tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41201509527091753032012-02-13T16:02:03.956-08:00One of a kind handsculpted fairies, collectible art dolls, mermaids, pixies and frogs by Judy A. Raley.Once We Were Faeries ~Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13068828393141021993noreply@blogger.comBlogger611100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120150952709175303.post-86612212927272282912012-02-04T11:07:00.000-08:002012-02-04T11:07:26.017-08:00

You've all read about Matthew on my blog, but just in case.....He is my youngest grandchild. He is one of the most loveable little boys ever, gentle, sweet and always ready to give kisses.  He is also on the Autism spectrum disorder, but that doesn't define him.  He is five years old today and today, he got eye glasses.  We were apprehensive about whether he would wear them or not, but, we have

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This is my latest offering for ebay, she's a sweet little Mama Opossum and three tiny babies hanging from her tail.  While I'm not sure how accurate that might be, it's a common conception that they hang from Mamas tail.  A friend told me that Opossums are immune to rattlesnake venom and do NOT contract/carry rabies and are really quite shy. Their life spans are very short in the wild...1-2

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I came across this on Face Book and it just reinforces what I've always believed. Please take the time to watch this.  It will change the way you look at Autism and the people who are locked in a world we can't even begin to imagine. Carly, an amazing young girl!

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Thank you all, my really great blog friends.  You've enriched me with your blogs, some funny, some sad, some so very creative that I envy your talents, but in a good way. You've made me a better person, I hope a more interesting one and one that is grateful for what I have. May your Christmas, your Kwanzaa or your Hanukkah be blessed, after all, we are all one people, all with the same beating

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This is my last sculpt for 2011.  It's been a mixed bag this past year and I'm ready for the New Year with hopes for more creativity. Thank you all for visiting me, you've been a bright spot in my day each time you drop by. Add caption  I wanted this little fairys body to show but not be voluptuous.  I wanted her to have a childlike, innocent and tender look, kind of waif like.  I

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This is one of my newest commissioned pieces.  My camera has been out of whack for a while, so I borrowed one to take pics until mine gets back.  Its a request for a fairy resting in sleep with a frog and some butterflies in the scene.  I added a pond for the froggy, and made him a prince waiting for a kiss that will transform him. ;>)

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I brag on my dogs too much...I know that, but they are so darned cute and smart, can't help it. I looked the house over for Rusty the other morning, he was nowhere to be found.  Went upstairs to my bedroom, called and called, started to panic, had he gotten out the front door somehow?  I called again and listened...all I heard was a muted snoring coming from my bed. I noticed one of the pillows

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My sweetheart of more than 47 years has surprised me more than once in giving me my hearts desire. I'm guessing 20 some odd years ago, Larry and I were driving down a busy street, he, paying attention to traffic, me, enjoying his company and 45 mile per hour window shopping. Suddenly something caught my eye!  Ohhhh did you see that red lamp in the window of that shop I asked...of course he

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I just read a post about Christmas by my son Chris at Autism Spoke.  and wanted to share it.

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This is Belle and Mouse, a compassionate little fairy who has befriended a little blind mouse.  This set was inspired by a friend of mine.  I had sculpted the little mouse months ago and  he's been providing me  company with his cute little self long enough.  With a change of clothing, dark glasses and a little cane, he became who he was meant to be from the beginning.  Personally, I think he's

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When I was told I needed cataract surgery, I thought....Yippee!....I can look forward to sculpting without having to take 30 minute breaks every 15 minutes...that yet remains to be proven, I'm still recovering.  I was however, shocked to find out that two of the side effects of cataract surgery were, more wrinkles and more gray hairs.  I liked the old younger me better. Judy

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My middle son Gary is an avid bicyclist.  He's also a middle school Special Ed. teacher, and a great one at that.  He took up bicyling after he had major back surgery a few years ago.  It turned into a driving force for him and he now competes at the age of 44 with much younger men and he does very well. In this particular race the age range was up to age 45.  And at 44 he took third!  He rides

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Yesterday, something happend that has never happend to me before.  It was such a nice day, instead of turning on the air conditoner, I left the sliding door to the patio open for a breeze.  Mid morning I took a break from sculpting and was headed outside to water plants when I heard an unmistakable sound.  The frantic whirring of either a huge moth or a hummingbird.  I couldn't see it, but knew

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The Beth Ramacher Educational Complex is my youngest grandson Matthews new school. The Beth Ramacher staff has realized a dream of establishing a Sensory Room that has become a model for other schools. Many of the students are functioning at the sensory level of development and require sensory input to meet their educational needs. The Sensory Room offers a multitude of activities that require

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Tomorrow will be mine and Larrys 46th anniversary.  It will forever be tarnished by the date it shares with the tragedy of 9-11.  The one on that date was a difficult one to begin with.  Larry was recovering from an accident that made it impossible for him to sleep anywhere but on the sofa in the living room....and me on a blanket and pillow on the floor as close to him as I could get should he

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Fall, my favorite season of all, is just around the corner and I can hardly wait. It seems the shadows fall differently almost over night, and the air is heavy with the scent of grapes ripening, followed by the intoxicating scent of those same grapes laid out on paper trays in the sun to magically turn into raisins, almost wine like, I love it!  I'll be bringing out the lap quilts soon and

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I'm listing another piece sooner than I usually do.  Fact of the matter is, its one that I started back when I had surgery and didn't get it finished.  So, it sat on my workbench until the urge to finish it arrived.  The Bunny is one of my 'treasures' aquired a long time ago, so long ago, that I've forgotten when.  I just remember it sitting on a shelf and with its sweet face, I just couldn't

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This is my latest and my latest favorite.  She's rather large at about 10 inches toe to head.

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In a past post, I attempted to record the span of time from a dove egg hatching to fledgling stage.  Disaster struck twice, and the eggs were stolen immediately.   I moved Delilahs favorite nesting spot to a more secluded and protected area and before long, she was nesting again.   She was zealous in her attempt this time, rarely leaving the nest unattended, trading off duties with the male dove.

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Today marks my sixty-sixth year.  It began a little ater midnight with my sweetheart of 48 yrs (married almost 46 of them) telling me sleepily 'Happy Birthday hon'. Phone calls came in, first one was a little after six am  from my oldest son Michael,  he restrained himself from calling me earlier.....but, I would have welcomed his call no matter the hour.  My youngest son Chris and family called

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Helen is such a pleasure to create for, she tells me her vision of what she wants and then leaves it in my hands.  This is the lastest, a pair of faerie sisters, Willow and Summer.

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I finished a doll...not a BJD yet...still working on that project!  But, I managed to complete this one, one of my largest to date at about 12 inches if she were standing.  A Goth inspired sweet faced Witch named Raven. She's posable at the shoulder, elbow and knee and sits on a pedestal base that has a small raven perced at the bottom.   She is one of my few ebay listings lately.

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I'm always in for a pleasant surprise or experience when I visit Kathys blog...Blissfulrythm. I went with the intention of thanking her for the delightful surprise that came in the mail today.  A thank you for participating in her Pay it Forward.  She sent a lovely little tin full of Apricot Orange tea and one of her delightful hand made tags.  But I also found a give a way that she is referring

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Here are pictures of my latest and finally completed commisioned piece.  While I enjoyed creating her, I am glad to send her to her new home.  I began this one way back in October.....life happend, not just to me, but to her owner and her completion was delayed.  I'm pleased with her and the vibrant colors and pose the collector chose.

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After a few months of not listing on ebay,   I finished one that I started a while back.       Shes Gothic in style, but in a sweet faced  way, no fangs.... but, she does have lovely bat wings.

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Autism Awareness One Dad Bikethon Chris has been working on the short film 'Say Cheese' feverishly, but with school, family and assorted illnesses thrown in he won't make his deadline for April 2nd.  He will complete the film, but, not wanting to come up empty handed on Autism Awarness Day, he's doing a one dad bikethon this Saturday, April 2nd. If you would like to give him a word of

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I am in the process of creating for the first five that posted on my Pay It Forward...Thank you for participating, and for your well wishes which are so appreciated!Kelli...Victoria...Morena...Nicole and Kathy Please visit their wonderful blogs! Judy

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My new followers are bringing me more beautiful things to look at and wonderful things to learn.  I'm amazed at how much talent there is out there that I was unaware of until I found all of you.  My heartfelt thank you to..... Eawere Art...Patricia...Acension...Novelda...Deborah...Heather....Patch...Weelittlewest...Sir Alvert... Allesandra...Colleen and Catherine.

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  I was visiting Kathy's blog, A Delightsome Life... where she shared this idea she found through visiting others blogs.It's called..... Pay It Forward 2011Being familiar with the concept from the movie with the same title, I wanted to join in! Here's how it works The first five people who comment on this blog post will receive a handmade gift from Me....Judy (Once We Were Faeries) In return

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Beauty come in all forms....I think anyway.  And thank goodness so does a lovely collector who has a fondness for my frog fae.  Lily is my latest commissioned piece. Her pose and the theme was suggested by my collector.  I really like the results.

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A dear lady commissioned a special set from me  She requested a Fairy maiden sitting with her chin resting on her hand watching a pair of pixies as they entertain her.  I came up with this and she was pleased. I rarely do multiple pieces in a set, and this one was fun. Thank you Helen for allowing me the pleasure to create your idea for you, I hope I did it justice.

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 A few blogs that I would like to share with you. Pudge and Biggs These little darlings will warm your heart! Beedebabeee    Lovely romantic beaded creations bb flockling       Some of the most creative work I've seen

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I had a sweet surprise waiting for me this morning. An award from Jollie from A Little More Minis.  Thank you Jollie, and I will pass it along to a few more ladies who are very creative in so many ways. Very hard to choose I might add. Easily ten more! This award was created by Arte y Pico Penny-Angels Door        Lori-Out of the Flames     Victoria-Dark Squirrels Miniature Asylum

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To all of you...who so kindly follow me as I go my way.  I find something in every one of your blogs that warms my heart, encourages me, and inspires me.  Each blog opens a new door for me and makes my world more interesting.  I thank each and every one of you. Nicole, Morena, Cheryl, Petunia, Nuria, Liliane,Vlinder,Dessa Rae, Leo Landry, Samantha, Carla, Duendes, Corrie, Mirsini, Incanto Studios

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This is another film by my youngest son Chris. He made it to honor his wife Angelica, and his children, Karen and Matthew. It's far and away my favorite of the films he has made. As his Mom, I can see what lies beneath what you see and it means so much in so many ways.  Unaware at the time, their someday actually began in third grade in 1979. In this short film there's a class picture of him and

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It's probably obvious to some that I really like to pair fairies with candles. It's always seemed so right to me. Both being kind of magical. This one has been a work in progress since way before Christmas.  But, she was finally completed and became my first for 2011. She's pretty versatile in that the design that allows her to sit securely is removable, and can be placed on either side of

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For the days that I just can't hold anything between my thumb and finger to sculpt a head I go to this method.  While it only helps with sculpting heads, it's a huge help for me on problem days, since the head can sometimes be the most time consuming. I'm terrible at giving instructions,and  usually end up confusing instead of helping.  But, I thought this was fairly simple and if it helps one

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Left to right, Pink, Charlotte and Rusty.  To get their attention, I asked...."Whats the magic word?" It got their ears perked up and a look of anticipation on their faces.  Just so you know, the magic word is Mc Donalds!  Bad mommy I know, but its not like they get a meat patty every day.

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This was created from an idea that a wonderful collector had. She requested a sleeping fairy with a curious pair of pixies underneath.  This set was such fun for me to create.

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   A good portion of my creations  are inspired by something. A thought, a dream or who knows what. This one was born of an unexpectedly, intense and fleeting desire to pack up the car with a few essentials, husband and pups first of course, and go somewhere other than here. It's been a stressful time for me,and I think this little fairy was a manifestation of my need to escape to a place free of

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Sometimes coming up with a name will inspire the outcome of a piece.  I've done this many times and its wonderful to see how a name affects the outcome. This piece was commissioned by a wonderful collector who helped me create this little faerie,by providing me with a name for her. She asked that I name the faerie 'Forget Me Never' and, that she be in a curled up position. And, I want to thank 

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Pink enjoyed the last strawberry of the season today.  She checked it out first and then munched away! Will plant a pot for me next year!

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I've gotten sidetracked a couple of times...nothing new for me, always putting somthing aside for later, after all, I have all the time in the world.  Well, this one was intended to be entered in a local competition, but life happened and she got put in a drawer. Not even put together, she lay there, just a head, legs and arms.  Every time I opened the drawer, there she was, looking at me with

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Thank you wonderful people for sharing your blogs with me. I find something unique and interesting in each and every one. Thank you to, Bella, Misty, Kathy,Gail,Rocca, Tanya, and my old friend Lana.......Lana's not old, I've just known her for a long time. =>) All your blogs have enriched me, from the beadings, glassworks, miniatures, home decorating, foods....of all kinds, and pets, to my fellow

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Today marks two anniversaries for our family. Forty five years of marriage. An anniversary forever changed.  We still celebrate, but with reserve. We remember what we were doing that day, and the early morning phone call from our son Gary telling us to turn on the television.....we will never forget that anniversary. This one was marked with calls from our sons, different calls, wishing well,

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I posted a picture of a tiny grasshopper I named Hector a couple of weeks ago.  He probably will be going where ever it is grasshoppers go when the weather cools off, so I had to get one more picture of him. Here's Pink and Hector, partners in crime, and not a strawberry to be found anywhere.

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Time to catch up and thank all of you who honor me with your presence and kind words of support. Old friends, Penny, Rose, Vania...........new friends Desidoll, Rose Farnsworth Davis, Fairystudiokallies, Marisa, Paulette, Victoria, Cerchiofatato, Gina, Sara, Rosa, Out of the Flames, Kelli,Jody, and the anonymous as well.  Love to you all, Judy

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I collect vintage textiles......hankies, gloves, fabrics, lace.....you name it.  Just yesterday I received a surprise in the mail.  The lovely and generous lady who won Mariposa the butterfly fairy, sent me a pair of really beautiful black lacy gloves along with some pretty vintage fabrics.  These are a few of my recently acquired treasures along with the gloves...Thank you Lisa!

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I took a break from sculpting fairies this morning, and went to the garden to enjoy a cup of coffee and some toast. I love the cool quietness in the morning before the heat sets in. I found this little fellow doing much the same as I, only he was munching on a strawberry leaf. He's as cute as can be...I know he will grow into a plant destroying huge grasshopper, but I decided to live and let live

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My daughter in law who's a wonderful watercolor artist presented me with portraits of my dogs, Rusty and Charlotte  for my birthday last year.  That was before we adopted Pink.........so now it's Pinks turn.Judy (my daughter in law) works from    photographs, so I set about trying to get a good        picture for her to use. It took me awhile, but       I think I got a good one.    I'm

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I have to admit, I wasn't sure about a gypsy mermaid, but the wonderful lady who commissioned her must be a genius! She wanted her patterned after Disney's Esmerelda with dark skin, voluptuous curves, black hair and bright scarlet orange colors for her mermaid tail.

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I would like to thank all responsible for this honor. It always amazes me when I'm chosen for something, big or small.  I need to work on my self confidence.........least that's what my better half tells me........I'm so pleased to be among fellow artists that have enjoyed this recognition in the past and in the future as well.  CDHM

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While the main purpose of this blog is to promote my artistic side....I find it impossible to ignore the other parts that are just as, or more important than my sculpting. So, from time to time, I like to share tidbits that make me.....me.  My youngest son Chris and youngest grandson MatthewCentral California Autism Center at Fresno State University

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This is a commissioned piece and will be a dark skinned mermaid, exotic and sultry. Her eyes are a pale olive green with a gold tone around the pupil. At this stage, she isn't blushed or painted, just the color of the custom mixed clay. I hope to have more pictures to share as work progresses.

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The 4th of July is my favorite holiday....no stress, just family and friends gathering to enjoy each others company and to appreciate what we take for granted most of the year. A special red white and blue quilt hand made many years ago with family and friends names written on it. From toddler scrawls to foreign exchange students who joined us to celebrate...spread out on the grass of the local

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Tapper was sculpted last year as a commission for a dear friend and collector...Julz. I have very few work in progress pics, but this was a fun one, so I thought I would share her. She's an exuberant little faerie, Julz can barely keep her on her base. :)

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For Mothers Day, my youngest son created a short video for me.  I was reluctant at first, after all, I'm the one behind the camera, not in front of it.  I was very self-conscious, but he did a wonderful job. He spent a few hours just talking to me, asking me questions, and filming me surreptitiously...he's good at that!  He has done several videos for local people including one for Nonini Winery,

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WORK IN PROGRESSFinding my way...slowly...one step at a time.  Blogging is new to me, so....please bear with me as I go. My intention is to introduce myself, my interests, my likes...maybe dislikes.  Work in progress if I can find fresh batteries for the camera..always a problem.The past weeks have been a jumble of different things...losing two dear family members....realizing how short life is

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My three canine children....left to right..Our newest adoptee sweet little mischief maker Pink, Charlotte, the little princess of the three, and Rusty, the brain and mastermind. It isn't the bugs eating the berries or the reason the Lilies aren't blooming.....Pink discovered my berries...and a pot of Lilies.  She loves to sit on anything that's elevated.

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Nocturne is one that I wish I had kept. The combination of the candles soft glow,the rich fabrics and the unusual brass lamp created a beautiful setting for this sweet little faerie. She lives with a lovely young womanin England who calls me Nana. Princess Charlotte was given gorgeous Peacock feathers for wings, dressed in jewel toned fabrics, she truly looked like a Princess. Captured had such

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