Paper Mache, Ice Cream Girl Art Dolls at Artist in LA LA Land Shop for Summer Fun Gift Giving

Yep, the paper mache ice cream girl art dolls are in the Artist in LA LA Land shop.  They've got their giant ice cream bars and are ready for summer fun.  They'd make great summer gift giving to thank your hosts during your summer vacation or great gifts for anyone who loves vintage, one of a kind art dolls. Find more info and photos of these paper mache art dolls here.

Amazing Paper Mache Animal Masks by Jonni Good

You know I love paper mache art as is evident on the Artist in LA LA Land Blog.  When I found Jonni Good , I had to share her work with you.  She makes some amazing paper mache art.  Her paper mache animals are my favorite.  They have so much life to them.  She has videos and books that show and tell her paper mache process.  Below are some of my favorite paper mache animal masks of hers.  Find more info on her website.

Circus Animals Galore in this Retro Vintage Miniature Circus at the Ringling Brothers Museum

Circus animals roam wild here at the Artist in LA LA Land Blog and at the Artist in LA LA Land shop, so you know we love the circus animals at this miniature circus at the Ringling Brothers Museum in Sarasota, Florida.  Below are some photos of this amazing miniature circus.  They were gathered together by Jatcod24sci on his Flickr Photostream.  I love their retro vintage circus look.  I think this would be great for children or anyone else who loved circus animals, old vintage things, and one of a kind, handcrafted toys.  Find many more detailed circus photos here.

Circus Animals Coloring Book by Crafty Little Herberts

Yes, here at the Artist in LA LA Land Blog, we love all things circus and especially circus animals.  If you don't believe me, take a look around and even check out the Artist in LA LA Land shop which is full of circus animals.  So here is one of our circus animals finds and it's  a coloring book from "Crafty Little Herberts".  Don't you love all the lions and elephants and an anthropomorphize dancing bear?  I think they'd be great for children or anyone who'd like to pass the time with some friendly circus animals.  They also have a magic and endangered animals coloring book.

Sherlock Holmes Gift Guide

Artist in LA LA Land loves Sherlock Holmes and has posted about this Victorian Hero before.  Now, we've come up with a fun Sherlock Holmes gift guide to help your favorite sleuth to become this brilliant detective, or give them as gifts for anyone who is a fan of Sherlock Holmes, John Watson and 221B  Baker Street.  It's elementary, my dear reader.

How to Become Sherlock Holmes or Gift Giving for Your Favorite Sleuth

Alice in Wonderland Alive and Kicking at Cart Before the Horse

I've blogged about Cart Before the Horse a couple times on the Artist in LA LA Land blog because I love their folk art dolls and their style.  They've been making many one of a kind folk art dolls for several years now and one of the dolls that they make over and over in many different styles and ways is Alice in Wonderland.  Below are a few photos of their Alice in Wonderland as she's changed through out the years.  They still make many Alice in Wonderland Dolls as is evident at their Etsy shop.  You can find more of their past Alice in Wonderland art dolls at this link.

Paper Mache Mobiles by Kim Baise Are So Fun!

I found these paper mache mobiles by artist, Kim Baise when I was scouring the internet in search of some fabulous paper mache art.  Kim's work is kitschy, simple and oh-so-much fun!  I love her paper mache animals like the bats you see below, but tee-pees, houses and telephones are fabulous too.  Take a look at more of her paper mache art at her Flickr site. 

Weekly Vintage Inspiration: Army Helicopter Wooden Toy

This army helicopter wooden toy would be great for gift giving.  The wheels are actually vintage tin wheels, and the wooden helicopter is hand screen printed.  Together they make a beautiful retro vintage toy that any child would love.  Of course, I think it would also be a great addition to any home decor that needed a retro vintage touch.  Or perfect for gift giving when picking out a thank you gift for hosts during your summer vacation.  Find more of these lovely,  handcrafted  retro vintage items at "The Boy Frost"  the store of Tom Frost, a Bristol, UK illustrator and artist.   

Weekly Articulate Paper Doll: Anthropomorphize Moon

This week's articulated paper doll is an anthropomorphize moon by UK artist, Kayleigh Radcliffe.  He is a  jolly character who comes from a Russian fairytale called, "Father Frost".  There are also 2 other characters from the story you can purchase, the maiden cat and the fox as Father Frost.  Each one is an original ink drawing and there are only a limited edition of 6 of each one. They have a beautiful vintage look, like they are from a far away magical kingdom, don't you think so? 

Gift Giving Ideas for Grads and Class of 2012 on Etsy

I love handcrafted items on Etsy and here are some of my favorite picks that would be great for gift giving to the grads in your life.  Yep, let's celebrate the class of 2012!  This gift giving guide is called, "Celebrate the Grads Tonight!"  Click on any photo to be brought to the product's page.

Weekly Bunny Painting: Anthropomorphize Underwater Bunny, Week 12

This anthropomorphize bunny is taking an underwater trip.  Don't you love his vintage swim suit?  He's brave coming across fish bigger than him that could swallow him up in one gulp.  I admire him for his sense of adventure into the unknown! And, oh, what an agile fellow he is, swimming so well!  Yes, this is the weekly bunny painting 12.  I think most of the bunny paintings portray anthropomorphize animals.  Something about adding human qualities to them is just more vintage and Alice in Wonderland like.  Don't you agree?  Of course, all my bunnies at the Artist in LA LA Land shop are anthropomorphize too.

Anthropomorphize Underwater Bunny, Weekly Bunny Painting 12.

Art Projects & What's on My Desk: Paper Mache, Art Dolls: Ice Cream Girl & Airplane Bunny

I've finished up working on the paper mache art dolls; ice cream girls.  But this week, I'll still be working on the paper mache art dolls; bunny and mustache men pilots in airplanes.  Unfortunately, they only have the under coat of paint on them and won't be read for the Artist in LA LA Land shop for a couple more weeks.  Happily, the Ice Cream Girl Art Dolls will be posted to the Artist in LA LA Land shop later this week.  Don't you think they'd be great for summer fun gift giving? Below are some before and after photos.

Armature for Paper Mache Art Doll:  Ice Cream Girl by Artist in LA LA Land.

Finished Paper Mache Art Doll:  Ice Cream Girl by Artist in LA LA Land.

Bunny Airplane Pilot: Paper Mache, but No Paint.

Bunny Airplane Pilot Paper Mache Art Doll with Under Coat of Paint.

Unfinished Paper Mache Propellor for Paper Mache Airplane.

Happy Memorial Day Paper Dolls at Artist in LA LA Land Shop

Happy Memorial Day, everyone!  I hope you're enjoying an extra day off of work and getting your summer fun started.  Below are some of my summer time articulated, paper dolls (or paper puppets) that should help you get your summer off to a great start.   Summer is beach time, swim suits and playing in the water and so are these articulated paper dolls from Artist in LA LA Land Shop.

Seaside Owl and the Pussycat Articulated Paper Dolls at Artist in LA LA Land Shop.

Lots of Play with Seaside Owl and the Pussycat Articulated Paper Dolls at Artist in LA LA Land Shop.

Flower Head Articulated Paper Dolls at Artist in LA LA Land Shop Wear Victorian Swimsuits.

Paper Made Paper Art by UK artist Helen Musselwhite

Helen Musselwhite handcrafts paper made paper art that makes me gasp in awe.  Her beautiful nature and animals scenes remind me of fairytales and old storybooks.  Many have been used for just that because her clients include Random House publishers among other prominents ones like Target, AOL and Nokia. Below are a couple of the foxes and a bunny that I liked, but you can view many more handcrafted paper art at her website.

Summer Fun Gift Guide from the California Crafters Club on Etsy

Yep, it's time to think of how to maximize your summer fun and this summer fun gift guide might be of help to you.  I created it to support my fellow esty members of the California Crafters Club on Etsy.  This gift giving collection is called, "Summer Fresh in Califorina".   Give these summery handcrafted items as summer party gifts, summer birthday gifts or as a thank you gift when you vacation and travel to visit friends this summer.

Funny Papercraft Cars, Trucks and Buildings at Grand Circus Etsy Shop

Oh, my, did this papercraft truck make me laugh!  It's so witty and funny I had to share it with you.  I mean, the mind that came up with this half emerged paper toy has got to have a lot of other funny papercrafts and paper toys, right?!  Well, don't fear!  That's exactly what you'll find at Grand Circus's Etsy Shop like a building on fire.  You'll aslo find buses and a moving truck and some South Philly buildings.  Good stuff, folks!  Check it out here.