I’m here!

    Hello there, I have been meaning to post more often here on the old blog. I have been taking a break from all things social media and feel have found myself again! Social media is a blessing and a curse, when you misuse it or have the wrong mindset, it can be harmful to your mental health. Basically I was seeing what others were doing and I felt like I should be doing that too and  if I would try and then feel unsatisfied because it wasn't really what I wanted. I felt like I was late all the time and too pressured and in a hurry. But now that I've had a break I feel incredibly whole and I'm excited to share what I've been doing. 

    Lately I have been into papier-mâché sculpture again :) those of you who have followed along in the beginning of this blog remember that papier-mache has been a staple in my life. I am happy to be at it again. 

I made these witches a few years ago but this blog didn't get the update so I thought I needed to share her here. :)

Another fun project I'm working on with my husband is Frost Hollow Farm ! We are both so passionate about beautiful old architecture and immersive whimsical art, so were beginning a new project on our 7 acre abandoned dairy farm, where were building an old world Dickensian downtown and creating a theme park with shops and hand made life size sculpted whimsical shop owners and all the details of their fantastical world. 

I am in the process of creating a shop to feature my cartoony style specifically, it'll feature printable downloads, coloring books, stickers, journals and merch in that same style. Much of it will be featuring the cat named Sebastian and his many friend who seem frequents that art style of mine. I call it Sebastian and Friends. :) when I have it all put together ill announce the launch.

Thanks so much four joining me on this fun update post!

 

Benny Bear! Paper mache sculpted figurine!

This is Benny, my cute little bear OC (original character) and he's all cuddled up in his golden yellow hand knit cowl scarf! ^^ He is hand made by me with my homemade paper mache clay recipe! I love working with paper clay because of the rustic looking aesthetic but also because it is made from recycled newspapers!! I love his adorable little face!! ^﹏^ He would be the perfect addition to your office space or desk area.
 

Morgan, a new papier mache witch sculpture

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Witches aren't just for fall :) Sometimes  Halloween is for all year. What are your thoughts are you a Halloween fan? I cant say enough how much fun  it has been getting back into sculpting again. Paper mache is so much a part of my artistic outlet.

I never thought that having no artistic outlet would hurt me, but I have had time where I was emotionally suffering because I didn't have a voice or a vehicle to express myself. I am so glad to be at it again.  :) Also it is totally OK to let yourself take a break when you need one, sometimes you need different outlets and different times. but never rob yourself of an outlet you are craving. There is time, there are so many ways to create, just go out and do it! :)

Have you ever taken a break from your art or outlet, and ended up right back again because it was an innate part of you? let me know in the comments.
If you want to see whats available you can visit my Etsy shop by clicking HERE. :)

Sculpting again

I'm back into my sculptures and I had to share it here! Www.Etsy.com/shop/littlelolas

Christmas Sale in my etsy shop

Last year I listed this awesome snowman  in my etsy shop but I listed him too close to Christmas and he didn't sell. Now he is back up and on sale for $100!! So head on over the my Etsy shop and snatch him up!!

New snowman sculpture

 This little guy is now available available to purchase in my Little Lolas shop! Listing him this close to Christmas I am not sure if he is going to sell, but he is so cute that I am totally okay if he doesn't.

My latest sculpture

Here she is! I just finished glitter-flocking her little tree today!

She is about ten inches tall and wears a handmade jacket with faux fur on the hood. Her jacket is so cute I might have to make one for me too. :)

 I will let you know as soon as I list her in my Little Lolas shop. :)  If you want to get an email when I do list her just click "subscribe to feed" on my Little Lolas shop page.

a paper mache snowman

Just sharing a little paper mache snowman I made. I am working on another snowman and a girl but who knows how long it will take me to finish them. Recently my husband told me that I have been selling all of my sculptures and keeping none for myself, and he is right, so this one's for us.  The sign says "Jolly Lolly" because my son has been walking around the house singing, "Season to be jolly lolly, la la la la la, la la la la".  It's the cutest thing I've ever heard!

My Pet Bluebird {Little Lolas paper mache doll} SOLD

I finished this paper mache sculpture just today. Here she is , isn't she cute?! I Like her a lot! Check her out in my Etsy shop. SOLD. please visit my shop, Little Lolas, for more sculptures in the future!

little valentine owl

I am in love with this little guy! He's just 1.5 inches big. He makes me smile every time I look at him. I think I should make a bigger one.

sugar plum fairy

This girl is so cute I think I'll have to do another fairy eventually. She was a custom order from my sister Daryllyn so she is already sold. Just wanted to share! :)

new paper mache figurine

He is so cute! I am so happy with how my first boy sculpture turned out! Please visit the shoppe and check him out!

Sale!

This little Halloween Witch has been marked down! Check it out in the shop!

New papier mache witch

Soon to be up in the shop, unless I can't live without her. ;) And that is very likely since she, in my opinion, is the best one I've done yet. EDIT: she's SOLD but keep checking back at the shop for more to come! :)

New shoppe update: Vintage inspired crows

Here is a fun little holiday treat I am adding to my Etsy shop now. These cute crows in their little party hats! This is a limited edition of crows only five made so grab one before there gone!!

Also here is a little witch I made for my daughter.
I did her face and body a little different just for her.

If you check back you'll be able to see the next witch I am currently working on to sell. :)

Summer Bounty

Good afternoon!

Look what I found in my yard...

... all round and plump and ready to pick.

Thats right, a lovely red strawberry! And there's more where that came from.

We harvested quite a few, an amazing thing because my daughter usually eats all of them before they are ripe.

Fresh strawberry's warm from the sun always taste the best!

Don't they look so pretty and tasty!

Oh and guess who's back from her trip to a museum? Isabella! Oh how I've missed her! She will be in my shop tomorrow!

Edit: Isabella is up in the shop right now!!!

EDIT(again): She has sold already! :) Wow that was fast!

And... this lovely new painting is back from that same museum all framed and hanging nicely next to my fireplace. I am unsure whether I want to sell her because she looks so nice up on my wall.

What a lovely day I had today! Hope your day was great too!