He’s usually very loud but today as I mist his tank he sang quietly. Here’s Chandler’s voice.
Faith
My frog singing quietly
Month: October 2017
Madison Ann the African Americana Folk Doll
Ah, I got it. I finished her.
I went to Wally World yesterday and looked for a yellow ribbon but I couldn’t find one. Despite sewing a doll by hand, painting her entire body, painting her face and sewing in yarn for hair, I can’t make a bow. It’s sad but true, I can’t make a bow. I tried, oh how I tried but nope.
Wal-Mart (Wally World) didn’t have a yellow bow so I went with white which ended up being a good choice. I also changed out the small white scarf for a little shawl. I love shawls and wear them often. Anyway, I added a red heart button that closes the shawl and then added little white bead earrings. So fun. I like her. She’s all finished.
Here she is, Madison Ann the African Americana Folk Doll by Faith Austin at SUNDRIP – Art for Life. 🙂
Madison Ann is about 18 inches. Like other handmade dolls on Sundrip, she is hand painted and has soft yarn hair. I search yarn shops looking for hair that is unique, something that will compliment the character of dolls made. In this case, the yarn is intended for scarf making but when I saw it I had to use it for a black folk art doll.
Madison’s dress is from upcycled material as are her undies, socks and little white shawl with red and white heart pendant button. She’s wearing small white bead earrings, a white hair bow and little black shoes.
Madison’s adoption process includes shipping to the United States. The administration fee 🙂 for her adoption is $39.00 via PayPal or by other arrangement. **Adopted**
Noted: The African Americana gallery has been updated to reflect the newest pieces of Black Folk art and dolls.
Thank you for visiting Sundrip
Smiles to you and yours,
Faith
Cheesy the Chubby Frog and Aquarium Therapy
A video for friends.
At the end of the video I said these are my ‘frogs’ but only Cheesy the Chubby Frog stars in this short vid.
Continue reading “Cheesy the Chubby Frog and Aquarium Therapy”Rose Marie African American Rag Doll
Finished and ready for her new life in Southern Indiana.
This is Rose Marie, a hand stitched, hand painted, ornamental rag doll. She’s about 12 inches from head to toe and wears little white undies and little black shoes.
Rose Marie is a doll that is soft to the touch and has very wavy brown hair made of super soft yarn. Her dress is made of up cycled material and detailed in gold and rose. She also wears a handmade pendant around the detailed collar of her dress.
Rose Marie has a light scent of rose and sage which compliments her gentle nature.
Wednesday she’ll travel to her new home where she’ll spend many happy days.
Faith
Black Raggedy Ann Doll
Black folk art is some of my favorite art. It touches something in me deeply that is difficult to explain.
This is a Black Raggedy Ann doll named Madison Ann. I can’t say she’s finished because I keep thinking I want to add one ribbon to her hair. I know someone else who has done a ton of whimsical dolls so I’ll have to ask her expert advice.
Madison Ann is about 18 inches. Like other handmade dolls on Sundrip, she is hand painted and has soft yarn hair. I search yarn shops looking for hair that is unique, something that will compliment the character of dolls made. In this case, the yarn is intended for scarf making but when I saw it I had to use it for a black folk art doll. Continue reading “Black Raggedy Ann Doll”
Things that Hang – Sea Shell Ornaments
I have a love affair with things that hang, drape and flower which is why I constantly make things that hang, drape and flower. I make little ornaments that hang from my planters, from the light on the ceiling fans and from the sides of the curtains. I love things that hang.
The 3 inch sea shell ornaments added to my Etsy shop are in beautiful, rich colors such as brown, gold and turquoise. The ornaments come together.
Orni 1
Orni 2
Faith