Posr Card Swap.

I am participating in a post card swap with Monica Magness.. The one stipulation was it must have some hand stitching on it.
you can read about it on Monica's blog.... here....

http://girl-gone-thread-wild.blogspot.com/2007/09/mail-art-postcard-swapgiveaway.html

I call my card "Blessings"
It is stencilled with hand embroiderey.

Little Women

This is a new series of dolls I am doing called LITTLE WOMEN. They are 5 1/2" tall and are free standing stump bodies.The faces are my own hand molded in clay.These are really a pleasure to work on and each one has it's own story to tell.I often find myself talking to them and asking them if they approve of the apparel I am draping them with..... Is that a symptom?????
This one is called "Put a Geranium In Your Hat and Be Happy"
Yours to enjoy.
Note.... these dolls will be available on my Etsy Shop soon.

Losing It?

I don't know about you , but I have the worst time findng things. I'm in love with my scissor fobs... They have kept my scissors in view all the way through a project..
Something new for me.
I find great pleasure in looking at the lovely colors in the glass beads, and the wee cushion is a handy spot to stick a pin or two and the needle when you aren't using it.
Just another neat gift idea you can find in my Etsy Shop.

Busy Times

September is here and with it comes "Busy Times" Everything I belong to and am associated with all begins after a relaxing summer break. I say relaxing.... NOT!
When one enjoys the arts and also supplies stores and my Etsy online store there is no break. Art marches on, and I love it. A day without creating is like a day without sunshine.
I have been busy making my beaded art dolls, along with cloth dolls, scissor fobs, art doll pins and trying to catch up with my Beaded Art Project...
I love doing it all I just wish that a 48 hour day could be invented!!VBG
Here are some pictures of what I have been doing.
The orange beaded art doll is sporting one of my own faces with an orange finish. The idea of this one was to be a hand mirror. It fits your hand perfectly and when you turn it over it has a mirror beaded into it. I will be selling thid on my ETSY shop as soon as I list her,
You can go here http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=30216
Meanwhile back to the drawing board.
Have a great day
((((hugs))))
Maggie

"Tobin" the Forest Nymph

Tobin wanders the forest keeping all in his path green. He is a delightful little chap and feels very dapper in his wool waistcoat with bead embellishment. Underneath he wears a special shirt made from thread lace, made by his friend the Wood Nymph.He is friend to all and brings happiness where ever he goes.

Fairy Godmother

Here she is ready to watch over you, After trying on several scarves, she decided to wear her mink collar and cuffs. She really is style conscious!
Here is her story

welcome....welcome !!

Your fairy godmother has arrived.
She would have been here sooner but
she forgot your address.
She also needs a name
as she just experienced a brain fart and
can’t remember what she is called!
She may look aged and tired but never fear...
Her years only add to her experience.
She likes to nap when she can so
she is fresh when duty calls.
she tries to fit in by being fashion conscious
the magic wand has just been reconditioned.
it’s all ready for any upcoming challenge.
be gentle...if you need her help, guidance,
or advice, just rub her tummy and she will
awake...refreshed and ready for you.
if you are quiet & listen you may catch her
reminiscing about her adventures.

Let's Have a Cuppa!

Here is the latest thing I have been doing.
Something to keep your hands comfy while holding that paper cuppa coofee/tea..
They are such fun. I will have them in my Etsy shop next week , as these are going to be for sale at my Studio Tour,, LOL
Stay tuned for other Items to show!

Bead Challenge Winner

The lighthouse scene was the well deserved winner. The detail was fabulous.

My piece entitled "Hey Sailor", had an honorable part in the challenge and it was fun participating.The poem was written by Marzie, one of the gals that owns the Bead Shop(4 Sirious Beaders)

Here is her poem....

"Amidst the mighty crush of ocean waves that pound the rocky cliffs
And lunge and tear at it's prehistoric face
Little minnows play."

It was a cool day and the event was held in the garden at the bead shop. Along with tea, coffee and goodies, were vendors selling their wares... The first picture at the top is of a caster bean plant. It is an annual and was started from a seed. I couldn't get over the size of the leaves!!!! I gotta try growing one of those!!

A good time was had by all..

((((hugs))))

Maggie

Silk Purse Swap

I just finished the silk purse for a swap online(Fibre Art Trtaders on Yahoo)

The swaps are a lot of fun, unfortunately I don't get to do a lot of them due to other commitments. This one caused me a bit of grief as I couldn't find my silk stash!!!! Do I have toooooo much fabric??

You betcha VBG Anyway now that I have found my silk I can get on with my BJP now!!!! Never a dull moment here!

((((hugs)))))

Maggie

Flowers & Fun Stuff

I am a Canna What Flower Are You?

Wedding Anniversary

Here we are, the happy couple starting a life to-gether....September 11, 1954.... 53 years ago.

Oh my ,,,,,,,,we look so young! Funny thing we haven't changed..... in our heads anyway.VBG

The little Anglican church where we were married has since been torn down.... I guess not everything lasts forever, Thank heavens we have!

"Madam Flutterby"

This piece was on display in an art gallery featuring fibre artists. I just got it back so though I would share it with you.

It was an enjoyable experience beading this one,,, that is once I got the shape correct!!!

I looked at so many butterflies online trying to decide on a shape!!! Do you know how many varieties, shapes, and sizes of butterflies there are?? Wow!!! totally interesting.... I got engrossed there for a couple of hours!

I just love wearing her and she always starts up a conversation... She is a very "social" girl!