Thursday, October 3, 2013

Miss Scary Carrie... SOLD

The purpose of this blog is as much documenting the dolls it is selling them... so even though Miss Carrie was sold about 5 minutes after I stitched tje last stitch, I decided to include her here...


She's of top spot on a desk on am office and threaten , I mean entertain, somebody's co-workers.  She does seem happy about it, doesn't she...

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Mini - Bob 2

 Mini Bob 2 has a charming crooked grin, which makes him a wonderful companion.  Staning 8 1/2 inches tall, he's wearing blue plaid pants and a denim vest. 
 

 
 

 
 

Stats:
Head hand carved from a wooden dowel, probably pine, signed on the back of his neck.  Stands 8 1/2 inches tall, baling wire, posable body,  covered with  black cotton and tied with crochet cotton.
 
Price:  $12.00 + $4.50 shipping and handling to anywhere in the US
 
 

mini - Bob 1

This little bob is just shy of 8 inches tall, and is the smallest Bob I've made to date.  He's dressed casual, in a pair of plaid pants and a t-shirt. 
 
 
 
 
Stats:  hand carved wooden head, carved from a wooden dowel (probably pine) signed on the back of his neck. Baling wire body, fully posable, covered with black cotton fabric and tied with white crochet cotton. 
 
7 1/2 inches tall,
 
Price : $12.00  s&h anywhere in the US for $4.50

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Backwoods Bob

 Backwoods Bob
 
This Bob is a distant country cousin, and the salt of the earth.  He's dressed in his best over-alls, and would love to come to your house where he could help in your garden... 
 
 
 Stats:  hand carved wooden head, from a well aged piece of oak. He stands 12 inches tall, and is wearing his best  bib over-alls, ready for a trip to town.  Wire and cotton arms and legs are fully posable.
Priced at $20.  S & H anywhere in the US is 4.50.

 
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The Bob in the gray flannel suit

The Bob in the Gray Flannel Suit
 
This Bob is ready for business... even if he does have a grin which seems to say, "Who, me?"  He is of course a good match for the bridal doll published last week.   
 
 
Stats:  hand carved wooden head, from a well aged piece of oak. He's wearing a hand tailored gray flannel suit.  He stands 14 inches tall, wire and cotton arms and legs are fully posable.
Priced at $20.  S & H anywhere in the US is 4.50. 

 
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Thursday, September 19, 2013

A blushing bride... SOLD

SOLD

This bridal doll, inspired by the Mexican holiday of Dia de  los Muertos, it's eagerly awaiting her groom.   It looks like she's been waiting quite a while...
Stats:  hand carved wooden head, from a broom handle,  probably pine.  She has a hand crocheted hat, with pearl trim and veil, and carries a hand crocheted bag.  Her dress is of a cotton poly blend.  She stands 14 inches tall.
Priced at SOLD.  S & H anywhere in the US is 4.50. 
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The origins of Little Goth Bob

Little Goth Bob (or just Bob) has been a friend of mine for quite a few years now.

Originally, he was created around 20 years ago.  Since then, he has accompanied me in my house, cars and trucks, and into some of the coolest nightclubs Dallas produced.

Bob was originally conceived and  created when I was battling the depression that in one form or another plagues many members of my family.  In my search for relief, I ran across the theory that creative  projects would help, and I began whittling on a leftover garden stake.

Believe it or not, he helped.

Over the years I've made a few more.  My carving ability has improved, but I still like and prefer a rougher finish and look to him. 

Some Bob's are made from wooden dowels, some from broom handles, some from broken and weathered tree branches that I find while taking walks in the country.  The limbs are made of wire, sometimes copper,  sometimes baling wire, sometimes electric fence wire.   They're wrapped in fabric, burlap,  muslin or  cotton.  Finally they're secured with cotton string.

Only after the doll is made do I determine his or her clothes and costume.