always folding paper cranes . . .

“Love yourself. Then forget it.
Then, love the world.”

― Mary Oliver, Evidence: Poems

Happy October!

I'm still around . . . and I'm still making zombie dolls.  :)

This year's theme was Peanuts.  Here is my zombie doll version of Lucy.

I had fun with this one.   What am I saying . . . I have fun making any zombie doll.

I also received a zombie version of Lucy.  The lady I swapped with this time makes

amazing dolls.  My 2 year old grandson was here when I opened

my zombie package . . . his response was, "CREEPY!"

I love creepy.  :)  I also love her shoes.  :)

I've also dressed a few skeletons during the month of October. I am trying to
get back in the habit of taking pictures of them again.

 

EEK!

Twice a year I participate in a Zombie Doll Swap with other women from around the country . . .  who also like everything Halloween and things that are a little weird. It is organized by a teacher in Louisiana.  Making a doll and getting a package ready is fun . . . waiting for your package to arrive is even more fun.  This is a talented group of women!

This Fall the theme of the swap was The Nightmare Before Christmas.  

This is the contents of the package I received this year from Jill.  She took a set of nesting dolls and repainted them as characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas!  How cute are they!

That all I ever wanted was to bring them something great! Why does nothing ever turn out like it should? Well, what the heck! I went and did my best. And, by God, I've really tasted something swell. And for a moment, why, I ever touched the sky. And at least I've left some stories they can tell, I did. And for the first time since, I don't remember when, I feel just like my old bony self again.

                                                                          ~ Jack Skellington

Zombie Doll Swap . . . The Nightmare Before Christmas

The theme for the Zombie Doll swap this Fall was 

The Nightmare Before Christmas.  I have always liked Sally - the rag doll from Halloween Town.  She is an ordinary rag doll in Halloween Town . . . kind, honest, and intelligent.  Sally is a bit restless though.  Since she is a Halloween Town rag doll - turning her into a zombie wasn't hard.  She was really  fun to make. 

I received my zombie package also.  It is fun waiting for it to arrive,  I have been very busy, and sort of forgot that it was coming.  Which made it even more fun when it was delivered.  

Jill did an amazing job with the Nightmare Before Christmas theme.  I will post pictures tomorrow.  

I figured it was a good time of year to get back into this blog.  I have struggled in the past making time to post.  I retired this Spring and I am hoping that helps.  I feel like I am busier than when I was working, but it is a different kind of busy.  So I am giving it a go . . .

HAPPY OCTOBER!

💜

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 . . . 

 

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!

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. 

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.

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

 

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!

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!

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. 

 

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.