by Candace Navarrete

by Candace Navarrete

Friday, August 7, 2009

"Harvest Moon Howl"..EHAG August Challenge



Ok..with a Challenge name like that..how could I not participate?!
The above are my 2 pieces so far..the Challenge runs all month :)..
I'm sort of a Creative Roll right now, and it's a long time coming..
So no telling how many pieces ol' Howling Moon here, will get done!
The top pictures is the " Harvest Howl Trio"..Not a great shot of the winking cat up top..but there's a good pic on my auction.
The bottom pic is " Harvest Moon". I've used black mica flakes on his hat..and copper german glass glitter.

Click on the pictures to view the auctions!
Candy




Thursday, July 30, 2009

"Witch Hoo"..New offering for 'Arts a Flutter Aug 1st

Who would make for a better Witch than the Wise Owl?!!!
Wonder what thoughtful, generous concoctions she will
create?
Witch Hoo stands 17" tall. Her head is a gourd with clay attached..
you guys know the rest..LOL..Her body is osnaburg and weighted..
Her dress is a very cool vintage look fabric with cats, owls and pumpkins!
She will be available Aug 1st on 'Arts a Flutter!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

The "Sly Devil"...LOL



Taaaa Daaaaaa!!!...LOL..Geez, a finished creation after almost 2 months...
Anyway..He's a Big fellow at 17" tall..I listed him on Ebay this evening..
If you'd like to see the rest of him :)....Here's the link :
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/howlingmoondesigns_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ

Candy


Friday, July 17, 2009

New WIPS....Don't Faint..LOL

I finally have some motivation! I created these new pieces this week,
and will be working from here on..I have 2 Owls here, the one sitting in the glass jar will be wearing a dress :)..I found some very cool Vintage Look Halloween fabrics that has Owls and black Cats all over it and I think this piece will be very cool finished..I also have a Devil wearing a top hat with a thin mustache..His Title will be " You Sly Devil"..and I can't wait to get him finished! Of course I've also got a couple pumpkins and of course a Skelly!
Candy

Friday, July 10, 2009

New Blog by a Friend, and AWESOME Artist!

Hey Everyone :)...Good morning..I think..LOL
My Friend, Lisa Rogers of "Creekside Carvings" is new to blogging. Lisa just started her blog and I thought I'd share with you so you can check out Lisa's incredible work. She has been an Ebay seller for many years..Here's Lisa's Ebay link:
Creeksidecarver, and here's her Blog Link:
http://www.creeksidecarver.blogspot.com/...
Lisa is famous for her Dog, Santa and Halloween Carvings. She has an awesome slideshow on her blog of past works...Check out her work and drop lisa a post!
Candy

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

My Grandma and The Party...

Here's a picture of the " Birthday Girl", at my house..celebrating her 90th Birthday! My siblings and I managed to pull off the surprise..LOL
which was no easy fete!
We had a great time..Lots of food..LOL..I made a huge pan of lasagna,
my sister in law made a delicious salad with hearts of romaine, mandarin oranges, cranberries, chopped apples, celery, green onions..topped with a sweet vinaigrette dressing. My Sister brought the Margarita fixins'..LOL (and by the way..Our Granny had 4 Margaritas)..and my Lil Twin sisters brought the chips and salsa!
My Bro & family got here Weds, and my Sisters Thurs morning. I went and picked up my Granny and her friend at 3pm on Thurs. They thought they were just coming to my house for dinner :)..It was very cool when we walked in and everyone yelled "Surprise"..LOL..We got Granny to wear the crown long enough to snap a couple pics!
Everyone went home Friday morning..All my siblings live up towards Northern CA..So now I've rested :), and it's time to get back to work!
Bring on Halloween!!! :)
Candy

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Thank You Sheri, of "Moondog Cottage"!


Sheri makes AWESOME Jewelry and is a new member of " 'Arts a Flutter"!
She was kind enough to Feature me as her July Artist of the month, on her very cool , " Moondog Cottage" blog!
Thanks so much Sheri!
Click on Sheri's banner above to read the article and see more of Sheri's Beautiful work!