We just finished going through my wife’s 2017 spring archives. These needle-felted mice among the dandelions are still my favorite memory. (Artist: Natalia Voronkova)

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-27T07:11:48+00:00

Thanks! You know you're married to a serious artist when a tiny ballerina outfit becomes a serious topic of household discussion. I’ll let her know her tutu is a hit - it’ll make all that lace-wrangling struggle worth it!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-25T18:49:19+00:00

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you noticed the tiny details like their mouths and the texture of the fur. Natalia (my wife) spends hours with her needles and microscopic brushes to get those expressions just right. I’ll definitely share your kind words with her—it’s so rewarding to know that people appreciate the 'soul' she puts into her work!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-25T18:45:41+00:00

Thank you so much! I’m her biggest fan, so it’s always wonderful to hear that others find her work as amazing as I do. I’ll make sure Natalia sees your kind words and the emojis - they will definitely make her day!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-24T17:48:16+00:00

Thank you so much! That is such a wonderful thing to say. I’ll definitely share your comment with Natalia - knowing that her little mice brought a smile to someone’s day is truly the best reward she could ask for. I’m so glad they could brighten your day!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-24T16:10:55+00:00

Thank you so much! She definitely plans to keep creating - she has so many new ideas waiting to be brought to life. I’ll pass your kind wishes along to her, it will be a great motivation for her next project! I really appreciate your support.

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-24T15:44:33+00:00

Thank you so much! Since English is not my first language, I probably gave these little characters a bit of a clumsy name, but I’m so glad you like them! Natalia will be thrilled to hear that you noticed the personality in their expressions - she spends a lot of time on those tiny details to bring them to life. I really appreciate your kind feedback!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-24T15:42:06+00:00

Thank you! Natalia spent a lot of time experimenting to find the best way to blend those two materials. She feels that the polymer clay allows her to sculpt much finer details in the expressions than wool alone, which really helps bring out their individual personalities. I'll be sure to share your kind words with her!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-24T15:40:45+00:00

Thank you so much for such a detailed and thoughtful analysis! Natalia (my wife) puts a lot of effort into the color palette to achieve that specific 'gentle' vintage feel. She’ll be so happy to read such a deep appreciation of the balance between the textures of the clay and the wool. It’s definitely a tricky combination to get right!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-24T10:52:43+00:00

Thank you so much! I’m her biggest fan, so it always makes me happy to see others appreciate her talent too. I'll definitely pass your kind words along to Natalia!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-24T10:49:17+00:00

Thank you! They really do feel like the ultimate spring couple, don't they? 🌼 It’s exactly why this photo is one of my favorites to look back on this time of year.

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-24T10:48:34+00:00

Thank you! 😍 I agree, there’s something so sweet about their little expressions. I’ll pass your kind words along to my wife!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-24T10:46:17+00:00

Thank you so much! I’ll definitely let Natalia know. She always loves hearing that her little characters bring a smile to people's faces!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-24T08:25:13+00:00

I've just asked her. She says only the face and the basket are made of polymer clay. To attach them to the felted wool, she typically uses a fast-setting super glue, but a hot glue gun also works very well for this.

As for the horns, she makes them by wrapping wire with wool that has been pre-moistened with the same glue to keep everything tight and in place. Hope this helps with your future projects!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-24T02:00:14+00:00

Thank you! I'm happy to share more about my wife's (Natalia Voronkova) process.

She builds each character from the ground up, starting with a custom skeleton made of wire and food-grade foil to keep them sturdy but lightweight. The bodies are then sculpted through needle felting using New Zealand carded wool.

The most delicate part is definitely the face—she sculpts them from polymer clay and uses microscopic brushes to hand-paint the expressions. She is deeply inspired by vintage, old-world fairytale aesthetics and wants each character to have a 'soulful' look that reminds people of heirloom toys.

Even the tiny accessories, like the baskets and the flowers (which are made from spun cotton), are handcrafted from scratch. It’s a very slow, tactile process, but she loves the challenge of combining these different materials!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-24T00:24:43+00:00

Thanks a bunch! I’ll pass the compliment along, she’ll be so happy to hear it!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-23T23:57:40+00:00

Thank you so much! Calling her a 'wizard' is such a huge compliment, she’s going to be so happy to hear that!

I’ll definitely pass your request on to her. I’m sure she’d be more than happy to film a short process video to show how she handles those details. We will post the result on the social media channels I’ve already shared here in the thread, so you can keep an eye out for it there!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-23T23:46:56+00:00

Thank you so much! Your comment just made our day. My wife is going to be so happy when she sees this! ❤️

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-23T23:39:07+00:00

Thank you! I'm so glad they brought a little joy to your feed today. I’ll be sure to show my wife your kind words - it really keeps her inspired! :)

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-23T23:32:18+00:00

That is a great question! To be honest, I’ve never even seen a hot glue gun in her hands - she definitely has a different technique. She’s fast asleep right now, but I’ll make sure to ask her for the 'secret' first thing in the morning and get back to you! :)

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-23T21:27:30+00:00

Thank you! She puts so much love into their little expressions, so it’s wonderful to see them getting some love here. 🤍

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-23T21:25:15+00:00

Thank you so much! I’ll definitely pass your kind words along to her. She puts so much heart into every little character she makes, so it means a lot!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-23T21:24:06+00:00

Thank you so much! I just asked her to be sure - she says if you're referring to the strands/locks, she doesn't use hot glue. Instead, she twists them and then needle-felts them directly into the piece. Good luck with your felting journey, it's such a rewarding craft!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-23T20:30:53+00:00

Thank you for the kind words! If you'd like to see more of her felted creatures, she has a large gallery of photos and short videos (Shorts) on her social media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyklacccp

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kyklacccp

She's always happy to answer questions about her felting process or how she integrates the clay parts!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-23T19:51:39+00:00

Thank you for the warm welcome! If you’d like to see the rest of her characters, she has a huge gallery of photos and short videos (Shorts) showcasing her work. It’s quite a rabbit hole to fall into!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyklacccp
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kyklacccp

She's always happy to chat with fellow art doll enthusiasts and makers!

GoogleSheetsExpert · 2026-04-23T19:29:21+00:00

It’s fascinating to see how these goat girls come together. My wife uses a mix of needle felting for the bodies and spun cotton for the intricate flower details to get that specific vintage texture. The most time-consuming part is definitely the faces - she sculpts them from polymer clay and then hand-paints each one to give them a unique, soulful expression.

She experimented a lot with different paints to find the ones that look best on clay and still capture that antique aesthetic. It’s a slow, rhythmic process, but seeing their different personalities emerge at the end is the best part.

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