Some forest creatures wanted to come and say HELLO :-))

Some funny dolls flying around ... This time a couple of fairy priests :-)

In the heart of the winter, to keep us all warm, just a couple of pics from the Midsummer Eve 2008...... Finnish Summer at it's best !!!!

I can't help it, but I really like these unnaturally naturalistic creatures of mine... When I have time I absolutely want to create some more of these :-)

Finnish folklore

In my younger and "more vulnerable" years my father used to tell me stories about gnomes and elves living in the forests. He SAW them and could well describe them too :-) So it is just logical that I now in turn want to give shape to these tiny beings in the Finnish forests :-) Our old folk tales have plenty of gnomes for different purposes: We have gnomes living with us everywhere; in our home, on the yard, in the stable with animals, in the sauna etc. We are surrounded by them.. They are nice characters most of the time, sometimes they play tricks on us, but never anything really nasty :-))
I sold plenty of elves in the Women's Christmas fair in Helsinki early December 2008 and it gave me courage to continue to make things with my hands... Not only elves, but also traditional witches for Easter, dolls for doll houses, and last but not least creepy creatures from the worst nightmares.. Just kidding.. These so called "dead dolls" are the funniest part of my creations really, some kind of black humour that I fancy to cultivate ... .-)

Today it is a wonderful weather in Finland. Lots of snow and sun is shining from bright blue sky. This hat could be the perfect choice for today :-)

In spite of my "certain age" I enjoy being somewhat crazy in my creations and do not hesitate to put on my head something less traditional. I love colours and funny forms.

Important to show the joy you have inside you and the eternally young soul :-)

Even if my dolls may appear more gloomy, it does not mean I am.. I also enjoy provocation and questioning things...

Hello world!

Just opened a new blog for me... Got inspired of so many fantastic Arts&Crafts blogs I've seen! I am only a humble ( :-) newcomer so my input is also very modest at this stage :-))
Anyways, would like to share some pictures of my recent works...