Very Impressive Sculpting

Fairy Studio Kallies

In the Artists Words:
Since many Years creating fine art dolls,sculptures and miniatures in polymer clay. Elves,Trolls,Pixie´s,Fae´s,Wee Folk and of course 1/12 scale Miniatures like Witches and Wizard´s. I started with creating "Thicket People Pixie Originales"in January 2008

Be sure to visit her wonderful blog that is full of awesome creations: http://fairystudiokallies.blogspot.com/

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Cerchio Fatato

In the Artist's Words:
Hello! My name is Barbara and I am Italian. I have always had a passion for creative arts, in 2006 I discovered the wonderful world of OOAK polymer clay. My favorite subjects are fairies and witches, but everything about the fantasy world fascinates me.

"Leila" by cerchiofatato

This fairy has been sculpted with Sculpey Living Doll polymer clay by me without using mold and never will be reproduced. She has a soft body and only her head, half bust, hands and half legs are sculpted, she is NOT a poseable doll, but if you need you can move up a bit arms to be more comfortable to put the metal doll stand.

Hand painted features and make up with Genesis paint. The Tibetan lamb hairs are applied lock by lock. She has ready-made eyes. Shoes are hand made by me with fabric and leather. Wings are hand made by me with mixed media and they are easily removed for safe shipping. She comes with a doll stand in white metal.

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Terry Stone ~ Fantasy Figures

In the Artist's words:
While leafing through a Lady's Home Journal Christmas Issue, I came across a how to article on salt dough ornaments. I gave it a try and soon people were asking me to purchase them. My little business took off working from my kitchen and using my dining room as my sewing and storage area. My medium now is polymer clay using mainly Prosculp.

One of a kind, hand sculptured Mouse with babies in pockets by award winning artist Terry Stone. Dressed entirely in Victorian fabric. Mrs. Tiddly Winks is 9 inches tall.

You can visit her Etsy Shop at:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/fantasystone?ref=af_circ_favshop&view_type=gallery

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My Newest Polymer Clay Pendant Greeting Card
By Sandy Prenzi

This is not only a greeting card, but a gift as well. I created this little Indian boy out of polymer clay, It measures approximately 3" tall by 3" Wide and a ribbon necklace is included.

The card has been left blank on the inside for your own inscription and comes gift wrapped to give to that special someone. You can view this card in my Etsy Shop at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/mstp

The Most Unusual Fairy Wings

When I read about these wings, I was stunned! What an unusual
and innovative idea Lisa Owens came up with.

This little fairy has delicate features, especially her wings! Her wings are from a moth found in Drain, Oregon. The wings were treated with a high gloss sealer and added wire on the edging to hold these delicate wings in place.

The wings also come out, so they will not get damaged during shipment. They can and will break under too much bending or pressure, so handle with a delicate hand.

You can see more of Lisa's beautiful creations at:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67924301/moth-winged-fairy

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Polymer Clay Greeting Card
by Sandy Prenzi

This is not only a greeting card, but a gift as well.

This unique face is also a pendant which I created out of polymer clay and then antiqued. I placed the pendant on a burgundy feather which contrasts well with the botanical design on the vellum. The card stock that I used for this card is forest green.

The pendant also comes with a black ribbon necklace. I will be posting this card in my Etsy Shop today.

The Saga of Emmi and the Skunk

My Granddaughter Melissa and her dog Emmi are spending this weekend with me.

Now, you wouldn't think this sweet innocent looking pooch (who is a Yorkshire Terrier/Maltese mix) would be chasing a skunk and of all things in my back yard. It's not like I live in the country (I'm talking over 250,000 people live here)

For some reason, this huge skunk has taken up residence under my patio. I have done my best to seal up all the entrances, but this very agile skunk somehow flattens himself into a black and white pancake and can get into the smallest of openings.

As soon as Emmi spotted the skunk, she ran across the yard like she was on fire. The skunk seeing the gravity of the situation ran as fast as it could, but Emmi being much faster was gaining on it in record time. She was shocked when the skunk suddenly stopped in it's tracks, but in her infinite doggie wisdom, kept on going thinking in her Terrier way that she was going to get the prize.

Emmi was ready to pounce when suddenly a cloud of the most potent skunk perfume spewed out and hit her with all it's force, smack dab, in her beautiful little face. Boy, oh boy, was that ever a show stopper!! Needless to say the skunk was enjoying his great escape, leaving Emmi smelling so horrible that she couldn't even stand being around herself.

Melissa raced to the store and bought two large cans of tomato juice. Instructions being that you pour one all over the victim, rub it into the affected area, rinse well and shampoo, then repeat the process. Amazingly, this works really well. I wish I could have done the same thing with my sunroom. Unfortunately, we had to live with the odor masked (not very well) with a spray bottle of fabreze.

Here are some tips that my wonderful readers gave me:

Arlene

I had a toy poodle do that a few years ago. You are right, the tomato juice works well for the puppy but she cornered the skunk UNDER my house. (Raised foundation construction) My daughter and I took everything fabric out of the house - clothes, linens, mattresses, everything! Wiped down everything with lysol, then Fabrezed. Still the smell hung around. Finally my uncle - after laughing until he cried - told me to scatter coffee grounds under the house where the skunk sprayed. Worked like a charm! I also installed a fence!!! No more skunks under the house!

Ardie

Having had horses, dogs, cats etc for many years; I rely on this recipe, tested by Texas A & M, to deodorize pets and surfaces.

It's never failed!

Ingredients:

* 1 16 ounce bottle hydrogen peroxide
* 1/4 cup baking soda (up to)
* 1/4 cup shampoo (if using on a pet) OR 1/4 cup good liquid dish soap (i.e. Dawn, Joy if using on surfaces)