A Beautiful Gift

Look at this beautiful name tag that Madame Samm made for me. Please visit her site,
because it will make you HAPPY!! It's full of wonderful wit and charm and a ton of helpful tips.

Thanks again Madame Samm!!

She's on her way to a new home!!

Well I listed Elle today. She is on for 7 days. Here is her link if you want to take a peek.
Elle's Auction

Sneak Peek!!

I will be offering up Elle for auction tomorrow night (Sunday Jan. 24th)
She is a Pixie Moppet. She is 4 1/2 ",
clay with cloth body. I haven't created one in a long time .
I will be listing her later on in the evening,
not sure what time yet. I will post her eBay link at that time.

Going Global

I have decided to sell my creations internationally. I have been selling on eBay since 2005, and have sold to the United States only. I think I have been intimidated with all the rules and customs and such. But I have learned a lot since I started selling, and I feel confident now, so I think the time is right to give it a shot.
I hope to have a new "Pixie Moppet" on eBay soon. I will post when I list her.
Well I'm off to create...lol

Please meet Henrietta!! She is a OOAK hand-sculpted Rabbit. She is 2" tall, with Semi-precious stone bead eyes. She has Mulberry paper wings with glass glitter.
I just listed her tonight and she is going to be on eBay for 7 days.
So if you get a chance take a peek, here is her listing: Henrietta's listing

If you REALLY want to get in the Christmas spirit.....

You have to check out Mary's blog. http://maryropelatoartdolls.blogspot.com. Her new Sunday song of the week is AWSOME!!!!!!
I think I will probably listen to it 100 times before Christmas.
I have been sick and not really in the Christmas mood and then I heard (and saw) Mary's youtube
video, and it really cheered me up!! Way to go Mary...lol

"MERRY CHRISTMAS"
~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~
I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
I feel so blessed to have met so many wonderful people (through blogging)
whom I now call my friends.
I am somewhat of a shy person
and I don't make friends easily.
You have all been so friendly and kind,
and I will treasure your friendships always.

P.S. Harvey and Lucy are my Kitties...lol

Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole 'IZ' 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow'

This is such a beautiful video. I had no idea who Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole 'IZ' was until I googled "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and saw him in on You Tube.
It is so sad that he is gone. He died in 1997.
I guess he had a medical condition that caused his weight gain, and it also caused him
to not to be able to breathe too good and that's what killed him. He was only 38 years old.
He became famous for this song rendition.
Hawaii held a state wide funeral for him,
and the end of the video shows the actual funeral at sea, and scattering his ashes.
From what I have read about him there wasn't a soul that didn't just love him...
he was a gentle giant.

Two Wonderful Awards

I just received two wonderful awards from Rose at Elvin Slippers .
If you want to step into another world please visit this blog. It's so magical.
Thanks Rose.

The rules are as follows:

(1) Thank the person giving the awards
(2) Copy awards to your blog
(3) Place a link to their blog.
(4) Name 7 things people don't know about you.
(5) Nominate 7 bloggers
(6)Place a link to those bloggers
(7) Leave a comment on their blogs letting them know of their awards

Ok so now 7 things you don't know about me!!

(1) I LOVE to Belly dance.
(2) I make jewelry
(3) I ride Harleys with my husband
(4) I have been married 38 years
(5) I hate to mow the lawn
(6) I have two best friends
(7) I can stuff 22 pieces of bubble gum into my mouth...lol

New Blog Award Recipients:

Mary Ropelato of Mary Ropelato Art Dolls
Please visit her blog because she is an up and coming new artist. Her blog will blow you away!!
Such beautiful sculpts, detail, and colors.

Denni of Denni Doodles Creations
Please visit her blog because she has the cutest Raggedy Ann Creations you will ever see!!

Rita of OOAK Fairy Fae Sculpture
Please visit her blog because she has the most wonderful sculpts ever.

Jess of Little Dirt Lane
Please visit her blog because it is like eye candy, and her Raggedy Dolls are just beautiful!!

Debbie of They Never Grow Up Nursery
Please visit her blog because it is filled with beautiful Reborns and all sorts of tutorials and tips
for making beautiful Reborns.

Leslie of My Own Little World
Please visit her blog because it is so warm and welcoming. Be sure to check out the I Love Lucy
You Tube clip on her blog, it's so funny!!

MichelleK of MichelleK Art
Please visit her blog because it is so hauntingly beautiful filled with beautiful OOAK sculpts.

This has been so much fun, thanks again Rose!!

I probably won't be around much this week because I am going to be sooo busy, so I thought I would celebrate early. I want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!! Wishing you all the love of family and lots of good turkey!!

I just love this picture!! Can you just imagine what is going through this kitty's mind...lol

Tuesday tip of the day

When making a pattern template for a cloth doll, simply use a clear transparency sheet. Out line the pattern onto the sheet and then label the pattern (write on the rough side) using a slick writer pen found at most hobby stores. Cut the pattern out and add some two sided tape to hold the pattern to the fabric.

The transparency sheet patterns will last a long time. You can make many patterns with one package of sheets. When not using the pattern, store them in plastic baggies.