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

what a sweet couple . . .

All dressed up and on their way to Iowa!

 

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.

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!

 

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

Tulip Tully . . .

I can now post pictures of Tulip Tully . . . part of a Zombie Doll Swap.

Tully made her way to Louisiana last week . . . and finally arrived.

Lots of pictures . . . because she was a fun doll to make.

One of my favorite things about this doll is her hair.  It is made out of tassels off an old wool rug.

I love reusing old things to create with. 

My family is used to me by now . . . but they still look at me weird 

when I mix paint that looks like blood.  Yeah - sort of weird, but there a quite a few 

women who participate in this swap . . . so I am not alone.  :)

A festival of tulips,

What could be more grand?

A vacation amongst the flowers . . .

. . . then something bit Tully’s hand!

 A twitch . . . a twinge . . .

Then Tully was undead.

As for those pretty tulips?

They all turned a deep blood red.

 Now zombies tend the tulips,

But have fun, don’t be afraid.

Because this festival features . . .

A zombie – tulip parade!

peace!

I am all over the place these days . . . 

. . . playing with my new Cricut machine that Jacob and Kasey gave 

me for Mother's Day.  This was my first try at making a decal . . . and my heat press 

was delivered yesterday - so tonight I experiment with a t-shirt.  

This is going to be fun!  

So when I say I am all over the place . . . I mean it.  I found myself this weekend working on dolls, 

repotting plants, deciding to weave this old wire basket with fabric, cleaning out my closet.  

I actually tend to be very productive when I get like this . . . Just hate to stop for any reason.

"Embracing chaos might be the journey we need 

to take to finding peace."

                        ~ Rachel Hollis

 

what i am working on . . .

I am working on a new zombie cat . . . 

. . . and a zombie bunny.  

The bunny first had to take a soak in some coffee . . . 

. . . and then hang out for awhile to dry.  I am not sure what I am going 

to do with him yet, but I think he is going to be fun to work on. 

This is your Monday morning reminder that you can handle whatever

this week throws at you!

Happy Monday!

sweet little zombee . . .

I finished this little Springtime "Zombee" . . . and shipping her off to someone special today.  

Bee Happy!

Bee You!

happy friday . . .

These "You've been egged" cartons turned out so fun and happy.

My mom helped me fill them with candy.  She can't do so many of the things she used to do because the arthritis in her hands . . . so she loves it when she can be part of making something with me.

That made it "egg-stra" fun. 

What does your joy look like today!

 

GO DUKE!

Jacob has always wanted to see Duke play in person.  So he made that happen . . . and invited his dad to go with him.  Great time for both of them.  

Smiling is good for the soul!

 

you've been egged . . .

 I started a little Easter project last night.  After seeing some of these small egg cartons in a shop - I had to get some and have some fun with them.  I hope to finish up some of these tonight.  

I also found some brightly colored cartons that I am going to fill with fun stuff for the grandkids.

I am now temporarily obsessed with these small cartons.

Begin each day with a happy heart.

 

Here's the buzz . . .

 I am going to attempt to get back to this blog . . . just as I am trying to get back to doll making.

It seems like it is faster and simpler to post on Instagram or Facebook, but I truly enjoy blogging and following other blogs.  I actually think posting on here keeps me motivated to create.

So, let's see how it goes.  

I found these tiny bee buttons . . . and had this idea for "bee hair" and I am loving the "bee hair".

GOOD THINGS TODAY . . . 

making a doll

"bee hair"

folding paper cranes

sunshine and warmer weather

Spring flowers

one week until Spring Break

Have a great day!