I create a unique variety of one of a kind items, including vintage style santas, snowmen, rabbits, chicks, Americana and Halloween items. I take pride in my attention to detail, as I meticulously handcraft each creation using paperclay, papier mache, or cloth. Mica, vintage trims, German glass glitter and tinsel, give my items a look that's reminiscent of earlier times. Some pieces are crafted in the Folk Art tradition, some from vintage or reproduction chocolate molds, while others look like they were handed down from the Victorian Era.

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I'm so honored to have been chosen by the prestigious Early American Life magazine as one of this Country's top Artisans and listed in the 2008 Directory of Traditional American Crafts Holiday issue. I was doubly pleased to be listed in two areas.... SANTAS and OTHER HOLIDAYS.

Being listed in the Directory is an honor bestowed on a handful of artisans who work in traditional media, styles, and crafts, an award that singles out their work as the best now produced in America today. You can read more about it here: Early American Life Directory.

And, to read about how they judge artists who are chosen, click: HERE. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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To be added to my email list to receive notification when new items become available, please email me @:

nancymalay@gmail.com

I've been published in the following magazines:

On the cover of Summer 2010 Celebrate 365 magazine!

I love hearing from my visitors! Please click on the photo below to sign my GUESTBOOK.

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I'm a member of the following juried artist groups:

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~~My website has received the "Gold Medal Web Award of Excellence"

from Art Space 2000 for five consecutive years!~~

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