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!

teacher on a bleacher . . .

Brent is like a son to us.  He has been a part of our life for over 30 years.

He changed careers and started teaching a few year ago.  With all the Elf on the Shelf ideas going around . . . he asked me if I could make a doll for him and it would be his "teacher on a bleacher".

I am anxious to see what ideas he comes up with.  He teaches 4th grade . . . the kids asked him if the teacher doll would bring goodies like the elf does.  😉

So tonight I am getting 34 treats ready for his class.  

Always believe in magic!

tatum's little birthday monster . . . .

I made this little monster for my youngest granddaughter.

There is something about this one I really like.  

She is simply cute!

 

little shabby charlotte doll . . .

“The doll making journey begins 

decades before you even know it, by 
gathering a lifetime of seemingly unrelated skills, 

which one day collide, 

causing complete and total harmony!” 
― Gayle Wray

I'm finally posting pictures of  the latest doll that I finished.  She was created from a drawing that Lily made.  She is only about 7 inches tall and has the skinniest little legs . . . 

. . . and the cutest little bloomers under her skirt.  

Not exactly like her drawing . . . but close enough to make Lily smile.

Fun little doll for a special little girl in my life!

Zombie Bride . . .

For the past three years I have been part of a zombie doll swap.

My kind of swap!

I was so excited yesterday when I found a package in my mailbox.

What a fabulous Zombie Bride Debbie made!

And these wonderful pumpkin heads . . . also made by Debbie

 My family thinks she a little creepy . . . LOL!

I think she is a lovely zombie bride . . . 

 . . . and she is poseable.  

Oh the fun you can have with a poseable zombie!

 OK . . . maybe she's a little creepy, but her veil can hide that.

Shabby Charlotte doll - Nova

Meet Nova - I just listed her in my ETSY shop . . . clarehelen 

I like how she looks sitting by the turquoise bottle and planter.

Nova is a simple little doll that makes every day special.

She believes in magic . . . the kind of magic that surrounds all of us if we simply take the time to notice it and to practice it.  The magic of a smile . . . the magic of kindness . . . the magic that you find when you look for the joy in the journey.  She tries to laugh as much as she can, she likes to eat lemon cake for breakfast, and believes in love . . . always.

Lily Doodles

The weather has been beautiful here the last few days.  We are supposed to get rain this week - which we desperately need, but for now I will enjoy the sunshine and warm temperatures.  Lily and I decided to take a walk yesterday . . . I quickly discovered this is something I need to do more often with her.  She notices everything . . . and stops to pick flowers and investigate bugs. She insisted on sticking 4 large pine cones in her backpack so she could feed the squirrels.  She also learned how to draw peace signs this week.  :)  I have a feeling my desk calendar will be covered with Lily doodles . . . "Lily Doodles" - I like how that sounds. 

 I am telling myself that I will get my doll finished tonight.  I am not really sure what I want to do to her yet . . . I guess it will come to me.  Maybe I just need to get in a creative "Lily Doodle" mood.

New little zombie doll . . .

I finished a new doll this morning - finally!  This little zombie was fun to make.  I still have to write her little bio and name her, but I was anxious to get some pictures posted of her.  She will  be listed in my shop clarehelen tomorrow.  I am hoping to have another zombie doll done by then too.

I thought I would get a couple of Shabby Charlotte zombies made and listed - since "Walking Dead" is starting up again in a couple of weeks.  I never would have thought that I would like that show, but I started watching it this season - and I am hooked . . .

  I woke up at 3:00 this morning with all kinds of stuff running through my head.  I couldn't seem to shut it off - so I just decided to get up.  By 4:00 - I was up, showered, and had had a cup of coffee.  I am thinking a nap may be part of my afternoon.  Until then - I think I will create another little zombie doll, get a couple of dolls ready to ship, and mop my floor . . . and maybe fit in an episode of "Walking Dead." 

Louise & Otus

I'm not sure what I like better about Louise . . . her heart shaped lips, her embroidered bag, or her owl friend Otus.  I had a lot of fun with this detail on this on.  I stitched beads along her bodice, embroidered a winged heart on her bag, made her lips in the shape of a heart - and made her a little owl friend.  She will be for sale in my Etsy shop - clarehelen

 

Louise is a fun loving little doll who loves romance.  She has had her heart broken . . . but she still believes in love and “happily ever after “.  She is very outgoing and loves to be around people, but she sometime just likes to be by herself.  She likes candlelight, daisies, and Earl Grey tea in a fancy teacup.  Her best friend is an owl named Otus . . . He tags along wherever Louise goes.

Priscilla . . .

 I stayed up way too late (again). . . and finished a Shabby Charlotte doll.  I would have also gotten a Valentine doll done, but I got sidetracked crocheting a cute hat for Charlotte.  I tend to do that . . . get sidetracked.  This doll was special ordered . . . not sure who she is going to - but hope they like her.  Her name is Priscilla. 

 

Priscilla's Story

Priscilla is a happy little doll who loves to be around people.  She can be a little quiet, but loves to have a good time.  She especially likes to celebrate birthdays.  Her favorite color is pink and her favorite candy is lifesavers.  She always has a little smile on her face . . . keep her somewhere close and hopefully she will make you smile too.