Exciting news for October!

Hello!

I might be a little early but I want to share Miss Winter Winsome with all of you!

She's got a soft body but her head is paperclay over foam.  I added German glass glitter and some other sparkly stuff to add some dazzle.  She's very sweet I think.

I'm going to put her on PFATT Marketplace for October~
"Primitive Folk Art Trinkets and Treasures Marketplace"
I was very pleased to be accepted by www.pfattmarketplace.com to sell my folk art so I'm busy working on fall and Christmas ideas. 
   There are 4 or 5 cutter quilts on the way to my house from EBAY I'm going to use for more primitive angels or maybe stockings; we'll see.

Been busy also going to see two of my grandchildren play deck hockey...it's their first year and so they are just learning.   The helmets are almost as big as their little bodies!  They look so cute trying to shoot this little red ball....sometimes in the wrong net (not my grandchild of course).  I have eight grandkids from one yr to 17 yrs so there's always something going on; they are such a joy.

 We are at a "should  or shouldn't we" place right now because we are seriously contemplating getting a puppy.......a Goldendoodle....I think they can combine anything with a darn poodle!!
Spent hours last nite exploring the world of Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Cockapoos online. 
It's hard to look at these adorable little pups as sweet as angels and then try to imagine them bigger, needing to be taken to the groomers, jumping up on the furniture, etc...you know, the "real" world of owning a pet.
My life is pretty calm & quiet right now...thank God!...do I want to take this big step?  I know if I go to see them, pick them up and well, you know the rest...that'll be it.  It'll be coming home with us....

My stepson was here last nite with his little Shitzu/poodle..can't remember the breed right now..shihpoo?? anyway, he was updating me on all the latest I need to know on raising a puppy.
1.  They now sell "calming" toys for the ADHD or hyper pup
2.  I need to "introduce" our home to the puppy by keeping it in a certain space or room in the beginning
3.  "To crate or not to crate"  is the latest buzz
I'm sure there was more but by that time I was getting anxious!!

Well, stay tuned and don't forget to check out  Pfattmarketplace in October! 
Blessings,
Patty

September Blessings

                                                                

September 2 was my 60th birthday.... why is it I feel like I'm still 30????

This is a With thy Needle and Thread design I received from my sister.........can't wait to start it!  Aren't the threads yummy colors?

              

 Husband invited my family & friends for pizza and cake and after everyone went home we took off for a surprise trip to Canada for a long weekend!!

 We had a small incident at the border crossing into Canada...when the border patrol asked him where we were going he said   "I can't tell you because it's a surprise for my wife and I don't want her to know where we are headed".........well,  what do ya think happened next???

Yep, we were pulled over and then directed to go inside headquarters or whatever it's called and he was interrogated by 3 different officials!!!  It was all quite a big mix up but after he explained WhY he didn't want me to know they let us go!!  Poor guy, he was so shook up.  I have to say, though,  we are grateful that the border patrol are that vigilant but next time I'm driving!!

 Millcroft Inn outside of Toronto where we stayed for 4 beautiful days~~





  

   But, now back to reality...         

Snowgirl??  snow queen??   Spent 3 days trying to make an umbrella..I have always liked the vintage postcard depicting a snowman holding an umbrella.

But as you can see I don't think I was very successful with it...

So, back to the basement for some fresh new ideas....check back for the 2nd edition..

Trying to find time to finish my rug

First fall apple pie........

The evidence is in.....

you can almost taste the cinammon..........mmmmm    

Have a good week~~~

                               

Ready for Halloween?

Days seem to be shorter and my urge to nest and BAKE  & cook have kicked in.....

But....

before I start getting out the cookbooks and turning on the food channels I want to share my 2 new Fall gals....

Miss Falleena
She's not a witch per se (husband is a gothaphobiac!) but she's sort of Halloweenish in her own way.  She's got this aloof, prim attitude but if you look closely you'll see maybe her darker side.....

Meet Miss Autumn

When I start the dolls their bodies are muslin and filling   

Then the fun begins...
adding the paperclay to the face....

It takes me over 2 days or more from start to finish to create one.  It takes 2 layers of paperclay applied, sculpted and dried before you start to see the face come alive...

I think once I paint her eyes and lips I get an idea of who she is but the real girl emerges when I create her hair. 

I guess that's  like most of us;  we aren't "done" until our hair is..

These girls' hair I created from washed sheep locks (not from my sheep; don't have any...yet? ) 

Finally, I finish dressing them and adding their handmade accessories and they're done.

When I was little my most favorite thing to do was playing with paperdolls...so this is probably my grown up version...I just now thought of that!

Well, the pot of chili on the stove smells like it's about done and it's starting to get dark out there....Closing for now,

Blessings
Patty