Sunday, April 25, 2010

Itty Bitty Izzie Sissy's

Here are my two newest Izannahs. They are sisters, and itty bitty creatures they are. I made them simultaneously, and they refuse to be separated. They're pretty demanding.





They are approximately 5.5 and 6 inches tall.




They have taken some sort of oath of silence and absolutely refuse to tell me their names.



All I really know about them is that they are completely hand made from cloth with hadsculpted paperclay heads (and I only know this because I made them), and are wearing handsewn Civil War reproduction fabric cotton dresses (scraps I had lying in my drawers that I loved too much to throw out), and undergarments made from vintage fabric.






These teensy tots are a little high maintenance...they want a new home with better furniture than my circa 1976 Ideal* cheap plastic Jody Victorian Doll set. Even though I repainted the tacky purple plastic sofa that had lost nearly all of it's 'velvet' flocking for these picky gals, there was a diminutive revolt. Early this morning, I stepped on a straight pin that had been strategically placed in the rug impaled through a tiny note...with little words cut out and pasted on it. They must have gotten into my cabinets and excised the tiny words from various jars and bottles that I need a magnifying glass to read.




You should have seen their list of demands: Wooden four poster bed with quilt AND linens


Velvet settee


Table and chair set


China tea set


A HOUSE!




Preferably... Greek Revival, but Queen Anne will suffice as a second choice.




Are they kidding? Don't they understand the California real estate situation? A Victorian doll house is a huge money pit. Pretty pricey to furnish. Furthermore, if I HAD the money for a Victorian house, I really must insist upon being able to fit inside of it.




How greedy of them. With their champagne appetites on my vintage cheap plastic budget.


I politely informed them that if they don't appreciate the facilities here, they will have to leave. They wholeheartedly agreed.



They are now available on ebay!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180499063486









8 comments:

  1. LOL! Your darlings are demanding. But they're cute enough to get away with it.

    I hope they find a lovely Victorian home soon.

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  2. My goodness! They don't ask for much do they!...
    These two princesses are adorable, and the story is just too cute..
    Beautiful Izannahs..
    Hugs
    Marta

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  3. hee, methinks these little gals are spoiled - as they should be, they are beautiful!

    Sue:)

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  4. Hi Robin,
    They are BEAUTIFUL!!!!indeed.
    Julie

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  5. They are just wonderful Robin!!!!!

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  6. It's no wonder that you want to sell them, Robin. They're extremely demanding. Luckily, they are gorgeous, so they'll find a new home quickly!

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  7. Nothing short of sociopaths! NOT! So adorable, and of course, you DO need the Victorian house for you. Your little girls will go live in a perfect setting, for they are following their own practice of intending and willing and attracting ad all that rot regarding what they want! I say, happiness to you and your dear little girls!

    Christine

    (Zwee!!!!!)

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