Wednesday, May 19, 2010

A Woodland Cocoon

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May brought a few glorious rays of sunshine.

Enough to allow for some garden ground shoveling that did not involve mud.

The dirt was flying in our garden beds!


Inquisitive little hands gathered a series of worms and cocoons for further inspection.

We discovered that new life is abounding in May.

And so it is in the Doll Room as well ...



a
Woodland Faerie Cocoon
Baby Antje





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The cocoon is made from hand spun wool by etsy seller Springtree Road.

Her yarn is ART. Totally scrumptious to work with and hold.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpringtreeRoad


This is her white Merino wool, spun into a most gorgeous strand that varies in density
to snugly wrap a tiny newborn faerie within.
Baby's wings are dotted guinea hen feathers gathered from under their cherry tree perch.




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Antje wears a cap of 2 dried and varnished rose petals,

a sweet gift from Penny (Angelsdoor).


She is a 6 inch scale baby, measuring 4 inches in her pose...fully detailed and painted.

Her wool wrap is non-removeable however,

because of the knotting used to secure the cocoon bundle.




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The Cradle is made from...small pieces of driftwood;
a root I pulled from my sister's back yard on Whidbey Island;
and a large knothole salvaged from the bay.

Scrubbed, heated and then sealed.

Feather is from one of our muscovey drakes.


Root Basket Cradle measures 10" high by 8" wide.




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(To visit Antje's auction, please click her picture above!)





Sleeping on a pillow of dyed green wool and realistic peach paper rose petals,
this faerie baby is hidden under a protective curtain of moss (also created from wool).


Please stop in again soon to see an update on the 5 piece commission

that is steadily moving right along.

Always, it is good to see your friendly face at my door ...


Thank You for coming by! love, Rose







33 comments:

  1. My Dear Rose
    When I looked at the first photo of Antje I was waiting for her to take a breath... She is so very life like.. It would be impossible for me to let go of her.. I am sure everyone at home will have a hard time saying farewell.
    How very honored I am that she is wearing my petals... Her cocoon and setting is incredible!
    Exquisite work my dear friend...
    Love and blessings, Penny

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  2. Oh she is a dream, just a dream. cheers Marie

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  3. PERFECTION! Oh the sweetest most precious of all! What a respit from lifes complicated world to enter your realm of beauty and lovely music. I always leave your blog feeling as if I have been cradled in the most tender and loving arms. Bless you

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  4. One of the most beautiful creations I have ever seen Rose,
    She took my breath away
    julie xxx

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  5. Oh Penny, I have treasured the dried roses you sent to me because of the sentiment they bring to you. And what better way to share their beauty than to send them along as a bonnet for a baby...new life...new hope...new joy...

    It is never easy bidding adieu to one of my Little Ones. Never. And especially the babies...sigh.

    Thank you for your constant and genuine encouragement. much love, Rose

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  6. Dear Marie, You are the sweetest! Your gentle heart is SO SO evident in your work...and your words! Thank you for enjoying my little Woodland babe!! love, Rose

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  7. Hello Anita, I have just returned from your blog and I see my comment section is still up to some shenanigans. Comments are flying around and disappearing like faeries tonight, hiding behind the trees or something...? Hopefully, all will be settled in the morning.
    Again, I want you to know your words touched me deeply tonight...thank you ever so much! love, Rose

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  8. That is just how I feel when I hold a brand new baby in my arms, Julie. In awe of the beauty of God's creation! If Antje is a reflection of that beauty for you, then I am fulfilled!! Thank you for sharing your heart with me...love, Rose

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  9. asolute breathtaking! love your art soooo much. best wishes ;0)

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  10. ¡Dios mío, Rose!, es tan maravilloso este bebé que no tengo palabras para alabarte, tan real y guapo que realmente si no dices que lo has hecho con tus manos, creeria que es un ser vivo, realmente es perfecto, cada uno de los detalles que le acompañan es una obra de arte.
    Besitos. Que Dios te bendiga.

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  11. Dear Rose, another breath of heaven you have delivered! I just love everything about her. The details are truly amazing. This beautiful baby girl Antji embodies all that is sweet, and pure in the wood. I feel Gods grace when I look at her. He has touched your hand once again sweet lady! Love and blessings my friend, Christel

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  12. Magical! Everything in this new creation of yours Rose is sheer magic...and beauty.

    I stand in awe.

    Hugs,

    Sue

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  13. Amazing creation... Magical...Breathtaking...

    Hugs,
    Judit

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  14. Fabulous creation! Coming to your blog is like a visit to another world... thank you for that in itself.

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  15. Dearest mom,
    Your Antje is just stunning....so precious and lifelike and my goodness, her cradle is spectacular! You just keep getting better and better if that is even possible!
    Love,
    your daughter

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  16. Wow....our sweet Penny gave me the link to come and see this exquisite work, and I am so thankful for her keen sense and good eye for what is INDEED MAGICAL...Oh Rose, you are gifted and you know exactly what materials to use in order to achieve that "otherworldly" effect. Magnificent....Anita

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  17. So happy to have found your blog...your works are precious. I'm just amazed...
    Love,
    Kelly

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  18. Dear Rose, just I saw this cute Baby on ebay! Was für ein bezauberndes Geschöpfchen mit einem absolut süssen Gesichtchen! Und wie es sich in seinen Kokon kuschelt! Breathtaking!
    Hugs Helena

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  19. This is a magical and serene place. I am glad to be here. You are the best sculpture artist I have seen and ohhhh... the clothes and settings you create are pure genius. I would love to put you on my sidebar with one of your photos. Let me know if that would be o.k. with you. Thanks dear. Blessings.

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  20. I made you some buttons! http://recursively.blogspot.com/

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  21. My dear Rose
    Thank you so much for visiting and leaving your much appreciated thoughts... Wishing you and family a wonderful weekend..
    I just cannot get over how very life like this little one is... Exquisite work Rose.
    love, Penny

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  22. Dearest Rose,

    How lovely of you to come by my post! You are a magical faery to me, and when you come, it really is special! Thank you so much for your kind comments; coming here as well is such an uplifting experience as well. Blessings to you for a wonderful week ahead and please, come whenever you wish!!! Anita

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  23. Hola Rose
    Estan hermosas tus creaciones.

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  24. Dear Rose
    I don't know how many times I have come back just to gaze upon this sweet little face.. The wisps of hair, the quiet beauty.. I just want to pick her up.. It is quite clear that you had a baby on your mind..
    Take care my dear friend.
    Love, Penny

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  25. Dear Rose, I would like to express you with my poor english how much I love your works. Thank you for these dreames... "Baci" from Italy

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  26. Hello sweet Carolina, Alba and Marimer, Christel, Sue, Judit and Michele!! Dearest Anita, Kelly and Helen, Anne, Penny, Arellya, Penny, Mari, Amy and my Tomi Marie!! I SO appreiciate your taking the time to visit me and leave such tender calling cards at my door. Thank you...
    My evening computer time has almost entirely given way to the Doll Room, so please forgive my delay in responding. However, I hope to introduce you to two new characters who can hardly wait to meet you! Very soon....

    The flockling has been busy with summer activities...such as making crackers from scratch (yum), learning to forage for wild salads, preparing our gardens, and (constantly)practicing on their ukuleles and guitars...Just to mention a few of their energetic pursuits. This tends to keep their mother busy during the day. While the Little Ones are joyfully consuming my evening hours. But I do read and reread your most treasured comments, and have peeked into the windows of your own studios as well.
    I hope your late spring, early summer pursuits are encouraging your artistic endeavors...and that God will bless all the good and wonderful things that you set your heart and hands to!
    always love, Rose

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  27. Hi mom! I would love to gift you with a blog award! Please stop by my blog and pick it up and read why you so inspire me :)
    Love, your daughter

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  28. Hi Rose, thanks for your kind comments, I am happy for you to do anything that you like. Cheers Marie

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  29. Dear Rose
    Thank you so much for visiting to let me know of Colette's arrival. I am so happy she was greeted with such a welcome! It just warms my heart to know that she has brought smiles and laughter to you and the children. Hali is so sweet, please tell her Colette could not wait to meet her.. Thank you my dear friend. I am so blessed and honored to have you praise my work. I am always in such awe of your exquisite sculptures.. I must say, this sweet Antje makes my heart melt. I believe she is one of my favorites. You inspire me daily.. I carry you always in my heart.
    Love, Penny

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  30. Dear Rose, please check your email for a message from me, I need your opinion desperately on a senstive matter! Thank you so much, LOve Christel

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  31. Goodmorning dear Rose
    What a lovely note you left at my door... I am so pleased that you enjoyed viewing my painting.
    Yes, I am blessed. Not only for the beautiful flowers, but for all the wonderful people that have crossed my path here ... and you started it all. Thank you dear friend. May your weather clear up soon and garden sprout with the warm sunshine.
    Love, Penny

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  32. What a dear little faery child. What lovely work you do! These look just like the faeries who live in my garden.

    (grin) I have a GREAT imagination!

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Rose