Wednesday, March 14, 2012

{Update} Shop & Studio...


There has been an extra hustle & bustle in the klt:works studio these days. One of the tricks to being a one person business, is finding the time to make new things while filling orders. This is a balance that I have not perfected over the last 5 years- but I'm learning. So, I'm happy to say, there are a few new items in the shop now- a recycled rabbit & bulldog tote (both limited editions).  I've also been busy restocking new rabbit & bulldog plushies as well! 


Admittedly, what I've been just itching to make are dolls. I had this idea years ago actually- sketches & details sketched out even. These characters have been occupying my brain & kicking around my studio in finger puppet form for a long time. I fancied them being more to entertain myself & one of kinds- sort of a morphing of my "fine art" days with what I do now. While I was having some printing done for the previous products, I had some faces that I had dreamed up, printed on fabric- which was the first step. I've decided to break the monotony of the constant mobile making, by making dolls here & there in short intervals. 



Yesterday I was so excited to start & I made a doll prototype in the short time that my son was in pre-school. Yes, I did have mobiles to make - but it was a necessary creative break. I was tickled at the end product. I used my friend Daria as inspiration. I have 3 more screen printed faces to make dolls for & I can't wait. These will all be one of a kinds, made with up-cycled sweaters that I have been saving for this purpose. Stay tuned...  Hope everyone is having a great week! 





4 comments:

  1. how fabulous! especially love the the little shaped pillows!

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  2. Kristin,
    can't wait to see the other dolls. Finger puppets are Julia's favorite toys. Fun!
    Fernanda

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  3. Oh we love the bunnies! K loves wearing her bunny long sleeve tee and sighting some real ones in the backyard. : ) Love the totes and especially that new doll! It really *does* look like Daria! Well the hair and cool clothes. hehe. Good for you to make some time for some art-makin'. So good for the mind and body! Looks great Kristin, really awesome.

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  4. Thanks for the encouragement everyone!!

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