Living the Dream

I had one of those "pinch yourself" moments the other day. Owning my own miniature doll studio and creating what I like when I want to is a dream come true! Sure I work hard and long at times but hey, who's luckier than me to do what I love and mix it up as play time with a purpose! 

How many lucky ones do you know like that....love what they do, have a passion for what they do and keep inventing miniature art creations that others enjoy and collect? It's a blessing, and I'm so very thankful for it.

Now I'm not sure how many other artists feel this way but I'll bet if we took a survey, the ones that do, look at their talent as it's meant to be used - to make others happy....even giddy at time! 

Here's a sample of two of my latest creations:

My version of a Witches Spirit Table

Gather round and let's see what goes bump in the night

And every Proper Witch needs a special place to retire

The Witches Bed is made of fine gray tufted silk, lush cotton and vintage lace

Witches Chair and Spirit Table....another OOAK fun project

And The Witches Bed to lay your head

See what I mean...mystical one of a kind creations that make me, and discerning collectors the world over, smile and will cast a grand spell over any doll house, room box, castle or cottage. To see more of my fun treasures visit my Etsy Shop today and lay claim to what you fancy.

CONTACT: Questions - Commission Requests - Information - Feedback - drop by and chat with me LoreleiBlu

Here's to more fun times together. Remember to treat yourself with things that make you happy!

Cheers,

LoreleiBlu

This Bed is for the Birds!

My shop is buzzzzin with the sound of new creations being moved to the shelves inside as we reach record temperatures outside the LoreleiBlu Miniatures studio in beautiful Las Vegas Nevada!

And the beauty of this time of year is that my focus is mixed between unique One Of A Kind doll house beds and my new doll creations that enjoy relaxing and sleeping peacefully on/in them.

One of my latest such crafted works of art is what I call The Raven Bed:

Comes alive with the Raven skull watching over the master,

As the room darkens the clouds....

........moon and stars come alive,

And all GLOW in the dark of night!

The Raven Bed is fit for a King, a Warlord........or maybe even Vlad himself, think of the possibilities.

So while it's sweltering outside of my studio...........we're staying cool and having a ball inventing new OOAK treasurers for distinctive collectors the world over! Please steal a few moments out of your day to drop by and Visit my Etsy Shop where a world of wonderment awaits you and your friends.

CONTACT: Questions - Commission Requests - Information, Talk to me LoreleiBlu

I'm blessed that I get to do what I love doing, making your miniature doll world as special and unique as you are........happy summer, enjoy!

LoreleiBlu

Pre-Party Prep..........my newest Dia Los Muertos creation!

Just two weeks before Halloween and then add one day and it's the celebrated Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican ancestry living in other places, especially the United States.

As the pre-party starts up in my miniatures studio here in Vegas a new member of LoreleiBlu Miniatures has made her way to center stage. 

Please meet and welcome Esperansa:

All Dressed up and ready to celebrate

Esperansa - Dia Los Muertos

Her gown & veil are made of antique lace - more than a Century old

Esperansa and Antonio's pre-party photo session

Esperansa is on her way to my Etsy shop as one of my last Muertos to be created for my limited OOAK  Dia Los Muertos 2016 series.Visit LoreleiBlu Miniatures on Etsy

I hope you enjoy my creations and share my labor of love with your friends........who will thank you for it as I do in advance! Happy Day of the Dead on November 1.

CONTACT: Information - Questions - Commissions ( like Antonio), Email: Direct Contact with LoreleiBlu  

A Night Fairy Can Be Very Scary............or NOT!

A long time ago in a land right here in the West, I had a party in my Secret Garden and that's when the idea to create my first Night Fairy came to mind. With my garden filled with a favorite gathering of friends we took a vote and all decided that a new breed of fairy should be introduced into our circle. 

And here she is.....meet Sabrina The Night Fairy:

She is a beautiful bat-winged wonder of sheer elegance

Dressed in fine color-changing silk adorned with black crepe silk sleeves

Her sculpted corset was my favorite to create

And oh I had such fun designing and making her faux black onyx and pewter pendant with Swarovski crystal displayed at the tip. To add to her fantasy I added a copper waist chain with her two most valuable keys and I topped her off with a fitting metal ax/sword/wand combo to keep all those in your Secret Garden on their toes. 

Speaking of toes......wait till you see the beautiful purple silk shoes I created and fitted her with! Head to toe she is fully poseable and hauntingly gorgeous, wouldn't you agree!

Sabrina is in my Etsy shop (more pictures there) and ready to fly around and protect your house this Halloween.....there is still time if  you act fast. I hope you're the luck collector that gets her. Visit LoreleiBlu Miniatures on Etsy

CONTACT: Information - Questions - Commissions, Email: Direct Contact with LoreleiBlu

A Haunting we will go.......hope you'll come with me!

Keeping with the spirit of the special eve of All Saints' Day, Halloween is less than a month away...goodie! I wanted to introduce you to a few more of my friends with hopes you'll see fit to invite them, or some of their family circle, to your party this year.

      Please meet Antonio, a Dia Los Muertos OOAK commission doll I created                                           His eyes tell quite the story!

And Lilith the Vampire Ghost - properly attired in distressed flowing silk chiffon 
                                             (for sale in my Etsy Shop)

If it's a Witch, Vampire or Dia Los Muertos miniature doll that you fancy, please Visit My Etsy Shop
Or reach out to chat with me about having me create your special vision in a OOAK commission that will deliver a life time of pleasure.

Happy Haunting from LoreleiBlu and my band of Dark Side partiers!

CONTACT: Information - Questions - Commissions, Email: Direct Contact with LoreleiBlu  

Which Witch is Which.....take your Pick! Part 2

Time for a show of hands.......how many miniature doll fans can't wait for Halloween? Well I'm right there with you! My favorite time of year for Witches and other characters that go "bump in the night".

Here is another example of how much fun I have developing my characters. I call it my 3-Cs process which stands for Concept - Creation - Costuming. I've been creating and expanding my family of Witches for you to enjoy and to give you the opportuity to make them your very own:

                               Maggie Thistledown and her Skull Balloon

And with Fall in the air along comes the American Miniaturist October Issue with their Halloween Gallery entitled "It's time to get A Little Spooked", featuring my Vampires Charles & Lisette Moonblood along with my  Witches Goode Witch Ivory Whitesage and Goode Witch Hebsebah Nightwing (pages 57-58). Subscriptions have been mailed, Not a subscriber - NO problem, you can purchase the single Issue 162 in print or digital form, just log on to American Miniaturist for details.

I'm on a buying trip for the remainder of September seeking out unique exquisite vintage and classic materials along with other treasures to create more wonderful characters. Happy Haunting from LoreleiBlu and my band of Witches! Visit my Etsy Store

CONTACT: Information - Questions - Commissions, Email: loreleibluminiatures@gmail.com  

Which Witch is Which.....take your pick! Part 1

Halloween is just a Witch's wish away and when it comes to creating a Witch it's all about the magick born into the character. I create each Witch individually with their own story to share. My Witches all come with their own wand, spells, flying machine (broom) and other personal accessories to suit the character.

                                             Meet Morwenna Mandrake

                                              And Trixie Nightshade

                         Oh, let us not forget Pegean Foxglove the Summer Witch

I've been creating OOAK miniatures for 12 years and the best part of the entire process for me is when I start the costuming design and build for all of my handmade creations. All 3 of my special Witches above are in my Etsy shop and ready to fly your way with a few simple clicks. Each is 5.5 inches tall, gently poseable, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and will be a fantastic addition or starter to any collection. My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoreleiBlu


CONTACT: Information and Commissions email me: LoreleiBluminiatures@gmail.com 

Spring Time EMMA in her lovely vintage and silk costume....5" tall poseable collectible doll

 My newest from LoreleiBlu. Her name is Emma. She is 5.5 inches tall and gently poseable. Emma is dressed in silk and comes with her bonnet, reticule and basket of roses. Her petticoat is an antique cuff from a ladies blouse. Her shoes are fabric with 4mm silk ribbon embellishment and have whit kid skin soles. I will be listing her in my Etsy shop LoreleiBlu.

To show you how tiny Emma is, this is pic of her hand resting on my pinkie finger. This doll is filled with details right down to her tiniest of tiny fingernails.

NEW WEBSITE

I have a new website which is linked to my etsy shop LoreleiBlu.  

You can view and purchase my beautiful dolls and OOAK furniture via the website which connects you directly with the etsy shop.

Please check my website out at:  loreleiblu.patternbyetsy.com

....and of course if you have any questions or wish to discuss a commission order please contact me at:  loreleibluminiatures@gmail.com

The Forgotten Manor .......Dollhouse furniture by LoreleiBlu

The Forgotten Manor Series by LoreleiBlu on etsy

This beautiful bed was dressed with lace that is from the 1800's. 

The bed, armoir and table and chairs  were painted and distressed to give it that hauntingly beautiful look. 

 
 These pieces are limited and I only create a few every year

Contact: LoreleiBlu on etsy

LoreleiBlu dollhouse furniture and OOAK dolls

(1)   Lovely handmade sculpted and painted bed.
(2)   The beautiful Lorelei
(3)   Lola Divine

Welcome to the magic and imagination of West of the Blu Moon Studio where my creative visions become reality!

Enter this magical place over the moon where LoreleiBlu lovingly creates figures and miniatures from her imagination and flights of fancy. 

 My miniature accessories are sculpted in polymer clay and given an old patina to make them look like they have been experiencing a life of their own for many years while waiting for you to find them.

 I use very old bits of lace and material acquired over many years of collecting. If only these special pieces could talk. I love to give my beds and other furnishings life by using these very precious finds.

All of my art dolls are 5 1/2"  tall and have hand painted or meticulously crafted eyes. 
Each of my creations are OOAK, signed originals and will NEVER be duplicated.  Every one comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Please contact me for information regarding commissions.

Please note my dolls are not intended for children .   All figures, designs and photos are OOAK art dolls and are Copyrighted by LoreleiBlu.

Enjoy,
LoreleiBlu 

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