19 Days

Dear friends,

I'm so sorry that I have been away for so long! Planning a wedding is no joke!

Please stay tuned. I hope to get back into the swing of things in early August. Both of my Etsy shops will re-open and I plan to update Flickr and blog on a more regular basis!

19 days away!! I can't believe how quickly July 11th is coming. I mean, we were engaged on February 29, 2008. I thought this day would never come. I thought wrong!

xoxo
Renee

Paper Clay Bunka Dolls

Paper Clay Bunka Dolls
Originally uploaded by Reyney

Hello everyone,

I am sooo sorry I have been way behind on my blogging and crafting. I've had some personal crafting craziness going on in my head - don't really want to lay that on you - plus we've been kinda busy with wedding stuff, and well life just get's in the way.

In any case, I finised my paper clay Bunka dolls yesterday. Some of the faces are cute, some are kind weird!! But I had fun exploring with them. Look out for some more Bunka crafts in the near future - I have a few new things that are currently drying on my kitchen counter!

Hugs and kisses to all my friendssss!!!!
Renee

Paper Clay Bunka Dolls - Part 1

Paper Clay Bunka Dolls
Originally uploaded by Reyney

So, I don't know why, but I have been obsessed with Bunka dolls from Japan.

I had this little package of paper clay in my drawer for about 3 years. Never got around using it, until today.

I made 7 little Bunka dolls today.

Just have to wait for them to dry. Then paint, and lastly varnish!

I love how they came out!

My First Bunka

My First Bunka
Originally uploaded by Reyney

Whenever I obsess over something, I always try to see if I can make it myself. A few years ago, I was obsessed with my pretty mohair sweaters! I taught myself how to crochet, and now I can crochet anything, with or without a pattern.

Now, I have been obsessed with Bunka dolls from Japan. They're really really hard to get here. So, this is the second doll I have made on my sewing machine.

I made her based on the traditional Japanese instructions. But, since the instructions were written in Japanese, I'm not sure if I followed them precisely.

Thank God for Fabri-Tac!

She's tooo lovely in my eyes. AND I am thrilled that I made her!

XOXO
Renee

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day!
Originally uploaded by Reyney

Hope everyone had a wonderful day!

XOXO
Renee

Fred Flare -- Snail Mail Valentines For Charity

Not too long ago I mentioned that I sent my felt heart valentine to Fred Flare. They're selling each valentine for $4 and donating all the profits to Elder Craftsmen - an org. that brings crafting to seniors.

So, just watch this video for fun. My Valentine appears at approximately 2:35 into the video! YAY!

I Finally Made Something on My Sewing Machine

I've had my sewing machine for 2 years now. I never really knew what to do with it. I attempted to use it once, and then I just let it collect dust.

I don't know what inspired me, but I took it out a few days ago, and began messing around with it. After a few setbacks, and almost losing a finger, (LOL, J/K) I made my first dolly! I named her Missy, (aka www.boopsiedaisy.etsy.com )after a dear friend of mine, who, well, makes the most wonderful dolls in the world. AND I know how much she loves dollies with blue hair!

The dolly is far from perfect, but I am soo impressed with myself! AND so happy too. Part of me still actually can't believe that I made something with a sewing machine.