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Inspiring Me Today...

I am heading out to my studio today with clay on the table and Sheep on my mind!  I love the variety and whimsy of these delightful animals by Colin's Creatures!  There is practically one for each day of the year!!!  Via The Feathered Nest.  

Soft Villains?

I just think these are marvelously clever!!!  By JunkerJane on Etsy via Little Brown Sparrow!

Seashell Mother...

 My friend Stephanie Blythe just sent me this delightful photo of her newest creation!  Don't you wish we all had a little shell we could curl up inside?  Truly LOVELY! 

Painterly Poupee!

I really like the painterly quality of this doll by November Girl.  I also enjoy the mixed use of materials she has used.  Wonderful!

More Inspiration...

These are few more images I've had sitting on my desktop for a while now.  Unfortunately I've misplaced their links, most likely under 'antique' and 'automata'.  I love the top two 'little worlds' or 'folly's'!  And the bottom pin-cushion is just too cute for words!  I feel some new projects brewing!!!

Enchanted Sculptures...

Kathy Ruttenberg creates sculptures that are enchanting as well as thought provoking.  Her sculptures wear many faces, and often tell further stories on their clothing.  A talented watercolorist as well, we get a feel for her process with the accompanying images.  In 2007, she was given the Macy's Flower Show Windows - allowing her ever growing whimsical community a new avenue of expression.  I love how benevolent animals play such a large role in her pieces, making us wonder who is animal and who is human...  Truly Delightful!!!

Oriental Gastropoda...

Here is another version of a whimsical traveling 'mollusk', by the ever creative David and Paul! She is named 'Katatsumuri', and glides ever so quietly with supreme oriental grace!!! 

Traveling Home...

How I wish I had a house on my back, so I could be home whenever I am away!  This delightful doll - house is by another Russian artist.  The details are exceptional!  There is tea waiting inside, clothes hanging in the closet, a delightful sun porch and even a tiny back door!!!  Please come and stay awhile!  Truly Wonderful!!!

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