Completed Paper Cottage!

Here's the finished Paper Cottage. Well, its actually the "Foamboard, paper and caulk Cottage" but I think "Paper Cottage" sounds better. This type of house is more advanced than a shoebox house but still simple enough to be done in a weekend and is great for fairy folk, miniature dolls or even as a diorama.

The fairies are checking out!

Have a great week

Rosanna

Making Miniatures!!

What do you get when you combine a day with Ron Mummert(Ron's Miniature Shop) and these materials....

FOAMBOARD

CAULK

TEXTURED PAPER You get a really simple way to make a dollhouse exterior!!

I'm old school when it comes to making things, especially miniature houses, meaning I use a lot

of wood, paper clay, plaster, real stone and brick. This was a refreshing alternative, Ron showed that using these simple materials could still make a convincing textured exterior.

Thanks Ron, it was lots of fun!!

I will post the completed house this week after I paint it and add some greenery.

-Rosanna

My New Sculpting Class at CraftArtEdu!

Hi everyone!

I'm excited to share my new online sculpting class with you.

A while back I was asked by Donna Kato, the creator of Kato Clay and founder of CraftArtEdu to come up with a class that people who couldn't take one of my classes in person could still learn and get a personal experience.

I wanted to offer my students a character class that isn't too difficult or expensive with step by step instructions.

In this intermediate sculpting class, I will teach you how to make two "mature" ladies, the Serious Granny and the Smiling Granny Bust. Learn how to breathe life and expression into these ladies as you sculpt, paint, wig, clothe, and create the stands on which they will sit.

Includes 15 page downloadable handout.

To make the class even more enjoyable and easier to complete, I only used supplies that can

be easily found at Michaels, Joanne's or most craft supply stores. This class is also very forgiving and so much fun! With just a few basic supplies and my help, you will create

a one of a kind work of art.

Check out my free preview over at CraftArtEdu.

I hope you enjoy the class!!

Rosanna

Happy Valentines Day!!

Just a quick hello to all of my friends. I hope you all have a great Valentines Day.

Here's a little fairy wishing you all lots of love!!

I'm off to get red velvet cupcakes!

Rosanna

Time for a new fairy baby!!

Hi everyone, January has blown by and February is pushing through so its time for another

Fairy Baby!

This little sweetie pie has teal blue hair and a cream and teal blue blanket. It will be listed this Friday in my Etsy shop so you can take it or its brother or sister home with you for Valentine's day! If you would like it to be a little girl I will be happy to add the little flowers on the side of the head, just drop me a note.

Have a great Wednesday!

Rosanna

BABIES ARE ON ETSY!

The 2 fairy sweeties are now in my ETSY store and ready to go to their new homes with you!

If you live outside of the US and want to purchase them please feel free contact me for shipping costs.

I will only be making 18 more babies.

I have several projects and commissions, so if you like them please don't wait too long to get one.

ALSO

I was invited by the amazing Donna Kato to teach an online class at Craftedu and we came up with something whimsical and unique or all of you out there.

I will give you all of the details on Monday!!

Two more fairies going to Etsy this weekend!!

Hi everyone!

I hope you have all been having a wonderful January. The weather here is finally back to normal, 77 degrees,(which is great for sculpting!) after a few days of cold weather. Cold in Florida means 40's and 50's. Here are my newest fairy babies that will be up on Etsy this weekend. I wanted to give my friends a peek before they go to my Etsy shop.

They are approx. 6 inches tall polymer clay head and soft weighted body. I use different shades of clay for the different types of fairies. They have been painted with heat set oils. They are adorned with shells, feathers, moss and sometimes flowers and crystals. The fabrics and hair are all hand dyed and each and everyone is a handmade original that can be hung by the top of the cord or placed anywhere you want.

Here they are!

The first one is a Nature fairy baby and it is swaddled in a creamy tan color head dress and wrapped in a forest green blanket, this baby has brown hair.

The little girl is a Flowering Tree fairy in cotton candy colors with vibrant pink hair, white head dress, pink flower and pink blanket.

Thanks for visiting!!

Rosanna