Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Home again!



When we returned from our trip it was time to take all the flowers inside, living in Iowa you start early , cleaned up the flower beds, mowed ( hopeful the last time for the season) and winterized..
Soon we will put up our Christmas lights, that's right you trim early or just might not get any up..so by the end of Oct we will be finished..
Look how my cactus grew in one season about 8" and look at my poor bare deck..
We returned the wood rack to the carport ,now time to order wood and prepare for the cold snowy winter..

Trip to Phoenix




I am so behind on my blog ..I will start with our trip to Phoenix,AZ..Al's son Danny has bone cancer... Danny's spirits were really up considering all he is going through chemo and radiation..Oh it was so good to see everyone again.
We really enjoyed our short trip and hope to go back in Oct.It was really good to see Al's sister,BIL, kids and grands.Everyone took pic but none turned out,is that strange or what so here are a few pic that were sent to me.The first pic is Cheryl and Danny, Al's daughter and son the second pic is Cheryl and her dh Jeff the last pic is the grans Dillon,Cassy and Brian..

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Charms


We are having our second charm exchange..This is my favorite swap so far..Here are the ones I have finished.I plan to use all my charms collected for embellishments..

Saturday, July 14, 2007

New Chairs



This is a couple of pic's of my new chairs .Sherry said the uphostery is mohair, they are a little worn but I love them and don't intend to have them covered even tho the edges are worn a little..one rocker one straight ...This is our little sitting room upstairs..Sherry painted the Asian girl isn't she beautiful?? Linda F sent me the palm thingy!!

Al's basement



A couple of pic's of the basement we fixed up .Al's favorite room in the house and stays there as much as possible. We painted the old original cabinets black and put new knobs.We added the counter top I am sure it wouldn't pass a carpenters list but it works.We also painted the floors and walls..We had the old original sink hooked up and bought new faucets and toilet.He has a frig, projector and screen.This is also known as the smoking room .. we choose this type of furniture so it can be wiped off.
Al installed a ceiling fan and large exhaust..our only regret is not spraying the ceiling white before we got started it would have been much light. I am not crazy about anything underground but sure love it during the storms LOL..Amazing what you can do with a little paint and hard work..

Another Tray!


Here is another tray some wanted to see my collection but I am so lazy this one I happen to take a pic right after I bought it. I should have used a little Windex roflol before pic back then about 4 years ago..All total I have six I scream when I find one as they are so rare.I did find one in real bad shape I pasted on ..

Friday, June 29, 2007

My New Find!!


Look what I found today!!!I collect these trays this makes number 6 but very hard to find..
I also found out today the story behind them. They were sold at funeral homes back in the 18th century Oh my!!eeek!!
The back of this one reads J.Anderson and Sons Furniture and undertaking Canton,So. Dakota..
They always have a wooden frame, brass handles and glass front..one day I intend to do a entire wall with these trays..this one does look like a picture of an urn, others I have are painted roses or tapstery..If you have information you would like to share please do so!!Maybe I should clean these items before posting:)

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Happy Buddha!!



I question what this little Happy Buddha is made of..He sits on a marble base..No bubbles or ridges .He is very smooth and does not appear to be poured from a mold.Note the back signed in Chinese..I also did the pin test, the little pin dot to the back far left!!He was purchased from an antique shop..
He does need to be cleaned, the little dark spots are dust and grime..

Friday, June 15, 2007

The Girl's New Pond!

We had a little pond but it was nothing but trouble the girls like to feed the fish but too many rocks and bumps we always had to hold them.
So we decided to fill the pond in and make their on little pond using stepping stones , a water plant and each one a little fish ,it is safe we can still hear the trickle of water and I am much more satisfied knowing it is safe for them to walk right up and feed.
The plants I planted are durable so if they step on them it doesn't matter!!
They will not care that they are tiny feeder fish LOL!!
It will be much nicer once all the new plants settle in and grow some..
I can't wait for them to see..oops I see the stepping stone are covered in mud!! Well I will fix that tomorrow..and we need one more plant between her legs to cover the wire and the two little fish..
Al is going to put a spotlight with photocell mmm on that spelling but it will come on at night and go off in the AM and bury all the wiring in PVC but for now it is done!!

New water feature



Friday, May 25, 2007

Charms


12 little charms for my swap!!

Monday, May 21, 2007

Kai.....Goddess of Life/Sea


I made this doll for my fav cousin's (Bobbi) granddaughter(Lauren)she lives in Kamuela, HI her favorite colors are purple!

Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Tagged

I have been tagged by http://innerchildslg@yahoo.com As I am not too good at these things I will take the easy one and just give the 7 random facts/habits about myself. So here goes :

1.Sherry taught me how to make dolls. Sherry, Scotti or my mother use to sew up all my dolls and the clothes until he left home and Sherry tired of me roflol!My mother hung on for a while. I made dolls to sell before I could sew..I still make them all by hand , this is just faster for me unless it is a large doll then I will use the machine.
2. I was a grandmother at 38 my oldest grandson just turned 27 eeeow
3.I have gained 40# since moving to Iowa
4.I like staying up late at night this is the most pleasurable time for me ..I am in the studio with TV and computer always working on something. I do my household and flower gardening things during the day.My weakness is decorating and flowers .I have more deco and gardening magazine then doll.
5. I love a very clean and in order house. I am getting better with letting things go but it use to drive me crazy if everything was not in its place. I ironed everything roflol!!I have always loved being a housewife and mother..then g,mother and now gg,mother.
6.I get up in the morning about 9:30, the first thing I do is turn on the coffee,call Al and then I sit for about two hours working a crossword in the newspaper..
7.I am very giving and a softy but feel that I come across too strong sometimes in my emails and worry that people don't like me.
The rules: Start with 7 random facts/habits about yourself. People who are tagged have to write their 7 things on their blog. Then choose another 7 people to get tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment to tell them they have been tagged and to read your blog ....

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Gypsy Challenge


These pictures will show my Gypsy Challenge as she left here.The other two pic show how she returned broken in half and the paint on her nose rubbed off.This doll was sold but when she returned broken of course the girl sent her back to me.
She was mailed to ARQ for a photo shoot from the Houston Quilt show as you can see in the New ADQ she arrived there broken.I am stunned they would take pic of a damaged doll.. page 65..
I am really hurt that some one would be so carelees with these dolls.I cannot believe her face was wrappen in bubble wrap as it was when she left and come home with the paint rubbed off!!Much less broken in half..

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Seafairy!!


Four new ATD's, This is the first one!!

Elle!!


Another one!!

Dream!


Another one!!

Woman!!


A new tribal piece "I Am Woman"

Saturday, April 07, 2007

Boo!!!


I am not finished with this ATD, I need to highlight her clothes and shoes but I am closing shop til Monday so wanted to let y'all see she will hold a rag doll and blanket later..Rhiannon loves pink and loves Boo!!So this should be her fav..

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Wash Day Rules


This is for everyone that would like to read the wash day rules in the wash ladies hands !!!!

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Wash Day Rules


This is the Artist Trading Doll I traded to Tia aka Auntie Linda!
Linda is revamping her laundry room,and requested something for the new updated room..

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

I Can Fly !!


This is my newest ATD she will be on eBay soon..

Monday, March 12, 2007

New ADT Doll Sunshine!!


Hi everyone this is my latest "Sunshine" will this madness ever stop roflol!!I could not help myself new listing on eBay roflol thanks for taking a peek!! #300090880212

Monday, March 05, 2007

Tribal Justice" Art Doll


Hi everyone, I'm Jacque's new art doll she named me Tribal Justice but my friends call me TJ I will be up on EBay soon so keep an eye out!!!
My eBay item number 300088328316

My new ATD "Phoenix"


I have Phoenix up on eBay if you would like to bid go to www.ebay.com item # 300087969889

Saturday, March 03, 2007

New ATD


I finished another one ATD and have another in the works!!
Tribal man is now on ebay go look!! http://www.ebay.com item #
300087800236

Friday, March 02, 2007

ATD "Artist Trading Doll" Created by me


Sherry and Jeff have been at our for a few days with all the power outage, we have kept busy creating.
Sherry come up with a brainy idea for our new little dolls called ATD we are excited. Sherry open a new group so that we can do trades, share technique, challenges etc.If you would like to join contact http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ArtistTradingDolls/

ATD created by me!

ATD " Artist Trading Dolls" mine and Sherry's

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Judi A recipe pages


We are doing a RR on FDA this is Judi A"s recipe pages!

Friday, February 16, 2007

Tuna Can Pincushion


Sherry gave a tutoral on how to make this little pincushion over on FDA

RR Journal Page


This is a page for one of the RR Recipe Journals

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

New Creation 14" 1864


This is my new creation, soon to be pattern , inspired by 1864 dolls.

Saturday, February 10, 2007

My Space 2007





We are having a contest on FDA sewing room/studio this is mine shown from left to right.Room size 9 x 9'small and always messy.

Friday, February 02, 2007

RR Book My Pages


This is an example of what I did.I made a mess haha I was painting away thinking I was using Mod Podge flat but oh my it was Gesso roflol I wiped off the best I could..Thats what you get when you get in a hurry!!

Thursday, February 01, 2007

RR Recipe Book '07


We are doing a RR recipe book on FDA, this is mine.I was inspired by the bag that my friend Linda sent the little creamer in. The base of the book is the black tissue paper, the back is beige tissue paper both was in the bag. The rooster and black check was the bag I cut and decoupaged to the cover! I cheated inside and used store bought pages but have requested everyone do their own art on the pages..

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Cream Pitcher 5"


I have looked high and low for a cream pitcher with a lid.No where to be found , my cousin Bobbi said she did not believe she had ever seen one and she is an antique dealer, so she had her eye out also. Guess who found one??? Auntie Linda from an antique store in KY .I am so thrilled I just had to show it off...I can't wait for someone to visit that needs a dab of cream in their coffeee or tea, wanna come visit??

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Cling Wrap Results


This my results after the freezer paper stuck together, not much left.I found this to be very interesting and plan to try again using parchment paper.I think these little hearts would be great for ATC cards beaded , maybe this is the beginning of my cookbook cover.This was done using red Saran wrap.I think I will try clear next!

Friday, January 19, 2007

Monday, January 15, 2007

2007 Snow


Here is our results of the storm.No snow for the rest of the week but the downside temp will not get above freezing..none of this snow will probably melt until Spring and if another storm comes oh my!!