Monday, March 26, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Winner will be annouced tommorrow

Thanks to everyone who left such sweet comments! I have printed them all out, and tomorrow, I'll have my daughter draw a name. I'll announce the prize winner tomorrow night.
I also would like to encourage everyone to check in and visit the lovely and talented Debra Schoch from Hop Hop Jingle Boo, who has recently started a new blog !!! Her work is just awe inspiring! Please join me in wishing her a warm welcome to blog land!
Monday, March 19, 2007
25th Post!!! (And a giveaway!!!!)

Made in the same way that Alice was completed, these miniature scale dolls have hand sculpted heads, hands and legs. Features were sculpted in paper clay over wire and foil armatures, which were wrapped in paper tape. Before painting with acrylic washes, they were each gessoed, and then sealed and antiqued after painting. Inspired by early 20th century children's dresses, their little costumes were created from layer upon layer of cupcake liners and ribbon, and their removable hats were fashioned from scrapbook paper and ephemera. The removable wings were copied from vintage images of butterflies. After sealing and wiring for strength, the butterfly wings were also sealed and glittered for a vintage sparkle.






Friday, March 16, 2007
Introducing Alice!




Pages of the story itself were decoupaged to the inside of the book. You can see how comfortably she fits in there !
I hope everyone enjoys looking at my finished Alice! I had so much fun with this one. My full time job has been so crazy lately...but I find creating and crafting, especially doll making, to be so therapeutic. I truly believe that it's one of the best stress busters and mood lifters out there! I think it's important to set aside time for yourself each day nurturing your creativity and pursuing your dreams. Even if it's only a 1/2 hour. It's like a workout for the mind. And we all need more exercise, right?
Next post I will be sharing pictures of more finished dolls. Thank you so much for all of your encouragement and comments!
Monday, March 12, 2007
So much loveliness to share!!!
This post will mostly be all about the pictures! My mailbox has been overflowing with goodness from the talented hands of fellow bloggers and friends! Some was purchased, some was swapped. All of it is WONDERFUL!!!
First of all...if you have never had the privilege of purchasing the fabulous cake art available over at Everyday is a Holiday ...then you are missing out!!! Jenny and Aaron are so talented, and so sweet! Check out the cool wrapping..complete with bakery string...

My good friend (another Jenni who lives on Vashon Island in Washington and is an awesome cake baker) will be the lucky recipient of this gorgeous personalized piece. She will love it!!! I am so tempted to keep it for myself.. but I do spell my name with a "y"! This cake looks so real... you can practically take it off the plate! Incredible!!!! You MUST check out all the goodness in their Ebay shop. Your jaw will drop! Your mouth will water! You will want to get one of everything they make!!!
Next I had the pleasure of purchasing the lovely jug and bowl set below from Clare at her newly opened Vintage Home webshop. It traveled safely here all the way from her home in England (and so quickly too!) . It's so pretty resting on the window sill of my shabby chic inspired bedroom. I'll take some pics of that soon!
Speaking of treasures from England...check out the stunning postcards purchased from
After seeing the sweet creations on
Little Lovelies blog, I had to have this awesomely cute brooch from her Etsy shop. Just looking at this piece makes me smile..And another gorgeous brooch, from the hands of the talented
Artsy Mama . I was lucky enough to acquire this hand crafted beauty in a swap. So pretty!!!!Speaking of talented hands... can you believe how gorgeous these watercolor print cards from

I am amazed, and am so blessed to be in the company of such talented women. You all really inspire me!
You have all been so sweet to leave so many encouraging comments about the mini dolls posted last week. You may be wondering what ever happened to them... pics are coming soon! In a meanwhile.. here's a hint....stay tuned!!!
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Monday, March 5, 2007
More Ireland Pics

I snapped the shot below on a walk through our "neighborhood". I thought it the perfect example of a storybook Irish cottage...




Since we don't want to let our passports get too dusty, we're beginning to talk about where to head next. My sunshine loving husband would love to head south to Brazil or Argentina. If I have my way, we'll be heading north to Canada (to see Nova Scotia and P.E.I. of course!) , or crossing the pond yet again to take in Scotland, England and Wales. I am sure there must be a compromise in there somewhere right?