Thursday, June 13, 2013

Roaring 20's fur set for 16" Fashion Dolls



Inspired by the roaring 20's, this stole and muff set, is made of Mahogany Brown Mink. Embellishments include true vintage buttons with sparkly rhinestones and vintage tassels.

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Glamour furs for Tonner's Marilyn Monroe doll

 White Organza wrap, trimmed with Natural Blue Fox fur
 Black Satin Crepe wrap, trimmed with White Fox fur
 "Rose Beige" Sheared Beaver fur Coat
 Chinchilla fur Bolero
Pure White Mink Wrap
 
My latest "obsession"? Marilyn Monroe furs! 
I've spent  a lot of time, studying Marilyn's  pictures, especially the ones she wore furs in.  She was stunning, the camera adored her, not one bad picture!  I had a lot of fun creating a doll fur collection inspired by the furs she wore.  I hope my furs, do her doll version justice:)


Thursday, March 14, 2013

Silkstone Barbies in Mink furs


How did I get so lucky?  I work with some of the nicest people in the word, who own some of the most beautiful dolls I've seen! I feel honored that they choose to wear my furs. First picture, Ivory White Mink fur coat and hat. Second picture, Sears style inspired stole, made of Jet Black Mink fur.
Thanks dear client, for letting me use your pictures:)

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Sybarite Jewelry Fur

Genuine Black and White Mink Boa with Glass Beads.  No need for additional Jewels!

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Inspired by Spring!




It's still snowing where I live, and the temperatures are below freezing, but, the calendar says March, and I'm sure flowers are blossoming in many places in the world. I'll have to wait a couple of more months for flowers to blossom in my backyard, but in the meantime I'll have them blossom in my furs:)
Two of my latest creations: Short bolero jackets, sleeve stops above the elbow. Made of Sheared Mink, embellished with two tone, Handmade Mink flowers.  My two beauties, Bette and Sushi seem to be pretty pleased!  Happy Spring girls!

Sunday, September 2, 2012

~TLC for Sears' Exclusive Mink Stole for Vintage Barbie~~

When I purchased the Sears Mink recently, the fur side was in great condition but the back side was in serious need of some TLC. And that's exactly what I gave it. I didn't use a pattern for the lining. Instead I hand folded and stitched by hand where it was needed following the curves of the stole. 
The stole was sold exclusively by Sears in 1964-1965 for $9.99, and it was reduced to $7.99 at some point. It was the most expensive doll item of its time. Only a few were produced or sold, making it a rare and very expensive item today. 

Saturday, September 1, 2012

~Syb-ly Elegant~

Just a touch of mink adds elegance to this girl's outfit. Wrap, made of Black Mink, and Black Mink Tails.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

EG in her Kaleidoscope cape

Evangeline Ghastly wearing her floor sweeping cape.  Made of Sheared Mink in a "Kaleidoscope" print. Fit for a queen, or...someone living in an attic. But that's a whole different story..

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Flower-Power

When I'm bored I create fur flowers, and while creating them I envision the coat they'll go on. This OOAK jacket and hat are entirely made of sheared and full, Brown Cross Mink.

Friday, October 29, 2010

~Most Elaborate Cape~


Just finished my most elaborate fur ensemble. It took me almost a week and I worked a couple of hours per day, trying to put the pieces together in different ways. It started out as a capelet, then I thought, wouldn't it be nice if it had sleeves, how about a train? and a big collar, a hat , a muff? lol So I ended up with a long cape with a very long, rounded train. I'm very pleased with the results, and I think my Syb is happy too:)