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:

Amy Gethins Sullivan said...

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

Flora said...

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

Anonymous said...

He is absolutely wonderful and very dapper! :)

Flora said...

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

m m said...

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

Gretel said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Blondie ~ Vintage Primitives said...

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

Kristine said...

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

Kristine
xo

Lance said...

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

Amy Short said...

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

Flora said...

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

Flora said...

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

Flora said...

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

Flora said...

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

Flora said...

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

Flora said...

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

Flora said...

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

Once Upon A Blue Crow said...

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

Flora said...

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

FairiesNest said...

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

Flora said...

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

Altered Route said...

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

Flora said...

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

Lynn said...

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 :)

Flora said...

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

Lisa Lectura Creations said...

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 :)

Flora said...

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

Tracy Nuskey Dodson said...

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

Flora said...

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

Dianie said...

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

~Diane

cores said...

hi,
nice touching...

Flora said...

Thank you Rillys!!!
Blessings,Flora

Flora said...

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

Sharon Stevens said...

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

Flora said...

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

Five Roses-Prim and Pretty said...

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

Flora said...

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

marjo said...

wonderful crow!

Flora said...

Thank you Marjo!!!
Blessings,Flora

Flora said...

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