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I started my creative career in polymer clay and even though I work in a variety of mediums now, I love going back to my roots!
I’ve been asked by several recently to create more polymer clay characters . So with spring around the corner, I sat down in my studio last week and created this Spring Bunny and Bear clay figurine. I’ve always been drawn to pastel colors, actually colors in general. These little creations are so bright, whimsical and cheerful. They really put a sparkle in my day.
For this little sculpture I used Fimo Soft polymer clay. I like that the has a semi-firm texture which allows me to capture details, but is not so stiff that I can’t move the clay around with my clay shaper. It’s a very durable clay that has a slight flex to it so it can hold up for years to come and become a little keepsale. I don’t like to use molds because I like to give each little animal their own unique personality.
I’ve also been brushing up on my skills because I’m determined to make and decorate a baby shower cake here really soon. How cute would this be in fondant and gum paste?
The figurine is from my Mariah’s Collection line of figurines. One of a kind. It measures approximately 3″ tall and has as you can see lots of detail.
So if you’re interested in giving this figurine a forever home….please click the buy now button and I’ll send it to you 🙂
** UPDATE** The bunny has found a new home!! Thank you Jenny C!
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Thanks for looking! Happy Spring!
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This year, springtime happens to be one of my favorites, especially since the arrival of my grandbaby Carlee Jane. Oh, I can’t wait till she’s old enough to play with me in the studio!
Springtime means new beginnings, the flowers blooming, trees budding and new babies. This week happens to be spring break from school, which makes it the perfect opportunity to spend some fun time making crafts together.
This is an easy kids craft project that uses air dry modeling clay and basic tools. Just follow the simple step by step instructions.
Here’s the supplies you will need:
Tips on how to work with Cloud Clay:
Roll a 1″ ball of white clay and press around egg to create the base. (you can also flatten the ball in your hands to create a bowl shape if you don’t have an egg form) Cut a zig-zag pattern into the top of the egg with scissors
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I hope Carlee’s life doesn’t fly by as fast as this past week has.
It’s been a week since I was working in the studio and my son Alex called.
The conversation went something like this:
Ring Ring
Me: “hey Al – whatcha up to?”
Alex: “hey what are you doing?”
Me: “I’m working in the studio on a new book”
Alex: “Well, you may want to put that book down and head to the hospital, Beth is here and we’re having Carlee tonight”.
Wow, tonight…tonight…TONIGHT! It just didn’t register! So I headed into the house, got Mariah, changed clothes jumped in the truck, made it all the way up to the corner and FLAT TIRE! yes, not exactly the moment you need a flat tire. I’m still trying to comprehend the words – Carlee is coming tonight along with the fact that these are the last few moments in my life as a non-grandma and the pages are about to turn…..
Okay, so I made it back to the house, FINALLY got someone to change my tire and two hours later we were at the hospital…waiting and waiting…….
About 3:30 am she decided to arrive and here I am with Mariah and Beth’s sister Ashley. We’re on the floor with our ears under the door so we can hear what’s going on! And…none of us wanted to miss her first cry!
So proud of my daughter in law and son – they have been just amazing parents!!! Not to mention that I think Carlee is the most beautiful baby in the world!
So that closes the door on my life before grandma and now I open the door and stepped right into to the Grandma Club. The first time I held her in my arms – I was just speechless…..
And her grandpa Dana (Grandpa D) is pretty proud of her too! He gets her to make the cutest faces!!!!
One things for sure, Grandma is going to have a wonderful time with Carlee as she grows up and makes Carlee Crafts!!
I’m sure that many more exciting times are ahead…this being a grandma is fun stuff!
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