Tuesday, May 2, 2023

April Swap . . .

The theme for April's Halloween Swap was "body parts" . . . a little creepy maybe, 
but I have been wanting a reason to do 
something with an old doll head.  Again . . . a little creepy.  :)
Next months theme is "witches cupboard item".  This year of Halloween swaps 
is turning out to be a lot of fun.  Stay tuned . . . 

 

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

when pigs fly . . .


Each year Lorraine celebrates National Pig Day on March 1st.
I met Lorraine through blogging when I took her Flying Pig Challenge years ago.
This arrived in the mail the other day . . .
 . . . just as a reminder that anything is possible.   When Pigs Fly!
Visit Lorraine's Blog - Paper Vernissage - to see all the wonderful things she makes.
Thank you Lorraine!

Saturday, March 4, 2023

pumpkin head doll . . .



I had fun making this one . . . still may add a few details.
Now I want to make more pumpkin heads . . . . in all colors.
When is a monster not a monster . . . 
. . . when you love it. 



Sunday, February 26, 2023

a dreadful little plant . . .

This year Yarnigras is hosting a monthly swap . . . Halloween Year of Enchantment.  
February's theme was "Perilous Plants".  
This was a fun one.
I came up with a plant nearly impossible to kill.  :)

The Dreadful Undeadlium, commonly known as a zombie plant is an extremely rare plant.  It is a remarkably easy plant to grow and honestly has very few requirements to survive.  It can be placed in full sun or shade.  It will even survive in complete darkness – although it may growl if it gets restless. (Warning: this growling sound can be very unsettling.)  If you do not have a green thumb, this is the plant for you.  It is nearly impossible to kill this plant. (Although over pruning – especially the flowering head will cause the plant to die.)  DO NOT PRUNE!  This plant requires no water or plant food, but it is always hungry and may take a bite out of you if you get too close.  CAUTION: The Dreadful Undeadlium is poisonous – one bite will prove to be fatal. 

WARNING:  KEEP PLANTS AND YOUNG OFFSHOOTS AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS.

ENJOY WITH CAUTION


This was so much fun to make . . . I definitely have to make some more.





Monday, February 20, 2023

steve the cat . . .


Steve is sort of an odd cat . . . I appreciate that about him.
He always seems to be there in the middle of the night when I can't sleep. 

You will always be lucky if you know
how to make friends with strange cats.
                                                  ~ Proverb


 

Friday, January 27, 2023

little fancy ghost . . .



I guess I never quite give up this blog and never go away completely.
Life is always busy for me . . . so even though they are far and few between,
posts will pop up here when I have the chance.  
This fancy little ghost is part of the Year of Enchantment hosted by Yarnigras Swapper Spot.
Each month we have a different Halloween theme.  
January's theme was a haunted ornament.  
I put this off until the last minute . . . so went with something simple - a ghost.  
She is pink, a little fancy with her rhinestone eyes, 
and I hope . . . also a little creepy looking.  
February's theme is "vicious plants" . . . I think that one will be fun.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Friday, October 21, 2022

cutest werewolf ever . . .

We attended Charlotte's school play last night!
It was wonderful!  She was wonderful!  She gets a bit nervous now that she is a little older, but I think she may be a natural when it comes to being on stage.  She had so much fun and it was a treat to watch her and the whole group perform.
Cutest werewolf ever!!!
When is monster not a monster?
. . . when you love it!

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

just because . . .

When your big sister doesn't want Amma to take your picture . . . 
Be Happy . . . and take care of each other!
September Doodles . . . 
Whatever makes you weird 
is probably your greatest asset. 


 

Monday, October 10, 2022

smile . . .



I finished dressing this set and they are on their way to Arizona.
All dressed up with someplace to go.  

To succeed in life, you need three things:
 a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.
~ Reba McEntire

Thursday, October 6, 2022

what a sweet couple . . .

All dressed up and on their way to Iowa!


 

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Oompa Loompa zombie . . .

The theme for this Fall's zombie doll swap was Willy Wonka.
This Oompa Loompa zombie went to Nevada.
He was so much fun to make.  I tend to always have a favorite thing with the dolls I make.  
I would have to say my favorite things about him are his eyebrows and overalls . . . and the Willy Wonka head that he is carrying.  :)






I also included this skeleton that I dressed.  
Isn't she lovely!
I think what I like most about this zombie doll swap . . . is knowing that there are 
others out there who enjoy this silliness besides me.  :)  
Take a look at Yarnigras Swapper Spot to see the other zombie dolls people made.



Tuesday, October 4, 2022

I'm still around . . .




I'm still around . . . . just not here.  Still not quite willing to give up this blog, but for some reason life seems to always get in the way.  I sometime think that my life should be less busy than it is . . . that is not the case.   So let me post . . . and who knows maybe it will happen again.
I am still making dolls, dressing skeletons, and creating when I can.  This is a zombie cat doll that I made for my cousin Amy.  
It is October - my favorite month of the year.  I am decorating for Halloween of course.
I did another zombie doll swap this past month.  I will try to post pictures of that.  The theme this year was Willy Wonka.  I created a Oompa Loompa zombie . . . very fun doll to make.  
Happy October!

 

Thursday, June 16, 2022

fun is good . . .

She asked . . . Amma said yes . . . because we had fun.
. . .and fun is good!










“Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?”
― Mary Oliver