Friday, June 11, 2010

A Ghost and Six Inspirations


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The first of the five characters in the Christmas Future piece is now complete...

*The Ghost*


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of Christmas Future

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She is a larger figure at 12 inch scale
and is both a soft and polymer sculpture.




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Dressed in fine silk gauze, delicate tulles, twisted ribbons and antique lace,
with glass pearls and beads as accents,
she is the embodiment of a spirit who carries much authority.



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My intent was to create a gentle countenance,
but an underlying sterness also came through.
 I am quite sure it is her determination that the children within the folds of her skirts
will be well tended and loved for all the future.




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The Ghost will have two children sitting with her in a large jeweled crown. 
 They both are sculpted and are awaiting their gowns.



I have just been gifted with a very sentimental gesture,
the Inspiration Award.
From my Daughter.



My daughter Tomi feels that I inspire her...well, truth be known... SHE is the inspiration.  Our journey together has led us up and down joyful, challenging, as well as perilous paths.  We have found great comfort and validation in one another while discovering that the source of our strength lies in Someone greater than ourselves.  As I  watch Tomi mature beautifully into her womanly character, she has taught me so much...about living with a constant spirit of grace and softness while
 remaining unflinchingly faithful to her standards and beliefs.

And oh, what her hands are able to turn into heavenly gold -
little girl dresses and aprons, elderberry jams, farm grown soups to chase away winter cold(s)... filling her home to the brim with loving handiwork. All accomplished with much skill while tending to her growing flockling.


If you have not already  traveled down her lush country lane, be prepared to receive a welcome bear hug from the Bramblewood when you arrive.  Tomi is busy creating 2 new custom bears and has been posting progress pictures along the way!  Thank you, my daughter...I love you...




Now, I have the pleasure of inviting you to visit five other Very Lovely Places
that will surely inspire you as they have me! 
I will allow their pictures tell you why ...






 
Five Inspirations
 
 
 
 
Judit
http://teddyvalley.blogspot.com/
 
 
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 The parable of the Ice Cream Bar
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Anne
 
 
 
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Amy
http://suchawondrousplacethisfaeryspace.com/
 
 
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Marie
http://softearthheart.blogspot.com/ 


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Maria
http://ilcucchiainomagico.blogspot.com/

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And where might you direct our flight from here, my Five Inspirations
Please accept with admiration this award and pass it along to five others who inspire you as well!

until we meet again...always love, Rose






43 comments:

  1. Wow! Thank you Rose for your lovely award. I'm so happy... I'll post it immediately on my blog. It's my first award!
    Maria

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  2. Oh Rose, you are such a sweetie to give me this award. love and light Marie

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  3. You are ever so welcome, Mari!! I am so enjoying your bright and whimsical little friends...and my oh my, your scrumptious miniature delectibles make me long for a trip to the bakery!

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  4. The same back to you, Marie! I am totally in awe at how you can skillfully portray such FEELING with bits of wool...amazing!!!

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  5. Rose, could I post on my blog one or two pictures of your works with a link to your blog?

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  6. Absolutely!!! I would be honored, Marie...thank you!

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  7. She's beautiful BB~

    Blessings~

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  8. Thank you, Rose! What an honor, my friend! As always, I come away the beneficiary of visiting your enchanted world! With love!

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  9. My dear Rose
    I am at a loss for words.. She fills my heart with hope, yet brings tears.. Absolutely exquisite. I will come back later and soak it all in.. What a beautiful award given with such love from your dear daughter. Tomi's work has always taken my breath away. Such an appropriate award to receive my dear friend. You are a constant inspiration !
    Much love, Penny

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  10. A propos de Noël a venir...
    votre travail est stupéfiant
    raffiné et sentimental
    BRAVO...

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  11. Dear Yvonne,
    Mes espérances artistiques sont rarement rencontrées. ..though j'aime ces filles. Je suis trop critique, je pense. Alors, c'est une bénédiction quelquefois pour les regarder par les yeux d'un camarade a respecté l'artiste. Merci pour votre encouragement. ..your mots iront très loin...

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  12. Arijonia...so are you...beautiful blog, beautiful soul...

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  13. You are a born story teller, Anne...a weaver of words that catch your readers up within your colorful tapestries...and then embrace them with your good will and good humor.
    I never leave your blog without being uplifted...what a lovely gift you have.

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  14. So good to know your face is at my door tonight, Penny. You fill this place with a familiarity that glows warm from the inside out. Sweet dreams, my friend...

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  15. Good morning, my dear Rose, you never know the pleasure I felt reading your words about your daughter and invited to see her beautiful work is no doubt that your daughter has inherited your sensitivity and your exquisite taste to create, is a marvel child, as expressed in writing with so much love, I am delighted about your blog.
    Well Rose, talk about your creations is running out of words, watch this new life you've done is stay entranced watching every detail and every element of your prodigious imagination has created.
    This year we will have other wonderful little people to enter another Christmas, I look forward to.
    Besitos, that God will watch over you and your family.

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  16. Congratulations on your award! I am new to your blog, and what do I see here - this amazingly beautiful ghost! You create such loveliness. I look forward to reading many more of your posts! Theresa

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  17. Beautiful! The head piece looks like it was fun to create.

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  18. Woooouuu!!!!wooouuu!!
    Impresionada siempre dejas con tus trabajos a esta admiradora y amiga que tienes en España.
    Tengo la esperanza que algún día podré comprar alguno de tus mágicos personajes!
    Te recuerdo con cariño
    M.Carmen

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  19. Warm summer greetings to you dear Marimer! I take your words to heart as I so respect your own unique creativity. Actually, I think you and Maria del Carmen are brilliant in EVERYTHING you put your hands to! My imagination runs wild when I try to imagine your home. Thank you for making the trip across the waters to visit me today...and to leave such loving and kind thoughts at my door... You are such a cherished friend!

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  20. I am so glad to have this award and to know your grace. Plus, now I can meet more lovelies from the list! You are truly a gift and I thank-you so much for featuring me. I will post my thank-you soon. Blessings and light friend.

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  21. oh wow, your blog is absolutely amazing- I enjoyed my visit here!!!! xOxO

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  22. I found you on Such a Wondrous place this Faery Space. I'm so glad I decided to visit.

    Your work is exquisite and it fills my eyes--which is the greatest compliment I can give.

    WOW!

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  23. My dear friend Rosa....*grin*~,

    Oh...what a *treat* to visit you and see your newly creation. She is stunning Rosa. Your detail for her outfit is always a enjoyable thingh to see- love it!

    Thank you for visiting , and leaving me a note... You know how much it means to me.

    I can not wait to see the other pieces that will finish the Ghost.... This is exciting!
    lovingly, Pat

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  24. Dear Rose
    I am back to sit any enjoy the beauty of it all.
    I feel that looking at your sculptures is like a window to your soul.. So much emotion comes from this piece.. Your constant attention to every tiny detail always stops me in my tracks. I simply love the clothes you have fashioned for her. What an enormous amount of work that must have been.. I will be looking forward to seeing the completion of this most exquisite set.
    Love, Penny

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  25. Mama, Firstly....thank you ever so kindly and with deep love and appreciation for your sweet sentiments. A mother has a way of seeing her children in such an innocent and lovely light.
    My oh my, your ghost of Christmas Future is stunning! She has such a stoic beauty and strength.....and from what you have told me about her little children, she is going to be quite a set of splendid creation. I can't wait to see them!
    All my adoring love,
    Your daughter, Tomi

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  26. Hi, i visited your blog...it's fantastic. your dolls are very beautiful. Come to visit my blog (terradeduendes.blogspot.com).I would be glad that you became one of my reader fixed.
    Hugs

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  27. Such gorgeous work.I just visited your daughters blog.Im shocked I didnt know you were mother and daughter.God Bless you both.I said on my comment to her blog she looks so young.What a beautiful artist she is as well.I just love looking at your things.Im in awe sitting here.I cant believe how intricate all the details are.

    I had a lovely visit.Happy weekend!

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  28. She's absolutely gorgeous! You are such an amazing artist and I can't wait to see what you create next. It's wonderful to meet such a creative spirit.

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  29. I just found you thru Angelsdoor. You sculpts TAKE MY BREATH AWAY!!!!

    Xo

    Jo

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  30. Dearest Rose,

    What can I say but that your world is fantasy at it's most perfect level in the miniature. There just simply isn't enough time to peruse everyone's gorgeous blogs, but I am so thankful for our brief but meaningful encounters. Thank you for visiting me and yes, seeing Penny was magic in this real world. What a kind heart, a beautiful human being and such a good sense of humor. We met for lunch in a lovely old part of Orange County California where it looks like a movie set for a period piece back in the GOOD OLD DAYS....Main St. at its best. I am convinced by the visits with each person we saw that we can create the most meaningful circumstances when we all make the effort to reach out....what a wonderful life.

    I hope you are well; your creations reflect a happy heart, seeking the innocence that so many unfortunately, don't understand. Bless you and come again anytime!!!

    Fondly, Anita

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  31. Well they say you learn something everyday...what wonderfully talented family.

    Love your interpretation of Christmas Future, the details are superb.

    Thanks also for your kind words of encouragement.
    Warmest Hugs,
    Sandi @ Bearly Sane

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  32. My Dear Rose
    I just love to see you at my door.
    Thank you so much for your encouragement and support. Zoe smiled at me from start to finish.. I am so happy she found her way into your heart.
    Love, Penny

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  33. Your ghost is a beauty, but all your sculptures are so beautiful I love them all. You are a talented artist.
    xxx Liliane

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  34. I must say that I adore your creations from the moment I saw them!
    They are magic on the palm of your hand!
    Amazing!!!
    Just want to ask-what you use to make them?
    Hugs!
    Sandra!

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  35. Love your new background Rose! It is so rich looking..
    Wishing you a restful evening.
    Love, Penny

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  36. My dear Rose
    I am so happy to know she arrived safe and sound.
    It warms my heart to know she sits by the lamplight that is the last to be put out at night. May she bring you a smile every evening to end the day. Thank you so much my dear friend.
    Loving thoughts
    Penny

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  37. Oh I'm so happy to have found your beautiful blog. Your creations are truely magical. So very nice to meet you!

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  38. My Dear Friends,
    The days are really just flying by here at the old farm this summer. I fear I have fallen sadly (and steadily) behind in my virtual presence. On one hand, I think the many late nights finally have caught up with me and I am in a period of restfulness (earlier bedtimes!). While on the other hand, our family is in the midst of a big change. My daughter and her family are soon moving to a nearby town after about 7 years of being our closest next door neighbors. Even though we all are totally thrilled about their new home...a very quaint and beautiful little farm, AND her husband's new fire fighting/paramedic job, it will be a MAJOR adjustment for Nannie (me) and her (my) *grand*babies. Maybe right now I am just making some space for that...
    So, my dear ones, hopefully in a couple weeks or so when the summer settles down a bit and I am more caught up on my sleep...I will be peeking in on your lovely places more often. Believe me, my thoughts often fly close to you all...you are all such a blessing from heaven to me. You really are!
    lovingly, Rose

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  39. Dear Rose
    In my heart I felt something new was happening on the farm.. Much needed rest is a must dear friend, I hope you make it a priority.. An new adventure for you loving daughter and her family, but I know this must tug at your heart.. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and we will all be waiting right here, until you return.
    Loving thoughts,
    Penny

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  40. Absolutely beautiful and inspiring blog Rose.

    Much love,
    Judy

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  41. My Dear Rose
    Thank you for your most welcome visit...
    Your words of pleasure and praise have warmed my heart.. To know that she will settle in a home filled with such love.. I am thrilled that she and her stowaway have brought you and your flockling such joy. Thank you so very much dear friend.
    Loving thoughts,
    Penny

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  42. Dearest Rose
    I found your blog site through 'The Tireless Artist' her dolls are amazing...and yet yours are equally amazing. Everyone has their own style.
    I am in a few doll ning sites which I am enjoying immensely, learning new doll making techniques from wonderful instructors. All of your creations are exquisite. Your light shines through all of them. I love the LOTR too. There is a website by a man named Simon Dale who created a Hobbit House in Wales. You will probably adore it when you see it. I am sure you can do a Goggle search and find it as I don't have the exact web site memorized.
    I have been journaling about the Holy Spirit and how, out of the trinity, the Spirit is the most mysterious one of all. It is amazing to think that we have God's spirit indwelling within us. The fruit of the spirit shows forth when we are aware of being led in that direction.
    Blessings come to you from
    Teresa in California
    tscat@sbcglobal.net
    Please check out my sister's blog...
    rebeccasrainbowkisses.blogspot.com

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  43. You dolls are amazing.you are amazing!!

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Welcome and Thank You for visiting my blog...I would love to hear from you. Your thoughts are always welcome!
Rose