Blushing Birdlings

Marjorie Liucci's beautiful hand sculpted and hand sewn art dolls caught my eye yesterday. Aren't they pretty? Made from polymer clay, muslin and antique and new fabrics and trim these two little blushing birdlings would look lovely on display in a nursery or in a little girl's room. I really like the detail on the wings. Little Miss Pink Crested Birdling has already flown away to a new home but her blue companion is waiting patiently for a new owner in Marmee Craft's bigcartel shop.

Do have a look at her etsy store too. Marjorie also sells beautiful prints, originals, stickers, jointed paper dolls, stationery and paper goods. You can keep up to date with her latest projects via her blog.

via Thatch and Burrow
© Marjorie Liucci/ MarmeeCraft.

7th Magpie

I came across Jane's work over at the art room plant recently and I'm smitten (again!). I really do seem to have a thing for artdolls, and I've found some beautiful ones for my Kickcan & Conkers shop when it opens. The 7thMagpie is just one of Jane's etsy shops. Her collage, paintings and drawings can be found at "Downtherabbithole" and her consultations and visionary art at ThisUnfolding.
Understandably, it was Jane's artdolls and textile pieces that caught my eye.

Poetry dolls made from scraps of fabric.

I love her delicate use of embroidery in these soft wall sculptures and brooches/pendants, which look wonderful framed.

And these warrior angels,

door guardians

and crown hairclips

would all make lovely gifts for someone special, don't you think?

Keep your eye on Jane's etsy shop for similar new pieces and take a peek at her flickr sets to discover the full scope of her work. Magical!

Temptation

How can I resist these fun, quirky handmade puppets and dolls by Mexican-born Canadian painter, illustrator and textile artist Norma Andreu, a.k.a. Cara Carmina?

Shame that I've only just found them, they would have made a great Christmas present for Savannah. Check out Cara Carmina's Flickr photostream and blog for lots of other inspiring work. Enjoy!