Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Hello...September!

Why hello September...We have been waiting for you!
I love this time of year soooo much.  The weather is still awesome but a little cooler. 
Kids are back in school, fall baking is upon us and I can turn off the silly air conditioner....lol.
I swear my eyes are getting so dry from it and fans too. 
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Above is a brand new pattern!
September Kitty Cat Embroidery pillow pattern, #398.
This little kitty cat is celebrating. September is all about harvesting apples, crisp cool air and falling leaves.
Stitch up this quick design that features a sweet cat that loves celebrating with a balloon. 

There will be more in this series....one available for each month.  I will be putting them all out soon!

Make it up in a cute pillow adorned with easy to make felt & wool flowers. Cluster these super easy flowers on the corner of the pillow....these flowers are soooo popular now! Pattern pieces for flowers and instructions included as well. 
I created a new design for the September calendars....which are free for you!
Download using this link:
I love the colors of this one...the black is quite dramatic!
And for the computer desktop design the link is here:
The black area on the left is perfect for your icons to be visible and easy to find.
Enjoy!
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I love to share my art experiences with you...
this time I started playing with pastels.
You know those little greasy sticks we all playing around with as kids....and then accidentally got some on the curtains...lol. I got silly putty on them too...not sure what i was doing back then.
I made a baby black crow on a pumpkin...above. 
He is my favorite.
I love jack o lanterns....each face is fun and I never know what kind it will have.
Here is a redhead, I was inspired to make it after watching the mini series Fosse/Verdon.
It reminds me of Verdon.
I even had to draw Wolfy...the werewolf.  
I then made him again as an art doll...below.
These are my new set of Halloween art dolls. 
There is the bride of Frankenstein, Franky (her man), Count Dracula, Mummy, Wolfy, black widow spider, and The Creature from the black lagoon. Most sold yesterday and today....but I still have Frankenstein and a pumpkin man.   They are in my etsy shop.

I really love the creature, and I am not sure I can part with him.

Notice the black widow has her family with her...her eggs (pom poms).

I love creating these and painting the faces....its as if something magical happens along the way...and they turn super cute.

This couple is fun, but she is not likely to marry him...lol.

Drac has fun teeth....ready for his next chick.
I design and hand paint these...add accessories and such...like little signs.
They are signed and dated too.
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I also created another mini coloring book for Halloween, this time.
My last one was a bunny book.
This Halloween book prints out on one piece of plain white paper. I give you the instructions on how to fold and make it into a sweet 8 page mini book. Plus we also share a video on how to fold, cut and create....in case you prefer watching a short video. 

The mini book measures: 2 3/4" x 4 1/4".
This is Great for anyone who loves to color! Plus makes a great gift for trick or treaters. Kids will have so much fun coloring this sweet, not scary, book.

There are lots of pumpkins, a ghost, cat, witches and lots of moons and stars. Use colored pencils or crayons!
I had a blast coloring!
This is an instant download, u print it on your printer.....It prints on regular white copy paper, 8 1/2" x 11". It is a PDF file. You can print this as many times as you want! This is easy to create....you can show the kids and make them together. 
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I know...I am halloween nuts...but lots of people want it early.
Something spooky is in the pumpkin patch....
I have another new pattern....
Isn't this black kitty peeking around the pumpkin cute?!
These orange gourds are from a special pumpkin patch... creepy, yet cute. 
They are super easy to create... easy primitive sewing, no turning and the painting techniques are simple. You do not have to be a good painter to make these!

***Plus there is an almost 20 minute online video to help you along. It is private. The last photo shows part of the video lesson.

The pattern comes with easy to understand instructions and patterns for 7 different designs...one includes a black cat. There is also an in color eye painting diagram...so easy.

Make a patch of them for you and your friends. These make great craft show sales too ( no mass producing allowed). 
Pumpkins measure: 
6" x 6 1/4" to 3 3/4"x 4" not including stands. 
7 different designs included.
preview video is here...its a sample sneak peak. 
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So... Here is too a very beautiful month...
Hello September!


Friday, August 31, 2018

September is here!

Yay....It's finally September!
I love the beginning of fall....it's still warm but it's not so hot as August.
The leaves start the change....school is in session.....the state fair is upon us.... happy times! 

I wanted to share with you the process of my latest painting! 
I start with a 16 x 20 canvas....covered with old paper, tissue paper and then some gesso.
I let it dry . 
I drew out a sketch to give me in idea of how I want it to go.
I paint in sort of a folk art, playful way.  It is not realistic at all! 
I started painting pumpkins....letting some of the old paper come through.

I keep adding color (Acrylics and a blending gel).  The cat and mouse are not painted yet.

This part is fun because you can focus of blending and taking away color with a paper towel.

I added the cat and mouse basics....plus some textures using stencils.

This cat has spotted a mouse....very dangerous.

This mouse does not care about the cat, he has a berry branch.

I added another mouse.

Berries...which have some highlights and pastels to give it shape.

When I get close to the end ...I add black stabilo pencil....and lots of scribbles.
I then add a protective coat of gloss.
When I paint...I forget about being perfect....I know that is not going to happen.
I just have fun and play....it always turns out fine when I get lost in it.
Notice the clocks in the background!
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It's Labor day weekend...

Time for a little sale...from Now until Monday September 3rd.

My dolls are in my shop (Except Dracula...he is coming soon!)
Each have a unique mini quilt!

This is a new Halloween sampler design...currently $3.49 because of the sale!

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My new calendar is ready for September!
Above is the phone or tablet background.

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Just to let you know...Selina, my daughter, is also having a labor day sale....15% off
She has pendant blanks of all kinds of shapes and finished goods too.



Thursday, July 26, 2018

Halloween Pumpkin Doll!

This pumpkin doll tricked and treated...

Stitch up this really sweet guy....who is has an easy to make mini quilt. This embroidery doll is very fast to stitch up....and makes a great addition to your Halloween decor. The quilt is super cute safety pinned to his hand or placed under the doll.

....or imagine the kids playing with these characters....more designs are coming very soon....a witch, Frankenstein, vampire, zombie and more!

The lil quilt is easy...and makes up quick.

This is the first in a series of Halloween dolls!

Finished Embroidery doll measures: 5 3/4" x 8"
Mini Quilt measures: 4" x 7"
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I have made many witch mannequins from my pattern throughout the years....

Each one is different and has a different character....the mannequin fabric can be any halloween or fall fabric.  Making the skirt is really fun...and adding different embellishments are fun!

They are fun to make for gifts, craft shows, and for friends.
All the prim secrets are included in the pattern.
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Poor Lucky got stung by a bee this past weekend.
He snapped at it and it stung his mouth.
He was swollen but in good spirits.
Now he is much better and I have very happy!