Registration Open…Jest Clowning Around

Posted by on January 30, 2012 Leave a Comment

Jest Clowning Around Online Class

Jest Clowning Around
Online Class
Starts March 29, 2012

Class is now open for registration at AforArtistic.com
$45 for 4 lessons

This class will focus on needle sculpting and painting a fabric face. The fabric we will use for the head is “Dollskin” by James Thompson. It is a knit fabric with a one way stretch that allows for great control and depth in sculpting. We will turn the head into a stick puppet and embellish until our hearts are content.

Techniques:

  • Needle sculpting  (It’s not as tough as it looks!! YOU CAN DO IT!)
  • How to insert glass button eyes and make eyelids (really fun look)
  • A simple face painting technique using acrylic paint, textile medium, pens, & pencils
  • Fun Embellishment techniques

Please let me know if you have any questions.   For more information about online classes scheduled for 2012 go to:  Online Class Schedule

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Alice & Garden Swing – New in Etsy Shop

Posted by on January 22, 2012 2 Comments

I’m Looking for a loving home for my Alice & Garden Swing class sample doll.  This doll was made while writing my online class.  She is $175.00.  You can purchase her in my Etsy Shop.  For those interested I will be teaching this doll again at A for Artistic in April.

Have a great day!

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New & Fun Whimsyware!

Posted by on December 14, 2011 1 Comment

Yum...Tasty Pasta!Fun new “Whimsyware” available in my Etsy Shop.  What is “Whimseyware”?  They are small sculptures artfully placed on the end of vintage silverware, each one designed to make you smile.     They make unique Christmas gifts and are very affordable ranging between $35 – $40.  Enjoy! I have several different themes available to choose from.

My Etsy Shop

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The Doll Party GALA 2012

Posted by on December 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

This will be a great getaway to meet, create, relax, enjoy, and make dolls in the company of talented friends.

Don’t miss this fantastic doll makers conference!   This will be a great getaway to meet, create, relax, enjoy, and make dolls in the company of talented friends.  Imagine 3 days of creative energy that includes a reception, WORKSHOPS, banquet, demos, vendors, entertainment, and exciting door prizes.   There will be a fun mix of teachers and workshops for you to choose from;  Arley Berryhill, Deanna Hogan, Susan Barmore, and Cyndi Mahlstadt.  I will be teaching a brand new workshop doll Libby that I created just for this conference.  Also, there will be a wonderful guest speaker, Mary Huey.

The conference will be held May 18-20 at the Punderson Manor Lodge and Conference Center in Newbury, Ohio.   You can find out more information about the conference at  www.dollgatherers.com.  To read more about Libby and to see more pictures visit my Libby Workshop page.

Hope you can join us!  Register today and save the dates May 18-20, 2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Change is good!

Posted by on December 6, 2011 2 Comments

 

Exciting news….I’m in the process of making changes to my website & blog AGAIN!  I know, some of you may be thinking, oh no not again!  But it’s true.

A little confession…I can be a little impulsive at times when I get excited about a new idea; and sometimes I don’t think things ALL the way through before I start.  Those of you who know me well are saying to yourselves “imagine that” wink, wink.  The facts are that sometimes my endeavors, inspite of my lack of planning, turn out perfectly wonderful; other times they may need a bit more planning and sometimes need a complete “do-over”.  I suppose you could say that I am in the “do-over” mode right now.   I feel that I am a bit scattered in my web presence, and I need to condense and focus. The whole point of a website or a blog is to stay connected, and I want to do a better job at that.  So at this point I am pruning, sprucing, and revamping.

To those of you who follow my blog, visit my website, and shop my online store I want you to know that I am so grateful for your support and patience through all the shuffling around.  So hang in there with me…I think the new changes will be good!   

Please feel free to let me know what you think, I value your input and would love any suggestions.

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