tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63292900971008756422024-02-19T00:58:44.370-07:00Hen And ChickRachel L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10915455094003769480noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329290097100875642.post-604239697586325642013-03-15T16:15:00.003-06:002013-03-18T10:13:44.996-06:00New Website!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Rachel L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10915455094003769480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329290097100875642.post-3065499291420524602013-02-06T09:58:00.001-07:002013-02-06T09:58:46.774-07:00Frida and the MermaidDoesn't "Frida and the Mermaid" sound like a good story? Or maybe a good band name. At any rate, it's a good description of what's been happening in my studio this week. Both projects have been simmering on the back burner for awhile, and I'm glad to finish them and put them out into the world!<br />
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I painted these this past year, and they were truly a labor of love. Each bird is native to my home state of Idaho, and all but one (I've never actually seen a Mountain Blue Bird, though it is the Idaho state bird, and I've lived here nearly all of my life), are frequent visitors to my back yard.<br />
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I have made these available in sets of four. Either four cards all of one bird, or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/120703918/set-of-4-idaho-native-bird-watercolor">one of each bird</a>. (Of course, the note cards to not have the watermark as in the images above. Those are simply to protect my images, but they are not included on the actual note cards.)</div>
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<br />Rachel L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10915455094003769480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329290097100875642.post-23117868739552949722013-01-11T11:17:00.000-07:002013-01-11T11:20:43.337-07:00Happy New Year! And a New Fellow...Well, it was a whirlwind holiday season for me, I had a record year for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HenAndChick?section_id=12564585">custom doll</a> orders, and I'm pleased to say that the custom doll orders have continued into the New Year. I adore making custom dolls, but once in a while, I like to put them aside just for an afternoon to create a doll of my own color choices. This fellow has been cut out for months now just waiting to be pieced together and brought to life. And here he is!<br />
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Keep your eye out for future posts about a new mermaid (this one shaped a bit like me), some creations for the <a href="http://valentineforaids.com/">Valentines for AIDS</a> art show, and my plans for entering the <a href="http://valentineforaids.com/">Boise 150</a> celebrations!</div>
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<br />Rachel L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10915455094003769480noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329290097100875642.post-55883281578921991372012-11-27T20:44:00.001-07:002012-11-27T20:44:02.838-07:00Black Friday/ Cyber MondayThanks for making my little sale in my Etsy shop a hit this past weekend! Lots of sweet Christmas and Hanukkah gifts were ordered over the last month, and the continue to pour in. So I am sewing fast and furious! It really is meaningful to me to know I'm fulfilling little wishes around the world. Now I know how Santa's elves feel! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj16HJfZQCrNN3Hcs63aZ-G1h9iKUDeqOlca4YRkq8l0QJl1g_SkBYnBop_AFNk2CMSHlxmvfqGLL9ZiJ3wL8szHbnCn-wGLnip4_F7gSBnRhg6RBDzhyphenhyphenw6xxHRsHE8AxCklPj3qbZO3Ts/s640/blogger-image-2129272812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj16HJfZQCrNN3Hcs63aZ-G1h9iKUDeqOlca4YRkq8l0QJl1g_SkBYnBop_AFNk2CMSHlxmvfqGLL9ZiJ3wL8szHbnCn-wGLnip4_F7gSBnRhg6RBDzhyphenhyphenw6xxHRsHE8AxCklPj3qbZO3Ts/s640/blogger-image-2129272812.jpg" /></a></div>Rachel L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10915455094003769480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329290097100875642.post-14443709285578922622012-11-19T12:21:00.001-07:002012-11-19T12:25:11.519-07:00Busy TimesThis time of year is busy with gift buying and gift giving. I'm having a great time being one of Santa's elves and creating dolls for lucky recipients! Here are a few recent ones: <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QN_J-frdIwJ2derwYrJEupp-bI11cjGv3iLs5y4Jcurz1w7fH-Rih_V58LIpw1o0GqJjYx9_OFW4XKTh0Rykd6aq4FUNLSlDXJcFj1Brvp2THRgrz_Gh4XEjaHb9ut6ODAfw-RKRX98/s640/blogger-image--320040246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QN_J-frdIwJ2derwYrJEupp-bI11cjGv3iLs5y4Jcurz1w7fH-Rih_V58LIpw1o0GqJjYx9_OFW4XKTh0Rykd6aq4FUNLSlDXJcFj1Brvp2THRgrz_Gh4XEjaHb9ut6ODAfw-RKRX98/s640/blogger-image--320040246.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgauCZoc6P9hKVwhHuugCByqEtM6ZrnIBlUkiM8sPJt54wVNtUPCEAB2KyXA0sxdEUJNrVwVKQd6zNDv0iOYBNlWZwVWpFiptp3m32a1whl_SpMippDnk6dxj71vAvg7XdNNDMywJkrBzk/s640/blogger-image--2093531876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgauCZoc6P9hKVwhHuugCByqEtM6ZrnIBlUkiM8sPJt54wVNtUPCEAB2KyXA0sxdEUJNrVwVKQd6zNDv0iOYBNlWZwVWpFiptp3m32a1whl_SpMippDnk6dxj71vAvg7XdNNDMywJkrBzk/s640/blogger-image--2093531876.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_ifeBEZZAOM3WOO68wB0Oo9PdNFxiBKTPuk9kOWBQ7x-mw5wByBPGELNuHzHUJjwMexphAPBuM8y4PBGGLCurqkXqvg_ZNNh6pinCQgrOiWRh1ZmK0x3GLBWb8LvVMeeRizc75nTLpw/s640/blogger-image-2102601242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_ifeBEZZAOM3WOO68wB0Oo9PdNFxiBKTPuk9kOWBQ7x-mw5wByBPGELNuHzHUJjwMexphAPBuM8y4PBGGLCurqkXqvg_ZNNh6pinCQgrOiWRh1ZmK0x3GLBWb8LvVMeeRizc75nTLpw/s640/blogger-image-2102601242.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTRjneIb-R25FBrN5IFeIH0yUFeUvUYvsY-syvHTvKA3qxrLveGRPHYSjFVci7y3zwePeoPTLa0-F66Og1EvpTo0VDxiPXbkPBoEfklwqmkngb5FE1JzyPjHkdQsQwBX7WhutfvxOwYEg/s640/blogger-image--1735261884.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTRjneIb-R25FBrN5IFeIH0yUFeUvUYvsY-syvHTvKA3qxrLveGRPHYSjFVci7y3zwePeoPTLa0-F66Og1EvpTo0VDxiPXbkPBoEfklwqmkngb5FE1JzyPjHkdQsQwBX7WhutfvxOwYEg/s640/blogger-image--1735261884.jpg" /></a></div>Rachel L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10915455094003769480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329290097100875642.post-30093161990527152452012-11-05T20:01:00.001-07:002012-11-05T20:31:23.030-07:00Plush You! At Schmancy in SeattleA few weeks ago I had the honor of attending the opening reception for the Plush You! art show that included three pieces of my work: a dapper fox fellow and two dolls. See?<br />
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This is an annual show, where about 50 plush artists are selected from hundreds of applicants from around the world. To say I was humbled and honored to have been included is an understatement!<br />
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It was such a great experience. My friend Wendy made the drive to Seattle with me, and we enjoyed meeting Kristen, the owner of <a href="http://www.schmancytoys.com/">Schmancy</a> and organizer of <a href="http://www.schmancytoys.com/blog?page=1">Plush You!</a>, as well as several of the artists, including <a href="http://teddybearrepublic.wordpress.com/">Jenny Smith</a> from LA, <a href="http://www.katastack.com/">Kata</a> from Boston, and <a href="http://out-of-the-frame.blogspot.com/">Rowan Hellyer</a>, who is British, but travelled all the way from Bosnia! <br />
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The opening reception was great. Visiting with other artists and plush fans was so refreshing! A whole room full of people who <i>get</i> and appreciate plush and stuffed objects! Seeing the selected works in person was a treat. Such variety! Creepy, cute, bizarre, gorgeous, endearing; from exquisitely complex to sweetly simple, the works truly ran the spectrum.<br />
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See my friend <a href="http://whileshenaps.typepad.com/whileshenaps/">Abby Glassenberg's</a> blue octopus, shark, and snake (upper left)? She wasn't able to attend from Massachusetts, but it was great to see her work in person!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh870bEhICt9O83c46saomgmUNVOKvm1shxmrHoP-52zREm_h6YRbwLTYnP73MsmAKq6bthrcTMK-_sjuQUMMdHUJcIaxaKqEiSPC9uXRycxAaiof6zTj5XbGy6TFBDwyakZMKJTYzGzr8/s640/blogger-image--591974582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh870bEhICt9O83c46saomgmUNVOKvm1shxmrHoP-52zREm_h6YRbwLTYnP73MsmAKq6bthrcTMK-_sjuQUMMdHUJcIaxaKqEiSPC9uXRycxAaiof6zTj5XbGy6TFBDwyakZMKJTYzGzr8/s640/blogger-image--591974582.jpg" /></a></div>
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(All photos, except the first one and the last one, are courtesy of Kristen Rask by permission [via her Instagram account @schmancytoys], as I was having too much fun talking to the plush people, and forgot to take pictures! The first and last picture are courtesy of my friend Wendy Decker. Thanks, ladies!)</div>
Rachel L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10915455094003769480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329290097100875642.post-13417846162980211282012-10-05T15:18:00.002-06:002012-12-12T19:39:58.954-07:00Mermaid Art DollThis past month, I participated in a great event here in Boise, ID put on by a local painter and friend, <a href="http://www.teannalach.com/">Rachel Teannalach</a>. Every month (at the New Moon), she holds an even in her private backyard studio to display her most recent work, and she invites one or two other artists to share the space and do the same. She calls it the New Moon Salon. For September she included another wonderful painter, <a href="http://patkilby.com/">Pat Kilby</a>, and me.<br />
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It was a wonderful event on a beautiful evening, with a terrific chamber music group playing music, and lots of friends attending, and great food and drinks in the warm September air. I enjoyed myself immensely, and I was glad to have a quick and simple, one evening event to share my latest works with friends, new and old.<br />
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In my preparation for the event, I decided to make one brand new piece to premiere. I made a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/111346905/mermaid-art-doll-painted-tail">mermaid art doll. </a><br />
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I teased on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/HenAndChick?ref=nf">Facebook page</a> with this photo immediately after finishing painting the tail.<br />
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You might recognize the technique from my <a href="http://henandchick.blogspot.com/2012/05/fish-project-finished.html">MK Nature Center painted fish</a>. I was excited to have an excuse to return to fish-making. I was thrilled by how her tail turned out. I went on to design her hair, basing it a bit on Mucha paintings. I wanted it to look flowing, as if under water.<br />
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I also knew she needed to wear a seashell crown, sea shell bra, and pearls. For a bit of mystery, I also envisioned her wearing a silver key. I put it on a pearl bracelet with a silver star fish. I wonder what her key opens?<br />
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<br />Rachel L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10915455094003769480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329290097100875642.post-16103701030804361142012-08-21T20:23:00.002-06:002012-08-21T20:23:27.085-06:00Fun feedback from custom doll client<span class="userContent">I recently received this neat email from a
customer for whom I made some custom dolls based on characters from the
"Artemis Fowl" books: <br /> <br /> "Just have to let you know that I took
my daughter to meet the author or the Artemis Fowl books, Eoin Colfer,
recently. She took her Artemis and Holly dolls, and when it was our turn
to meet him and have him sign her books, he[...]caught sight of the
dolls and said, 'Is that Artemis and Holly?!'<br /> <br /> He called for a camera from one of his entourage, and took a picture of her with the dolls! That was an awesome moment for her.<br /> <br /> Thanks again for the beautiful dolls. [My daughter] loves them and is planning their wedding."</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">That was so fun to hear! It makes me feel good that my customer was so proud of her dolls that she brought them along to meet the author, AND that the creator of the characters approved of my renditions.</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">I had made the doll of Artemis (the boy character) at Christmas, and as I was looking for a picture to show you, I realized that was one of the dolls in the batch from Christmas that didn't get photographed before I sent them out! Bummer! No picture.</span><br />
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Note her winged backpack! That was really fun to design and make. I was so excited when I found the scrap of fabric that I used for the wings. It was just what I had in mind. </div>
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I recently finished a large batch of dolls. They were such a fun bunch to do! Here's a picture of them in-progress:<br />
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Here is my entire current display at Green Chutes currently. (Sorry for the blurry pic.)</div>
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I've been working hard at getting it just right and I recently painted
this bookshelf and brought it in, as well as designed and painted the
sign. To be honest, my sales at GC just haven't been what they were once
upon a time there, so I've been trying to adjust things to be more eye catching if I can. I'm afraid I won't be able to stay at Green Chutes much longer,
because the price of membership just isn't being offset <i>enough</i> by my sales for it to be worth my while (and worth my time as each member has a time commitment that much be fulfilled working at the shop each month). I'm sad to have to contemplate
leaving, but I'm excited about some new prospects I'm looking into! Stay tuned for those.Rachel L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10915455094003769480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329290097100875642.post-87846928202192340502012-07-19T12:26:00.001-06:002012-07-23T15:47:21.328-06:00My First Art Show Award!I was so thrilled to learn that I was awarded 3rd place Juror's Choice in the <a href="http://artsourcegallery.com/ptf/index.php">Art Source Gallery</a>'s Annual Juried Show with my piece "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frida_Kahlo">Frida Kahlo</a> Contemplates Her Heart"!<br />
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I completely did not expect it, and was so humbled when I got the news. I'm new to art shows and really feel like I'm still learning the ropes, so to win an award is extremely meaningful for me.<br />
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It was a small show, with about 25 pieces, selected out of hundreds of submissions of mainly Boise-area artists, but several out of state artists submitted/were selected, as it is a national show. <a href="http://idaho-style.blogspot.com/">Amy Pence-Brown</a> was the juror, and she selected a great array of traditional pieces, modern pieces, and downright quirky pieces! It's been a lovely experience from start to finish.<br />
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Now, to decide the most fun way to spend my winnings...<br />
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I'm happy to announce that she will be a part of the Art Source Gallery's Annual Juried Show! <br />
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If the show sounds familiar, that's because it's the show that had my Edgar Allan Poe doll last year! It was a great experience and I'm looking forward to it this year, too. <br />
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I made one fish of each of eight species: Chinook salmon, Sockeye salmon, bull trout, cutthroat trout, lamprey, burbot, sturgeon, and a large scale sucker. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSjKSklMIf9UYEzqxEVspCXMmX3Nf9nCLVC8gFLX0GJUN4xbFTWEMDF8OhWP-61_11GLOnA18mk3VaAQKSwJkmFWUg5eJEjlCxhe_ZrbhNl2nIw1En7V6GD2Nzb8fpU2u2iezf7khYKY/s640/blogger-image--842873365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSjKSklMIf9UYEzqxEVspCXMmX3Nf9nCLVC8gFLX0GJUN4xbFTWEMDF8OhWP-61_11GLOnA18mk3VaAQKSwJkmFWUg5eJEjlCxhe_ZrbhNl2nIw1En7V6GD2Nzb8fpU2u2iezf7khYKY/s640/blogger-image--842873365.jpg" /></a>One of the biggest and most time intensive things consuming my mind these days is a project I'm working on for the<a href="http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/education/?getPage=234"> MK Nature Center</a>. If you don't live in the Boise area, you might not know about this incredible place. It's a beautiful park/ habitat you can walk through, free of charge, and observe all kinds of amazing native wildlife. Birds, small (and occasionally large) fuzzy creatures, and fish. Lots of fish. The fish ponds are built in such a way that on one side you can walk over a bridge and watch them from above, and on the other side, you can walk by large windows which the fish swim right past. <br />
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There is also an amazing visitor's center, with an interactive section for kids where they can pet animal pelts, stamp life size paw prints into sand, and pick up life-size/-weight stuffed and painted fish of various species.<br />
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The old ones are very worn out, so they hired me to redesign and sew eight new fish!<br />
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The budget didn't extend to painting the fish, so I'm volunteering my time for that portion. I finished sewing all eight and have begun painting. This has been such a blast! I'm really enjoying it. I'll post pics as I get more painting done.<br />
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I've also applied for a few art shows. <a href="http://treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org/Pages/ThreeDimensionalWork.html#RachelLinquist">The Treasure Valley Artist Alliance</a> is having their annual show, and my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87760232/art-doll-egdar-allan-poe">Edgar Allan Poe doll </a>was chosen to be included! It'll be nice to see him exhibited among the work of my fellow members. Application deadline is also approaching for the Art Source Gallery's annual show which I was a participant in last year. More on my entry to that soon!<br />
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And my biggest, most exciting news: I was accepted into the <a href="http://www.schmancytoys.com/blog/plush-you">Plush You!</a> Art show in Seattle!!! I am beyond thrilled since this show pulls applicants from across the globe, and such a small number are accepted. I will be shoulder to shoulder with some of my stuffed animal and cloth doll maker heroes when October rolls around! Thank you all for your well wishes and crossed fingers through the application process!Rachel L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10915455094003769480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329290097100875642.post-60342342174013917052012-03-29T17:15:00.001-06:002012-03-29T17:15:03.218-06:00Badger and Raccoon Update, Plus big Etsy Shop Milestone!This week I finished the last details of the Gentleman Badger, and completed sweet Lady Raccoon! Take a look!<br />
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Also just moments ago, my Etsy shop hit the 200 sales mark! I am thrilled to have made it to this point. A special thank you to Cathy O'Toole, and to all of my kind patrons, customers, and fans! You guys are the best!<br />
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And don't forget: through April 9th, spend $40 in my Etsy shop and get a free bunny! http://HenAndChick.etsy.com<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmdVjbgBx-bOxXZpqh9yPpAcrncpSjXM0pQxGqyxDrVOeNJTr9OiBMXWjshC46pLHs-aGwsoV1DD-aGiQiQbSKYJjpMX57DrBk1Ec-Mq8wjNbh2QB7dZ5xDEh5z_m5H9_swNDF8WS3zlY/s640/blogger-image-480575605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmdVjbgBx-bOxXZpqh9yPpAcrncpSjXM0pQxGqyxDrVOeNJTr9OiBMXWjshC46pLHs-aGwsoV1DD-aGiQiQbSKYJjpMX57DrBk1Ec-Mq8wjNbh2QB7dZ5xDEh5z_m5H9_swNDF8WS3zlY/s640/blogger-image-480575605.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7U1lTNBInH6SysmI8tXvd5hXRgj3v1AJWX7HH-HNzY-hCZkViP8TF8v533HevyMYdG4Al4CxmUItzZGANh1C09zZUNeQolwNbg8eUE0-LhyQgwZ1n9F20gjP3vQLU__Md8tuBAa00c50/s640/blogger-image--1288386304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7U1lTNBInH6SysmI8tXvd5hXRgj3v1AJWX7HH-HNzY-hCZkViP8TF8v533HevyMYdG4Al4CxmUItzZGANh1C09zZUNeQolwNbg8eUE0-LhyQgwZ1n9F20gjP3vQLU__Md8tuBAa00c50/s640/blogger-image--1288386304.jpg" /></a></div>Rachel L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10915455094003769480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329290097100875642.post-41052007503557098552012-03-26T07:55:00.000-06:002012-03-26T07:55:38.960-06:00Spring Special! Free Bunny with purchase!OK, here it is! I haven't done a special like this before, so please help me make it a success! Fill those Easter Baskets in your life: <br />
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***Spring Special!**** March 26th - April 9th, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68254329/screen-printed-mr-bunny-plushie-pillow">Free Bunny</a> with any $40+ <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HenAndChick?ref=top_trail">Hen and Chick Etsy</a> purchase! That's a $15 value! (http://www.etsy.com/listing/68254329/screen-printed-mr-bunny-plushie-pillow). <br />
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Just put "Happy Spring" in notes to seller at checkout. Both ready-to-ship and custom orders placed in that time period are eligible for free bunny, but remember to allow 2 weeks from order date for custom orders to ship. Ready-to-ship items ship within 3 days.<br />
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I've also started on a brand new design that <a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/59732892">I haven't made before</a>: a lady raccoon. Here are her parts and pieces. A little spooky, huh? I often hesitate to post in-progress, prestuffing shots, because there is something a bit unnerving about a doll or toy waiting to be brought to life, and as a rule, I don't like to creep people out. ;)<br />
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Next I hope to be working on a robin couple. I have had this series in mind for so long, it's nice to be making progress. I'm using a submission deadline for an art show (<a href="http://www.schmancytoys.com/blog/schmancy">"Plush You"</a> in Seattle) as my goal date which always helps motivate me. I'll keep you posted on the art show front as well. <br />
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Thanks for stopping by! Please leave a comment to say hi if you are so inclined!Rachel L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10915455094003769480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329290097100875642.post-73852135095891178222012-02-28T12:58:00.000-07:002012-02-28T12:58:38.815-07:00Back to the Land of the Living: Recent ProjectsI'm finally over my long-lasting/several successive virus bout(s), knock on wood! And to celebrate, I have been on a rampage of production.<br />
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First I finished my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93602303/pride-and-prejudice-finger-puppet-set">Pride and Prejudice finger puppet set</a>! I have been doodling and dreaming of this project for a long time, and it is SO satisfying to see it in person.<br />
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I also had a big <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62361779/custom-handpainted-heirloom-cloth">custom</a> order that I finished. Two dolls for a pair of grown cousins, one living in Australia, one in Philadelphia. This one was so fun to do because it was a long-held idea by one of the cousins as a way to remember each other while living so far from each other. I love how these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HenAndChick?section_id=5696775">dolls</a> and all of their extras turned out.<br />
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I also <a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/73964643">finished a doll</a> that has been languishing faceless and naked for quite sometime (if you look closely, you can see her on a doll stand on the left side of my orange cubbies in the prior post). Being in the mood for spring I made a very cheerful floral dress for her and a little saffron yellow cardi. She looked excited for spring, too, so I figured she'd want to be out taking pictures of the coming Spring, and I gave her a camera. She is already on her way to her new home in Ohio! Here she is, plus a sample of her photography.<br />
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And finally, I've nearly finished this dapper orange fox to keep the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75331933/stuffed-fox-dapper-mr-fox-soft-sculpture">brown one</a> company. ( just realized that I never blogged about the brown fox after giving a little teaser last April! Well, he is my pride and joy, and I'm happy to be making a partner for him.) I still need to give him a face, and sew his argyle vest. But I'm pleased with how his bow tie turned out. I'll give you another peek when he's done.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's crossing my fingers that this productive streak lasts! More soon...</div>Rachel L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10915455094003769480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329290097100875642.post-1885467995832491312012-02-18T11:18:00.002-07:002012-02-22T08:42:53.695-07:00The Soul is Willing But the Body is WeakMan! I don't know what the deal is, but my immune system can't seem to keep up with all the bugs going around. In one way it's good because in my slower state (of slightly achy malaise and low energy), I am having a whirlwind of ideas and inspiration for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62562593/cloth-doll-custom-handpainted-heirloom">current projects</a> and brand new ones, too. But being in low gear means very little left over for actually implementing and creating those ideas. *Sigh!* I'm coping by taking lots of notes and sketches, and setting small achievable tasks each day for myself. And drinking lots of water and Vitamin C! <br />
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I had a chance to show some love recently by participating in the <a href="http://flyingmcoffee.com/events/event/327">19th annual "Valentines for AIDS"</a> art show at Flying M Coffeehouse here in Boise. Every year nearly 300 artists donate work to be auctioned off over a 10 day silent auction, with proceeds benefiting SNAP (Safety Net for AIDS Program). Bidding ended 2 days ago, and I just heard that the event raised nearly $23,000! <br />
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My entry was one of my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HenAndChick?section_id=10370593">plushie robots with a big red felt heart</a>. I feel very fortunate to have been allowed to participate, as it was sort of at the last minute I was asked to join, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish! Here are a few pictures (some courtesy of Flying M's Facebook page, some of my own) from the artists' party on Feb. 2.<br />
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I'm very pleased with the results. Next: make her pearl jewelry and accessories, embellish the dress a bit with pink ribbon, and paint the face and shoes. I am hoping to finish her by the 9th, so I'll post a final picture before I send her away.<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FnULjiukk76Zql51TZNnsKJklxwJKqzhVWd97knwhC3w6AeNUFMn3SocQPGdhvfujgv7aO6PrjprgKwn1fl028zWTL73lFfYrWwrLMNRXZ8dd8AR7YlaBjvsbQ1SI-3o5r4OoxoM3CY/s640/blogger-image-993483270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FnULjiukk76Zql51TZNnsKJklxwJKqzhVWd97knwhC3w6AeNUFMn3SocQPGdhvfujgv7aO6PrjprgKwn1fl028zWTL73lFfYrWwrLMNRXZ8dd8AR7YlaBjvsbQ1SI-3o5r4OoxoM3CY/s640/blogger-image-993483270.jpg" /></a></div>Rachel L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10915455094003769480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329290097100875642.post-92218255516101299022012-02-05T09:21:00.002-07:002012-02-09T12:01:17.100-07:00Custom Bride DollOne of my very favorite customers recently commissioned an art doll from me for her red-headed doll collection. This doll will be a bride with an ivory satin dress with a tiered skirt. Her name is Cecelia.<br />
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I've been feeling a little bit stumped on which of several methods and ideas I have to construct the layers of the skirt. Isn't it funny how sometimes too many ideas can hold you back more than too few ideas?<br />
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However, I have completely constructed the doll herself, and I'm very happy with her pretty auburn wedding hair. I've also got her tulle underskirt underway, and this is going to make all the difference in how the wedding dress hangs. We're going poofy, people!<br />
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Here is an in progress shot. She's 18 inches tall, for an idea of scale. More to come!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And one more. A sneak peek at the start of a big project. Mum's the word. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLqM8mE9rYruqeGn3eRqR_m4eZudIgPc38PQYJn3Ru0dYd-_vaqIZ5G4Jyb2o3tGhb4I99nCUPQ6540MeCesdA4F1PHpxBxnD9PjZwDHQ6yYFVDzh5oTnzVZGU4Nu9wFpzKV4MZQOO2Ys/s1600/100_1220.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLqM8mE9rYruqeGn3eRqR_m4eZudIgPc38PQYJn3Ru0dYd-_vaqIZ5G4Jyb2o3tGhb4I99nCUPQ6540MeCesdA4F1PHpxBxnD9PjZwDHQ6yYFVDzh5oTnzVZGU4Nu9wFpzKV4MZQOO2Ys/s320/100_1220.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hey, could you do me a favor? Will you stop by <a href="http://henandchick.etsy.com/">my etsy shop </a>and tell me your favorite item? I'm sort of in a place where I'm probably going to need to narrow down the number of items that I can keep up with, so I'd love the input!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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