Author Archives: Elizabeth

Constructing a Tim Holtz Village House

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Elizabeth

I love all things Tim Holtz and was excited when the Sizzix die set Village Collection was released on October 2nd . Tim had previously released large steel rule dies for making houses, but I only owned a few of … Continue reading →

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Creating an Octopus – The Final Vignette

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Elizabeth

Here is the final finished vignette – Jacques and Octavian – I Think I Need a Bigger NetJacques is wearing a mask made from the same black plastic as his flippers and his snorkel is a piece of electrical wire … Continue reading →

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Creating an Octopus – Part 2

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Elizabeth

Octavian was completed, but I needed a bear to complete the vignette and a display base for both of them. Some beige short pile mohair was chosen for the bear and then accessories needed to be created. First up were … Continue reading →

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Creating an Octopus – Part 1

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Elizabeth

Well, it’s been over a year since I’ve put up a blog post. It isn’t that I didn’t create anything in 2020, but with the continuing construction work on my new studio, I’ve not made much. And there are always … Continue reading →

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Steampunk Bear Hat

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Elizabeth

The Philly show has a few themed galleries in addition to the showcase gallery. The producers choose the themes – this year they brought back the Steampunk gallery – always a favorite with both the artists and the collectors. I … Continue reading →

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Summer Joyride

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Elizabeth

I’m getting ready to do the show in Philadelphia sponsored by the Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum. The show always features a special gallery of one of a kind pieces done by the attending artists. For this year’s … Continue reading →

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Old Coat to New Treasures

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Elizabeth

At a recent show in Tampa FL, the promoter had asked the artists to participate in challenge called “Old Coat to New Treasure”. We were asked to create a piece using an old coat. I found this one at a … Continue reading →

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Philly Doll & Teddy Bear Show 2018

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Elizabeth

The Quinlan Artist Doll & Teddy Bear show was held in April this year and I created a new 5 1/2″ bear design for my show pieces. All of the bears were hand-sewn, instead of using a machine. Each bear … Continue reading →

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Recreating a Sea Urchin in Resin

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Elizabeth

I love all things ocean and beachy and that includes sea urchins. I love to incorporate those images in my designs, but natural items like sea urchins, sea shells, and starfish are fragile and do not often hold up well … Continue reading →

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Deconstructed Reconstructed Retreat – Sunday Assemblage

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Elizabeth

Our last day of retreat was Sunday and we focused on assemblage pieces. Jen had brought a huge tub full of wooden boards, canvases, and picture frame samples. I picked out a board with a large knot hole in it … Continue reading →

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