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Friday, October 21, 2016

Surprise, RAK #47, More of Eve, On the Road Again

I received the loveliest surprised the mail from Rosey of Ishkabibble blog. A sweet crocheted bookmark in my very favorite color - BLUE! Thank you so very much, Rosey. What a nice surprise to receive in the mail!!



RAK #47 was given to a dear friend, Evelyn. She and her husband were such good friends of my mother and step-father.....and were there for me through all the struggles with their illnesses. They have remained close friends.  Evelyn has admired my little ladies - so gave Consuelo to her yesterday - her very favorite.



In my last post, I shared my sculpting adventure in Utah with Jack Johnston and Apryl Jensen. Last post I showed you the steps to sculpt the head for it's first baking. Since then, I named the lady "Eve" since she's my first sculpted doll and Eve was the first woman. I thought it appropriate and fitting.


Eve after baking - head measures approximately 3 inches


Sculpting the ears - Side view


Front view after sculpting the ears


Sculpted Shoes with buckles and bows (They will be painted after I decide on her costume)


Little ribbons added to the bows


Sculpting the hands


Top view of sculpted hands

I still have to decide on Eve's dress/costume and hair style. I'll post as soon as she's complete, though it will be a few weeks because....

I'm "On the Road Again"..... driving to Pennsylvania to help DD with DGS while SIL is traveling. YIPPEE! More hugs and squeals from DGS. He's such a cutie!! DH will stay home and do what needs to be done to prepare the farm for winter weather.

Until I return, have a wonderful week full of love, laughter and lots of stitching.




27 comments:

  1. What a wonderful gift from Rosey. :)
    Awesome gift for your friend Evelyn!
    wOw! The work you put into Eve is just amazing Kim. You are so talented my friend!
    Drive safe now.

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  2. Eve is taking up shape under your talented fingers/hands, Kim. Have a safe trip to PA and enjoy your time spent with your daughter and grandson. Enjoy your weekend!

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  3. What a sweet gift for Evelyn. You're blessed to have such a good friend. I know you'll enjoy this trip. Be safe!

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  4. Just wonderful , and love your gift.
    Enjoy your trip .

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  5. You are very talented!! I am impressed. Hope you have a fun safe trip!

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  6. You are doing an amazing job with making Eve. You are very talented. Enjoy the family

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  7. What a lovely gift to receive from Rosey and then you gifted the beautiful Consuelo. I LOVE her hair style. Thanks for sharing Eve's progress - it's a fascinating process. Have a great trip!

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  8. My goodness your sculpting is amazing, these pieces must take you hours of patient work. Fantastic!

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  9. You are a great artist!!
    Good trip!!
    Hugs

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  10. ohhh my .. you are sooo clever with the sculpting ... she will be beautiful when finished ... have a fab time away and enjoy your GS .. love mouse xxxxx

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  11. Your doll is beautiful !! Lovely gift from Rosey. Thanks for sharing the sculpting details!

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  12. Yay, even the card matches your blog! I figured people might like the colors their blogs were and I had just the perfect thread for yours. I am so glad you like it. :)

    Lovely bits of body sculpted! I like the snappy little gold buckles on the shoes. Enjoy your trip to PA! I used to go back there every summer with my mom. 18 hours of driving but I love the Appalachians!

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  13. Kim, I hope you are having a great time in PA! The bookmark you received is lovely. And the doll you gifted is gorgeous. I am absolutely amazed at all the detail you have sculpted with Eve. You are so incredibly talented!

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  14. What a lovely gift from Rosey, and a very special RAK for your friend Evelyn. I love Consuela's hair too!
    I can't believe how much detail you've put into tiny Eve. You truly are an artist.

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  15. You are so talented, Kim. Evelyn must be over the moon with her wonderful gift from you.
    And Eve will be such a beautiful lady.

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  16. Have a safe trip and enjoy your time away with the family!

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  17. Consuelo is a beauty, her dress gorgeous. Eve is progressing beautifully. Such sweet gift from Rosey.

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  18. Loved seeing the details in your doll, Kim--amazing how tiny she is :)

    Enjoy your time with your family--I was just up that way myself for a stitching retreat!! Sorry about that rainy weekend weather... Hope you are having a grand visit with your daughter and little grandson!

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  19. Wow! Wow! Wow! I am speechless at your talent! Love you and your work, my dear SSF. xxx

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  20. Oh my, the bookmark is stunning! A real work of art that I know you will enjoy :)

    Wishing you a joyous weekend. Hugs!

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  21. Lovely bookmark from Rosey, I got one with pumpkins!
    The RAKs are getting more impressive with each month, Evelyn must be someone very special to you.
    Eve is looking amazing too, can't wait to see how you dress her.

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  22. Wonderful mail, both sent and received. You're doing a great job with Eve and I think you've chosen the perfect name for her.

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  23. A great gift from Rosey! Lovely colours, especially as they match your blog colours! Consuelo does look a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Love reading the detail of all the work you have put into making Eve, too!
    Hope you are having a wonderful time with your daughter and GS.
    xx

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  24. Lovely book mark, Kim. Consuelo is beautiful. Have a lovely trip.

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  25. Amazing sculpting details, clever lady. Have a lovely trip.

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  26. I was totally blown away when I saw Eve's head and beyond impressed....and then....THEN.....I saw those hands!!! Wow! What an amazing amount of little details. Can't wait to see what you do with her next.

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