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Today I have the pleasure to introduce a special couple of friends to you:
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Amelia and her assistant Osvaldo.
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Amelia is an artist. She loves to create papercuts with her tiny hands.
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Osvaldo is also her best friend. They have known each other since Amelia was a baby.
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Here they're opening the portfolio so Amelia can keep working on her latest piece.
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A few more cuts and it will be finished :) I can't wait!
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Amelia cuts tiny pieces of paper and talks to Osvaldo about so many things! They love to listen to the radio while working.The paper bee comes to life when Amelia is creating and flies all over the place with the bzzz sound full of excitement. What a great time they all have at work!
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After so many hours they're all exhausted, Osvaldo decides to relax on the table and the bee takes a break on Amelia's lap.
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And now Osvaldo examines Amelia's work. She can't wait to hear his opinion.
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You did a good job Amelia, I like this piece a lot. (Amelia was so happy to hear that :)
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The work is finished and ready to frame. Amelia is already thinking about her next piece :)
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Dear Osvaldo, It's so late now!
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I'll tell you a bed time story and then we'll go to sleep.
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Good Night :)
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I hope that you enjoyed Amelia's and Osvaldo's debut today :)
This piece as a whole materializes an old dream of mine: creating a small and perfect doll world full of positivism, beauty and simplicity. I can't even tell you how much we (myself, Bill and the children) enjoyed the process of seeing this little world come to life step by step. Each object was made with so much love, care and patience.
I remember Diego's fascination when I created the bear, he couldn't stop trying to steal it from my table. Natalie wanted to make her own version of the two cameo portraits on the walls and I wanted Amelia to sleep on my pillow at night. It's amazing how real things can become when you create them with love, that's the beauty of this new world that I want to keep exploring for a loooong time :)
And below I will try to write as much information about as possible about this piece.
Amelia:
*Size: 7" tall (18 cm)
* Made out of: paperclay,
* Painted with acrylic paint.
* Hair: amazingly beautiful premium quality angora goat mohair.
*Movable arms and legs jointed with strong Powercord® elastic.
* Completely hand stitched removable clothes and hat.
*Tiny cameo brooch made out of polymer clay painted with acrylic paint. And a miniature hand cut silhouette applied on top of it, sealed with clear resin.
* Glasses made out of brass wire, painted with enamel paint and coated with clear resin.
Osvaldo:
* Measures: 3" tall (about 7.5 cm)
* Entirely hand sewn, made out of wool felt and stuffed with polyester stuffing
* Movable arms and legs, jointed with strong Powercord® elastic and buttons.
* Vintage lace collar
Tiny Artworks:
* Two cameo paper portraits on the walls: Set on these bezels. They are both OOAK, made out of acid-free paper and acid-free glue. Each one measures: 1 3/4" x 1 1/2" (about 4.5 x 4 cm)
*Paper bee: One of a kind as well, made out of 100% ivory cotton paper and acid-free glue. It measures about 2" on the longest side (about 5cm)
* Amelia's papercut: one of a kind too made out of 100% ivory cotton paper. It measures: 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"
The Other Accessories:
* Portfolio: made out of acid-free paper and a string as a handle.
* Pink trunk: made out of strong cardboard painted with acrylic paint and decorated by hand with tiny ink drawings. There is a tiny pink velvet cushion glued on the bottom of it. The trunk is the bee's home.
*The two little rugs: made out of velvet.
* Table: Made out of strong cardboard, painted and decorated by hand with acrylic paint, protected with matte varnish.
* Pencils, X-Acto knife, eraser and cup: made out of polymer clay panted with acrylic paint. The blade of the X-Acto knife was made out of different layers of aluminum foil glued together.
* Little home/studio: It's all one piece made out of cardboard painted with acrylic paint and decorated with miniature wall paper and lace. The floor is real wood veneer. The wall as well as the floor panel measure about 7" x 7" each
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I designed this piece as a set and my wish is for it to find a caring home that will treasure it for many years to come. Amelia, Osvaldo and their accessories have been already listed on my Etsy shop.
Thank you!
Elsita :)
(PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I MISSED ANYTHING IN MY DESCRIPTION ABOVE)
See slideshow below:
She is so so beautiful so sweet
You are my favorite artist.
I cant't wait to see your next doll
Amelia, Osvaldo and their accessories are fabulous!!
Posted by: biki | 04/26/2010 at 01:21 AM
Fantastic!!!!
Love it Elsita, you did a marvelous job.
Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | 04/26/2010 at 02:10 AM
Elsita you are amazing!
Posted by: yael | 04/26/2010 at 02:19 AM
if it wasn't for the color of the hair I would swear it was you or at least your tiny papercutting twin.
I love Osvaldo, his color , his shape and his curiosity.
You are a magic maker my friend.
I am saving up to purchase one of sets one day.
Posted by: margie oomen | 04/26/2010 at 04:22 AM
How can you bear to part with Amelia and Osvaldo? I am picturing Amelia on your pillow bringing sweet dreams. Truly, your creativity is astounding to me. I am in love with Amelia and Osvaldo.
Posted by: Ann K. | 04/26/2010 at 05:10 AM
Everything you make is magical :)
Posted by: Sweet Pea | 04/26/2010 at 05:28 AM
Incredible! I could really picture it as a miniature you! The details are just so totally amazing! I am sure it will find a wonderful home!
Posted by: Donna | 04/26/2010 at 06:45 AM
Absolutely astounding. I love your work!!!!
Posted by: Redheadmomma | 04/26/2010 at 06:49 AM
Wow!!!
I can't take my eyes off this piece. This is amazing!!! I love it so much!!!
Posted by: Neta | 04/26/2010 at 07:28 AM
You are such an amazing artist! You have hands that create magic. This doll is so amazing and the story is so sweet. I can't wait to see your next doll!
Posted by: Yali | 04/26/2010 at 07:49 AM
I love Amelia and Osvaldo - you are right when you say they can become real to you. I hope they go to a good home and don't miss you Bill, Diego, and Natalie too much! You are such an inspiration and made me smile a great big smile on this rainy Monday morning.
Posted by: Gayle | 04/26/2010 at 08:06 AM
She is Wonderful! So much love :-)
Posted by: mimi k | 04/26/2010 at 08:11 AM
This set is adorable! The dolls are charming and I love their story. I'm in awe of your talent.
Posted by: Janet M | 04/26/2010 at 08:27 AM
gosh! you are truly amazing! this is beyond beautiful, love it
Posted by: pergyleneism | 04/26/2010 at 08:50 AM
Awwwwwww I LOVE, LOVE LOVE them and their magical world. Elsita, you're a magician! :0)xxxx
Posted by: Lois Collins | 04/26/2010 at 09:52 AM
Creo que con tus historias y muñecos, deberias hacer una serie de cuentos infantiles para un libro. Seria fabuloso.Un saludo
Posted by: Rita Rosa | 04/26/2010 at 10:29 AM
Your attention to detail is what sets all of your art apart from the ordinary -- it's what creates the magical feeling of your creative world. Amazing work -- congratulations!
Posted by: James | 04/26/2010 at 11:25 AM
amazing, gorgeous and inspirational. what a magical little world.
Posted by: rowena | 04/26/2010 at 11:38 AM
Elsita!!
She is SO gorgeous!!
You must MUST MUST publish this as a children's story in a book form we can all buy!!!
I am certain it would be successful!
it is SOOOOO perfect exactly as you have written it...I would love to read this story to my children and I am sure so would so many others! (with your amazing eye for colour and detail it would be such a wonderful wonderful and beautiful thing). (I will order several for myself and my friends!)
There are no intimate and lovely books about the creative process out there for kids that are so spirited and wonderful as the blog post I just read!!!
Please!
Really magical. I so loved it.
Your friend in spirit Unlikely Nomad.
Posted by: Unlikely Nomad | 04/26/2010 at 12:09 PM
I agree that this has to be a book!!! Sooooo beautiful....I love every tiny detail of it!
Just absolutely amazing..........:)
Posted by: Gina Purlia Johnson | 04/26/2010 at 12:20 PM
Oh Elista!! She is so exquisite! You are such an incredible artist and it shows in everything you create! Love, love, love it!!
Posted by: Shelly | 04/26/2010 at 02:29 PM
I <3 Amelia & Osvaldo! They are wonder-full!
Posted by: annri | 04/26/2010 at 07:27 PM
Okay, this is amazing. We love everything about her and her little world, but her glasses are BEYOND PERFECT, as they magically transform her into an artistic genius like Edith Head! I want to meet her in person.
Posted by: Maiz | 04/26/2010 at 08:48 PM
Oh, Elisita--what a wonderful world you've created (standing ovation)!!
Posted by: Betty | 04/27/2010 at 07:52 AM
looking through the window to this tiny world has made my morning brighter
xx
Posted by: Julie Whitmore | 04/27/2010 at 08:26 AM
Qué desborde de imaginación. Amelia trabaja mucho y parece absorta en sus ideas aunque por momentos me parece... triste ? Qué ojazos azules! Qué tierno Osvaldo! Algunas partes de su costura me recuerda una pelota de béisbol. Bueno, lo siento, sin malas intenciones, nada que ver, pero fue solo una impresión...como los impresionistas! En todo caso, es un mundo al que me enfrento ahora de grande y lo saboreo en toda su minucia. Si, porque de pequeña me asustaba imaginando cosas pequeñitas que se perdían en una esquinita del cuarto. Ahora, las admiro. Sobre todo admiro tu trabajo. Qué maravillas le pasan por esa cabecita, Elsa. :)
Posted by: CocuyoAzul | 04/27/2010 at 12:20 PM
Just came across your blog when I was googling 'bird doll' for some inspiration! I love your attention to detail.
Posted by: abi monroe | 04/27/2010 at 12:53 PM
I love this tiny world you have created! Your work is amazing!
Posted by: Laura | 04/28/2010 at 01:55 AM
She is so amazingly beautiful! I don't know how you can part with her. So precious! :)
Posted by: Angie | 04/28/2010 at 06:38 AM
This is really amazing, I'm sorta speechless.
Posted by: angie.a | 04/28/2010 at 06:35 PM
you live in another world Elsita!!! AWE!
Posted by: irene | 04/28/2010 at 08:52 PM
I love Amelia and Osvaldo. So well observed. She really speaks to me, with her lovely hat.
Posted by: Jane | 05/09/2010 at 02:18 AM
I can't believe it...I can't close my mouth... it's amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!Love your dolls...
Posted by: montse gensana puigjané | 05/09/2010 at 02:23 PM
OH OH OH..My heart is beating so fast..this is a wonderful little world of magic. Of course Amelia and Osvaldo are Real! As a puppeteer,I know how powerful the heart can be. It can send its love all the way down your arm, into your hand, and out into whatever being you wish to bring to life. That's what has happened here! Just Enchanting!
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Chance to read your blog, I really like your blog, let me learn a lot! I will focus on your blog, refuels!
Posted by: Jordan Flipsyde | 07/07/2010 at 01:13 AM