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You guys are amazing! Another happy mail day, I shipped out 25 more packages this morning! I’m still making Krampus plushes, which I hope to finish and have up in the shop this weekend. #shopsmall #smallbusiness #handmadegifts #handmadegifts #silentorchidstudio #happymailday https://www.instagram.com/p/CXAawFYMIjR/?utm_medium=tumblr

#shopsmall #smallbusiness #handmadegifts #silentorchidstudio #happymailday

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Big thanks to all of my customers for a great Black Friday/Small Business Saturday weekend! 💜😊 Your orders were all shipped out today! #shopsmall #smallbusinesssaturday #handmadegifts https://www.instagram.com/p/CW32ev7Pyce/?utm_medium=tumblr

#shopsmall #smallbusinesssaturday #handmadegifts

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I just dropped of a bunch of Krampus items at Kitsch in Norfolk. Books, handsewn plush toys, ornaments, and Christmas pickles! Now I’m off to make more, and they will (with luck) be back in my Etsy shop by Small Business Saturday! #krampus #krampusinthecorner #krampusplush #kitschva #shopsmall #smallbusinesssaturday #christmasgiftideas #christmaspickle (at Kitsch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWoXW03P39Y/?utm_medium=tumblr

#krampus #krampusinthecorner #krampusplush #kitschva #shopsmall #smallbusinesssaturday #christmasgiftideas #christmaspickle

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No one guessed my costume in the last post. My Halloween costume this year will be Sylvie, from the Marvel Loki show! 💚 So far I’ve finished her cape/poncho, and I’m working on her horns and armor/breastplate now. MonsterFest is this Saturday, so I’m going to try and finish most of it by then. 😁 Wish me luck! 😂 #sylvie #sylviecostume #sylviecosplay #lokisylvie #cosplay #costumemaking https://www.instagram.com/p/CUX-h0SFX_J/?utm_medium=tumblr

#sylvie #sylviecostume #sylviecosplay #lokisylvie #cosplay #costumemaking

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I finally got my hair cut today. I haven’t had a haircut since The Before Times (February 2020.) It feels so good! 🥰 #haircut #bobbedhair #bluntcutbob #feelingcute https://www.instagram.com/p/CT5GZ-apNKE/?utm_medium=tumblr

#haircut #bobbedhair #bluntcutbob #feelingcute

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Second dose is done! #teampfizer #circlecircledotdotnowigotmycovidshot #vaccinationdone✔️ https://www.instagram.com/p/COsudH9hMPL/?igshid=14xl9017n04t3

#teampfizer #circlecircledotdotnowigotmycovidshot #vaccinationdone✔️

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Got my first shot! #vaccine #teampfizer https://www.instagram.com/p/CNk2PyohGyh/?igshid=1jcpw23xnkl19

#vaccine #teampfizer

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At my mom’s today. She just finished making the most amazing cinnamon pumpkin rolls with baked apple filling. 🥰 They taste like fall! 🍎🍅🍁 (at Three Cats Bakery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFaQEAdhZKJ/?igshid=t7d3tgechugo

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This week I finally finished making Siren and Alkonost. I’ll take better pictures of them soon, but I’m so happy with how they turned out that I wanted to show them off 😁 #artdolls #mixedmediasculpture #siren #alkonost #textileart #mythology #birdladies https://www.instagram.com/p/CBY3cOOBL9-/?igshid=16ewkde1p671p

#artdolls #mixedmediasculpture #siren #alkonost #textileart #mythology #birdladies

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And here they are, fully feathered! Still lots to do before they’re finished, including styling their hair, making fancy accessories, and painting the bases. #textilesculpture #artdolls #artdollsculpture #mixedmedia #mixedmediaartdoll #fabricart #textileart https://www.instagram.com/p/CAn2MmFBgLi/?igshid=rhbfdwo5wmle

#textilesculpture #artdolls #artdollsculpture #mixedmedia #mixedmediaartdoll #fabricart #textileart

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I’ve made a lot of progress on the sisters since I last posted. I hand embroidered their faces and sewed on the hair (acrylic yarn, which I’ll style later.) All of the feathers are cut from fabrics I already had in my stash, some is quilting cotton, some is from upholstery samples and remnants. #artdolls #mixedmediasculpture #textilesculpture #fabricart #dolls #handsewn https://www.instagram.com/p/CAn1Qdgh-gD/?igshid=2ahd102qj7ta

#artdolls #mixedmediasculpture #textilesculpture #fabricart #dolls #handsewn

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I made some progress on my newest art Doll’s this week. I made the wire armatures for their bodies and wings, then sewed and stuffed the basic torso shapes. These will be completely covered in fabric “feathers.” I also did a test of the pattern for the head. I’m pretty happy with these so far! #artdolls #artistdoll #softsculpture #mixedmedia #siren #alkonost #mythicalcreatures #birdladies #handmade https://www.instagram.com/p/B_gIrcqBHuP/?igshid=ub9be19ccl6m

#artdolls #artistdoll #softsculpture #mixedmedia #siren #alkonost #mythicalcreatures #birdladies #handmade

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Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything. I’m working on some new stuff, but all of it is going slowly. Partly because I’m teaching myself new skills! I’m learning how to carve clay! Here’s some work in progress pics of my current art dolls. Once the bases are done, I’ll be stitching fabric bodies. #artdolls #workinprogress #sculpting #premierclay #carving #siren #alkonost https://www.instagram.com/p/B_GGZiQBYDN/?igshid=p4l8dr5dfb2k

#artdolls #workinprogress #sculpting #premierclay #carving #siren #alkonost

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My mental health in January was pretty bad. I’m feeling better now, and I wrote a long post about it over on Patreon. It’s public, so you don’t need to be a backer to read it (but please consider supporting me if you can! 😁) Link is in my profile. #patreon #blogpost #depression #anxiety #mentalhealth #creativefocus #artbusiness https://www.instagram.com/p/B8JrUMUh5Ii/?igshid=1adysnfh5i7f0

#patreon #blogpost #depression #anxiety #mentalhealth #creativefocus #artbusiness

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So, I’ve been MIA for a month (more on that later) but I’m out at O’Connor today for Noice! Norfolk’s Original Indie Comics Expo 😄 I’m helping Justin sell his comic book, Red Knight. We’re upstairs! The show is free and we’ll be here until 6! (at O'Connor Brewing Co.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8CLN0phvBB/?igshid=4e430nrpghhe

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✨I love my shiny tree! 🎄✨ And a peek at my collection of vintage ornaments and decorations. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6R9nyehO7O/?igshid=skp6q3sukmtg

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I’m taking a short break for the holidays. My shop is on vacation mode and I won’t be taking any new orders until the beginning of January. Thank you to all of my customers and everyone who came out to support my work this year! I truly appreciate all of you! 🎉 #shopannouncement #silentorchidstudio #merrychristmas #happyholidays #happynewyear https://www.instagram.com/p/B6R8Z6BBoGJ/?igshid=1w8j193ifua32

#shopannouncement #silentorchidstudio #merrychristmas #happyholidays #happynewyear