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My blog is where I show my latest creations, art doll pins, larger dolls, gallery work and publish the occasional appeal for help with animals. I upload fun links and helpful information that might be useful to me and my fellow textile and doll arti
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Steampunk Princess from Whskr
Steampunk PrincessThis is my latest and hot off the needle! Covered in fun pieces of watch stuff and ready for the coming holiday gift giving season!Full length Steampunk PrincessI have a whole fistful of ladies coming online this week to keep an ey...
New on @Zibbett - Sunshine!
Freshly listed in the new Whskr Zibbet shop, another of my Despereux copper pins, she is called Sunshine. I love making these and each one is just that little bit different. No this image doesn't tell the whole story - so check her out!Please enjoy...
Off to the Catlins!
My new and seriously sparkly pins are heading down to the Catlins on the South Island of New Zealand.The full set can be seen on my Flickr page. ...
Just finished! A Whskr Art Doll Pin on #ArtFire
Pleased with this one and it's on Artfire. For a $5 reduction (which means free postage basically) you can quote WHSKRCHRISTMAS! ...
Craft2.0 - A Video Peek!
About 30 secs. in you get a glimpse of Paul and I! It is also a lovely general overview of the fair, so if you have never applied and think you would like to check this out. Also check out some of the wonderful handcrafted sellers - the animals are...
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All the hard work is done and my my dolls are now on display at the Pinehaven Show. it will be held from 11-13 September at Pinehaven School, Upper Hutt.I have made thee local papers with images in each one. None of the images are online but one of t...
The Venetian Masquerade Cat
This kitty will soon be ready for her party night. Some final painting of the head and fixing of the eyes to be done, then beading on her dress and a Mask! var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); d...
The Venetian Cat
The Venetian Cat Originally uploaded by WHSKR. Finished the sleeves. I am sure I could fiddle with them forever but enough is enough. The head patches are too dark, I don't want them too pale, so may darken the paws instead.The skirt of the cust...
Can you help? I need a name for this guy....
Wordsworth (on the left) has a brother who needs a name. Any ideas? We have Rufus so far (thanks Sharona!!)Current suggestions :Edward - CeleritasElroy - @dellakayArlo - @kittehboiLongfellow - OutoftheBlue var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.loca...
Wordsworth has a brother.......
No I have NO IDEA what his name is....I just wish I did.Only small amounts of embellishment to do on his hat and his cheeks need blushing. I love the yarn hair tho'. He will make a unique gift for someone. He is part of the exhibition stock for Pi...
Handmade News and Mystery Bodies!
Our newest Columnist Niko has a fun article on how Quotes and Puns can inspire your work.She is an excellent writer - check her out hereAnd the body??? My latest W-i-P. Picture of finished item to follow later today! var gaJsHost = (("https:" == doc...
Art Doll - WiP
Working on Meowsquerade by Michelle Munzone. Head is fiddlier than I expected and still a fair way to go. Once the head is on I will feel better though then its sleeves and beading on the skirt which look a bit bare.Is she doesn't sell she can go u...
New Doll W-I-P - Lookin' Good
Working on a couple of dolls. Bodies first, the glass eyes are not here from the States yet. I love the fabric. Paul found it in Spotlight of all places and its just so clown like I love it. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ?...
more progress with Art Doll Bella
Still working out the drape of the fabric here but have the next step sorted out after that!It set me thinking about colour! There isn't any colour here but Huggie writes about your own personal rainbow and how colour inspires us, or can inspire us a...
Second doll face
Second doll face. Decided on fluffy hair instead of the black band. Typical having bought the extra black stuff! var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" +...
Hair today - ah but which one!
I have put the skirt on, and added a belt made from a zip. There is a huge amount of embellishment to do but I hope to have her hair finished and one or the two faces attached ready for tomorrow and the man visiting to take pictures. Most of the sm...
Doll update 2
First trial draping and first trial head. I have a second in reserve. I will stitch and bead the costume when I have these done! Still much to be determined. Friday the deadline! var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https:/...
Doll progress!
OK I'm beyond this now, but I love the dark fabric. The arms will look better in a while once the sleeves are on and the bolero stitched in place - much better! var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www....
Working on Two dolls !
These must be ready for next week and I am waiting on crucial fabric (can you sense my agitation?) from my favourite fabric dyer in Auckland. Flora - Awakening SpringKeep your fingers crossed - that and a parcel with Paul's present are awol at the m...
