Friday, November 17, 2017

A tiny dancer

I'm not sure what happened to this Altoid tin. It seems, at some point, it had become a pallet, encrusted with a lovely shade of aqua paint. I'm not one to argue with fairies and what sort of objects they want to take up residence in soooo....

Tiny Dancer Altered Altoid - Nichola Battilana

A tiny winged dancer has moved in and seems quite happy in her crown topped tin. And really, there's no reason not to be happy with those tiny Multicolor Star Sequins in the background.

Tiny Dancer Altered Altoid - Nichola Battilana
The tin is edged with Gold Half-Round Dresden Border, filled with moss, a sprinkling of Flowersoft and natural lavender buds.

Tiny Dancer Altered Altoid - Nichola Battilana

Need a wee dancer who delights in mess and glitter? She is available HERE.

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Witchy Poos Nos. 9, 10 and 11

Nearing the last of the wee witchy coven. Three more ladies today.

Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana


Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana

Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana


Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana

Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana


Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana

Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana

All of the witchy poos are is made with a free sculpted paperclay face. Their base is cotton muslin stuffed with fibre and weighted with mung beans. The hair is created with wool roving. They are embellished with scrap fabrics, bits and bobs.

Monday, November 13, 2017

New Full Moon Shrine

I've really been churning out the projects over the past couple of weeks. It's nice to get back to work and it's nicer still to work with glittery things and happy moons.

Happy Moon Shrine - Nichola Battilana

Usually my moony faces are made with paperclay, but this fellow is made with polymer clay.

Happy Moon Shrine - Nichola Battilana

The base is a House Shrine Box, the exterior covered with sewing pattern tissue.
Happy Moon Shrine - Nichola Battilana

Inside there are pit fired clay houses and handmade toadstools atop a mossy lawn.

Happy Moon Shrine - Nichola Battilana

Moss, moons and mushrooms make for a happy messy maker.

Happy Moon Shrine - Nichola Battilana

This piece is available in the etsy shop HERE

Sunday, November 12, 2017

Witchy Poos Nos. 6, 7 and 8

More coven bitties today!

Witch Dolls - Nichola Battilana

I'm entertaining so this will be a word lite and image heavy post today!

Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana


Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana


Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana

No. 7 - Mabel (who is one of my very favourites and I am seriously thinking of keeping for myself)

Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana

Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana

Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana


Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana

Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana

Witch Doll - Nichola Battilana

Like all of the witchy poos,these are is made with a free sculpted paperclay face. Their base is cotton muslin stuffed with fibre and weighted with mung beans. The hair is created with wool roving. They are embellished with scrap fabrics, bits and bobs.
All available dolls are available HERE