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Adorable Twins, Triplets and Sisters in Beautiful Paintings. Free to use in journals, greeting cards, crafts and scrapbooking.

   

Sewing for American Girl Dolls Felicity. Painting of 1700's Dresses for Little Girls by Artists Albert Raudnitz & Wilhelm Schutze

As a child I loved dolls and dollhouses. Definitely not a tom boy. As an adult my life was busy and there were practical things to invest in. The few toys I held on to were packed away up in my closet. I was not a doll collector. Buying an old house that needed lots of work, working and just busy living took up my time and resources. Then there were some hard and challenging years. Next thing I know my interest in miniatures and dolls comes back. Maybe it was comforting. For about 5-6 years I enjoyed building a dollhouse and bought some dolls. Somehow I came across the Pleasant Co dolls. I could not resist them. They were a new company at the time, way before it was sold and became American Girl. Samantha and Kirsten were my first dolls. Eventually Felicity arrived. Loved looking at their catalogue. Wanting all the accessories and clothing that was of course more than I wanted to spend. Next I bought patterns to sew them clothes. The years have gone by again and everything went into the top shelf of the closet.  

Looking on Wikipedia Commons for paintings to post on my blog I came across this sweet little girl. How cute this would be on Felicity!  I have pulled out my patterns and have been checking out my fabric stash. I will let you know what happens!

Artist - Albert Raudnitz

Artist - Wilhelm Schutze

Artist - Wilhelm Schutze

Divine and Moral Songs For Children. Darling Illustrations by Mrs. Arthur Gaskin. Author Reverend Isaac Watts

Hi and welcome to everyone!

What a sweet little book this is! This edition is from 1897. I was so surprised when I looked up the author Rev. Isaac Watts. He was born in 1674 and lived until 1748.  The illustrations look like they were done by a contemporary artist. Very adorable and simple compared to the typical late Victorian book illustrations. What adorable pictures to make a welcome baby card or adorn a baby book or journal. Have fun creating with these little ones.

Much love to each and everyone of you, Louise

Charming Children's Book~ A Book of Children's Verse ~ Delightful Watercolor Illustrations by Millicent Etheldreda Gray

Hi Everyone! Welcome!

Very excited to share these pictures from a children's book I just discovered. The artist is a new one for me. I just love the softness of her paintings. M.E. Gray also did the illustrations for an edition of Louisa May Alcott's book 'Little Women'. As one of four girls I always enjoy seeing illustrations and paintings that feature four sisters. Now I will hunt for M.E.Gray's illustrations for that book!   Millicent Etheldreda Gray (1873-1957) was a British painter born . She attended the Cope and Nicol School and the Royal Academy Schools. Many of her illustrations for books are done in watercolor. Lots of little details. Some of the books she illustrated are  A Book of Children's Verse https://archive.org),  Princess Mary's Gift Book, The Queen's Gift Book. and Little Women. Can't wait to find copies of the other books she illustrated! 

~The Goldfish Bowl ~Paintings by Richard Edward Miller, Thomas Benjamin Kennington, John Edward Millais

Hi everyone and welcome. I hope you are all safe and well. 

The other day as I was looking at paintings online, I kept coming across paintings featuring goldfish!  I saved a few to share with you. If I had a favorite it would be the first one. Of course the last picture of the girl in the apricot colored dress is a close second.

Richard Edward Miller (American painter, 1875-1943) 

Thomas Benjamin Kennington

A British artist who painted people in vastly different circumstances. Paintings of street children, beautifully dressed women and even a portrait of Queen Victoria. 

'Leisure Hours' Artist John Edward Millais

Charming Raphael Tuck Halloween Postcards ~100 Years Old~

Hi everyone and welcome.

 Already mid October and I have not posted any halloween pictures!  I need to get busy so you can have images and graphics for your halloween themed crafting projects. These postcards are from a series of 6 cards published in 1918 by Raphael Tuck & Sons.   I like that they are lighthearted and fun. 

Be safe, be kind and create something beautiful!

Lovely Engravings of Children From 1848 Book ~ Digital Images

Hi everyone!

First I want to thank Marie for her post on corsets. Hopefully she will be a continuing contributor to Bumble Button in the future. 

Today I have four engravings from a book I found online. The off-the-shoulder dresses were in style in the 1840's for little girls. I love the ringlets and lace worn by the little boy.

The Peoples Gallery of Engravings

Gallery of Engravings

Milner, Mary, fl. 1842-1852

Published in 1848

A few more from 1830's

Lots of hugs, Louise