Little Bit

by Heather Collins

I am enchanted by all things magical, big and small. Especially things having to do with the forest, fairies and woodland creatures. I have a mini fairy garden that I have been working on for the last years and I am trying to make all of the components myself using items that were once other items.

To make this magical woodland creature I started with repurposing a little doll I had found. I wanted one with big eyes and a solid frame. I removed the original hair and clothing. Then using “Paperclay”, I created a new other surface on the doll. I like this clay because when it dries light weight and it is easy to work with.

After the clay was dry I sprayed the entire body with “Brutus Monroe Wheat | Chroma Mist” and “Brutus Monroe Bark | Chroma Mist” and let these dry. Then I added brown and green paint. To add shading I dry brushed a deep dark purple on areas and also some mid browns as needed. And then let dry completely.

Next I lightly coated my creature with “iCraft Ultrabond Liquid Adhesive” and let it dry till tacky. Then I took a sheet of “Decofoil Transfer Foil Copper” all over the creature. You want to do this when the adhesive is tacky and the foil is shiny side up.