Sneakpeek- The Gilded Bird

Hi everyone,
It's been a while since my last post- I've been taking care of a lot of personal business and was away for a solid week due to an illness in the family. Things aren't totally resolved but I am back to take care of things that are actually within my control.

So, I mentioned two birds but I will only be selling one and that is the Gilded Bird. It is comprised of different gold colored silks, glass beads and yellow-gold embroidery. It's stitch-signed at the tail and has a great big bow to add a girly, whimsical touch. The bow has a rich coppery-brown undertone.

I think the legs give this one a fun, "walking" stance

layers upon layers of ruffles

under the tail is the stitch sign with my initials

Currently available here: Gilded Bird on Etsy


And here are some lovely treasuries that have featured my work,

Thanks everyone for checking in despite my extended absence and also Thank you to all those who  have sent me birthday greetings! :)

The Birds That Were Reserved

Spent the earlier part of the week (or the later part of the weekend) getting orders together. Besides the birds I've featured and distributed to Etsy, here are pictures of the rest of the flock minus two.
These have all been reserved, either from in-progress shot inquiries or for consignment.

Possibly my most classically pretty bird, she's on the big side. Makes me think I should range size more often.

The dupioni silk really made a difference with this one, so shiny, quite different.

Coincidentally, I started this one around St. Patrick's day.

A little less slick than my crowned swan but I think the ostentatious air lends itself to the extra stitches, folds & leaves

Of all of them, this one gets the title of "Miss Congeniality"

Right now there are just two birds left from my sewing spree, one that will make it's debut by the end of the week (the little one with pearls) and one I'll be releasing around my birthday (the 29th). That one is a mystery bird I haven't shown any photos of, the theme is "gilded". It was kind of an afterthought, a last minute add on but it definitely stands out and makes a good finishing piece for this flock.

I'm curious to know if there were any stand-outs or favorites from the past month of birds cause I definitely feel I went in a few different directions and developed my sewing too.

Oh, p.s. no, I'm not done with birds for the rest of my life but I could definitely use a break to work on my other projects :X

Etsy Shop Update: The Easter Bird

Available now,

What do you think?

Also, I was featured in this lovely treasury:

"Muddy Springtime" treasury by valerie72molnar

I love that there are a lot of usable items in this one. Terrariums, cat toys, the bird nesting ball is one of my faves for concept.

Oh yeah, and happy April Fools Day!
I don't really celebrate it but maybe some of you do, in which case "go get um!" (unless you planned on getting me, in which case "don't.")

Work In Progress: The Spider

I have some special plans for this guy (girl?),

But it's gonna take more work on some other components before it's done (never mind that I haven't fully decided upon what to do with my fish). But you can probably get an idea of where I'm going with this one by the knit under it.

It's kind of funny to be showing off a spider piece while my creamy bird with a bowtie is featured in the following spooky-style treasury, but I guess all of the birds together like that is kind of creepy in an old Victorian portrait way haha.



"Things that go bump in the night" by Skunkhollow


As my sister, Joan would say, "Whoa dang..." while I was writing this post, I was also featured in this treasury:

"Botanical and All Natural" treasury by  BungalowbyMilkshake

Gorgeous hints of green in this one.  
I love Spring- even though Spring hates my sinuses.


*Just A Reminder* 

Bird fans, don't forget there's a special Easter edition bird out on Friday!
And though I usually reserve commentary on my own pieces, I can (almost 100%) promise you'll find this one whimsical and cute.  :)

Featured in Etsy Finds: The Hot List

Hi All,
Last post I mentioned I had a little possible press coming my way and here it is:

click for dynamic, clickable links version

Just a little segment of the e-mail but I've gotten a tremendous amount of positive vibes, kind msgs and overall support from it! It's just proof the little things really do count :).

Also, this Friday, I've got a (cotton) bird especially for Easter going up in the Etsy shop,

Actually, it doesn't need to be for Easter, so long as you like mischievous, disguised birds.
It's in the blue and white print I love (and have used for the alphabet birds).

 

I've also been featured in a couple very sweet, spring-inspired treasuries:

"hello denium" treasury by lorinichols

"I'll Fly Away Oh Glory" treasury by Saintwolf

 

Ok, I've still got a lot of non-sewing to do so I'll post an  in progress shot of my newest project next time. I haven't made any other animals since my fish so here's a hint: it's not a bird! :p

Etsy Updates- Three Birds

Hi everyone,
Apologies for the absence! The past couple weeks have been super hectic with day-job stuff, a little weekend trip w/o internet, jury duty and lots of errands (as well as life's little unexpected things to contend with, (I'm talking to you, IRS!).
All in all, nothing too bad but definitely time consuming and kind of tiring.

Yesterday I got news of some *possible* upcoming Etsy press so I decided to regroup and make a quick small-batch update. Taking into consideration all inquiries and possible *reserved* dolls, I've selected three that I will list in my Etsy shop around midnight tonight (in about 2 hours).

I have also *just* finished the last of the other birds you saw in the previous pictures (details and such). My fingers are raw now but of course, I already have my next priorities in hand (literally) and will also be addressing questions I've received about my last couple of posts. ((I hadn't finished those last details for the flock which in-turn made it kind of impossible to answer some of the doll inquiries I had gotten thus far- Sorry for the delay but I've taken them all under consideration and will address them accordingly).

Here are the dolls that will go in tonight:

Work in Progress: more from the flock of birds

Before all the birds are fully photographed and decidedly distributed, here's a little backtrack to a growing flock:

Amusing myself while making legs

The most birds I've ever queued to date (also: see cat in window)

Thought these three looked particularly good together, like a Cream Court

Once I've photographed them all (for details and etc), it will be decided if any make it to consignment and the rest will be released incrementally, (primarily via my Etsy). I *might* end up adding a couple more to the group because after this spree, I'm going to take a break from individually sold birds (includes bird pairs) and work on some unfinished dolls and longer term projects so if anyone was interested in birds, now is the time to keep an eye out.


On another note, I was also featured in a few treasuries :)  :



"echos of nature" treasury by Ampaden


 "Birds of a Feather a pif treasury" treasury by my4sisters






"On The Bonnie Bonnie Banks" treasury by KogoShuko

Shop Update: The Swans + special free offer

I've listed this in my shop, a mother and baby swan.
They're available here in my Etsy shop: Swan Pair listing on Etsy

But not only that!
I wanted to offer a special free gift for blog followers:

Purchase this swan duo and receive:

My tiniest little rococo bird!
(Approx 1 inch tall x 2 inches from beak to tail)

Just enter the code: sacrab1 in the msg/notes to seller at checkout and I will include this tiny little silk and beaded bird in your package for free with no additional shipping fees.

Only applicable for purchase of "The Swans" and you must enter the code, this offer is not advertised through the listing, it's exclusive only to blog viewers ;)



I can't make these deals available for all listings (obviously, my fingers would fall off!) but keep an eye out for: first dibs sales via the blog, exclusive blog purchase items, special previews with release dates for my Etsy shop and other give aways such as this. I definitely want to spice it up a little, as well as thank you all for being fantastic!