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!

serious work . . .

This little one . . .  

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!

 

the skeletons are out . . .

It's the most wonderful time

of the year!

2021 Zombie Doll Swap . . .

Meet Mirana Mojito!

The theme for this year's zombie doll swap (hosted by Yarnigras Swapper Spot) was cocktails.

One of the cocktails my swap partner listed was a mojito.

What a fun doll to make . . . and I love how she turned out!

As far as cocktails go . . . MIrana Mojito is one of a kind.

She may have rum, and lime, and mint leaves like other mojitos,
but there is something a little bit strange and wonderful about Mirana. 
Maybe it is the way people look at her – like they are not quite sure
they should risk taking a sip . . . maybe it is her urge to bite back when someone does get brave enough to take a drink . . . or maybe it is the dull throb in her head where some crazy bartender stuck a lime wedge that keeps her always a bit on edge. 
Whatever the reason, Mirana prefers to be a little bit strange. 
She has found when she is true to herself . . . that is when she is the happiest.

Of course I had to take her out for a Mojito . . . 

A special thanks to Val for continuing to host this fun swap!

Happy Friday!

 
 

zombie cat . . .

We have a video of my granddaughter Charlotte when she was three years old . . . where she is asking us, "Do you want to be a zombie or a cat?"  We would respond, "a zombie cat."  She would 

shake her head as say no . . . a zombie OR a cat.  We have laughed about this for years.

I found this book on Amazon . . . and finally got around to making a Zombie Cat!

A little morbid . . . maybe.

But I love this cute little zombie cat.

Do you want to be a zombie or a cat?

Oh my dear . . . You can be anything you want to be.

Isn't she lovely?

She started out with a lace jumpsuit . . . that just made me laugh.

From there she had to get all dressed up!

After looking at these pictures again . . . I may have to add some sandals.

 

thinking about zombies . . .

It is time for 2021 Zombie Doll Swap!  I love this swap!

This year's theme is cocktails.

So let's see where this leads.  Now that I have some ideas 

and gathered some supplies . . . I am excited to get working on this doll.

little girls are magic . . .

celebrate every day . . .

Celebrate!

Every day is a special occasion!

Life has been stressful, busy, and ever changing.  What's new - right?

Life has also been amazing, full of happy, and a blessing.

Life is like that I guess.

I am making time to create and play everyday.  I need that.  I think we all need that!

What you think, you become.

What you feel, you attract.

What you imagine, you create.

~ Buddha