Whitedove Creations

Newest creative indulgences

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:30:56 GMT

I've been lax in posting anything about my creative endeavors within my crafty journal here.

Black, freshwater, pearls. Plenty to make a choker for Kateri and a necklace for myself.

The outcome.

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The 8 x 10 canvas of the top of the mossy fence post in the redwood forest, HWY 20 Ft. Bragg. This mossy old fence post is no longer there, it's been replaced with a brand new fence in May. My picture captured the moss spores and the singular spider web. It turned our BEAUTIFUL! Fully printed on all sides. I'll be making dozens more at the cheapest rate and making our own pine frames underneath, we can stretch our own canvas.

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This is something I made last month. The old wooden frame came from OLD FOLSOM prison. The boss had an entire stack of these rickety wooden frames that he was throwing away but I kept them because they had perfect glass and they could be painted. So, I painted this one black. I inserted a photo I took at the Mendocino Botanical Gardens. I added some of my own FONT to run down the side and spell out my name. I then inserted petals from one of the roses Captain gave to me in that ginormous bouquet on Secretarys day. This collage now hangs in my kitchen as part of my green and black theme.

That's it for today. I'm going to go rearrange some of these beads now.

Updates on creations.

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 05:29:01 GMT

These notes are more for myself than anything, I like to keep logs of what I'm doing.

Fairys = none made this year. I have not had the inner peace needed to make the wee fae creatures. I haven't had the inner vision or spark of passion to create any polymer creatures. Maybe 2008 will be better.

Earrings = slow going. I have orders stacked up and I don't feel like doing them. I will change this soon, it's time I got some made. I have repeat clients asking for new stuff.

Magnets = bingo!

It's holiday time once again and I've got the magnets up and running full force on ebay.
So far the season is starting out with a bang. Selling very well my first week of business this season.

New prospects in my future. Coworkers have seen my creations and have items in mind.
This is going to sound morbid, and I agree it is a bit off color, but I'm now in the business of doing funeral magnets.
What a concept, eh?

I've set up several templates, I've already printed out samples and shown the client dozens of fonts and pictures.
Her mom is going to pass away very soon and this lady wants her mom to be remembered with something more than a pamphlet handed out at a funeral, she wants her mom's favoriite saying to be put on a magnet and the name, nicknames, etc. She got teary-eyed while talking about her ailing mother and placing the order and I was very VERY sympathetic to her needs and her feelings. I gave her a bit of a discount (the discount I reserve for family members) because of the nature of this project. I feel horrible she's losing her mum but I also like the idea of having a memento to hang on the

EDIT
(Dingos ate my post ending. I meant to say memento to hang on the fridge)

Beading

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:11:01 GMT

Every once in awhile the urge to create jewelry hits me again and I break out the entire load of stuff and settle down for a few hours of creating. This time I sat down with my mom and taught her how to make earrings and necklaces. She's now hooked on it and has been doing it at home and selling them.

During this session I made a set for myself to go with a few outfits for work. This is my first time working with wire and lobster claws on bracelets. I am still learning but I did alright. I'm going to redo the bottom of the necklace and put a large Oriental bead on there.

I wish I had more time for crafting. I have so many ideas and now I'm getting in the mood to make more fairys but I just don't have the time.
=(

NOTE TO SELF

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:42:05 GMT

Never, ever, get cocky again about proof-reading.

ALWAYS PROOF YOUR WEDDING COMMISIONS

I have to reprint the ENTIRE wedding order for Ryan and Jessica, this is what I get for not double checking the final cut.

On a whim!

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:16:54 GMT

I wanted a fairy door and thought I'd try to make my own. Here's what I ended up with.

Scrap lumber from hubby's garbage bin.

Add a little paint. Add a few decorations... a big bead for the doorknob and a slice of a dowel rod with a printed design. Everything else was freehanded.

Almost done

Final touches!

OH look! A fairy is already checking out new real estate!!

Now I just need to shellac the entire thing to keep it safe from the weather and I'm all set to make them for others!

EARRINGS - Big picture post

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 22:31:23 GMT

Earrings!!! To be shipped to Willinois for selling.

A more elaborate set that took me awhile and drew blood, I pierced my thumb.

And many more. Now I've got a big beady mess to pick up but I'm pretty happy with the outcome.

Newest magnet creations.

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 03:43:24 GMT

A beautiful memento of a soon-to-be magical wedding done all in celestial style.

Commisioned order.

If anyone is interested in purchasing magnets as wedding favours please drop me a line.
We'll work something out.
I'm not expensive, actually, I'm quite fair in price.

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My creative muse has left me lately and I can't cough up a fairy to save my own wings.
By the time I get home from work I'm just too beat to make stuff. It's been a terribly busy summer around here but I'm not complaining.

I made a terrible looking fairy and he looks too much like a brownie. I'll just have to dress him accordingly, put a spear and a beer in his hands, and make him into a brownie.

progressing

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 04:09:46 GMT

1. Roan did not survive the arduous journey to TN. Her poor wings were shattered by the trip. I'm sending another wee fae to seal the bargain. Rest in peace, Roan. (or is that rest in pieces?) Now I know, even with proper anchoring, proper tieing down, and double boxes, the U. S. Postal service still sucks when it comes to sending something fragile. Next time I won't have them mark the box fragile.

2. New wing techniques and I've finally discovered liquid fimo. I can use the cicada wings but now I have something to make them really strong.

3. I was not happy with the frosty green leaves on Faylinn. I revamped her in some new wings.

Cicada wings. Liquid fimo. Fantasy film. and a whole lotta patience. (and good ventilation helps)

Another new technique using films and fimo.

Back to the drawing board!!!

update

Sat, 10 Jun 2006 06:05:49 GMT

Roan has found a new home. I've shipped her off to TN.

Faylynn is spoken for also.
It's time I started getting serious about my lovely fairy children again. I have a whole new wing technique now also. Let's see what I can come up with.
;)

Pending sales

Mon, 22 May 2006 15:17:36 GMT

Roan and Faylinn were pending sales.

If you are one of the two ladies that wished to purchase them please contact me to let me know if you still want them.

Otherwise they are getting relisted.

=D

Thank you!

Faylinn Gossamer

Mon, 08 May 2006 00:39:49 GMT

Forming the body, I decided to use a different pose this time. It's my first attempt at a fairy that isn't all curled up.

The head was already baked last week, I inserted it and baked it again. Right now I'm finding out my weak spots are HANDS and arms. I absolutely SUCK at them. I'll keep practicing though. I've been finding tutorials but I have a feeling I'll need to resort to preformed molds for hands. I'm embarrassed of the Gumbylike hands. There's no hands on her yet. Just arms. I made hands and then popped her into the oven.

This time I used a new technique on hair insertion. I pre formed seven hair plugs using Tacky glue. I hollowed out the top of her head before I baked it and then after she was all baked I glued in the hair plugs. Look at that wild child!

Ok, hair is in and it's dried. Now I insert the wings into the back. Glue them down. These are the wings I made from fabric leaves. I think I'll put more glitter on them, they aren't shiny enough.

Aussie mousse for the hair to tame it down a bit. I might need to add a bit more to make it lay down. I added a bit of make up, bronzing the cheeks, darkening the lips, drawing the closed eyelids. I used a toothpick to paint with.

ROAN WILLOWNISH - PENDING SALE

Sun, 30 Apr 2006 05:47:54 GMT

I have no clue why I pick the names I do. Another new fairy was born today, her name is Roan Willownish.

Yes, she's for sale. I know I have a few interested takers already. Dydan *wink*.

Working with the Tibetan fur is frustrating sometimes. I couldn't get this stuff to work for me today. I had to beat it into submission. This fairy was just beginning and she was fighting me already. Willful sprite!

Eventually, she came together nicely. I'm still working on my form. She got a bit goopy and ran together in the oven but all in all she looks fine.

A creative Saturday

Sun, 30 Apr 2006 05:39:44 GMT

Here's a mishmash of creative things I've done today and my next post will be all about the new fairy I created.

I baked some new heads. I always bake the head and then insert it into the body and bake the whole thing again.

A batch of four fairy magnets I'm making for voicesinherhead's daughter, it's a house warming gift.

Another batch I'm making for my FGD, April.

I found a package of fabric leaves at the dollar store and today I cut them up into shapes and made a pair of fairy wings for a future wood sprite fairy.
I never know what I'm going to find at the dollar stores, it's full of hidden treasure if you look.

Next post...

Introducing Roan Willownish

Music to create by.

Sat, 29 Apr 2006 20:34:03 GMT

Since I nixxed my chances at some overtime today I've decided to be creative instead and make a fairy. No idea if it's a girl or boy. It will have black hair and pink wings. I haven't chosen a name for it either, not until I decide what kind of fairy it will be. I should have taken a picture of the inside of my oven. Happiness is an oven full of baking fairy heads and bodys. lol!

Today I'm playing Celtic tunes. I'm tuned into an online Irish station and they are playing a great mix of soft and mystical music. It's wonderful stuff to create to. I am having so many creative thoughts today I feel as if I'm running through a field with a butterfly net, trying to capture them all.

I'll post pics of things in progress soon and then of the finished product.

So, share with me, when you are in a creative mood and working on something, what music do you create with?
I prefer chillout or Celtic. Something ambient and soft so that my mind can absorb it and incorporate it into my works.

Introducing...

Sat, 15 Apr 2006 05:33:28 GMT

In honor of my favorite tv series I've created a little girl fairy. Her name is Claire Fisherwillow.

Needs more hair and needs some eyeballs. I'm not all that great at facial features but I'll try.

Ok, that's better. She's got greenish/blue eyes now and a lot more hair. Glue is still drying.

Here's the new wing idea I've tried out but I forgot to do one very important thing. There's no shellac on these and I REALLY needed to shellac them. Now the tips are crumbling off. Claire has crumbling wings. I'm learning from my mistakes. Isn't that the best part of the whole process?

I made a pair of pink sugar ones also for one of my next creations.

And moons, I've been making moons with hooks in them and hanging them up all over work. Some I paint. Some I glitter. Some I have left blank.

Catalog?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:25:55 GMT

EmoGothBoy's mom saw my celtic earrings and wants me to make a pair. I'm so happy she likes them. =D Luckily I have some leftover St. Pat's stuff.

Kenny called me last week and said I've become quite the popular jewelry artist amongst his girlfriend's circle of friends. They ooouuu and ahhhh over any new creations I send to Kat (my future daughter in law). They want me to make a catalog.

Hmmm.

I love the idea. I know I could easily do it. The lay-out is simple on WORD and I'd have no problem filling it with products but here's my problem: most of my creations are OOAK. (one of a kind) I could post pics of the things I've made and sold but will I ever be able to create them again? I don't buy beads in huge bulk. I buy enough for a few sets and then when it's gone, it's gone. The places I purchase beads from has a high turnover of staple beads. I can hardly find the same things there twice in a row.

There is a bead and gem show this weekend at the Cal Expo in Sacramento. I have free admission and I'm headed there on Saturday. I'm going to stock up on the crystals and the charms. I'll also keep my eyes open for fairy adornments.

Today I sculpted a moon. He's tiny, only 2 inches high. I'll post pics when I get a chance. Right now I'm working on that pile of laundry I neglected over the weekend.

INTRODUCING.....

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 09:29:07 GMT

Today, a very special little fairy was brought into this world by my own hands.... introducing Mr. Moth Willowshimmer

I've never sculpted a day in my life. I think I might take up an art class at a local college. I would love to hone this very basic grasp I have on the human body form. This is what he looked like when I first formed him. His feet are mangled and his hands aren't the prettiest and he has a BIG BUTT! I poked him into the oven and baked him for half an hour but then I remembered that I forgot his little fairy ears, hahahahahahaa... Poor Moth Willowshimmer is deaf as can be.

He did, however, score some lovely cicada wings. I've shellacked them four times and sprinkled crystals upon them.

Once I got some alpaca fur upon his little bald head and I inserted his wings with hot glue... he started to really look cute.

Hiding amongst my yellow roses that Carl bought for me today

He's been caught sleeping on the job

I'm not done with him yet. I need to add some coloring to his skin, some glitter to the wings and I need to glue down some more alpaca fur onto his head. For now I will practice with the things I have but my future fairies will be a lot more detailed as I practice more and strive to perfect my fairy kingdom. I'm really pleased with my first try. I have butterflys in my belly

New directions

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 18:30:57 GMT

Just discovered some new work mediums via the forums I belong to.

A new type of sculpting clay and a new type of wing material. I won't have to purchase cicada wings any longer, I've discovered a cellophane medium that will make the utmost gorgeous wings.

I'm nervous, still, about what I'm capable of making. I can feel the urge and the creative side of me kicking in but then my self doubts kick in and squash those wonderful feelings. All the sudden I get into this "It will never work. It will be butt ugly. Nobody will ever enjoy your ugly little creations."

I'm so dumb. ha!
I'll be alright, I am my own worst enemy.

Dragonfly

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 04:40:50 GMT

A popular design.

Recently made sets.

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 04:37:27 GMT

Lavendar set.

and a deep red set

Becky, did you get the set in the mail yet??
I'm wondering where it got sidetracked at.

My next big adventure

Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:21:40 GMT

Soon I'll be making these and I'll be able to customize hair color and adornments.

Celtic set

Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:14:37 GMT

Celtic set
Made 02/26/2006
For Kateri (St. Patrick's Day gift)

Valentine set

Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:12:07 GMT

Bracelet and earrings
Made 2/26/2006
For myself

It all started with a table of beads....

Sat, 04 Mar 2006 23:53:09 GMT