FINALLY FINISHED

I was a member of Beaded Art Dolls when I started this doll. It was a challenge and buttons were to be used along with beads. I chose this Bendy doll form which is around 14 inches tall........bad choice as I never did get it finished in time for the competition. Anyway about 3 years later she is finished . I have spent hours here and there beading on her . I made her face from sculpy, painted it and then put a crackle finish on it. I think it gives it an aged look. Now that she is finished I think her weight went from a few ounces to 5 pounds with so many beads. I named her "Venus"....Godess of Beauty

HAPPY NEW YEAR

MERRY CHRISTMAS

wishing you a very

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a

HAPPY NEW YEAR...

Christmas Orders all done..SANTA'S WORKSHOP IS CLOSED!!

I'm sure you hear a big sigh of relief as I completed all my Christmas orders....
I love what I do but Christmas can be overwhelming trying to satisfy all my customers... I haven't learned the word "NO" yet!! VBG
Anyway I am done and now I can get at some house keeping and preparation for Xmas gifts and the dinner..
Here are some pictures of what I was working on.. Hope you enjoy seeing them..


This dolls title is "Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover" She hasn't told me her name yet!!
It is for a lady that has received one of my dolls every year for the last 8 years . This one is a bag lady out in the cold who has lost everything and relies on charity to keep going. I always write a story to go with each doll. (too long for here) but she got a chicken or at least so she thought.... Perhaps an egg or two would be a bonus,, however the chicken turned out to be a rooster.. hence no eggs!!! etc... She is obviously happy as she has a smile to share with those she meets..
I hope Karen likes her...

The sock monkey will be going to a wee boy. I knit the sweater and touque so he would be warm on a cold winter day!!!

The bag is quite large and ready to carry just about anything. I did the 6" log cabin blocks and used denim as a contrast. I had a couople of left over blocks so I used them inside for pockets. Also another large pocket to put things.

The pink ones are for cancer patients and represents love and hope.










MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY BLOGGING FRIENDS. I LOVE EACH ONE OF YOU AND ALWAYS FEEL SO HAPPY WHEN YOU STOP BY FOR A VISIT..

XOXOXOOXOXO

Santa's done!

These are the last two orders I had for the Santas.... ALL DONE!!!!

WHEW!!!!

The customer had given me some mink fur she wanted on the Santas... Not a nice thing to sew with the underhairs that are very fine and fly all over the place. anyway they are finished and I am very happy with them...Thought you might enjoy seeing them..

ONE WORLD ONE HEART

One World One Heart is a fun way to meet new blogger friends and enter to win any of the prizes the bloggers listed will offer. I have to decide what I will offer so I better get my thinking cap on.Click on the photo in my sidebar and the magic carpet will whisk you away to Lisa's blog and explain everything... Hope you will play. It is my second year to be a part of it...LOL

Santa's Elf At Work

I have been trying to catch up on my Xmas orders... I am so slow this year but now the crunch is on. I think I work better under pressure!!
Isn't this the cutest Santa!! He has been the favorite one this year.
Well I better go get busy I still have more to do.. and I think I hear Santa coming to see how I am doing!!!!!!

BEADED HEALING SPIRITS

I have been working on some commissions and here are a couple I have just finished.

These are healing spirits and come in different colors. There is a different meaning for each color.

The blue one represents a sense of calm, peace of mind and relaxation for the whole body.

The green one represents good luck, harmony and rejuvination.

It takes quite a long time to make the form, make the face and complete the beading, but I enjoy every minute...

The dolls are 3 1/2" wide by 5" long not counting the bead fringe.

I sell them for $30.00.

If anyone would like one email me at mag.rob@sympatico.ca with details

Thanks for looking

CHRISTMAS IS COMING

I have been making some things for our "Deck The Halls" Christmas sale at our art gallery.

These little pins have always been a hit. They make a sweet tuck in gift for a special friend big or small.

I have just listed them in my Etsy and Artfire shops.Order now and receive a gift with purchase.

Thanks for taking a peek..

AND THE WINNER IS....

I put all the names in my Grandmother's favorite biscuit dish(isn't it pretty) ...Fished out a name and

THE WINNER IS......

....DRUM ROLL ~~~~~~~

Diane from Vintage Blue Studio.

Congratulations Diane. I sent you an email and will await your snail mail address..

Thank you so much to each of you that took the time to visit me and enter the contest.I really enjoy hearing from you and I hope you will continue to visit.

OK OK I'M READY!!

I wanted to decide on a gift for my Blogaversary that would be a common denominator and everyone would be interested in. One that would be useful So....
This is what I am going to give the winner......
A crazy quilted journal. I am just learning to do crazy quilting and this is one of my first larger projects. I must say it is an addiction....a good one though ;-}
This is the front cover
This is the inside and a back view.















HERE ARE THE RULES FOR THE DRAW....
Leave a comment here in this post.... for one chance
Put my link on your blog for two chances....

The draw will end on November 15th at 12 am EST
Make sure I have an email address to contact you..
If I have a lot of entreis I will add a couple more things....
Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I am always thrilled to read your comments..

BLOGOVERSARY

Oh My Goodness... I've been loafing around and all of a sudden it is my Blogaversary!!!!! I want to have a draw but you will have to give me a bit of time to decide what I can offer..I will post the rules when I have my gift ready..... OK....

Thanks for stopping by.