Happy Mum's Day

This was my first and only (so far) attempt at hand sculpting a polymer baby's head. I spent hours sculpting and was thrilled with my results. As I set it on my bookshelf, it slipped out of my hand and hit the tile floor.

I gave it my all in trying to salvage it by patching here and there and attempting to "paint" over the shattered parts.

Anyway, I featured this piece today because it reminds me of all the "mothering" types of people out there who are caretakers, fixers, nuturers, comforters, babiers and cuddlers who give their all everyday to their families, extended families, adopted families, friends, neighbors, pets, etc.

I hope your day is special.

One of a Kind Babies

I usually make about ten of these sets a year. I counted them last night and I have fifteen. My I've been busy. The stitches are single and double crochet worked in various patterns.

The sets are one of a kind. They include a blanket, panties, booties, a dress (or sun suit, sweater, romper or gown) and a hat (or headband), a bottle and an accessory such as a rattle, diaper bag, pillow or purse (working on some polymer clay pumpkins for Halloween).

The below lavender and white set has a separate white ruffle slip (shown on left) that adds a bit more flounce. These are the only sandals and wide brim hat I have in the sets.

Below is a beautiful popcorn stitch bunting set that is my favorite. It just turned out so perfect and was a joy to make.

The below bag has dividers in it, just like a real diaper bag.

I hand sculpted the cake, flowers and leaves from air dry polymer clay.

A polymer clay book that I may or may not paint a "cover" on.

Sculpting n Stringing Gemstones

I will be taking a 5 day little art retreat; getting inspired and feeding my artful soul. Taking tons of pictures, painting a little and crocheting some, but mostly stopping to smell the roses. I worked on a couple of completely different projects today. Finished this little polymer clay baby and was happy with it until I over-painted her lips.

Polymer clay drapes beautifully; just like fabric. After it is oven cured, it will retain its shape. She was a fun experiment. After finishing the baby, I went back to stringing because I wanted to clean up my tray area before leaving. I strung four gemstone necklaces which I promptly packed . I took "before" pictures with every intention of taking "after" pictures, but time ran short and this is as far as I got with the pictures. They did turn out quite nicely if I do say so myself. Basically strung as you see them above and below. Hope you have a good week of creating.