Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Finally...

My Christmas Crow...

Let me introduce you to " Chris ", the Christmas Crow, who was busy doing some last minute shopping for the Mrs., when the snow began to fall," I think I'll take the long way home he thought to himself, I love Christmas,it's such a magical season! " he said with a smile and spring in his step...and he began to make his way thru the soft shimmering ground."
This dandy fellow wanted to say hello before he was on his merry way, I made him for another Christmas swap and am quite pleased with how he came out! He is made of muslin, his beak is clay over cloth and his legs are tape covered wires. He is a mixed media art doll, made from my own original design. I've used czech glass beads for his eyes and large seed beads as buttons at his vest, on his jacket back tab, for his shoulder joints and on his spatz.Embellished with mica snow,red berries, decorative buttons and fabric ribbons, he carries a handmade gift bag and tag, with tissues, bakers twine make the handles.Top hat and clothes were also handmade by me, I make my own patterns for my dolls
Enjoy!
Blessings,Flora

41 comments:

  1. ~He is FanTaStiC~
    ~A real work of art & love~
    What a handsome fellow he is!~
    ~Amy~
    :)

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  2. Amy you are so very kind, thank you so much!
    blessings,Flora

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  3. He is absolutely wonderful and very dapper! :)

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  4. Caroline, I'm glad you think so and Thank you for that sweet comment!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  5. He is incredible!!

    I am such a fan of your work and love that you share so many pics of your process!

    -myra
    www.mylittlemochi.typepad.com

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  6. I LOVE this, crows have a pretty bad press, we need more chaps like this!
    A really great bit of modelling.

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  7. How cool is your bird. You are so talented. He looks a real character.

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  8. Good Morning Flora
    Your Christmas Crow is perfection. I am always in awe of your most excellent skill and talent.
    Many blessings
    Blondie

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  9. He's so gorgeous Flora!!!!!
    My...the things you create...
    Just awesome!!!!
    miss ya!!!

    Kristine
    xo

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  10. He is truly amazing in every way!! Such a clever idea and wonderful craftmanship! Love it!
    Lance

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  11. You never cease to amaze me! My sculpts never come out like the sketches! LOL Beautiful piece..I wonder what it is about black birds that intrigues me to much.

    :o)
    Amy

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  12. Myra, I enjoyed visiting your blog
    your, imagination is something to be envied!!
    blessings,Flora

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  13. PG!!!!, How are you? It's so good to hear from you again!!!!Thank you for the sweet comments!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  14. Julie Ann, he was one of those characters that flowed, thank goodness!! Thank you for the lovely comments!
    blessings,Flora

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  15. Blondie!!!!! I'm so glad you dropped by, it's been too long!!!!Thank you for the sweet comments,
    he was fun to make and seemed to want to be made..lol!!!...Yes I'm a bit daffy!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  16. Kristine!!!Always good to hear from you , Thanks for the kind comments, I almost don't want to part with him though!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  17. Hey Lance!!!Thank you so much taking the time to stop by and leaving me with a lovely comment!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  18. OH Amy you are sooooo cute!!! Thank you for the visit and compliment!!!!I kinda like this fella too, I'm gonna miss him,
    but I know he is going to a very good home.
    Blessings,Flora

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  19. I am in AWE! Such beautiful work. I love your creations- so original...and just WOW!

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  20. Thank you Kimmie!!!Everyone seems to like crows,I know I do!hehehe!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  21. He's absolutely wonderful! I think he must know my crow girl. :)

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  22. Hello there FairiesNest!
    HAHAHA ..ya never know ! they do get around!!!hahaha!!! Thanks for the kind comments!
    Blessings,Flora

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  23. OMG!!! He is just too Cute in his Manish way and what personality! I love that you gave him spats. I sure enjoy your WIP pictures!
    Connie

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  24. Thank you Connie he does have an air about him doesn't he? hahaha!!
    Thanks for visiting with me and for the kind comments.
    blessings,Flora

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  25. OH MY Goodness!!!! Your Crow is exceptional! I can just imagine all the work you put into creating him, I have made dolls in the past so I can really appreciate the time and love you put in each piece. Of course mine were no where near as intricate as yours.
    Thank you for "following" my blog, that is how I found you :)

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  26. Lynn,
    Thank you for coming over to visit with me and many thanks for the kind comments!
    Blessings,Flora

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  27. Hi Flora! Chris is adorable! I love seeing your WIP's. You're one of my nominees for the "One Lovely blog" award! Come by & visit!

    Hugs,
    Lisa :)

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  28. Thank you Lisa for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment!
    blessings,Flora

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  29. Wow! He's amazing! What a lucky swap partner:)
    Have a great weekend Flora!
    Tracy

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  30. Hey Tracey !!!! So glad you came to visit with me!!!!Thank you for leaving me the lovely comment too, Christmas Crow seems to be quite the ladies man!!! hehehe!!
    blessings,Flora

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  31. Flora, He is Fantastic! I love all the detail you put into each piece. Your swap partner will be truly delighted!

    ~Diane

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  32. Thank you Rillys!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  33. Hello Diane!!! Thank you so much for visiting and the lovely comments!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  34. Flora!!! He si beyond AWESOME!! I wish I had your talent!!
    Hugs,
    Sharon

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  35. Thank you Sharon, you are so sweet to say that!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  36. Wow Flora, you never cease to amaze me. Chris is WONDERFUL, wonderful work once again
    Warm hugs Kirrily

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  37. Hello Kirrily I was just thinking about you the other day !!! My Christmas cards are late but I'll be sending them out soon!!!I got yours and the adorable atc too!!!
    many thanks!
    blessings,Flora

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  38. Thank you Marjo!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  39. I thank everyone who commented on my crow and am so sorry for not commenting individually on each one of your lovely comments, I have been having problems with my yahoo!!!! I some how keep missing some? Thanks again!
    Blessings,Flora

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