Mama FreeBird Soars into Hearts

Here she is, the lovely Mama FreeBird:

Mama FreeBird is a delight to be around. She is a big lady who has overcome the stigma attached to her largeness, and now her heart is as free as a bird.

Mama loves the beach, dangling her toes in the water, and walking barefoot in the sand.

She is very motherly and nurturing. You'll never find a better listener than Mama FreeBird. She'll listen to your problems and stories all day long!

Mama FreeBird is an art doll and not a child's toy. She is 11" tall while seated.
She is sitting so that her feet can dangle over a shelf or countertop.
Mama's head, hands, feet, and ample bum are made of polymer clay.
The rest of her body is made with wire, batting, and repurposed clothing.

Mama FreeBird was inspired by Nicole Johnson of Mealy Monster Land. She made a large circus lady for our traveling doll project, and I just couldn't get that big round doll out of my mind! Thanks for the inspiration, Nicole!

Mama FreeBird joins the Carnival Soiree!

Mama FreeBird is a WIP (work in progress). She doesn't have arms yet, or hair, or makeup, but she INSISTED on coming to Alice, the Socialite's Carnival Soiree anyway because she loves this kind of thing!

Here she is on my work table yesterday afternoon. We were discussing the carnival, and she said "You know, I'm not concerned with hair and makeup, oh it's true, I do have a lot of fun getting all made up, but all I need is a dress to cover this slip and I'm ready to go!"

So we threw together a pretty flower dress (which Mama LOVES), I sewed on her legs so she could dangle her feet in the water, or maybe enjoy a nice swing some day.

And now she is having the time of her life at the carnival!

Check back in a few days to see Mama's progress. She has a really great story of transformation to share, but that's for another day. Now why don't you join us at the carnival? We'll see you there!