Alma

    Here is a short film that is both 'horrific' and 'cute'. And believe me, I never thought I'd be using those two words in the same sentence. Some of the elements in this story felt like the beginning of a Dr Who story. What do you think?


Alma from Rodrigo Blaas on Vimeo.

Coraline Progress

Design work by Melissa Gaggiano.

    Thought I'd share the early progress of the Coraline doll, which my eldest asked me to make for her.
    I have done the first draft, but after cutting it out I have realised the legs will need to be widened. The legs do need to be thin to a degree. But any good doll maker will have a melt down trying turn through limbs that are just not wide enough. Believe me, I've been down that path, and I'm not goin' back [unless I'm working with super strong, super stretchy material, then maybe...].

Coraline Challenge

Image from the Coraline film.

    I recently introduced my eldest to the Coraline film and since then we have watched it almost every day. She absolutely loves the film. The kid has great taste. So much so that she has asked me to make a Coraline doll, just like the little doll featured in the film.
    I smell a challenge.

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Holiday Sticker Range

    Just a quick note to let you know, I now have a range of holiday inspired stickers available at Red Bubble. Check it out...

www.redbubble.com/people/emjie/collections/184947-holiday-sticker-collection

Art by Melissa Gaggiano.

My Creative Space

    So what is in my creative space this week. Well, I have this doll. Though admittedly this doll was mostly done a couple of weeks ago. I did finish her this week, cutting long threads and removing gathered stitches.

    I will be presenting this little hot head to my eldest for her birthday this coming weekend.

    The design is a Mark II of a doll pattern from late last year, which can be seen here. 

Photography & doll by Melissa Gaggiano.

Photography & doll by Melissa Gaggiano.

{My Creative Space}

You'll Love This Snack

Photography by Melissa Gaggiano.

    I wanted to share this yummy snack that I made earlier this day. Oh my gosh! It was such a guilt free delight.

Here is what I used:

• 2 pieces of rice cake.
• 1/2 avocardo.
• 1/2 tomato.
• 1 [or 2] slices red onion.
• salt and pepper, for seasoning.

Photography by Melissa Gaggiano.

Photography by Melissa Gaggiano.

Blue Heels

Water colour by Melissa Gaggiano.

Hello! Hello! Guess what?!? I have another piece of art available at my Red Bubble shop, over at -

www.redbubble.com/people/emjie/shop/recent

It would make the perfect item for all you fashionistas and lovers of blue shoes. It is available as a greeting card, postcard, prints and posters.

Couldn't Stay Away

... for long. I just had to share this piece of lovely I saw on Pinterest. It made this moment.

Source: johanfrancoise.blogspot.com via Dallas on Pinterest

Time Out

She's All Eyes

Photography by Melissa Gaggiano.