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

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!

little jenny zombie . . .

Little Jenny Zombie

Sitting in the sand . . .

She doesn’t even realize

She’s part of Zombieland

She’s not quite sure what happened

But what she would like to ask . . .

Is what happened to her vacation . . .

And why is she wearing a mask?

Little Jenny Zombie

Wandering dune to dune . . .

Wants to go back to normal

She hopes that happens soon

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The zombie doll that I made for Yarnigras' Zombie Swap is shipped and on it's way.

This swap is always fun . . . and even more so having an extra swap this year.  

These weird little dolls just make me laugh . . . 

Richard got the railings around the front of the fort.

I will take some more pictures soon.  Next a roof . . . then siding . . . then paint . . .

So far they have come up with the name Fort Awesome,

but the kids may decide on something else.  

GOOD THINGS TODAY . . . 

This picture of my brother and Jacob . . . It makes me smile (and tear up)

My "Cancer Sucks" coffee mug

Avery putting on purple lipstick . . . then checking herself out in the mirror
. . . Avery then having to call her daddy and show him the lipstick

Sitting outside with my coffee . . . enjoying the quiet

Rain . . . my garden and sunflowers are happy . . . and growing
Getting a zombie doll in the mail today!!!  I will post pictures soon!

monster rocks . . .

She loves to paint when she comes to visit Amma.

This visit we painted Monster Rocks!

doll bodies and monsters . . .

 I am working on getting these doll bodies stuffed.  I like when that part is done and I can start doing the fun stuff with them.  Although last night I got side tracked . . . 

I wanted to make Avery a monster crinkle toy . . . then ended up decorating a onesie to match.

I hadn't planned on making the onesie.  I may have gone with different colors . . . but I think it turned out cute.  I think I am going to have to take all of those ribbons and make a matching bow.

three little monsters . . .

I like my three little monsters . . . although I have a lot to learn about shading.

Looking at them makes me want to make three little monster dolls . . . which sounds like a fun project I should probably make some time for.