Saturday, December 31, 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR

HAPPY NEW EVERYONE!!!  HOPE 2012 IS WONDERFUL FOR ALL!!
GOING OUT FOR SUPPER AND THEN TO THE KIDS HOUSE TO SEE NEW YEAR IN WITH THEM.
NEW YEAR LUV & HUGS
FRAN

Saturday, December 24, 2011

CHRISTMAS EVE & MERRY CHRISTMAS

THIS IS CHRISTMAS EVE AND SANTA IS ON HIS WAY!! WOOHOO!! HAVE TO STAY UP ALL NIGHT AND WATCH FOR HIM. :-) I am baking cookies, apple pie and blueberry pie today. 

I'M WISHING ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!





 THE "NO ONION" ORAMENT IS FROM MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW JOLEEN.  She saw it at What A Burger and asked the manager if he had anymore of them.  She wanted to give one to her Mother-In-Law who is allergic to Onions.   He gave her one of the NO ONIONS orament to give to me. LOL LOL!!! She had it in a gift bag with a bow on it.  She said, this is an early Christmas present and you have to open it now.  I did and we laughed and laughed.  Joleen is such a SWEET DAUGHTER-IN-LAW!!  So it's hanging on my tree. :-)  I'll treasure the NO ONIONS orament she gave me. :-)

MERRY CHRISTMAS
LUV & HUGS
FRAN

Thursday, December 22, 2011

CHRISTMAS PICTURES

HERE'S SOME PICTURES OF MY HOUSE.  I TOLD YOU I WOULD TAKE PICTURES AND I DID.   WILL TAKE MORE PICTURES OF THE OTHER ROOMS LATER ON.  NOT SURE WHEN BUT WILL BE AFTER THE HOLIDAYS.

CHRISTMAS TREE IN LIVING ROOM/BREAKFAST/KITCHEN AREA
My house is laid out different than my other house was; BUT I LIKE IT.  I LOVE DIFFERENT :-)


HALLWAY LOOKING IN TO DINNING ROOM/FRONT ENTRANCE




DINNING ROOM TABLE



FRONT DOOR AREA  ****MY HUSBAND'S OFFICE IS ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE DOLL YOU SEE STANDING ON THE ROUND TABLE. THERE'S GLASS FRENCH DOORS INTO HIS OFFICE.  I WANTED IT FOR MY STUDIO BUT THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN.  SOOOoooooo! I GOT 2 OTHER ROOMS. :-)   MADE ME HAPPEN.  HIS OFFICE WOULD HAVE BEEN TO SMALL FOR ALL MY SUPPLIES, DOLLS, ETC.......:-)  THE DINNING ROOM WAS GOING TO BE A SITTING ROOM WITH LOTS & LOTS OF DOLLS......BUT THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN EITHER. 
It's funny when you first see the house and you decide what you are going to do BUT WHEN YOU MOVE IN IT ALL CHANGES!!! LOL LOL!!



FIREPLACE MANTEL




KAT IN HIS BED LAYING ON HIS SANTA BLANKET


Will take pictures of rest of the house later on.  Our House is laid out different than our other house was.  It's kinda weird to me but I'm used to it now.  Kitchen/Breakfast Room/Living Room are all open.
The Front Entrance is the Dinning Room and there's a room off to the right when you come in the front door that is Ken's Office with French Doors.   Long Hallway from Front Entrance/Dinning Room OPENS UP INT THE Kitchen/Breakfast/Living Room areas.   NO PICTURES YET of Hallway to Bathroom/Studio 1/Studio 2/Guest Bedroom.   I used the other bedrooms for my 2 Studios.   The Master Bedroom & Master Bath is off the Long Hallway in Front of the house.  Master Bedroom has a BIG Walk In Closet.  Could make another room out of it.  LOL!  Really it could be turned into a little bedroom for one kid if needed. BUT then there wouldn't be a closet to hang your clothes. LOL LOL!! And we don't have any kids that small anymore. :-)   They are all grown and have families of their own.
OH! and we have a laundry room off of the kitchen.  You can go from the laundry to the garage.  Have an attached covered patio in the back of the house. Off from the livingroom area.

MERRY CHRISTMAS - HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!
Love & Hugs
Fran

Thursday, December 15, 2011

SNOW PEOPLE

My Snow People wanted me to post their pictures again. *Have a smaller Snow People but can't find it's picture. Will have to take another pic of it.  I created them a couple of  years ago and posted them before ......... but they want to be on my blog again this year.  SOOOOooooooo Here They Are.  I'm working on a couple of new ones.          
"TIS THE SEASON"





Friday, December 09, 2011

I CAN POST TO SOME BLOGS & SOME I CAN'T

I can now post to some blogs but some blogs I still can't.  I'll figure it all out I'm sure EVEN if I have to start another blog. LOL  I really don't want to do that.  Seems I have a gmail addy and don't know why or how to change it.  I've tried several time to get rid of that email addy.  It shows up on top of the screen as I type here in Posting.  I've gone to my account several times and changed it but it won't let me. I don't even get mail on gmail.   I guess it's OK for now at least I can post to some blogs now.  Perhaps I have to have gmail for Blogger.????????
Everyone Have a GREAT WEEKEND!
Hugs
Fran

Monday, December 05, 2011

HELP! I CAN'T POST COMMENTS ON OTHER BLOGS

HELP! Does anyone know why one can't leave a comment on other blogs?   I use  to be able to leave comments but can't now and it's been that way for awhile. HELP ME IF YOU CAN.  I WOULD APPRECIATE IT.
Thank You,
Fran

P.S.  UPDATE:  I JUST POSTED A COMMENT ON VIVIAN'S AND IT WORKED.  WOOOHOOO! HOPE IT WORKS ON OTHER BLOGS.  GOING TO GO TRY SOMEMORE POSTING ON BLOGS.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

"MIRELA RENAISSANCE GYPSY TAROT CARD READER" Judges Choice Award PLUS MY NEW ART DOLLS

WOOOHOOO!!! My doll Mirela Renaissance Gypsy Tarot Card Reader won a Judges Choice Award at the Houston Quilt Show.   I'm THRILLED!!! HAPPY!!!!   You can't see the front of her Tarot cards but they are pictures of real old tarot cards Gypsy's used.  I made them smaller to fit her hands.  The chair is hand made by me using wire and fabric torn in strips.  Her body is made of cloth. Her costume is made of fabrics from the Gypsy's fabric trim package along with some things from my own stash.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THE DRAWING BOARD FOR HER.  THIS WILL BE A CLASS PROJECT.


WANT TO SEE ALL THE DOLLS FROM THE HOUSTON QUILT SHOW? 
CHECK ALL THE DOLLS OUT HERE:  www.flickr.com/photos/mgdollclub

"BELOW ARE MY NEW ART DOLLS"
MY NEW ART DOLLS I DESIGNED. COPYRIGHT 2011 Fran Parrigan Meehan.  THE PATTERN  WILL BE FOR SALE IN PATTERN FORM SOON! COMPLETE WITH DRAWING INSTRUCTIONS. AND/OR I WILL TEACH AS A CLASS.
There's Art Work on the back of each doll also.  All Art Work is Free Hand drawn by me. The backs of each Art Doll is Free hand Drawn also.    Each doll is made of cloth, painted with paints and free hand drawn with colored pens.  Hair is Tibetan Lamb Mohair hand dyed my me.  Blocks they are attached to were hand painted by me with acrylic paints, colored makers and alcohol inks



Sorry Pictures aren't the greatest on my Art Dolls.   I will have to re-take pictures at a later date. 

Friday, November 04, 2011

BEEN AWHILE

Well, it's been awhile since I posted.  GOSH! Almost a month has passed by.  Things do get in the way sometimes.  So much to do trying to get doctors since we moved. Have a couple in place but need some others.  BELEIVE ME I'M THANKFUL FOR DOCTORS BUT WHEN I HAVE TO FIND NEW ONES IT SCARES ME!!  It's the not knowing how good they are, etc.  Our insurance is good we can see any doctor.  It's just knowing which ones.  GOSH have to have several doctors ..........One for this and one for that and one for another thing.  I WISH I COULD GO SEE MY DOCTORS BACK IN LAS VEGAS!! Well, at least 2 of them. Don't think I haven't thought about it.  YES! I am a big baby when it comes to doctors. Don't like it at all but know I have to go sometimes.  I could go spend time with our daughter in Las Vegas and see the two doctors that I really trust and like. BUT hubby might not go for that one. LOL LOL!!! You know the feeling of being comfortable with doctors.  Gone to one doctor here Primary doctor.  Had blood work done. Don't have to go back they will call me. Mmmmmmmm!!! Not used to that.  Always went back to the doctor for results.  Monday go to Breast doctor.  I have all my films and ultrasound for them him her whatever.  JUST HOPE they are as good or better as the one I had in Las Vegas.  YES! I am making a wreck out of myself; arent' I????.  I guess I DON'T LIKE CHANGES.  After all I had my doctors in Las Vegas for 16 years.   I will get used to the ones here.  I guess I've just heard too many bad stories about doctors not doing the right treatments and right meds to people. My daughter in law gave me her doctors names.  My hubby has his doctors already because he was in the hospital a few days after we moved here.  I just kept putting it off. 

OK OK enough on that subject!!! SORRY! for going on and on.  I will stop now.  I could say lots more on this subject but I won't.  I will be a good girl and see the other doctors.

I do have several new dolls to show.  I will take pictures of them tomorrow and post them on my blog and my facebook. 
I did a pin doll swap on DollStreet and I got my pin dolls from Dru Esslinger, Gloriana Nickolis and Beth. They are wonderful.  Will take pics of the pin dolls also.  Each of them are WONDERFUL!!!

I guess I will stop talking now and go to bed.  It's almost midnight. MMMMMMMM! wonderful if I will turn into a Princess at midnight. ROFL!!! Don't I wish!!  
Night Everyone
Hugs
Fran

Saturday, October 08, 2011

THIS & THAT

I haven't posted in awhile.  Been busy with This & That as usual.  I'm working on dolls, etc etc.  for an up coming craft show this month.  I have several Art Dolls made.  Working on Fancy Lady Brooches and other items for the show. 

We moved furniture out of our living room and 2 of our sons came over this morning to help us put the hardwood flooring in.  It looks great.  I'm so glad the carpet is gone.  I don't like carpet.  I love my hardwood flooring.  It's the same flooring that they put in my studios.  Easy to maintain and it looks wonderful.  Wish I could talk hubby into putting the same flooring in our bedroom and guest bedroom.  Maybe someday. LOL LOL!!! He likes and wants carpet in the bedrooms.  UGH!!  That's OK, I'll let him have his way. Hehehehehe!!   I'll keep working on him to change his mind.  :-)

Will take pictures tomorrow and post them to my blog and/or facebook and my picturetrail. As soon as I put them in my computer and crop them, I will then post them.  Not sure if they will get on my blog, facebook and picturetrail tomorrow.  If not, the next day.  I WILL DO MY BEST TO POST THEM BY MONDAY.   Fingers Crossed. :-)   

Hope all are having a good fun weekend.  So far it's been nice.  I love my new flooring in my living room.  Well, hubby has to put the trim around and put the furniture back where it belongs.  Then it will be finished.

Just a couple more things to be done to the house and then hopefully we are finished.  Seems like we have been working on this house forever.  I'm tried and I want it all finished so I can RELAX!! Like I know what that word is.........RELAX??????? ME??????? Not in my vocabulary. LOL LOL!!

I guess I better get off the computer and get ready to go to our daughter in laws parents house for supper this evening.  Got lots to do around here before we have to go out. 

EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT FUN WEEKEND!
Hugs,
Fran

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

DOLLS & OTHER THINGS

I'm still working on my Gypsy doll for the Gypsy Challenge.  Will finish her today.   My Celebration of dolls is finished and has been.  Have to get them in the mail.  

I will be starting on another new Art Doll.  I have the doll drawn in my sketch book already.  I did that yesterday while watching TV. LOL LOL!!  The Doll YELLS at me no matter where I am or what I'm doing.   I have to put her/him or whatever on paper if possible.  Sometimes they come out of the head as I am creating them. Watching TV or whatever or wherever I am.   No rhyme or reason to when or what my dolls or art wants to be.  I guess one would say my dolls & art pieces control me. LOL!   Yes, some do control what they want to be as I work on them.  I'm sure you know what I mean.  They pop into my head and I try to write them down on paper BUT sometimes I don't have paper and pencil.  I usually carry a pad and pencil with me BUT sometimes I don't.  Usually I remember this doll or art piece AND if I don't they come back to let me know from time to time. LOL!!    What can I say ART IS ART and my quote is " DOLLS ARE MY CANVAS WITH IN MY SOUL" 1996 Fran Parrigan Meehan


Does any one know why we can't post on some blogs and some we can.  I tried to post on a blog and it wouldn't let me.  I did  what google said. Didn't work.  So, I gave up.  Who knows what I did.  I'm sure I will find out. LOL LOL!!  Me and computers don't get along sometimes. LOL

Enough of my rambling on and on and on.   I'll save some of my ramblings  for another time. :-)

Everyone Have A Fantastic Day No Matter What you Are Doing!
Hugs,
Fran

Monday, September 19, 2011

MY NEW ART DOLL "BLU ROSE"

"BLU ROSE" IS MY NEW ART DOLL I DESIGNED AND CREATED. 
I have full view pictures of front and back BUT when I download them into my blog they come over side ways.  I haven't figured that one out yet.   I'll keep working on that and hopefully I can show you the Full View Of "BLU ROSE"    FOR NOW AT LEAST YOU CAN SEE HER TOP HALF. :-)
HUGS, Fran

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Here's A New Doll That I Just Finished

"THE COLORFUL KEEPER"  NEW DOLL I JUST FINISHED. 

Her torso is made of cloth with a small tin inside her torso.  The inside of her tiny tin is covered with orange tin foil that holds pieces of dried moss, feather, ribbon and trims.  Front is covered with a piece made of stick pieces, tiny trims, tiny ribbons, flower with Swaroski crystal.  Her hair is created with all kinds of fancy yarns, feather, ribbons and pieces of fancy fabrics.  Her skirt is made from my hand dyed lace embellished with rose buds made of ribbons and tiny micro marbles.   Her face is made from paper clay. I made this face a couple of years ago.  It's a weird shape head. Top of the head is long and curves (can't see it for the hair).  I was going to use this face for ghost and probably still will on a ghost or whatever. :-)   Weird face turned out to look kinda pretty.  GOSH! I have to do something NOT PRETTY!  I did make a BAD BAD SNOWMAN a few years ago.  It was a BAD SNOWMAN. ROFL!
IF you want to see BAD BAD SNOWMAN go to my side bar BLOG ARCHIVE 2009 click on that then go to Oct 24, 2009 Post. 

FACE CLOSE UP



 CLOSE UP OF METAL TIN EMBELLISHED


"FULL VIEW OF "THE COLORFUL KEEPER"
Sorry couldn't crop this picture for some reason or other. Haven't figured that one out yet. :-0

Will be adding a back view of "The Colorful Keeper"

Friday, August 26, 2011

My cat "KAT" wanted me to post a picture of him. :-)   He said, I haven't shown y'all a picture of him lately. LOL!!   OOOOOOO! He is a big boy.  He's got pretty green eyes AND yellow eyes.  They change from time to time.  Some times they are yellow/orange and sometimes they are green. Usually around Halloween his eyes are yellow/orange.   He is one big SWEETIE!  He has long fangs and he weighs 34 lbs.  From the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail he is 33 inches.  He's My Boy!!! He has BIG Paws to.  He eats Iams diet cat food. He isn't feed alot. He gets a small dish of a morning and a small dish at night.  Thinking about trying him on the new cat food called "BLUE"  After all these years I don't know if he would like that or not.  They say it's his nature to be a big cat no matter what he eats.  I believe that.  Couldn't ask for a sweeter cat. 



EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
HUGS, FRAN

Thursday, August 18, 2011

MY 5 NEW "LIL FAIRIES" & There will be more "LIL FAIRIES" in the near future

I created 5 New Lil Fairies.  I WAS having some problems with 3 of 5 pictures.   Here you will see all of my 5 New Lil Fairies.  Their faces aren't red like it's showing from my computer. Maybe they are ok on your computer.  Just their cheeks have blush on them.  I sculpted their little face and made myself a mold.  All my New Lil Fairies will have the same lil face.   I'm STILL LEARNING how to use my new computer and programs. :-)
 "SWEET PEA" Lil Fairy



"SKY LIL FAIRY"


"SUNFLOWER LIL FAIRY"



"SLEEPING LIL FAIRY"


"PANSEY LIL FAIRY"

FINALLY GOT ALL 5 LIL FAIRIES ON MY BLOG.  :-)    HOPE YOU ENJOY MY NEW "LIL FAIRIES.   LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WOULD LIKE.  I ENJOY READING COMMENTS THAT YOU LEAVE.   THANK YOU!
HUGS,
FRAN



Monday, August 15, 2011

NEW POST - NEW SITE - Grandson

Hi Everyone,
I just added a new Blog site to my side bar.. It's a great site called La Llorona Studio. Check it out; Adriana is a wonderful artist and a really nice person.  I met her at ADAA conference.  Here's her site addy:  www.lalloronastudio.blogspot.com     Here's another site for her work.  http://adrianaesqueda.carbonmade.com
 

I'm a bit sad today.  Our grandson Cain is going home today.  We had a wonderful 2 weeks with him. How Time Flies By!!! WAY TOO FAST!!  He had a great time and so did we and rest of the family that lives here in Texas.  He got a bit sun burned. Stayed in the pools too much. LOL!! Him and our other grands are water dogs. :-)     He leaves this evening for home and I know his MOMMY & DADDY ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HIM COMING HOME.   :-)   I'd keep him if I could. hehehehe!  What grandma wouldn't?????? :-)   He's a SWEETIE and a KEEPER.  
Hugs,
Fran

Tuesday, August 09, 2011

5 X 7 Painting Collages

These are two 5" X 7" canvas picture collages I painted & collaged.  Actually I created these last year.

                                             "ART IS ME"       &     "FIRST BLOOM"

HAVE A GREAT DAY,
Hugs,
Fran




Friday, August 05, 2011

CHECK OUT PICTURES OF "ALL DOLLS ARE ART" Conference

If you would like to see pictures of the "All Dolls Are Art" conference held in Austin last week;
***SEE WEBSITES BELOW

http://www.alldollart.com/ADAA2011.html

www.lalloronastudio.blogspot.com

ENJOY LOOKING AT THE PICTURES.   The conference was FANTASTIC!!! HOPE YOU WILL ATTEND NEXT YEAR.   Dates for the conference should be up soon.  Please check for dates at; 

www.alldollart.com

Hugs
Fran

Monday, July 25, 2011

MY NEW DOLL PINS/ OFF TO ALL DOLLS ARE ART Conference

Just wanted to add I'm off to Austin Texas to All Dolls Are Art Conference.  I'm leaving in a few minutes and will be home late on Monday Aug. 1st AND our grandson Cain from Las Vegas, NV is coming to visit on Aug. 2nd.  WOOOHOOO!!
Will take pics at the conference.  I have my camera :-)
Hugs Fran


These are pin dolls I designed and made for the Pin Doll Swap at
All Dolls Are Art Conference.

I'm making more but not sure when they will be finished.  I was hoping to have some made for my Sales Table.  Not sure if I will have time to make more.  I have lots to get finished before I leave soon.

Pin Doll 1

Pin Doll 2  This one is my Favorite :-)

Pin Doll 3

Pin Doll 4

Pin Doll 5

There is one more Pin Doll.....Well, it's mine and I made it into a Name Tag for the All Dolls Are Art Conference.  It's drying right now BUT I will take a picture of it and post it later. :-) 
Hugs,
Fran 

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

PAINT FLOWERS ON BATHROOM WALL

I painted these flowers on our main bathroom wall.  They match the shower curtain, towels and rug.

I tend to work on several things at one time. :-)  I was working on Fairies and other stuff I'm getting ready for All Dolls Are Art Conference.   I just had to stop working on the other stuff and paint this mural on the wall.    I guess I should take a pic of the shower curtain and rug so you can see the whole bath.  Not tonight.  I'm going to bed as I have to get up early and start working on more stuff for All Dolls Are Art Conference.  I leave next Wednesday.  I have lots to do yet.  The picture is a bit dark; the walls are an off white beige looking.  Not this dark at all.  I will see what I can do with the picture later.

Have A Great Day,
Hugs
Fran

Thursday, July 14, 2011

COULDN'T GET INTO MY BLOG TO POST!! NEWS FLASH UPDATE FOLLOWING ORIGINAL POST!

I couldn't get into my blog to post because I forgot my password.  I also couldn't post to any other blogs because I forgot my password.  I found it written down in my notebook.  Thank Goodness. I already changed it several times.  

NOW! Why do I have to sign in with my google password when I want to leave a post on some other blog?????  I didn't before.  I guess I will have to go check out my settings. MMMMMMMmmmmm!

I've been working on getting all my patterns together for my sales table at ADAA Conference at the end of the month.  Got lots of stuff to work on and get ready.  Not much time left.
More later. :-)
Hugs
Fran       NEWS FLASH!!!  I FIGURED OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO HAVING TO SIGN IN ON PEOPLES BLOG POST.  I FIXED IT SO NOW I DON'T HAVE TO SIGN IN ALL THE TIME. WELL I THINK I FIXED IT.  I DID POST ON VIVIAN'S BLOG AND I DIDN'T HAVE TO SIGN IN, ETC.  THE LESS I HAVE TO DO THE BETTER.  HEHEHEHEHEHEhehehehehe!

Monday, July 11, 2011

PICTURES OF MY FAIRIES YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR

FINALLY THE WAIT IS OVER FOR MY FAIRIES DEBUT
Except there are only 10 little Fairies NOT 12 little Fairies.  I'm still working on the last 2 little Fairies.
Hopefully I can find time to finish the other 2 Fairies.  Got lots of other dolls, patterns, mohair skins and other goodies for my sales table at ADAA conference the end of this month.  So I have my work cut out for me.  YES! I HAVE TO GET BUSY! :-) 

ENJOY THE LITTLE FAIRIES
HUGS, Fran











Wednesday, July 06, 2011

HERE'S PICTURE OF MY SEWING AREA THAT I LEFT OUT YESTERDAY

Picture of my sewing area.  I forgot to post it with the other pictures of my studios.  Scroll on down to the next post and you will see the other pictures of my Studio 1 and Studio 2.   They are not always this clean.  These pictures were taken after the rooms were finished. :-)  NOW THEY ARE MESSY. LOL

The light is the 2 windows.  I didn't get a very good picture but will redo it sometime. :-)


I see I cut off the top of the window and the dolls hanging on the wall. :-)
Hugs,
Fran

Tuesday, July 05, 2011

STUDIO 1 & STUDIO 2 PICTURES......HERE THEY ARE.......FAIRIES COMING SOON

Here's some pictures of my Studio 1 and Studio 2.  Sorry it took so long to post them.  Hope you enjoy them.  Studio 1 is my sewing room, computer room, some supplies and pattern designing area, along with some creating goes on in here also.  Sorry I forgot to add a picture of my sewing area in Studio 1, will add it later.

STUDIO 1
 STUDIO 1
 STUDIO 1
 STUDIO 1
 STUDIO 1
 STUDIO 1


These are pictures of Studio 2 which is where most of my supplies, book, magazines, fabrics, etc are.  I also create my art, dolls, etc in here.
STUDIO 2
 STUDIO 2
 STUDIO 2
 STUDIO 2
 STUDIO 2
Hope you enjoy looking at my Studio 1 and Studio 2 pictures.  It's not this clean now.....I've been creating lots of Fairies and other dolls.
Hugs
Fran