Tipsy Teacup Creations: April 2009

Apr 4, 2009

Lillian Grace

I had made this baby doll with a very special someone in mind, who I knew loved vintage babies, so I decided to put a vintage spin on one of my Uht Ohs! Her hair is not an original style of mine and has been done before, but it's was the best style that would fit along with the doll I was trying to mimic so I went with it.

Look in the upper right corner of the first pictures and you will see the type of doll I was trying to mimic.

I had so much fun making this baby girl.

Apr 2, 2009

I have an award!

I have been gifted with an award by Ute at http://uteandtrolls.blogspot.com/

Thank you bunches Ute!!!
Upon receipt, I am to post the meaning of this award, and pay it forward to eight other artists -- so here's the skinny..."This blog invests and believes in the PROXIMITY -- nearness in space, time and relationships. These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement! Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these blogs!”
I am passing this award on to:
http://abracreations.blogspot.com/
http://patti-lavalley-designs.blogspot.com/
http://novasblossoms.blogspot.com/
http://sherrygoshon.blogspot.com/
http://mrsz075.blogspot.com/
http://highwaterbriches.blogspot.com/
http://sewingwithmoonbeams.blogspot.com/
http://materialmagic.blogspot.com/

A Tid Bit About Ree

Pull up a cozy chair, have a friendly cup of tea with me, and let me tell you a tid bit about Ree!

I was born 1973 in Philadelphia, PA., to two incredible parents whom blessed me with the most beautiful childhood a little girl could hope for. My father was a lifer in the Navy and just about the most amazing man you could ever meet. My mother is just as amazing and one of the most caring moms I could ask for. My Dad was such a creative man which is where I believe I inherited my artistic gift from and my Mom never passed up the chance to play dolls with me when I was a little girl which is where I believe my strong love for dolls comes from. Put those two together and here I am as Tipsy Teacup Creations.

As stated above, I truly do believe my heritage contributed a great bit to my creative skills and love of dolls, but I have to tell you a secret. I came across doll making accidentally. Yes, can you believe it, I said accidentally. Let me tell you the story, after my darling Siamese cat Mable decided to attack one of my childhood handmade dolls I frantically decided I had to figure out a way to fix her. I started to thoroughly look at her and examine how she was made. I had it in my head that I would not stop until she was back to her original glory and, you know what, I did it. I had her back to her precious self in no time. Needless to say, after that magical repair I was hooked on soft sculpture and the art of doll making. I have extensively studied the soft sculpture art form and have self taught myself since that fateful day in 2004. I even managed to make friends with a sewing machine or two. Over this past year I have taken several online doll classes which have been amazing. I will never stop learning or trying to improve my skills no matter how many years go by.

While I do so love all kinds of art and dolls the art of soft sculpture has quickly become my artistic outlet and sole creative passion. I am thrilled to be able to relive my childhood, as well and my little boy's childhoods, and share my works with you! You will notice that I have a huge range of interests which, without a doubt, shine through via my creations.

The People Who Lift Me Up

Apr 4, 2009

Lillian Grace

Apr 2, 2009

I have an award!