Nostalgic Folk Art was born in 2004. I came up with Nostalgic Folk Art name for my paper mache figures because I love the older things that remind me of my childhood and of innocent times. They are figures of folks both childish and impish and I love vintage folk art so putting nostalgic with folk art was/is a perfect and fitting name for my lil figures and business. I feel so blessed and thankful to God for being able to make these little pieces and hope they make you smile.


Thank you for taking the time to visit!







And when your done visiting here, I'd love for you to check out my work on my etsy shop, www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgicFolkArt











The Best to you always!

















Sunday, March 21, 2021

some magnets inspired by my love for all things mid century modern italian

 but also have the inspiration to do some simple angels in a mid century way. we'll see if its still with me tomorrow or the next few days.     But i did paint these fridge art magnets and am selling them on my etsy page (i'll list tomorrow hopefully) in sets of 3.  


even these small things have vintage embellishments its an addiction!







Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Living through my little boston terrier figure

 as i sure would like to go away on vacation!   My newest figure will be listed on my Etsy shop and its called Vacation     






Thursday, March 11, 2021

2 years

 this am has been rough, Henry right at this time passed away 2yrs ago    it doesnt seem that long ago at all

so Dan and i were sitting outside drinking our coffee and i was crying and saying how i miss him so very much and as soon as i said that a male cardinal flew less than 6ft from me and rested on the outlaying Wisteria vine next to me and just sat there !!!!!!!   

they are so shy so my heart just soared and soon the female came by and hid above him.

i Thank God for that huge miracle for my heart.    i know my beloved dogs are waiting for me  so i continue crying today but its a combination of sorrow and joy if that makes sense  


build yourself and your friends up with all that is good to sustain you when heartbreak arrives 



my beautiful Henry  til we meet again

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Proud and Happy Chick

 Chest out beaming at winning her ribbon and flowers   just listed on my Etsy shopp





maybe i should of named this one Small Victories.  ;)

Sunday, March 7, 2021

only a week in and a new figure

 just doing some other things and not making the time i suppose.      But  i did finish this large kitchen witch and its called Feed Your Soul, its an ode to angel moms and of course feeding your soul means more too.  She has muted more pastel colors and lots of lovely millinery fruit. i love that stuff and its so difficult to find at an affordable price but sometimes i gotta splurge to get the right ones.     Hope you like her she will be for sale on my Etsy shop




Wednesday, March 3, 2021

March already

 its so strange i have not that much to do and lots to do as well.   I rarely visit other blogs dont make the time for it and dont expect much traffic here either, but i was on my Country Folks Keepsakes selling page and blog this am and it inspired me to get in here and say hello.    so   Hello


Im working on another kitchen angel and reworking some animals as i used a new formula and the staining kept staining for days after! no bueno      got a motivate myself to get on those cuties. 

also thought i'd share this verse its really comforting and since its long, sharing pics of my little garden space where i find comfort sitting and having a glass of wine or two on good weather evenings.


As God's chosen ones, holy an beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.


 

 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

 


 

 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body, 



 

And be thankful

Colossians 3:12-15


for me its so important to focus on small victories in life when things get really rough, its hard i know   great loss happens to everyone. sometimes baby steps are all you can do for awhile and there is a great victory in that. 



a wonderful surprise this am!


My First Written Review/Kinda like your first dollar, I treasure this dearly

"Carol Roll is a relative new-comer, creating folk art for four years, now. Her paper mache figures reflect significant talent. At first glance, her angels, people, mermaids, and animals may appear cute and dear. At closer look, they are sophisticated, with detailed, expressive faces, each unique. Roll's work is anything but mass produced. It's the real deal. "

Linda Knopf Southern FolkArt Magazine 2008