I have Fairies finished except for their props to sit on. Well, some of the Fairies have props already and are finished. Have pictures and have pictures to take when all are finished. I'm going to download Kodak program into my computer this evening and HOPE I DO IT RIGHT!!! I probably should wait until tomorrow when hubby is home. He will be home way late tonight as he had to go to Florida for a few days.
Have to go out and mail Birthday cards to my daughters Angela and Brandi and my son in law Jason. Their Birthdays are July 5, 9, & 10th. My son Kevin's Birthday is July 24. He lives here so I don't have to mail his card. This will be the first time in years that we actually get to spend his Birthday with him. July is a busy Birthday month. My Mama and Daddy (God Rest Their Souls. They have been gone for years and I miss them very much). Their Birthdays are in July also. Soooooooo! July is a big month for Birthdays in my family.
Got to do some shopping while out. I have to find Doll magazines. I need them. I haven't renewed any of my doll magazine subscriptions yet. They all ran out when I moved. Now that was luck on my part. I got all my magazines BUT haven't renewed them yet. I have to do that this evening. Going to Michael's and hope they have them. Looked in the book store over the weekend and they didn't have any doll magazines!! WAS I EVER UPSET. hehehehehe!!!! I just had to look at older magazines I have. I never get tried of looking at them over and over.
Everyone Have A Wonderful Fun Day,
Hugs,
Fran
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
FAIRIES
Well, I worked all day on my little Fairies. They are almost finished. I counted them and I'm missing #12 Fairy; she must have flown away or hiding one. LOL!!! I'll find her or remake her.
I sculpted a tiny head yesterday. It measures 5/8 inch. It's tiny. I used a doll needle to sculpt some of her face features along with sculpting tools and my fingers. It was a challenge but fun. My hubby Ken was amazed at the tiny size. LOL LOL I was going to make a mold of it BUT my mold making stuff wasn't good. It would harden. Too old I guess. Have to order more.
Just wanted to let Y'ALL know how the Little Fairies were coming along. Taking longer than I thought but that's NOTHING NEW!!
Have A Great Day/Evening
Fran
I sculpted a tiny head yesterday. It measures 5/8 inch. It's tiny. I used a doll needle to sculpt some of her face features along with sculpting tools and my fingers. It was a challenge but fun. My hubby Ken was amazed at the tiny size. LOL LOL I was going to make a mold of it BUT my mold making stuff wasn't good. It would harden. Too old I guess. Have to order more.
Just wanted to let Y'ALL know how the Little Fairies were coming along. Taking longer than I thought but that's NOTHING NEW!!
Have A Great Day/Evening
Fran
Monday, June 27, 2011
LITTLE FAIRIES
PROGRESS ON MY LITTLE FAIRIES
4 Little Fairies are completed. HURRAY!! Had family time yesterday so didn't do much work on Fairies. Kids and Grands came over. We all had a great time together. Really enjoy spending time with our children and grands. Wish all our kids and grands lived here. :-)
My little Fairies are getting their heads on today. WOOOHOOO!! Got a few more to sculpt, paint and attach; then I'm finished. Therefore I can then move on to making some other dolls.
Hugs,
Fran
4 Little Fairies are completed. HURRAY!! Had family time yesterday so didn't do much work on Fairies. Kids and Grands came over. We all had a great time together. Really enjoy spending time with our children and grands. Wish all our kids and grands lived here. :-)
My little Fairies are getting their heads on today. WOOOHOOO!! Got a few more to sculpt, paint and attach; then I'm finished. Therefore I can then move on to making some other dolls.
Hugs,
Fran
Friday, June 24, 2011
JUST A POST
This is just another post. We got back 1 A.M. Tuesday morning from PA. We had a wonderful fun time with all our family. My GOODNESS the grands have really grown in 2 years or is it 3years since we saw them. Their parents look the same they didn't get bigger or taller, WELLLLLLL!! Maybe a little bigger ROFL!! Hope they aren't reading this. ROFL!!! OH! and a little older. That makes me a little older ALSO!! :-( :-) I might be older but I still feel and think young. :-)
I've been working on lots of stuff since I got home. I'm working on a dozen Fairies. Going to start sculpting their little heads this evening and finish them tomorrow if I don't finish them tonight. Will finish all the little Fairies tomorrow even if I have to work late into the night. Something I haven't done in awhile.
I haven't forgot about posting pictures ................ Still working on that one. Son has been out of town alot and hubby has been busy SOOOOOOOoooooooooo! will wait a little longer. Hope son can come over this weekend and show me more about my new computer and programs. I'm not to Bright when it come to computers. I'm always afaird I will do something wrong and have problems then. So, I don't hit buttons. :-)
Just wanted to say Hello and I'm still around. End of July I will be going to a doll conference in Austin, Texas. Check it out at www.alldollart.com Lots of great doll teachers, fun, sales tables, food, etc etc etc. Check out all the fun on www.alldollart.com
Got to go back working on my Fairies....I hear little voices yelling at me to get busy and finish them so they can see and talk. MMMMMmmmmmm! wonder where those little voices yelling are coming from if they don't have their heads yet. LOL OH! one Fairy is complete so she has her head on. She's a loud mouth. LOL LOL!!
More Later and Pictures I HOPE, Not saying it out loud......when it happens I will be Thrilled and Y'All will see Pictures.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!
HUGS,
FRAN
I've been working on lots of stuff since I got home. I'm working on a dozen Fairies. Going to start sculpting their little heads this evening and finish them tomorrow if I don't finish them tonight. Will finish all the little Fairies tomorrow even if I have to work late into the night. Something I haven't done in awhile.
I haven't forgot about posting pictures ................ Still working on that one. Son has been out of town alot and hubby has been busy SOOOOOOOoooooooooo! will wait a little longer. Hope son can come over this weekend and show me more about my new computer and programs. I'm not to Bright when it come to computers. I'm always afaird I will do something wrong and have problems then. So, I don't hit buttons. :-)
Just wanted to say Hello and I'm still around. End of July I will be going to a doll conference in Austin, Texas. Check it out at www.alldollart.com Lots of great doll teachers, fun, sales tables, food, etc etc etc. Check out all the fun on www.alldollart.com
Got to go back working on my Fairies....I hear little voices yelling at me to get busy and finish them so they can see and talk. MMMMMmmmmmm! wonder where those little voices yelling are coming from if they don't have their heads yet. LOL OH! one Fairy is complete so she has her head on. She's a loud mouth. LOL LOL!!
More Later and Pictures I HOPE, Not saying it out loud......when it happens I will be Thrilled and Y'All will see Pictures.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!
HUGS,
FRAN
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Going Away/Computer/Pictures
I am going away for several days. Going to PA to see our Granddaughter Brittany graduate. OH! MY! It seems like it was only yesterday she was a baby. Now 18 and going away to college. We are PROUD of her. She belongs to the Fire Dept., Recue Diving, Life Guard and she has a job where she lives in PA. She will be going off to college in Aug. Will get lots of Hugs & Kisses from her, some of our other grand kids and some of our kids. It will be so nice to see them. It's been a couple of years since we saw some of them. REALLY REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF THEM.
My new computer has problems.....it's so slow and it never was. Don't know what is wrong with it. When Ken comes home this evening I'll have him check and see what is going on.
I TRIED TO POST SOME PICTURES TODAY ON MY COMPUTER BUT NO GO!! Computer is to slow for some reason. I just hope this will come through. I think it will but won't bet on it. :-)
I probably won't be on a computer in PA but might get to get on one. Will see.
Everyone have a great week & weekend. HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL THE DAD'S OUT THERE.
Love & Hugs,
Fran
My new computer has problems.....it's so slow and it never was. Don't know what is wrong with it. When Ken comes home this evening I'll have him check and see what is going on.
I TRIED TO POST SOME PICTURES TODAY ON MY COMPUTER BUT NO GO!! Computer is to slow for some reason. I just hope this will come through. I think it will but won't bet on it. :-)
I probably won't be on a computer in PA but might get to get on one. Will see.
Everyone have a great week & weekend. HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL THE DAD'S OUT THERE.
Love & Hugs,
Fran
Friday, June 10, 2011
FAIRIES/PICTURES/ETC
Sorry about not having any pictures posted yet. I have them in my camera waiting to go into a program in my computer. Hopefully but not holding my breath I'll get some up soon. MAYBE and that is a BIG word right now. Sometimes I feel helpless when it comes to programs on computers; especially trying to figure out my photo program. I'm going to try and download them from the camera to the computer and see where they go. :-) I might be SORRY BUT I MIGHT NOT EITHER. Hehehehe! Better laugh than cry.
Enough of my whinning. Later is Better Than Never. BESIDES I have been creating Fairies in Studio 2(that's what I call it and the other one I call Studio 1) Maybe I will get creative and name my 2 studios. YEAH! I think that would be good. Thinking Cap is on.
:-) My new Fairies are really cute even if I do say so myself. I am working on 12 Fairies (mmmmm that's a dozen; sounds like cupcakes to me. :-) Yum Yum!! Maybe they are or maybe some are Cupcake Fairies and others are cute fairies. Now I'm hungry for a cupcake. Vivian, I'm thinking how good your cupcakes look right now. :-)
EVERY ONE HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!
Love & Hugs,
Fran who is going to bed now. Got to get up and work on Fairies and Picture program on computer.
Fran
Enough of my whinning. Later is Better Than Never. BESIDES I have been creating Fairies in Studio 2(that's what I call it and the other one I call Studio 1) Maybe I will get creative and name my 2 studios. YEAH! I think that would be good. Thinking Cap is on.
:-) My new Fairies are really cute even if I do say so myself. I am working on 12 Fairies (mmmmm that's a dozen; sounds like cupcakes to me. :-) Yum Yum!! Maybe they are or maybe some are Cupcake Fairies and others are cute fairies. Now I'm hungry for a cupcake. Vivian, I'm thinking how good your cupcakes look right now. :-)
EVERY ONE HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!
Love & Hugs,
Fran who is going to bed now. Got to get up and work on Fairies and Picture program on computer.
Fran
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
PICTURES
I'm working on pictures of my studios. It's not an easy thing at least for me LOL LOL!! Might have to wait until hubby comes home later and he will have to show me how to work these photo programs. We'll seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee if I can do it. LOL! I think Kodak is going to come back into my life.
SORRY! No Pics up yet.
I created a new Fairy yesterday. She's cute. Yes, I will take a picture and put up as soon as I figure the photo program out. I'm sure I will figure it out all by myself. :-) If not, consider me DUH! and I'll wait for my hubby to come home and sit it up. :-)
Love & Hugs
Fran
SORRY! No Pics up yet.
I created a new Fairy yesterday. She's cute. Yes, I will take a picture and put up as soon as I figure the photo program out. I'm sure I will figure it out all by myself. :-) If not, consider me DUH! and I'll wait for my hubby to come home and sit it up. :-)
Love & Hugs
Fran
Thursday, June 02, 2011
WOOHOO! STUDIOS ARE DONE!
OH HAPPY DAYS!! REALLY MONTHS!!! Studios are done and ready for me to start creating. WOOHOO!! I can't wait to get started. I think I will create something tomorrow or at least get started on something. I really have the need to create a doll.
Will take pictures of studios tomorrow and see if I remember how to post them. Got a new computer and not sure how the picture program works. It's no Kodak; which I had in my other computer. Camera batteries are charged and ready to take pictures.
Got my file cabinet this evening. Been putting folders, etc in it. I still have some folders, etc to put in it but not a big deal.
HAPPY STUDIOS ARE FINISHED AND READY TO CREATE DOLLS AGAIN!!
Hugs,
Fran
Will take pictures of studios tomorrow and see if I remember how to post them. Got a new computer and not sure how the picture program works. It's no Kodak; which I had in my other computer. Camera batteries are charged and ready to take pictures.
Got my file cabinet this evening. Been putting folders, etc in it. I still have some folders, etc to put in it but not a big deal.
HAPPY STUDIOS ARE FINISHED AND READY TO CREATE DOLLS AGAIN!!
Hugs,
Fran
ANOTHER DAY & I WLL HAVE MY STUDIOS FINISHED! WOOOHOOO!!
WOOOHOOO!!! I WILL HAVE MY STUDIOS FINISHED BY TONIGHT!! WOOOHOOO!!!
I probably shouldn't say that too loud; something might come up that I don't get them finished. LOL!!
I have to go out this morning but soon as I get back this afternoon, I WILL FINISH SETTING UP MY STUDIOS. I WILL!! Not much to do now. Just a few things to put away and move all my paper files into my file cabinet. (I have to do that tomorrow because the file cabinet won't be here until then or Saturday). That's OK, I will put them in the closet in the guess room until then. That's where the file cabinet is going; in the closet in the guess room. Still room for guess to put their clothes. LOL!
Got to go for now. Have to leave in a couple of hours. Will post pictures in the next day or so of my Studios.
Hugs,
Fran
I probably shouldn't say that too loud; something might come up that I don't get them finished. LOL!!
I have to go out this morning but soon as I get back this afternoon, I WILL FINISH SETTING UP MY STUDIOS. I WILL!! Not much to do now. Just a few things to put away and move all my paper files into my file cabinet. (I have to do that tomorrow because the file cabinet won't be here until then or Saturday). That's OK, I will put them in the closet in the guess room until then. That's where the file cabinet is going; in the closet in the guess room. Still room for guess to put their clothes. LOL!
Got to go for now. Have to leave in a couple of hours. Will post pictures in the next day or so of my Studios.
Hugs,
Fran
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
ANOTHER DAY 2011
WOW! seems like the days are going by so fast. 6 months has gone by as of tomorrow. WOW!! half of 2011 gone right by me. I know I have done a lot this year and still have lots to do.
My studios are almost finished and I will be creating new dolls again soon. WOOOHOOO!!! Still have things to do in the house. We have to stain kitchen cabinets, put in new counter tops and a new double sink. Living room, we want to take the carpet out and put hardwood flooring in and a wooden fireplace mantel. It already has tile facing and hearth. Maybe we will paint some more walls but not sure about that. The off white works right now. Might add colorful borders to the guest room or wallpaper on one wall or paint it colors. Not sure yet. I LOVE COLOR! Don't care for white or off white walls. See where I'm going, don't ya? LOLDo you see my head spinning? hehehe!! GEEEZZZZZ!! I keep thinking and I could be working on this house for another 6 months or longer. Brain has to shut off but won't. LOL LOL!!
Love & Hugs
Fran
My studios are almost finished and I will be creating new dolls again soon. WOOOHOOO!!! Still have things to do in the house. We have to stain kitchen cabinets, put in new counter tops and a new double sink. Living room, we want to take the carpet out and put hardwood flooring in and a wooden fireplace mantel. It already has tile facing and hearth. Maybe we will paint some more walls but not sure about that. The off white works right now. Might add colorful borders to the guest room or wallpaper on one wall or paint it colors. Not sure yet. I LOVE COLOR! Don't care for white or off white walls. See where I'm going, don't ya? LOLDo you see my head spinning? hehehe!! GEEEZZZZZ!! I keep thinking and I could be working on this house for another 6 months or longer. Brain has to shut off but won't. LOL LOL!!
Love & Hugs
Fran
Monday, May 30, 2011
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY TO EVERYONE!! THANKS, LOVE & PRAYERS TO ALL OUR MILITARY WHOM ARE KEEPING US & OUR WORLD SAFE AND WHOM FOUGHT IN ALL OUR WARS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL AND THEIR FAMILIES. I met a young man while at AFIC and he was home on leave BUT was going back oversea for another tour. He was proud and happy to go back so he could help keep all of us safe so all of us could keep doing what we do. My heart goes out to him and all of our military people.
Hope all had a Happy Memorial Day. We did, we went to one of our son's house for a Bar-B-Q yesterday because he had to go out of town on business this morning. Everyone had a great time.
Fun day with the kids, grandkids and friends.
Up Date On My Studio & House: We ALMOST have my studios and house sit up and ready to start creating again. Well, my studios are just about finished. We still have some things to do to the house, like put hardwood flooring in the living room, stain the kitchen cabinets, put new counter tops in, new kitchen double sink and then we will be finished. WOOOHOOO!! Of course it's going to take a couple of months or so to do all that. Then we can sit back an enjoy it all. Maybe by Christmas it will all be finished. LOL LOL!!!
EVERYONE TAKE CARE! HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY & GOD BLESS US ALL
Love & Hugs
Fran
Hope all had a Happy Memorial Day. We did, we went to one of our son's house for a Bar-B-Q yesterday because he had to go out of town on business this morning. Everyone had a great time.
Fun day with the kids, grandkids and friends.
Up Date On My Studio & House: We ALMOST have my studios and house sit up and ready to start creating again. Well, my studios are just about finished. We still have some things to do to the house, like put hardwood flooring in the living room, stain the kitchen cabinets, put new counter tops in, new kitchen double sink and then we will be finished. WOOOHOOO!! Of course it's going to take a couple of months or so to do all that. Then we can sit back an enjoy it all. Maybe by Christmas it will all be finished. LOL LOL!!!
EVERYONE TAKE CARE! HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY & GOD BLESS US ALL
Love & Hugs
Fran
Friday, May 27, 2011
FOLLOWERS
All my followers on my blog are missing and when I go to other blogs their followers are missing also. Does anyone know what's going on with our followers????
Hugs
Fran
Hugs
Fran
Friday, April 22, 2011
NEW WORK - LIFE - OTHER STUFF
Hi,
I'm posting again. :-) YEAH! STILL No pictures yet because I haven't had time to take any nor have I had time to figure out what program I have for pictures in my new computer. I hope to figure that out tonight when my hubby gets home. SHHhhhhhh! I kinda wish I hadn't asked Santa for a new computer last Christmas. I really was used to my old computer and knew exactly how it worked. I suppose I will learn to love this new computer after I figure it all out. Of Course I Will :-)
Life is good but busy with the new house (well it's not new new; it has been lived in by others before BUT it's new to us and it's all ours, payments and all LOL LOL!).
Getting all our stuff unpacked and a place to put it PLUS having to buy new curtains, furniture, etc. We are almost finished unpacking stuff EXCEPT for my studios. YEAH! I have 2 studios. 2 room side by side. I REALLY REALLY MISS MY BIG STUDIO I HAD IN OUR LAS VEGAS HOUSE. (Oh! speaking of our Las Vegas house; we rented it to someone HURRAY!!! that's a load off the minds). Got some stuff set up in one studio. Got lots and lots of boxes full of supplies, dolls, etc etc in the other studio room. OH! and I can't forget about all the other boxes full of supplies, etc in the guest bedroom. It's piled high also. Just a little path to get inside the doors. LOL LOL!! I have WAY TOO MUCH STUFF!! My son made me bring everything. He helped pack and move us. He lives out here in Texas. We have 2 sons and families that live 5 minutes away. It's nice seeing them alot more. Now if we could only get the other 6 kids and families to move out here. Wouldn't it be nice to have all your family in one town like it used to be???
I know I for one would be THRILLED AND LOVE IT!! Well, a Mother can Dream. :-)
I must get off of here, go feed the cat, get dressed (still in pj's and housecoat), get to working on stuff for AFIC 2001. I leave in 5 days and still have lots to do. Have to finish my new patterns and other things.
I'm excited about teaching Delphine Rose class and Flutter Rose class. I must have liked Rose when I designed these 2 doll classes. LOL LOL !!! Mmmmmm! I actually do like roses alot.
Well, I am getting off the computer now and going to go get my work clothes on and get to work in my studio. Wish I had pictures to post. SOON, ONE CAN ONLY HOPE!!
One more thing before I get off here. We hardly ever had storms in Las Vegas BUT OUT HERE WE HAVE HAD LOTS OF REALLY BAD STORMS (Yes Tornado's around and Tornado watches) AND I DON'T LIKE THEM!! I suppose we will get used to them. NOT!!!
OK I'm off here. Sorry for the rattling on and on. :-)
Have A Fantastic Day,
Love & Hugs,
Fran
I'm posting again. :-) YEAH! STILL No pictures yet because I haven't had time to take any nor have I had time to figure out what program I have for pictures in my new computer. I hope to figure that out tonight when my hubby gets home. SHHhhhhhh! I kinda wish I hadn't asked Santa for a new computer last Christmas. I really was used to my old computer and knew exactly how it worked. I suppose I will learn to love this new computer after I figure it all out. Of Course I Will :-)
Life is good but busy with the new house (well it's not new new; it has been lived in by others before BUT it's new to us and it's all ours, payments and all LOL LOL!).
Getting all our stuff unpacked and a place to put it PLUS having to buy new curtains, furniture, etc. We are almost finished unpacking stuff EXCEPT for my studios. YEAH! I have 2 studios. 2 room side by side. I REALLY REALLY MISS MY BIG STUDIO I HAD IN OUR LAS VEGAS HOUSE. (Oh! speaking of our Las Vegas house; we rented it to someone HURRAY!!! that's a load off the minds). Got some stuff set up in one studio. Got lots and lots of boxes full of supplies, dolls, etc etc in the other studio room. OH! and I can't forget about all the other boxes full of supplies, etc in the guest bedroom. It's piled high also. Just a little path to get inside the doors. LOL LOL!! I have WAY TOO MUCH STUFF!! My son made me bring everything. He helped pack and move us. He lives out here in Texas. We have 2 sons and families that live 5 minutes away. It's nice seeing them alot more. Now if we could only get the other 6 kids and families to move out here. Wouldn't it be nice to have all your family in one town like it used to be???
I know I for one would be THRILLED AND LOVE IT!! Well, a Mother can Dream. :-)
I must get off of here, go feed the cat, get dressed (still in pj's and housecoat), get to working on stuff for AFIC 2001. I leave in 5 days and still have lots to do. Have to finish my new patterns and other things.
I'm excited about teaching Delphine Rose class and Flutter Rose class. I must have liked Rose when I designed these 2 doll classes. LOL LOL !!! Mmmmmm! I actually do like roses alot.
Well, I am getting off the computer now and going to go get my work clothes on and get to work in my studio. Wish I had pictures to post. SOON, ONE CAN ONLY HOPE!!
One more thing before I get off here. We hardly ever had storms in Las Vegas BUT OUT HERE WE HAVE HAD LOTS OF REALLY BAD STORMS (Yes Tornado's around and Tornado watches) AND I DON'T LIKE THEM!! I suppose we will get used to them. NOT!!!
OK I'm off here. Sorry for the rattling on and on. :-)
Have A Fantastic Day,
Love & Hugs,
Fran
Friday, April 08, 2011
NEED TO DO SOME CHANGES
I have to do some changes since I have moved to Texas. I lost my Cox email address SO now I have a new email address dollartistfran@yahoo.com BUT I also have other groups,etc I am/WAS on with my old Cox email. I have lost all of them and will have to sit down WHEN I have enough time to do so. LOL I can't even post on my groups because of the old email address is no good. MMMMMMMM!! Will take a few long deep breaths and go for it in the next day or so.
Hubby was in the hospital a few days and he's home doing fine. Just needs to rest some. Goes back to the doctor on Monday. Nothing life threatening. It could have been but thank goodness found out what the problem was and fixed it. He is feeling much better today. We went out do take care of a few things.
Moving is a BIG BIG BIG JOB!!! GOSH! it really takes lot of time to move from one place to another ALONG with unexpected stuff beon your control to pop up during it. It really could be worst, I'm complaining BUT not complaining also. I don't know when I ever had SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH on my shoulders at one time. Maybe I feel that way because I'm getting older. :-) It will all work out, the good Lord won't put anymore on us than we can stand. At least it really isn't as bad as things could be. I'm THANKFUL for that. So now I go and work on everything that needs to get finished (which will take a long while) and do what I have to do. :-) Our two sons are coming over tomorrow to help with the Dinning Room table and chairs and put my TV stand together to hold the DVD/CD's TV boxes, etc for my Studio. Got lots more windows in this house so have to go buy some new curtains, etc. We have window blinds on all the windows so that's nice; no one can see in and then the curtains/drapes will just ad beauty to each room. :-)
I have to go now. Just wanted to let Y'All know what I'm up to and why I'm not on any of my lists, etc.
Love & Hugs
Fran
Hubby was in the hospital a few days and he's home doing fine. Just needs to rest some. Goes back to the doctor on Monday. Nothing life threatening. It could have been but thank goodness found out what the problem was and fixed it. He is feeling much better today. We went out do take care of a few things.
Moving is a BIG BIG BIG JOB!!! GOSH! it really takes lot of time to move from one place to another ALONG with unexpected stuff beon your control to pop up during it. It really could be worst, I'm complaining BUT not complaining also. I don't know when I ever had SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH on my shoulders at one time. Maybe I feel that way because I'm getting older. :-) It will all work out, the good Lord won't put anymore on us than we can stand. At least it really isn't as bad as things could be. I'm THANKFUL for that. So now I go and work on everything that needs to get finished (which will take a long while) and do what I have to do. :-) Our two sons are coming over tomorrow to help with the Dinning Room table and chairs and put my TV stand together to hold the DVD/CD's TV boxes, etc for my Studio. Got lots more windows in this house so have to go buy some new curtains, etc. We have window blinds on all the windows so that's nice; no one can see in and then the curtains/drapes will just ad beauty to each room. :-)
I have to go now. Just wanted to let Y'All know what I'm up to and why I'm not on any of my lists, etc.
Love & Hugs
Fran
Thursday, March 31, 2011
NEW HOME NEW EMAIL ADDY
My hubby and our cat Kat have moved to Texas as some of you know. NOPE everything isn't in it's place yet. LOL I think it is going to take quite awhile before everything is done and in it's place. I'm still painting walls. Way too much to do. Little by little it will get finished. RIGHT?????? LOL!!!
I also have a new email addy: dollartistfran@yahoo.com My old email fransdollland@cox.net doesn't work anymore. Here in Texas we don't have Cox TV, etc. Sooooooo, closed Cox TV account in Vegas and email addy went with it. OH! WELL! Everything is working out.
Kat did loose 2 pounds on our move. I'm sure he will find it again since he is eating lots more now. He's my sweetie. His coat is so much shinier now. I think it much be the humidity here in Texas. Las Vegas had 0 humidity most of the time. We all dried out there. LOL!! I do miss Las Vegas, I miss our daughter Brandi and our grandson Cain and our friends. My eyes tear up when I think about them. I miss our other children also. They live in PA, NY, CT, NV & TX. That's 5 different states they live in. We have 2 sons and 5 grand kids that live here in Texas. Wish it was like it used to be when families lived in their hometowns. Life sure does change. Sometimes not for the better but that's life. Have to go with the flow. Life is Good!!! Will get to see most of them in June when we go to PA for our Granddaughter Brittany's graduation. GOSH! She's 18 and graduating from High School. My how time flies. I'm making her a mask for her Prom. And making one of her friend's a mask also. I'll have to take pics of them after I make them. OH GOSH! What box is my camera packed in.????? The girls will have to take pictures of themselves so I can see what they look like with their masks on.
I really shouldn't be on this computer BUT I'm so tried of working on/in this house. Not really but am tried of working on it right now. :-) It's wearing me out. I need a break from it.
I got work to do for my classes, etc at AFIC 2011. http://artisticfiguresincloth.blogspot.com Now that will be fun and relaxing. I haven't created a doll in several months. I'm itching to make several new dolls. BUT FOR NOW I will work on patterns and press mold instructions for the 2 new dolls I made sometime ago that will debut at AFIC http://artisticfiguresincloth.blogspot.com
I will also be demonstrating how to use my new press molds and Resin Half Doll. Have to finish the patterns. Time is getting closer to time for AFIC 2011. Hope to see some of you there. I still have room in my classes for more students.
I guess I have been on here long enough. I have to go back to painting the master bedroom bathroom. Not wanting to but have to. LOL
Everyone have a Fantastic Day!
Love & Hugs
Fran
I also have a new email addy: dollartistfran@yahoo.com My old email fransdollland@cox.net doesn't work anymore. Here in Texas we don't have Cox TV, etc. Sooooooo, closed Cox TV account in Vegas and email addy went with it. OH! WELL! Everything is working out.
Kat did loose 2 pounds on our move. I'm sure he will find it again since he is eating lots more now. He's my sweetie. His coat is so much shinier now. I think it much be the humidity here in Texas. Las Vegas had 0 humidity most of the time. We all dried out there. LOL!! I do miss Las Vegas, I miss our daughter Brandi and our grandson Cain and our friends. My eyes tear up when I think about them. I miss our other children also. They live in PA, NY, CT, NV & TX. That's 5 different states they live in. We have 2 sons and 5 grand kids that live here in Texas. Wish it was like it used to be when families lived in their hometowns. Life sure does change. Sometimes not for the better but that's life. Have to go with the flow. Life is Good!!! Will get to see most of them in June when we go to PA for our Granddaughter Brittany's graduation. GOSH! She's 18 and graduating from High School. My how time flies. I'm making her a mask for her Prom. And making one of her friend's a mask also. I'll have to take pics of them after I make them. OH GOSH! What box is my camera packed in.????? The girls will have to take pictures of themselves so I can see what they look like with their masks on.
I really shouldn't be on this computer BUT I'm so tried of working on/in this house. Not really but am tried of working on it right now. :-) It's wearing me out. I need a break from it.
I got work to do for my classes, etc at AFIC 2011. http://artisticfiguresincloth.blogspot.com Now that will be fun and relaxing. I haven't created a doll in several months. I'm itching to make several new dolls. BUT FOR NOW I will work on patterns and press mold instructions for the 2 new dolls I made sometime ago that will debut at AFIC http://artisticfiguresincloth.blogspot.com
I will also be demonstrating how to use my new press molds and Resin Half Doll. Have to finish the patterns. Time is getting closer to time for AFIC 2011. Hope to see some of you there. I still have room in my classes for more students.
I guess I have been on here long enough. I have to go back to painting the master bedroom bathroom. Not wanting to but have to. LOL
Everyone have a Fantastic Day!
Love & Hugs
Fran
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
I HAVE MOVED TO TEXAS
Hi Everyone,
As some of you know my husband and I have been going back and forth to Texas a lot this year. We bought a house in Texas and we closed on it and we just move into it. Lots and Lots of boxes all around in every room. It's going to take awhile to sit up everything. We have lots done but still have lots and lots to do.
My hubby sit my computer up. It finally got out of it's box since I got it for Christmas. It's up and running and I love it. Still have to add stuff to it.
I DO NOT WANT TO EVER HAVE TO MOVE AGAIN!!!! I THINK I'M TOO OLD FOR THIS. ROFL!!! NOT!!! BUT SURE DO FEEL LIKE IT!!! Not much sleep the last month or so. Way too much had to be done. Finding the house was a process and what an adventure it was. Found one house and love it. It was the PERFECT house. Few days before closing we got a call saying the sellers have a litigation against the house we can't close yet. They let us go into contract knowing there was a litigation on the house. The seller were forclosed on and the Realtor that had it listed didn't tell us. I suppose they were hoping it would get cleared up before closing. We didn't get that PERFECT house SOOOOOOOO! BACK TO SQUARE ONE!! Lots of trips were made during this time. Back to Texas to look at more houses. Found THIS ONE AND CLOSE IN A FEW WEEKS!!! YES went back to Vegas to pack up our house and move to TEXAS WOOOHOOO!!! Not THE PERFECT HOUSE BUT THE NEXT THING TO IT!!! We are happy with it and will be really really happy when it's all sit up and all boxes are empty. I have more black and blue and green marks on me. Packing, Moving and Unpacking is dangerous; at least it is for me. LOL LOL!!! OH! We will look back on these days and laugh about it. Just another adventure in our lives.
If it wasn't for all our adventures through out our lives it would be boring I suppose. Well, my house OOOPS! EYES are getting heavy. Think they are telling me it's time to go to bed. NIGHTY NIGHTY ALL!!
Love & Hugs
Fran
As some of you know my husband and I have been going back and forth to Texas a lot this year. We bought a house in Texas and we closed on it and we just move into it. Lots and Lots of boxes all around in every room. It's going to take awhile to sit up everything. We have lots done but still have lots and lots to do.
My hubby sit my computer up. It finally got out of it's box since I got it for Christmas. It's up and running and I love it. Still have to add stuff to it.
I DO NOT WANT TO EVER HAVE TO MOVE AGAIN!!!! I THINK I'M TOO OLD FOR THIS. ROFL!!! NOT!!! BUT SURE DO FEEL LIKE IT!!! Not much sleep the last month or so. Way too much had to be done. Finding the house was a process and what an adventure it was. Found one house and love it. It was the PERFECT house. Few days before closing we got a call saying the sellers have a litigation against the house we can't close yet. They let us go into contract knowing there was a litigation on the house. The seller were forclosed on and the Realtor that had it listed didn't tell us. I suppose they were hoping it would get cleared up before closing. We didn't get that PERFECT house SOOOOOOOO! BACK TO SQUARE ONE!! Lots of trips were made during this time. Back to Texas to look at more houses. Found THIS ONE AND CLOSE IN A FEW WEEKS!!! YES went back to Vegas to pack up our house and move to TEXAS WOOOHOOO!!! Not THE PERFECT HOUSE BUT THE NEXT THING TO IT!!! We are happy with it and will be really really happy when it's all sit up and all boxes are empty. I have more black and blue and green marks on me. Packing, Moving and Unpacking is dangerous; at least it is for me. LOL LOL!!! OH! We will look back on these days and laugh about it. Just another adventure in our lives.
If it wasn't for all our adventures through out our lives it would be boring I suppose. Well, my house OOOPS! EYES are getting heavy. Think they are telling me it's time to go to bed. NIGHTY NIGHTY ALL!!
Love & Hugs
Fran
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
MOVING/CREATING/ETC.........
My life has been very busy for the past several months and longer. To make a long story short my hubby and I and our cat are moving to Texas. We have made several trips to Texas this year and it has taken alot of my creating time from me. :-( BUT it will be worth it when we get moved in and our lives back on track.
As I type we are packing up the house.
I will have a lap top until I get my computer back online. WOOOHOOO!!! Another Jounery begins this weekend. Of course it will take time to get the new house sit up, etc etc etc.
I will also be teaching at AFIC http://artisticfiguresincloth.blogspot.com/ this year. April, 29 - May 1
Can't wait. It's a FANTASTIC WONDERFUL CONFERENCE. Hope to see some of you there.
Lots of wonderful teachers teaching. Take a look at all the fantastic classes and check out everything that will be going on at AFIC.
Got to get back to packing. OOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! My studio is going to be something else to pack up but got lots of help. Thank Goodness.
LOVE & HUGS
FRAN
As I type we are packing up the house.
I will have a lap top until I get my computer back online. WOOOHOOO!!! Another Jounery begins this weekend. Of course it will take time to get the new house sit up, etc etc etc.
I will also be teaching at AFIC http://artisticfiguresincloth.blogspot.com/ this year. April, 29 - May 1
Can't wait. It's a FANTASTIC WONDERFUL CONFERENCE. Hope to see some of you there.
Lots of wonderful teachers teaching. Take a look at all the fantastic classes and check out everything that will be going on at AFIC.
Got to get back to packing. OOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! My studio is going to be something else to pack up but got lots of help. Thank Goodness.
LOVE & HUGS
FRAN
Monday, February 21, 2011
MY WORK, ETC ETC ETC............
This is Flutter Rose and Delphine Rose. I'm teaching her at AFIC 2011 http://artisticfiguresincloth.com/
I want to say a bit about my creations. I love creating dolls in all kinds of mediums. My dolls tell me what they want to be and therefore I create them how they want. :-) I know that sounds crazy but it's not, believe me it's not; just ask any dollmaker. LOL!! That's the fun part about creating;Not knowing how the doll is really going to turn out after you are finished. They change their mind through out the creating process. Yes, they do have a mind of their own even though it's coming from your own mind. Things do change in midstream. That's the fun of it all. I'm teaching Delphine Rose at AFIC also. She's a FUN doll for beginners to advance. Lots and Lots of FUN MAKING "Flutter Rose" and "Delphine Rose"
NOT TO WORRY, if you take my class at AFIC I will walk you right through it and you will love making your doll.
DELPHINE ROSE
DELPHINE ROSE in Black and White Poke A Dots
Ms. Peacock is a doll I have been working on since 2010. I had to stop and go on to other creations. She is almost finished. She now has skin color on her neck and chest area but NOT IN THIS PIC. I am trying to decide if I want to put arms/hands on her. I'm thinking very seriously about putting arms/hands on her. She will have to wait until sometime in March or April before she gets finished. Lots on my plate right now to work on her. Obligations have to come first. :-)
Will have a computer so I can read my emails, etc. Like I said, before I'm in Texas more than I'm at home this year. LOL LOL!!!
Love & Hugs
Fran
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
CHECK OUT AFIC
Check out AFIC http://artisticfiguresincloth.blogspot.com/ This is a Wonderful Fantastic doll conference to attend. Lots of Wonderful Talented Teachers.
I can really say alot of wonderful things about AFIC Doll Conference but I want you to go check out AFIC BLOG for yourself. YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID.
More tomorrow.
Love & Hugs
Fran
I can really say alot of wonderful things about AFIC Doll Conference but I want you to go check out AFIC BLOG for yourself. YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID.
More tomorrow.
Love & Hugs
Fran
Sunday, February 13, 2011
WOW! IT IS A NEW YEAR!!
WOW! is right ! IT IS A NEW YEAR and I'm behind on catching up with the New Year. I hope this doesn't indicate that I'm going to be behind all year. :-) NOT!! I'm going to do my best to see that I don't get so far behind in this New Year 2011. :-)
I've been out of town alot and sick with sinus infections. It's been a week now and I'm still not myself. I'm on meds and staying home and getting lots of liquids and rest. Yes, I went to the doctor. :-) I'm starting to feel like doing some things. CAN'T KEEP A DOLL MAKER DOWN FOR LONG!! I have lots of stuff I want and need to do. Lots going on in my life right now. Good stuff!
I wanted to let y'all know that I'm still here. I will tell more at a later date about what else is going on in my life. For now everything is good except having this awful sinus infection.
Hope your New Year is starting out wonderful. Mine started out wonderful except having sinus infection. Was in the Dallas area over a week ago when they had the below temps, ice and snow. It was COLD! and I do mean COLD! Was there during the Super Bowl but didn't go to it. Watched it on TV with the kids and friends. It was the COLDEST it had been in 20 years in Dallas. It had to wait for us to arrive to show us how cold it can get in Dallas area. LOL LOL!!! That's OK, I still LOVE TEXAS.
Well, it's Sunday and I got up early to take meds and eat breakfast. I curled up in the recliner and watched Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friends. Love the old movies. I guess it's because I used to watch them with my Mother when I was little. I still love watching the old movies.
My grandson Cain is sick and running a fever. Poor baby. He lives here in Vegas. Wish I could go see him but can't. Don't want what he has and I'm sure he doesn't want what I have (I don't think you can sinus infections. :-) I have no fever but sure have felt ughy!! Feel better today and hope to feeling 100% after all meds are gone. I'm taking 4-500mg of Amoxicillina per day for 10 days! WOW! That's 2000mg a day. I should be well soon; You Think. LOL! Still have 6 days to go.
Going to stop rattling on and on and going to go back and watch old movies. :-) Just wanted to let y'all know I'm still here.
Love & Hugs
Fran
I've been out of town alot and sick with sinus infections. It's been a week now and I'm still not myself. I'm on meds and staying home and getting lots of liquids and rest. Yes, I went to the doctor. :-) I'm starting to feel like doing some things. CAN'T KEEP A DOLL MAKER DOWN FOR LONG!! I have lots of stuff I want and need to do. Lots going on in my life right now. Good stuff!
I wanted to let y'all know that I'm still here. I will tell more at a later date about what else is going on in my life. For now everything is good except having this awful sinus infection.
Hope your New Year is starting out wonderful. Mine started out wonderful except having sinus infection. Was in the Dallas area over a week ago when they had the below temps, ice and snow. It was COLD! and I do mean COLD! Was there during the Super Bowl but didn't go to it. Watched it on TV with the kids and friends. It was the COLDEST it had been in 20 years in Dallas. It had to wait for us to arrive to show us how cold it can get in Dallas area. LOL LOL!!! That's OK, I still LOVE TEXAS.
Well, it's Sunday and I got up early to take meds and eat breakfast. I curled up in the recliner and watched Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friends. Love the old movies. I guess it's because I used to watch them with my Mother when I was little. I still love watching the old movies.
My grandson Cain is sick and running a fever. Poor baby. He lives here in Vegas. Wish I could go see him but can't. Don't want what he has and I'm sure he doesn't want what I have (I don't think you can sinus infections. :-) I have no fever but sure have felt ughy!! Feel better today and hope to feeling 100% after all meds are gone. I'm taking 4-500mg of Amoxicillina per day for 10 days! WOW! That's 2000mg a day. I should be well soon; You Think. LOL! Still have 6 days to go.
Going to stop rattling on and on and going to go back and watch old movies. :-) Just wanted to let y'all know I'm still here.
Love & Hugs
Fran
Friday, December 31, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR
I'm in Texas visiting 2 of our sons and families. We arrived here on Christmas Day. Had to work our Perfume Palace Shop through Christmas Eve. We are having a great time with the kids and grand kids.
Will be here until Jan. 2nd. Hadn't had a chance to get on a computer until this evening.
Hope all had a Very Merry Christmas. I wish all a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
I'm going shopping tomorrow with my daughter in laws. Going to Garden Ridge shopping. BIG SALES going on. WHOOO HOOO!!!
Love & Hugs,
Fran
Will be here until Jan. 2nd. Hadn't had a chance to get on a computer until this evening.
Hope all had a Very Merry Christmas. I wish all a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
I'm going shopping tomorrow with my daughter in laws. Going to Garden Ridge shopping. BIG SALES going on. WHOOO HOOO!!!
Love & Hugs,
Fran
Thursday, December 16, 2010
SNOWPEOPLE & FAIRY
I've been creating some more of my SnowPeople and my Fairy. I really want to make more but don't think I will have time. I have to work our Perfume Palace Shop everyday through Christmas starting Saturday. That's okay, I will just have to create more SnowPeople through out the year. :-) I love making them and I love making my Fairies. OH! and I love making all kinds of dolls, etc. Can you tell, I have lots of dolls, snowpeople, etc. dancing around in my head right now. LOL LOL!!!
Enjoy looking at my SnowPeople and Fairy.
Love & Hugs,
Fran
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
MISSING
I've been missing as usual. So much to do and so little time. I feel over whelmed from time to time with everything that I do. BUT I wouldn't be HAPPY if it was any other way. Everyone tells me I work better under pressure. Well, I'm not sure about that. LOL LOL!!!
I am playing catch up today, tonight and tomorrow and and and and.........................:-)
Yes, I have made myself a list (a very long list) and I am checking everything off as I finish. :-)
I still have lots of pictures I want to post. I'm thinking I should post most of them to my facebook. Will let ya know when I do. Please don't hold your breath waiting on me. hehehehe!! I will post when pics go up on my facebook and here on my blog.
EVERYONE HAVE A WONDERFUL FANTASTIC CREATIVE WEEK!!!
Love & Hugs
Fran
I am playing catch up today, tonight and tomorrow and and and and.........................:-)
Yes, I have made myself a list (a very long list) and I am checking everything off as I finish. :-)
I still have lots of pictures I want to post. I'm thinking I should post most of them to my facebook. Will let ya know when I do. Please don't hold your breath waiting on me. hehehehe!! I will post when pics go up on my facebook and here on my blog.
EVERYONE HAVE A WONDERFUL FANTASTIC CREATIVE WEEK!!!
Love & Hugs
Fran
Thursday, November 25, 2010
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
WISHING EACH AND EVERYONE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
Our Thanksgiving was great. Spent all morning cooking BUT it was worth it. YUMMMY YUMMMY MY TUMMY IS FULL!!! HEHEHEHEHE!!! My hubby and I cooked way too much food. DARN! Now we have to eat leftovers. LOL!!! We had a nice time with family and friends.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING,
Love & Hugs
Fran
Our Thanksgiving was great. Spent all morning cooking BUT it was worth it. YUMMMY YUMMMY MY TUMMY IS FULL!!! HEHEHEHEHE!!! My hubby and I cooked way too much food. DARN! Now we have to eat leftovers. LOL!!! We had a nice time with family and friends.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING,
Love & Hugs
Fran
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Cayman Island one of our stops on our Cruise
Here's a few pictures of our cruise
SUNSET CAYMAN ISLAND
PIRATE SHIP
PIRATE
CAYMAN ISLAND
MORE PICTURES LATER.
Love & Hugs
Fran
Monday, November 15, 2010
NO PICTURES YET
Hubby has been sick and still sick. Took him to the doctor this morning. Got more meds. I have been working at our perfume shop. I haven't had a chance to download pictures into my computer. Maybe tomorrow I will have some time. I don't have to work at our perfume shop because Shelia (she works for us) will be in tomorrow and Wed.
I have 3 more hours before I can close the shop. :-) Don't I sound like I wish the 3 hours would pass by fast? I do....Really I do. :-) It's a nice day today. In the 70's and a little windy. The nights drop down in the mid to high 40's.
Here comes another customer. More Later
Love & Hugs
Fran
I have 3 more hours before I can close the shop. :-) Don't I sound like I wish the 3 hours would pass by fast? I do....Really I do. :-) It's a nice day today. In the 70's and a little windy. The nights drop down in the mid to high 40's.
Here comes another customer. More Later
Love & Hugs
Fran
Saturday, November 13, 2010
HOME FROM VACATION & BIRTHDAY
We arrived home on Thursday night from our vacation cruise and Texas with some of our kids and grandkids. Hubby got sick and had to go to the ER when we left the cruise and arrived in Texas. He is doing good now but not 100% yet. He goes for a follow up with our doctor on Monday.
Now it's back to Everyday Life. I worked at our Perfume Shop yesterday. Today is my birthday. YES!! I'm 26 years old. OOOOOOO!!! Don't I wish!!! As long as my mind thinks I'm 26 years old I will be great!!! hehehehehe!!
We will have Birthday Cake this evening when family that live here comes over. My hubby puts ALL of my candles on my cake every year!! I insist on it. As long as I can blow all my candles out plus the 2 extra candles (1 to grew on and 1 for good luck) I will know I am in good shape. HAHAHAHA!!
Yes, I do have pictures from our cruise and Texas. Will download them into my computer tomorrow. Ken has pictures in his camera to download. Our kids took pictures also. I plan on posting some tomorrow. RIGHT! Don't HOLD ME TO IT!!! hehehehe! I will do my best to post some pictures tomorrow.
Love & Hugs
Fran
Now it's back to Everyday Life. I worked at our Perfume Shop yesterday. Today is my birthday. YES!! I'm 26 years old. OOOOOOO!!! Don't I wish!!! As long as my mind thinks I'm 26 years old I will be great!!! hehehehehe!!
We will have Birthday Cake this evening when family that live here comes over. My hubby puts ALL of my candles on my cake every year!! I insist on it. As long as I can blow all my candles out plus the 2 extra candles (1 to grew on and 1 for good luck) I will know I am in good shape. HAHAHAHA!!
Yes, I do have pictures from our cruise and Texas. Will download them into my computer tomorrow. Ken has pictures in his camera to download. Our kids took pictures also. I plan on posting some tomorrow. RIGHT! Don't HOLD ME TO IT!!! hehehehe! I will do my best to post some pictures tomorrow.
Love & Hugs
Fran
Friday, October 29, 2010
POSTING & TRIP
I won't be on my blog for little over a week. Will be visting with some of our kids, grandkids and friends in Texas. First we are going out of the country on a cruise with our kids, grandkids and friends then we will go to Texas for an extra 4 days. I should be back on my blog by Nov. 12th. Will be gone 2 weeks.
Will miss looking at your blogs. When in Texas I will have access to a computer soooooooo I will try to get on one of the kids computer.
Everyone have a great time creating. Love what y'all create.
Love & Hugs
Fran
Will miss looking at your blogs. When in Texas I will have access to a computer soooooooo I will try to get on one of the kids computer.
Everyone have a great time creating. Love what y'all create.
Love & Hugs
Fran
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
ART DOLL PLAY DAYS
ART DOLL PLAY DAYS and MY ART DOLL "CANDELEA"
I had a ART DOLL PLAY DAYS in my studio this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There were 5 of us and it was FUN!! No teacher, just playing and creating our Art Dolls. Each of us put a shoe box of stuff together and drew names to see who's box we get. Oh! great stuff in all the boxes. Some put their stuff in the middle of the table BUT I didn't. LOL LOL!!! I got Jean Bernard's box so I kept what was in mind. LOL!! Jean, Linda, Sandy, Diane and myself of course had more fun. We even took a night trip to Carol the ribbon lady. WOW! Carol's house is to die for. I love going to her house. All antiques in every room. Her house could be a museum. Then we went in her shop to purchase stuff! We always love going to Carol's to shop.
I didn't take pictures because batteries were dead as usual. Jean took pictures of all of our Art Dolls. She is going to send pictures and then will put them up. I did take a picture today of my finished Art Doll. Batteries are charged. I hate batteries!! Always have to charge them.
I had a ART DOLL PLAY DAYS in my studio this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There were 5 of us and it was FUN!! No teacher, just playing and creating our Art Dolls. Each of us put a shoe box of stuff together and drew names to see who's box we get. Oh! great stuff in all the boxes. Some put their stuff in the middle of the table BUT I didn't. LOL LOL!!! I got Jean Bernard's box so I kept what was in mind. LOL!! Jean, Linda, Sandy, Diane and myself of course had more fun. We even took a night trip to Carol the ribbon lady. WOW! Carol's house is to die for. I love going to her house. All antiques in every room. Her house could be a museum. Then we went in her shop to purchase stuff! We always love going to Carol's to shop.
I didn't take pictures because batteries were dead as usual. Jean took pictures of all of our Art Dolls. She is going to send pictures and then will put them up. I did take a picture today of my finished Art Doll. Batteries are charged. I hate batteries!! Always have to charge them.
MEET "CANDELEA" My Art Doll
BACK VIEW OF CANDELEA
FACE VIEW OF "CANDELEA"
CANDELEA'S torso is an antique small lantern. The door opens to expose the candle. I made the candle out of paper clay, painted with blue paint, blue glitter and copper glitter. The lantern doors close and you can see the candle through the beautiful glass.
Hope you enjoyed "CANDELEA"
Love & Hugs,
Fran
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
DOLLS FOR CELEBRATION OF THE DOLL 2010 & THE GYPSY CHALLENGE
Below you will see two dolls. These dolls will be at the Houston International Quilt Show in Houston, Texas this November. Wanda Fay Prescott Hanging Doll will be display in "Celebrations Of The Doll 2010" and Kizzy The Dancing Gypsy will be display in " The Gypsy Challenge 2010".
With all things that have kept me busy the past several months I didn't get much time to work on my gypsy doll. I wanted to do something else but my time was to short for what I wanted to design. I will save those doll thought for next years Gypsy challenge 2011 doll. I can't wait to see all the dolls. Hoffman and Sulky challenges are usually at the Houston International Quilt Show. It's been several years since I attended the show. I hope to go next year. It's a great show. The quilts are outstanding!! and so are the dolls!!
Can't forget to tell about all the wonderful shops with everything you can think of to create with. OH MY! One just has to go see for themselves.
Wanda Fay Prescott Tassel Doll
Kizzy The Gypsy Dancer
Love & Hugs,
Fran
Sunday, October 10, 2010
ALASKA CRUISE PICTURES
Here's some pictures that I took while on our Alaska Cruise. I have lots more but haven't finish putting them in my album. My husband Ken has more pictures in his camera. He has some of the towns we were in. I'll have to post them at a later time.
WATER FALLS IN THE GLACIERS
ICEBERG
I have lots more pictures of towns we docked in. I'll post them at a later date.
This cruise was fun and relaxing. We had a great time.
Love & Hugs
Fran
Saturday, October 09, 2010
WOOHOO! RENO/IOWA RETREAT
WOOOHOOO!!! I'm going to Jean Bernard and Sherry Goshon Reno Retreat next year. Can't wait, it's been several years since I attend one of their retreats. I went to 2 or 3 in Reno but never got to go to the one in Iowa because it falls on my anniversary and Ken and I always go away for our anniversary. Don't have to worry about that in 2011because it's way before our Anniversary Sept.11th. This is going to be FUN FUN FUN!! and lots of CREATING GOING ON!!
Love & Hugs
Fran
Love & Hugs
Fran
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
NEW PATTERNS
MY NEWEST PATTERN
TIFFANY FAY WHIMSI
WITCHY WITCH
Hope you like my newest patterns. I had lots of fun making both patterns and dolls. They are dressed in wonderful fabrics from Pamela Armas Gypsy Lady from Treasures Of The Gypsy. She has such wonderful yummy fabrics, trims and lots of wonderful things. She will be in Houston, Tx for the International Quilt Show. Stop by her shop, you will LOVE IT!!
Love & Hugs
Fran
Monday, September 27, 2010
SAD NEWS
I have sad news! Our nephew Chris passed away yesterday. We are getting on a plane and going to New York in the morning to be with family. Chris will be missed and peace be with him. We will miss him and will keep him in our hearts and thoughts.
Will be home on Saturday. Will post later.
Love & Hugs
Fran
Will be home on Saturday. Will post later.
Love & Hugs
Fran
Thursday, August 12, 2010
"TIFFANY FAY WHIMSI"
"TIFFANY FAY WHIMSI"
I designed Tiffany Fay Whimsi in Eleanor Peace Bailey's 3 day class at Enchanted Doll Aritsts Confernce. Eleanor pulled my inter creations out of my head and soul that has been inside me for a real long time by talking to me and asking me questions. Then she said, go draw your pattern and make your doll. I did and I love what came out of my head and soul. Thank You Eleanor for pulling this doll and many more dolls to come out of my head and soul. If any of you ever get a chance to take Eleanor Peace Bailey's 3 day class where you design your own doll; DO IT!!! Eleanor is one special person. I'm glad she is in my life. Thank You again Eleanor. Can Ya'll tell I'm EXCITED? I AM!!
I AM WRITING "TIFFANY FAY WHIMSI" PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS.
"TIFFANY FAY WHIMSI" PATTERN SHOULD BE FINISHED NEXT WEEK. You see I said, SHOULD. That's because sometimes things get in the way of deadlines. "-)
NOW MEET "TIFFANY FAY WHIMSI"
Tiffany Fay Whimsi Can Also Hang On A Wall If You Want Her To :-)
Tiffany Fay Showing Off How She Can Hang On A Wall
Tiffany Fay Whimsi Showing Standing With Hand On Hip
Tiffany Posing With Arms Down
Tiffany Fay Whimsi Face Close Up While Wall Hanging
Tiffany Fay Whimsi Face Close Up
"TIFFANY FAY WHIMSI" IS WEARING A HAT. I WILL TAKE A PICTURE OF TIFFANY FAY WHIMSI BACK SO YOU CAN SEE HER HAT.
Love & Hugs,
Fran
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
WITCHY WITCH
Here's WITCHY WITCH
She is holding an orange spider BUT she will be holding a broom as soon as I make it or buy it.
Now back to working on instructions for her pattern.
ENJOY WITCHY WITCH
Hugs
Fran
Monday, August 09, 2010
A FEW WORDS FROM ME-----UPDATE
Well as you can see I haven't posted since July 4th. Seems I'm aways busy doing other things these days. Each day goes by so fast and before I know it, another Month is here.
I am working on New Patterns. I'm working on putting them in print. It takes awhile to draft a pattern, write the instructions, draw diagrams, take pictures, proof read, etc etc. I'm going to put out WITCHY WITCH pattern first. I should put out a few other patterns (long over due) before "WITCHY WITCH" but she wants to be first AND YOU DON'T SAY NO TO "WITCHY WITCH" I will take pictures of her tomorrow and post her in all her glory. She's not a mean witch BUT she can be if she wants to be. You know the saying.....You can't tell a book by it's cover! Well, that's "WITCHY WITCH".
Stop by tomorrow sometime and see "WITCHY WITCH".
Love & Hugs
Fran
I am working on New Patterns. I'm working on putting them in print. It takes awhile to draft a pattern, write the instructions, draw diagrams, take pictures, proof read, etc etc. I'm going to put out WITCHY WITCH pattern first. I should put out a few other patterns (long over due) before "WITCHY WITCH" but she wants to be first AND YOU DON'T SAY NO TO "WITCHY WITCH" I will take pictures of her tomorrow and post her in all her glory. She's not a mean witch BUT she can be if she wants to be. You know the saying.....You can't tell a book by it's cover! Well, that's "WITCHY WITCH".
Stop by tomorrow sometime and see "WITCHY WITCH".
Love & Hugs
Fran
Sunday, July 04, 2010
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY EVERYONE!!
I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO OUR TROOPS FOR PROTECTING US AND OUR COUNTRY!!! There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about what you are doing for us and our country. I wish for peace soon so all of you can come home to your families and us.
Hope all have a wonderful safe fun Fourth of July,
Love & Hugs,
Fran
I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO OUR TROOPS FOR PROTECTING US AND OUR COUNTRY!!! There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about what you are doing for us and our country. I wish for peace soon so all of you can come home to your families and us.
Hope all have a wonderful safe fun Fourth of July,
Love & Hugs,
Fran
Sunday, June 06, 2010
MISS PRISSY PINCUSHION & OTHER STUFF
I typed stuff & put a picture in before I added this picture of MISS PRISSY PINCUSHIONS. I couldn't get this picture to go to the bottom of this post. LOL !! Perhaps one can't add a picture to the bottom after they have typed in a post. ????? There's more text below this picture.
" MISS PRISSY PINCUSHIONS"I'm posting a pic of Miss Prissy Pincushion as she is a new but oldie creation of mine. I actually created her 5 years ago and didn't do anything with her until now. I decided to teach a mini class at EDAC so I thought of Miss Prissy Pincushion. Well, I now have 6 Miss Prissy Pincushions sitting on my work table looking at me as I type this. It's ok that I made so many Miss Prissy Pincushions because one is going to be given away at my mini class and I'll put the others on my sales table. I do have an Esty Shop but there's nothing for sale on it right now. I must start putting items on my Esty shop soon. I over extend myself all the time. I wouldn't know what to think if I didn't have lots of things going on at once. LOL! That's ME! and I think there's a lot of you out there that are just like me, RIGHT? LOL!
I'm publishing her PATTERN for sure (she already is in pattern form BUT not up for sale yet. AND I plan on selling her as KITS with all parts and instructions. This will take place probably in early AUG. or BEFORE AUG. MMMMMMMM!!! I'm having way too much fun creating lots of Miss Prissy Pincushions, patterns and Kits.
I did post her in a post before but didn't tell anyone about my post. Thought you would like to take a look at her/them. That's just 3 of them in the picture above. The other 3 didn't want their picture taken. LOL
" MISS PRISSY PINCUSHIONS"I'm publishing her PATTERN for sure (she already is in pattern form BUT not up for sale yet. AND I plan on selling her as KITS with all parts and instructions. This will take place probably in early AUG. or BEFORE AUG. MMMMMMMM!!! I'm having way too much fun creating lots of Miss Prissy Pincushions, patterns and Kits.
I did post her in a post before but didn't tell anyone about my post. Thought you would like to take a look at her/them. That's just 3 of them in the picture above. The other 3 didn't want their picture taken. LOL
HERE'SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! "MISS PRISSY PINCUSHION"
This is the picture I posted first and couldn't move it.
I really am tempted to make more. They are all different. I have so much fun creating them. I messed up and wasn't going to delete and redo. Now I know I can't add a picture after I type in sentences. Soooooooooo, I learned something new today. :-) Love & Hugs, Fran
Friday, June 04, 2010
I'm teaching a Mini Class at EDAC http://www.enchanteddollartistsconference.org/ in July. Below you will see the Mini Class I'm teaching. I had SOOOOOOOOOOO! MUCH FUN creating her. I could sit for hours making Miss Prissy Pincushions. I made 5 Miss Prissy Pincushions. After my Mini Class ends; One of my students will WIN "MISS PRISSY PINCUSHION" Miss Prissy Pincushion loves hanging out in my studio and watching me create more and more of her. :-)
MEET "MISS PRISSY PINCUSHION"
I'm making up kits for my Miss Prissy Pincushion Mini Class. I also am getting lots of stuff together for my Sales Table at EDAC. Got lots and lots of work to do. Tha't another reason I'm so quite and haven't been posting much. (the other reason is....My SINUES are KILLING ME.) After EDAC is over and I'm back home; I will start on lots of new creations and old creations. :-) It's going to hit 102 degrees here today. It went from the 70 & 80 degrees to the100's. It skipped the 90's all together. !! THAT'S VEGAS!!
I'm making up kits for my Miss Prissy Pincushion Mini Class. I also am getting lots of stuff together for my Sales Table at EDAC. Got lots and lots of work to do. Tha't another reason I'm so quite and haven't been posting much. (the other reason is....My SINUES are KILLING ME.) After EDAC is over and I'm back home; I will start on lots of new creations and old creations. :-) It's going to hit 102 degrees here today. It went from the 70 & 80 degrees to the100's. It skipped the 90's all together. !! THAT'S VEGAS!!I really really HATE the HOT WEATHER HERE!! I stay in doors as much as possible. :-)
P.S. Miss Prissy Pincuhion pattern and instructions will be FOR SALE in Pattern form in early August, 2010 AND Miss Prissy Pincushion Kits will be available also.
More Later,
Love & Hugs
Fran
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
ARTISTIC FIGURES IN CLOTH
ARTISTIC FIGURES IN CLOTH is a conference held every other year in Columbus, Ohio. It is a FANTASTIC conference. Great line up of teachers. Check out the teachers. YES :-) I'm one of the teachers for AFIC 2011. www.cyndysdolls.com/AFIC/AFIC.htm OH! and while you are in the site check out Cyndys Dolls. Her work is FANTASTIC!! So are the doll club members dolls.
Lots to see on Cyndy's site.
More Later,
Love & Hugs
Fran
Lots to see on Cyndy's site.
More Later,
Love & Hugs
Fran
Sunday, May 30, 2010
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY TO ALL, ESPECIALLY TO OUR SOLDIERS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND PAST SERVICE. WE HONOR YOU IN PRIDE!!! IF IT WASN'T FOR YOU, OUR COUNTRY WOULDN'T BE WHAT IT IS TODAY!!! THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING US!! MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FALLEN SOLDIERS AND THEIR LOVED ONES! JUST REMEMBER THEY FOUGHT TO KEEP US SAFE AND KEEP OUR FREEDOM!! FOR THAT, WE CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH!!
Love & Hugs,
Fran
Love & Hugs,
Fran
Monday, May 24, 2010
"JUST A NOTE" & HOBBY LOBBY
Wanted to say Hello to Everyone. I'm still around but just been really busy with creating new dolls/patterns, teaching doll classes in my studio, working at our Perfume Palace shop, running around with hubby, etc etc etc..... :-) Time REALLY DOES FLY BY!!! When we were little we couldn't wait to be grown up and now we wish were were little again. Time Goes By Fast!!!
I FORGOT the BEST NEWS!!! HOW COULD I FORGET IT!!! HOBBY LOBBY IS COMING TO VEGAS THIS YEAR!!! DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG LOTS OF US HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR HOBBY LOBBY TO COME TO VEGAS?????? YEARS!!!! HOBBY LOBBY WILL BE LOCATED OFF SUNSET AND STEPHAINE IN HENDERSON. HENDERSON(Las Vegas area) IS ATTACHED TO VEGAS. :-) ONLY 20 MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE OR LESS.
I HAD TO ADD THIS EXCITING NEWS!!!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!! I'M IN 7th HEAVEN!
I'm also working on things for my sales table at EDAC http://www.enchanteddollartistsconference.org/
It's a wonderful fun doll conference. Check it out. Hope some of you will attend. You will have a Fantastic Fun Time!! I'm also the Room Mom for EDAC. I have been for several years. I'm working on Table Favors for EDAC Banquet and I'm working on a doll for Center Piece for the Banquet. I'm working on all kinds of THINGS N STUFF!!!
I better get off of here and go sell some perfume.
Love & Hugs,
Fran
I FORGOT the BEST NEWS!!! HOW COULD I FORGET IT!!! HOBBY LOBBY IS COMING TO VEGAS THIS YEAR!!! DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG LOTS OF US HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR HOBBY LOBBY TO COME TO VEGAS?????? YEARS!!!! HOBBY LOBBY WILL BE LOCATED OFF SUNSET AND STEPHAINE IN HENDERSON. HENDERSON(Las Vegas area) IS ATTACHED TO VEGAS. :-) ONLY 20 MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE OR LESS.
I HAD TO ADD THIS EXCITING NEWS!!!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!! I'M IN 7th HEAVEN!
I'm also working on things for my sales table at EDAC http://www.enchanteddollartistsconference.org/
It's a wonderful fun doll conference. Check it out. Hope some of you will attend. You will have a Fantastic Fun Time!! I'm also the Room Mom for EDAC. I have been for several years. I'm working on Table Favors for EDAC Banquet and I'm working on a doll for Center Piece for the Banquet. I'm working on all kinds of THINGS N STUFF!!!
I better get off of here and go sell some perfume.
Love & Hugs,
Fran
Saturday, May 08, 2010
INTERESTING DAY TODAY/MOTHER'S DAY
It's been a very interesting day in our shopping center today. #1 I've been really busy selling perfumes. That's a GREAT thing. #2 The nail shop had to call the paramedics for someone. #3 Somone sit fire to the bushes behind the shopping center. A couple of shops down from ours. The fire dept. came and put it out. Looks like it might have been a cigarette because the people in the shop where it was; goes outside to smoke and a big tall ash tray sits there. Glad it only burnt a couple of bushes. It's really close to the building. If anything else happened I don't know about it. Only reason I know about the other two happenings is because the people in the next shop to me came and told me. One more thing happened at the shop. It's good. FedEx delivered me a box and it had 2 Orchids in pots. My daughter Nicole and family sent them to me. One plant is opening up and it's yellow. The other one I don't know what color it will be, they aren't open yet. I LOVE Orchids. I have a baby vanilla one at home.
SOON it will be time to close up and go home. Then I have to go to the airport and pick my hubby up. Got to clean up the shop before closing.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL!!
My daughter Brandi, her hubby Jason and Cain our grandson are coming over for Breakfast on Mother's Day. They are going to make me Breakfast. Ken is taking me out for supper. MMMMM! Lots of good food and I'm on a diet. LOL LOL!!!
Love & Hugs
Fran
SOON it will be time to close up and go home. Then I have to go to the airport and pick my hubby up. Got to clean up the shop before closing.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL!!
My daughter Brandi, her hubby Jason and Cain our grandson are coming over for Breakfast on Mother's Day. They are going to make me Breakfast. Ken is taking me out for supper. MMMMM! Lots of good food and I'm on a diet. LOL LOL!!!
Love & Hugs
Fran
Thursday, May 06, 2010
PICTURES OF MY DARK SIDE
These are pictures of the chair class I took with Jean Bernard when she was here teaching at our doll club.
REMEMBER when you look at this creation I usually do PRETTY!! Well, this time I did not do pretty. No matter what I did I couldn't do pretty. It didn't want to be a pretty chair. I really don't call it a chair now. It doesn't have a seat to sit on. :-)
My Creation isn't finished! I have lots more to do to it. It's going to be sitting on a board with sand, other bones, dried tree limbs and lots of other fun stuff. Right now I'm calling it My Dark Side but not sure what the real name of this creation will be. I'm sure it will tell me. :-)
YES! I had a lot of fun creating this piece. Jean was thrilled to see the dark side come out of me. LOL LOL!!! She knows me all to well-------I Do PRETTY!!! The other girls were shocked that I created a Dark piece. They know me all to well also. I Do PRETTY!! :-) I was shocked at myself but sure did love creating this piece and can't wait to totally finish it. My grandson Cain loves it and can't wait for me to finish it. I think I'm going to give it to him. He has a Birthday coming up in June. :-)
REMEMBER DARK SIDE IS NOT FINISHED YET!!! I WILL POST NEW PICTURES WHEN I FINISH DARK SIDE.
REMEMBER when you look at this creation I usually do PRETTY!! Well, this time I did not do pretty. No matter what I did I couldn't do pretty. It didn't want to be a pretty chair. I really don't call it a chair now. It doesn't have a seat to sit on. :-)
My Creation isn't finished! I have lots more to do to it. It's going to be sitting on a board with sand, other bones, dried tree limbs and lots of other fun stuff. Right now I'm calling it My Dark Side but not sure what the real name of this creation will be. I'm sure it will tell me. :-)
YES! I had a lot of fun creating this piece. Jean was thrilled to see the dark side come out of me. LOL LOL!!! She knows me all to well-------I Do PRETTY!!! The other girls were shocked that I created a Dark piece. They know me all to well also. I Do PRETTY!! :-) I was shocked at myself but sure did love creating this piece and can't wait to totally finish it. My grandson Cain loves it and can't wait for me to finish it. I think I'm going to give it to him. He has a Birthday coming up in June. :-)
REMEMBER DARK SIDE IS NOT FINISHED YET!!! I WILL POST NEW PICTURES WHEN I FINISH DARK SIDE. Love & Hugs
Fran
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
HELLO!! OUT THERE!!!
Hello. I know I know....I've been MIA Yet Again!! Our doll club had Jean Bernard last weekend teaching 3 wonderful fun days. I have not taken a picture of my so call chair(when you see it you will know). Well, it was going to be a PRETTY chair but IT JUST DIDN'T WANT TO BE PRETTY!! No matter how hard I tried to make it pretty in the beginning; It just wasn't going to happen!! I came out of my BOX and I DO MEAN REALLY GOT OUT OF THE BOX!! LOL!! BUT, I really had fun making this chair. It isn't totally finished yet. Maybe I'll show it in progress. I have to get batteries for my camera this evening. Hopefully Radio Shack will have the batteries I need. If I use plain batteries it will hurt my camera. Go figure??? Don't really understand that one but that's what the instructions to my camera says. The batteries my camera takes are Ni-MH.
I will take a picture in progress and post it this evening if I can find these Ni-MH batteries at Radio Shack.
And I wanted to say Hello to Everyone. I miss going to your blogs. I'll play catch up (if there's such a thing) later.
Love & Hugs
Fran
I will take a picture in progress and post it this evening if I can find these Ni-MH batteries at Radio Shack.
And I wanted to say Hello to Everyone. I miss going to your blogs. I'll play catch up (if there's such a thing) later.
Love & Hugs
Fran
Thursday, April 22, 2010
GOING TO TAKE A CLASS FOR 3 DAYS
Jean Bernard is teaching her chair and pincushion classes for the next 3 days to our doll club.
Jean is a FANTASTIC teacher and a good friend. Her work is WONDERFUL!
****To See Jean's work click on her name on my side bar.
I will take pictures and post them after the 3 day class. I've taken several of her classes. This will be the 3rd time I've taken the chair class. Always come out with a totally different chair every time.
I'm sure I won't be posting until Monday. :-)
Everyone Have A Wonderful Weekend!! I know I will. :-)
Love & Hugs
Fran
Jean is a FANTASTIC teacher and a good friend. Her work is WONDERFUL!
****To See Jean's work click on her name on my side bar.
I will take pictures and post them after the 3 day class. I've taken several of her classes. This will be the 3rd time I've taken the chair class. Always come out with a totally different chair every time.
I'm sure I won't be posting until Monday. :-)
Everyone Have A Wonderful Weekend!! I know I will. :-)
Love & Hugs
Fran
Saturday, April 17, 2010
HAPPY WEEKEND!!
HAPPY WEEKEND TO ALL!! I spent from 10A.M.- 2 P.M. at our doll club. I taught this months project. I taught them how to make hands with fingers. It was fun and everyone had a good time. After the meeting several of us met at Starbucks and talked and laughed. After that I went to Nancy's Quilt Shop and bought some yummy fabrics to add to my stash!! YES! I HAD TO HAVE MORE FABRIC! LOL!! I really did need one piece I bought BUT I had to have more. :-) Got some of it on sale. So, that's good. :-)
The past few days I have been working on a new doll. I will post her picture when I finish her. Probably not until Tuesday evening or Wednesday. Ken and I are going away for a couple of days. His sister and her hubby(my SIL & BIL) are going with us. Won't be home until Tuesday sometime. I guess it's nice to get out of Vegas for a couple of days. SHHHHH!!! don't tell anyone but I wish we were going to Texas. :-) We are going to Laughlin, NV and Bullshead, AZ. Hotter there than here. That I don't like. Yes, there's Casinos in Laughlin. I'm taking doll stuff and doll books while there. We won't spend all our time in the Casino, we never do. I'm not giving them my money!!! I WANT THEIR MONEY!!! LOL We will go to Oatman which is an old old old town. It has neat stuff there. The donkies rome the streets and you feed them carrots. There's one shop that has THE BEST ICE CREAM CONES!! I've been good on my diet this week. I lost 3 lbs. NOPE I WON'T PUT IT BACK ON. I won't eat any ice cream cones. :-)
Guess I better get off here. I have to go to our perfume shop and pick up my hubby.
More when I get back from our short but nice get away. :-)
Everyone Have A Wonderful Fun Weekend.
Love & Hugs
Fran
The past few days I have been working on a new doll. I will post her picture when I finish her. Probably not until Tuesday evening or Wednesday. Ken and I are going away for a couple of days. His sister and her hubby(my SIL & BIL) are going with us. Won't be home until Tuesday sometime. I guess it's nice to get out of Vegas for a couple of days. SHHHHH!!! don't tell anyone but I wish we were going to Texas. :-) We are going to Laughlin, NV and Bullshead, AZ. Hotter there than here. That I don't like. Yes, there's Casinos in Laughlin. I'm taking doll stuff and doll books while there. We won't spend all our time in the Casino, we never do. I'm not giving them my money!!! I WANT THEIR MONEY!!! LOL We will go to Oatman which is an old old old town. It has neat stuff there. The donkies rome the streets and you feed them carrots. There's one shop that has THE BEST ICE CREAM CONES!! I've been good on my diet this week. I lost 3 lbs. NOPE I WON'T PUT IT BACK ON. I won't eat any ice cream cones. :-)
Guess I better get off here. I have to go to our perfume shop and pick up my hubby.
More when I get back from our short but nice get away. :-)
Everyone Have A Wonderful Fun Weekend.
Love & Hugs
Fran
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
EASTER BUNNY, HOME FROM TEXAS AND READY TO CREATE
PICTURE OF EASTER BUNNY I MADE CHERYL FOR VIVIAN'S EASTER SWAP. GOSH! I JUST LOVE DOING VIVIAN'S SWAPS.
LITTLE BUNNY is sculpted out of paperclay and standing on a decorated round wooden box that I made. I added some goodies to the swap. I added a little pink cloth bunny, bunch of flowers and other goodies. I JUST LOVE SWAPS!!
LITTLE BUNNY is sculpted out of paperclay and standing on a decorated round wooden box that I made. I added some goodies to the swap. I added a little pink cloth bunny, bunch of flowers and other goodies. I JUST LOVE SWAPS!!We had a wonderful fun time in Texas visiting with family and friends. It was busy from the time we arrived until we left. Ken left on Tuesday and I stayed a few more days. Joleen and Natalie (our daughter-in-laws) took me to Hobby Lobby. Didn't get to do much shopping. We didn't have the time. :-( Next visit to the kids will be for relaxing, fun and hitting up all the Hobby Lobbies in town. There's 4 and they are not to far from each other. :-) I was really good this time shopping at Hobby Lobby. I spend only $14.00. YES! I WAS IN SHOCK!!! OH! There were lots of things I wanted but didn't have an empty suitcase. LOL LOL!!! I probably could have bought yet another suitcase. YES, I have several suitcases because I needed them to take stuff home that I bought. SOOOOOOOO!!! I figured I better not buy another one. Next time I will take an empty one with me. :-) Now that would be the smart thing to do. LOL
I am rested up and ready to start some new creations. I have lots dancing around in my head.
I'll start on a new creation tomorrow. Thursday and Friday I am teaching a doll class in my studio.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
EASTER BUNNY SWAP/GOING AWAY
I LOVE VIVIAN'S SWAPS!! I JUST HAD TO DO THE EASTER BUNNY SWAP.
My Easter Bunny Swap partner is Cheryl of Artsy~Fartsy. Her creations are WONDERFUL!
Below is the Easter Bunny she created for me. Isn't this bunny a real CUTIE???? Look at the wonderful egg it came in. Love all the goodies that she put in the egg with the bunny.
I LOVE IT! Thanks Cheryl.
My Easter Bunny Swap partner is Cheryl of Artsy~Fartsy. Her creations are WONDERFUL!
Below is the Easter Bunny she created for me. Isn't this bunny a real CUTIE???? Look at the wonderful egg it came in. Love all the goodies that she put in the egg with the bunny.
I LOVE IT! Thanks Cheryl.
EASTER BUNNY SWAP FROM CHERYL
WOW! LOVE IT!!! 
OH! and there was (YES WAS) some Hershey Kisses in the egg. YES! I ATE ALL OF THEM. :-)
YUMMY YUMMY!!! They were SOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!! :-)
OH! and there was (YES WAS) some Hershey Kisses in the egg. YES! I ATE ALL OF THEM. :-)YUMMY YUMMY!!! They were SOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!! :-)
Cheryl, your bunny swap from me goes in the mail tomorrow. It's packed and ready for the post office in the morning. You should have it in a couple of days.
I'm going away again. My hubby and I are going to TEXAS to see some of our kids and grandkids. We are also going to a wedding there. I will return home April 3rd. My hubby will return home several days before I do. He has to work at out Perfume Shop. I will stay a few extra days with the kids and grandkids. I can soak more Texas into me. LOL LOL LOL I REALLY REALLY LOVE TEXAS. Maybe one day we will move back there. HEY! A girl can hope. :-)
Love & Hugs
Fran
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