Monthly Archives: June 2013

Sexy at Seventy

Posted on June 30, 2013 by painterswife

  It’s okay, relax – I’m not going to scare anyone – I just wanted to post about how amazing the Rolling Stones were last night at Glastonbury. Unfortunately I wasn’t there (it’s been a while since I’ve been to … Continue reading →

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Zen and the art of doll making

Posted on June 22, 2013 by painterswife

When I started doll making this time around (it was a bit of an obsession when I was a little girl), the only thing I was sure of was that I didn’t want to make overly ‘pretty’ dolls or anything too realistic, … Continue reading →

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Trippet doll #6 – Deirdre

Posted on June 21, 2013 by painterswife

Another one in the series. Her clothes are made from a vintage crochet’d doily and the sleeve of a much-loved-but-shrunk-in-the-wash sweater. She has a couple of vintage mother of pearl buttons on her dress, and a little flower for added … Continue reading →

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Trippet Doll #4 Saoirse

Posted on June 7, 2013 by painterswife

Another art doll in this collection. Her two sisters will be along in the next few days. Saoirse has a bit too much of a liking for champagne (or cava, when times are hard). She really wants to be a … Continue reading →

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Heads I win

Posted on June 3, 2013 by painterswife

I have spent most of the day with an oven full of body parts – which I have to say is more fun than it sounds. The pic above is of the heads of the next set of Trippet Dolls, … Continue reading →

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