer for one thing, but thanks to some very smart gals, I am now clued in on how to change that for next time. Thanks sweeties,( you know who you are)

Now I just need to decide what type hair to do... Should it be simply painted on ? Or maybe adding some dimension with clay? Or even maybe some mohair? I 'd love your opinion if you wouldn't mind?
Thanks for stopping by! Nan

On Holiday!

2008-04-10T12:37:00.000-07:00

Finally getting away for a while to a warmer climate!
Yippeeee! We are headed South to Florida for some fun in the sun!
I shall miss my bloggy friends, and promise to take a picture or two!!!
(Should be back around Apr. 21)

See ya soon, Nan

2008-03-25T18:36:00.000-07:00

A little birdy named Edyth gave me this idea , Thanks sweet Edyth!!!
I'm going to start selling dolls on my PictureTrail.
Please go check it out if you get a minute.
Right now I've only got the one tiny Izannah gal
up for adoption but do plan on getting some more
finished soon! Yeah right!
I'd appreciate any input or advice on this new venture!
Happy Spring!
Nan

Spring Ahead Bunny !!!

2008-03-10T17:09:00.000-07:00

An Explosion of pastel Polka Dots is what this Lop eared Bunny reminds me of!

Anne's Sister

2008-03-06T18:28:00.000-08:00

Queen Anne's sister.

I guess that would make her a princess?

Not really sure how all that works.
For sale on Ebay tonight.

WHAT'S BREWING????

2008-03-02T12:03:00.001-08:00

Just this tiny, teacup size Izannah Walker Style doll.
Smaller is better. I just love everything and anything in miniature.

If you'd like to learn more about Izannah Walker dolls click here and visit Dixie. She has a wonderful blog dedicated to this doll.!

Princess Anne

2008-02-27T16:24:00.000-08:00

Well guess who couldn't tolerate "Little Miss Red Riding Hood" getting all the attention this week!?

Yep, her Royal Pain, oops, I meant Royal Majesty.

She was putting up such a fuss, I decided to list her early.

If you happen to bump into her on ebay, please tell her how pretty she is....

it will make my life sooooo much more pleasant for about a minute. Click Here

Little Red Riding Hood

2008-02-22T18:51:00.000-08:00

Click here to see all the Little Reds on Ebay in the challenge
The Little Red Riding Hood Challenge that I mentioned in previous post is going on right now on EBay...

There are some amazing artists that belong to this group (CWT), so please be sure to check it out by typing in, Little Red CWT into the description box. You wont be dissappointed I guarantee ya!

Here is my offering.... and Yes, this is a different doll than I had planned on using, but some things are just out of my control. This little gal is much more befitting the part, so she says anyway.

(click on pictures to enlarge)

Double Trouble and then SOME!

2008-02-05T19:32:00.000-08:00

No, you are not seeing double. It is just that I have done it again... I couldn't stop at just one you see, she needed a sister. So I obliged. I'm a softy when it comes to these Queens. They can be quite persuasive.

And while I was at it, this shy little girl seemed to appear out of almost no where and ever soooooo quietly. I do believe she desires to be a "Little Red Riding Hood" but I am not quite sure she could handle going off into the woods alone and coming upon a Big Bad Wolf, hmmmm.

The gals in the wonderful group, CWT are having a Little Red challenge soon, and I hope to have one done for that. More about that later!

Queen Bee

2008-01-12T12:42:00.000-08:00

Want a little peek of what I'm working on this afternoon?
Another Queen Anne... ho hum. I'm sorry for being so redundant,
but I just have so much fun making them!!!
These wonderful glass eyes came in the mail recently,
and I just couldn't wait to get my hands on them!

Sense & Sensibility

2008-01-03T15:37:00.000-08:00

~ SOLD ~ A Big "Thankyou" to Sharon from Virginia

Straight out of a Jane Austin novel...
Well, not quite. As this little lady is still drying from a sixth coat of sealer, lol.
Oops, I now see after snapping this photo that she could really benefit from some under garments too! She is quite embarrassed (see her blushing?)
I will get those made for her right away!
I'd like to have her on Ebay by Sunday Evening. That's the plan anyway, unless someone must have her before than.
Thanks for dropping by!
(click on picture to enlarge) SOLD

God Bless us Everyone!

2007-12-22T12:52:00.001-08:00

These silly snowbaby ornies are finished just in the nick of time to adorn some packages that are soon to be delivered by Santa! Thought I'd snap a quick pic of them first! They were alot of fun and oh so easy to make! But I now have glitter just about everywhere though (yep, there too!) , heehee!

I REALLY JUST WANTED TO WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
HOliday Hugs, Nan

Recycling as gifts?

2007-12-14T14:53:00.000-08:00

Now this was a fun, very inexpensive project!
Using tin cans as little "pails" to hold your holiday gifts. You could even hang them on a tree or on the mantle!

I found this project in a craft magazine & thought I'd share it with you. I think it is a marvelous way to recycle and save alot of $ at the same time...
I simply flattened a soup can a bit just at the top (not too much or it won't stand by itself) sanded lightly, painted, embellished and varnished. Make two holes with an awl on either side for the wire handles. Fill with raffia and some small gifts or ornies!

Shoes blues

2007-12-08T15:01:00.001-08:00

And here she sits, waiting patiently for her antique high button shoes. Ordered off of Ebay and should be here soon!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
UPDATE: Just came this afternoon! Arent't they the cutest?

2007-11-16T17:40:00.000-08:00

Well, I cannot say this day was much better for picture taking than yesterday, but I did give it a whirl. I've added a few touches to Queen Anne like a reticule (purse) and some vintage millinery flowers to her tall crown bonnet! It is amazing what a little "hair, makeup and accessories" can do for a gal! She is on Ebay this evening!
Talk to ya soon!

Queen Anne Challenge doll

2007-11-15T19:16:00.000-08:00

The very talented group that I am fortunate enough to belong to (CWT) is having a QA doll challenge for the months of Nov. and Dec. - Here is my version...

She was supposed to be listed this evening on Ebay, but the weather just would not cooperate and allow for her photo shoot! Perhaps tomorrow will be a bit nicer?
I've got my fingers crossed! In the meantime, here is a sneak peek!
Thanks for dropping by!

Rag Style Doll

2007-11-02T09:08:00.000-07:00

I'm really enjoying drawing these doll faces! Maybe a bit too much? HeHee!
This time I've decided to make a wig for her instead of the drawn on hair. I'll be putting her up for adoption (on Ebay) this Sunday if all goes well. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!

Her Royal Majesty

2007-10-18T14:03:00.000-07:00

Her majesty, Queen Anne, is ready for her crown. She demanded so much of my time and attention as if I were one her loyal subjects! Still, I shall miss her.
Auction starts on Ebay Thur. night, Oct. 18.

Queen Anne Doll

2007-10-11T10:38:00.001-07:00

Here is a glimpse at my first attempt to create an Early Wooden Queen Anne. I'm in the process of making a little "wig" for this gal and it is a "royal" pain (pun intended)! Oh and the tiny dots! I would be embarrassed to tell you how long those took ;-)
But I love a challenge!
Click on pictures to enlarge.
Click here to get to My Home Page of my Blog

Just a Rag doll

2007-10-07T17:30:00.001-07:00

At long last she is finally presentable! Up for adoption on Ebay....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330173590749&ssPageName=STRK:MESC:IT&ih=014

High button shoes

2007-09-30T13:10:00.000-07:00

I have been having fun this weekend experimenting on some realistic looking, high button shoes for my doll. I think I am finally happy with the results.
It's amazing how similar to leather, fabric can look and feel after painting it!
The seperate soles were a trick, but with lots of basting & tons of patience, Voila!

Atticbabys

Queen Anne for your Dollhouse !!!

First Atticbabys© Doll for 2012 complete!

First Atticbabys© Doll for 2012

My Christmas Offerings

Yet another Queen Anne ,,,,

Queen Anne's freind , ,,Sarah Churchill

Edward Tulane watching over Izannah Walker doll,,, AWWW!

My simple Queen Anne Doll

WIP for today! Queen Anne doll in Cloth

A welcome mistake! My first Teddy Bebe!

Edward Tulane doll needs a new home!

lil' Milliner's Model

5" Queen Anne dollhouse sized Doll

Too big for her britches , LOL !

Barefoot little Izannah Walker doll !

Edward Tulane comes home for Easter!

New shoes for the Queen!

First Queen Anne for 2011

Izannah Walker Dolls & A Happy Valentines Day !!!!!!!!!

I'm a Big Girl Now!!!

An odd pair

Lucky dollies

5½" Queen Anne doll as Marie Antoinette ~~~~ "Let them eat cake!"~~~~

5¼" Queen Anne wooden doll

Introducing my latest " Mr. Edward Tulane"

Mona Lisa Doll

Young Queen Anne Doll

Tiny 4.5" dollhouse size Queen Anne style Doll

Message in a bottle! Alice's Adventure began without me!

Tsk Tsk, shame shame!

Edward Tulane doll just in time for Easter!

5" Tuck Comb wooden Dolly

Cloth Queen Anne Doll

"Itsy bitsy teeny weeny" Izannah Walker doll

Love is in the air!

teeny queeny

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Teeny Queeny just in time!

Well ya knew I had to do it!

Teeny Queeny

Izannaha Walker style Doll! Wee bit of a thing....

Minuscule Queen Anne

Edward Tulane doll

Dolls enjoy dollhouses too!!!

My smallest Izannah Walker yet !!!!

Printed Cloth Izannah Walker Doll and Lithograph Kitty

A little Jane Austen anyone?

Sad Izannah Walker doll

~On her pedestal~ Another Wooden, Grodnertal Tuck Comb Doll

Works in Progress and playing with Photobucket!

OOPs I did it again !!

Wooden Tuck comb Doll

Grodner Tal Doll -Work in Progress

Packing my bathing dress?

Head Games ;-)

Out for a spring day walk....

Stupid Ebay! GRRRRRRRRRRR

Curtsey for the Queen

Queen Anne

Milliner's Model

Milliner's Model

I feel like a bear!

The Miraculaous Journey of Edward Tulane doll

Winter Whites in Wonderland!!!

Think SMALL

Not another Itty Bitty Izannah Walker doll!!!

Queen Ann ` Anne

Cage Doll Challenge

~~Latest on Ebay~~

Eve's family is growing

Eve's black sister

~ Good-byes ~

Hold on to your hats!

Her Highness......

Stepping out of the box, NOT!!! ;-)

ready to find new homes

Maiden ~Oil Painted Doll

The Bald and the beautiful......

On Holiday!

5½" Queen Anne doll as Marie Antoinette "Let them eat cake!"

Latest on Ebay