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If you have come across this blog by complete accident, than you are probably wondering what exactly Slumber Moon's Fancy really is.

Slumber Moon's Fancy is the home of high quality artisan jewelry and fantastical cloth dolls, all handmade by me, nicknamed Poony in my family. I am actually quite a young artist, being only 20 years old, yet it seems God blessed me with infinite creativity =)! Here is my story:

How it all started: Several years ago I became interested in OOAK (One-Of-A-Kind) 12-inch doll repaints. I made a few of these to sell (Padme from Star Wars in her Naboo Lake Gown and Nox Woman from Stargate SG-1). I also learned that the time involved in those dolls was not for me. I prefer working with cloth, instead of vinyl, because of the richness of the fibers and accesories such as specialty yarns and beads. Then I found IT. Cloth doll making! My first doll, Sangeet, took a long time because I am also in college. She seemed to sit there, half-done, for what seemed like an eternity.

Then, at a local craft fair I met Cathie Hartmann of Tanglewood Spirits (such gorgeous woodland dolls with an inner sparkle) and she was my inspiration for finishing poor Sangeet (who was a doll without any clothes, hands, or name at the time). I promised to bring Sangeet for her to see in a week's time, and Cathie thought she was beautiful. She also suggested when I asked what I should name her that I delve into India/Hindi style names. So I did. Sangeet actually means Musician, which I thought was fitting.

The Other Items: I also make high-quality face jewelry out of Sculpy, a top-brand clay. The pieces are accentuated with shimmer dust in various metallic shades, and all of the designs come out of my mind. Some of the inspirations include things in my life or where I live (cats, snowflakes, etc.), but also special ideas (African royalty, the Italian Carnivale). These pendants and pins are baked to perfection before being signed by me and sealed with the perfect high-quality gloss sealer. All of these elements combine to create some truly stunning pieces.

Ah, yes, I also make some other types of jewelry, including movie-based sets. I have made, in the past, OOAK Alice Cullen necklaces from the ever popular Twilight movie series, which is hand-made with a hand-painted Cullen crest, all mounted on a black velvet ribbon. No two necklaces are alike because of the fact that I hand-paint them. I also make Luna Lovegood (from Harry Potter) jewelry sets off of my own patterns: fully beaded Radish Earrings, Beetle Ring, and Cork Necklace.

Odds and Ends: I am an artist in another sense, too. I paint and draw, generally using pencil or watercolor. I do not, however, sell these. The reason is that I doubt anyone would want to buy what I've drawn. So, I don't even go there.

Q & A - Also known as Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do you take commissions for your dolls or jewelry?

A: For the cloth dolls, no. Those are very time consuming and it would be too hard for me to even try to make someone else's idea into a doll. As for jewelry, I might consider making a special face pendant or pin for you. I won't, however, make other types of Twilight jewelry (or jewelry from from any other movie, either). I might start making jewelry from other things, in the future, but it will be of my own accord (I know what I can and cannot do with jewelry findings, in other words).

Q: Do you still make 12-inch OOAK repaints, and if so, can you make a special one for me?

A: I'm sorry, but there isn't enough time in my life to do those as well. I will recommend some top-rate 12-inch doll crafters, though, so don't worry. They are far better at their trade than I am and can make whatever you dream of!

Q: Do you ship world-wide?

A: Of course =). I wouldn't think of depriving someone of purchasing an item they really want. Insurance will also be available, too.

Q: Who taught you to do all this?

A: I taught myself, mostly. I have read plenty of books on different crafts, but for the most part I am a self-taught artist, right down to my painting and sketching skills. Books are the best things there are!