'Arts a Flutter Sneak Peek

Here's my July offering, and the first of my Halloween pieces of the year! Everything from now on will be all Halloween Art :)
You can check this out at 'Arts a Flutter, at 6pm pst, today!
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Pleased as Punch..."Halloween Fanatic" is Joining 'Arts a Flutter!

Many of you know Robert Brawley, aka "Halloween Fanatic". He is a TRUE Lover of Halloween, and creates some pretty amazing Art himself..I'm very happy to report that Robert is joining us on 'Arts a Flutter, on July 1st.
A BIG Welcome to you Robert, and I'm thrilled to have you, and your AWESOME Art on AAF!
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The Wonder of a Hummingbird..and Joys of Friendship

This is the little Hummingbird that decided to build her nest on our patio. Watching her fly back and forth adding and adding more to the nest was quite something. Then last week she laid her eggs. I believe they lay 2 eggs.. Sometime next week they should hatch, and I will post a picture when I see the little birdies beaks in the air :)..
This is amazing to me, the branch her nest is on, is part of my Wisteria that is hanging below the top slats of the patio, and is about 4 ' outside our back door! She has gotten used to us coming in and out now, and will stay on her eggs when we go outside. I am enjoying this immensely, and makes me smile all day. I can even see her while I'm working!
  My best Friend of 20 something years was here visiting last week. I only got to see her for a couple days, but anytime we can spend hanging out is GREAT! She moved away a few years ago,
and I have missed her so much..We talk on the phone several times a week and that does help, but I just miss her more than she even realizes! Every once in awhile in our lives, and if we are lucky, we meet someone who we just connect with immediately. My friend knows more about me and my life than any other human being does..and that includes my husband of 31 years. She has been there for me through all my ups and downs..and still likes me anyway :)..When she lived here still, and our kids were in school, we'd go out to breakfast, and invariably one of us would burst into tears over problems with our teens , or other issues in our lives..That went on for years..LOL...She used to go with me when I'd do a show, and we'd have the best time! Only problem we had is that I'm a morning person, she's a night person..lol. We'd try to watch a movie in the hotel room, and within the hour, I'd be asleep...
I'd wake up at 1 or 2am to pee..and there would be Linda sitting on the floor, watching TV..gluing or putting things together
to take to the show the next morning.
So while she was here visiting we of course went to our favorite breakfast place,,,of course went to Michael's for supplies, hung out at the mall some and talked lots! The hardest part is always saying "good-bye"..I'm not good at it, never have been and never will be! She & I are both "criers"....so you can imagine the scene. Both our husbands tease us about it..but it's rough..
Linda I miss you, and I'm so grateful you are my friend!

EHAG Emporium Update for May 31st

She is a Gourdhead doll! I applied paper clay over the gourd and sculpted her face. I then base coated the head, applied crackle medium, then painted aged and sealed her. Her hair is black fun fur yarn..Hat is black felt with a tie around it and it is attached to her head. I used a piece of vintage jewelry and attached it to the sash around her waist.

Here you can see her underskirt, which is a green cotton with periwinkle dots. Her bloomers are made from osnaburg. Her shoes are painted on and aged.

You can see the AWESOME detail of this Vintahe inspired fabric! She is holding a gold glittered moon, which is a repurposed item.

"Witchs Party" is my offering for the EHAG Emporium update
tonight. This Witch is all dressed and ready for apple martinis :)..She is 24" long, and is a "Gourdhead" doll..
Please email me for more info, pictures or to purchase.
She is an OOAK Original and will come to you signed and dated by me.
Price is $95, with shipping to the lower 48 States included.
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New On 'Arts a Flutter

 This month I did all "Americana" for 'Arts a Flutter
For Uncle Sam's pants & hat, and for the apron on the doll, I
used and old Flag that some of you will remember I used for display in my booth at shows. The Flag was just to worn and torn to use anymore, but I was able to salvage some of it!
These dolls are sewn from muslin, then I inserted acrylic eyes then built on the face with clay. I then base coated, applied crackle medium..then painted aged and sealed.
You can see more pictures by clicking on the link above.
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GLITTERFEST!!!...What an Awesome Show!

What a Great Show! I have to say that GLITTERFEST was probably the nicest show I've been a part of in years! There was some beautiful things being offered for sale, all handmade.
Sheryl Simpson of "Whimsy" put the show on and was a fabulous Hostess/Promoter! I was sitting next to Christy Silacci
and her wonderful, whimsical little Dolls! Also Iva Wilcox of "Iva's Creations", along with Kerry Howard Schmidt of "Paper Moon Gallery"..I have met both Iva & and Kerry at a show we did a few years ago, and what nice women they are! I met for the first time Jenny of "Polka Dot Pixie"...Not only is her work incredible to see in person, but what a nice person she is! :)
As you can tell I had an awesome time! I so LOVE a show that's only 6 hours, and tablespace...LOL, No setting up an entire booth!
 The top picture is my table all set up, the bottom pic is of the crowd looking out behind my table.
The next GLITTERFEST show will be Oct. 2nd, 2010!
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GLITTERFEST!! Next Saturday May 22

If you live in the Southern CA area (Orange County), or you love to travel to see a GREAT show.....You won't want to miss this one!
Tons of Fabulous Artist's will have their wonderful creations for purchase..click the link here to view the list of artists!
Hope to see you there :)
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