While cleaning up my studio last summer, I came across a plastic bag full of small characters and other props I’d made years ago. The items were used in place of words in a rebus I wrote and illustrated sometime around 2000 for Threads Magazine’s Closures page.
Since then, I’ve shared cell phone photos on Instagram and Facebook of little things I’ve found around my studio. The easiest way to do this was to hold them in my left hand while clicking the camera with my right hand. I realized that showing the scale of these tiny objects with a human hand as a reference point makes you see them differently. The uptick in viewer responses to these images led me to look for more small scale items to photograph in my fingers.
I looked at the printed rebus again and noticed how the images floating on the white page give no sense of scale. Other than the found objects like the buttons, needle and spools of thread, there’s no way of knowing the real size of the handmade objects.
With these new photos, you can see just how small everything is.
SALLEY MAVOR 
Such amazing work!
Oh my gosh. They are beautiful on the page but even more amazing when we are able to see the wee scale of them. You are an extremely creative and exacting artist.
They are so cool! Interesting how you did the animal legs then. Your creativity knows no bounds!
Thanks Carla, the tube bead legs are just like the ones I used for animal pins way back when.
Got it! I just looked at all of this again and fell in love with the Pirate!looking forward to a new episode tomorrow!
Dear Salley — I loved seeing this! The tiny scale in which you work always boggles my mind. I had no idea that your dolls were so very minute until I created some from your Felt Wee Folk books. Granted, I am just as guilty for working on a tiny scale… did you ever see the sushi I created for my peg dolls? That was absurd.
Cheers!
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Yes, we do have a penchant for working tiny!
Oh, thank you for this Salley! You’re right, they take on a new feeling when you see just how small they are. You were wonderfully skilled then, but I can see that you are even more now. You’re such a good example of practicing and perfecting your art. I love the rebus. (I never knew that word before) and I love what you are doing now. So inspiring!
You’re so right Salley. Showing your work in scale with a human hand really does bring the tiny details to life. Great pics!
It’s nice to see your work with a different perspective. As always, I love what you do.
What a treat. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. ❤
These masterpieces were actually stashed in a plastic bag? They should be in a museum. And thank you for the Wee Folk Players. They help me keep my sanity. Love your work and sense of humor.
Thanks Dolly. Love your name!
Wow, it really does make a difference, seeing how wee everything is. What a gift you have!
Just amazing, cute and sooooo small !!!
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I’ll have a slice of cake, I would make a pin out of it….Thank you Salley for sharing the photos.
Love to see your charming details!
I love your creativity, talent and art.
I love your art work and would like to learn how to make the wee people, etcetera. Do you hold workshops for the adoring minions?
Thanks for your interest Debbie. I don’t teach, but you can learn to make wee folk from my book, Felt Wee Folk, which I sell in my shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/216363004/felt-wee-folk-new-adventures-how-to-book
I missed this the 1st time, so tickled to see them now. Nails look awesome too…;-)
Thanks Ashley. As one who is completely neglectful when it comes to manicuring, it took me a while to figure out the “Nails” you were referring to!
Thank you for sharing your incredible work. You are a truly gifted artist.
Sally, I’ve become such a fan! I scour your work for the tiniest details, and marvel at your imagination. Don’t ever stop, please!
I’m so glad that you’re enjoying all of this, Judy. Of course, I will never stop as long as I am sound in body and mind!
Love the tiny details. You must have the best eyes in the world!
That piece of cake is a marvel…looks good enough to eat!