~*Valerie,a Valentine Snow Girl*~

The TDIPT Mercantile is updating tonight,for January 1st.I have made a Snow Girl for Valentine's day.She is out delivering her Valentine cards that she carries in a sweet little basket.Click HERE to visit the TDIPT Mercantile.





Can you even BELIEVE another New Year is upon us? I wish everyone a fabulous year,full of everything that brings you joy!

~*Annie the Elf*~

Merry Christmas everyone! I have my last dollie of the season up for bids on eBay.She is a very sweet Elf doll.I would leave her out year 'round!





You can click HERE to go to her auction.Thanks so much for stopping by!

~*Bah Humbug!*~

I have a new dollie all finished~Ebenezer Scrooge.He will be listed on eBay later on tonight.I'll post a link to his auction then.

~*An Update on Ophelia...*~

Ophelia now has arms,and she seems to like them very well! I have been having so much fun working on this wonderful old dollie!Her body is so intriguing.I would SO love to know the story behind her.She is just wrapped in layer upon layer of old scraps of fabric and lovely old brown striped chintz.Here she is without her arms~



And here she is with her new set that I made for her from Muslin that I tea & coffee stained~





Now on to dressing her!

~*Ophelia....A Lovely Old Soul*~

A couple of days ago I received an amazing doll in the mail that I had won on eBay.She was one of those dollies that the moment I saw her,I knew I had to have her!When I opened the package up,and unwrapped her,I was instantly love struck!She is HUGE! At least 31 inches tall!I am only going to do some minor restorations.She is so beautiful just as she is.She is one of those old souls that just has so much to tell! I have decided to document her humble restoration process here on my blog in case anyone is interested in following along.Here is Ophelia the day she arrived~



She now has a lovely new set of eyes that she seems very thankful for!



Today I am working on a new set of lower arms for her.Pictures soon!

~*A Teddy Bear*~

I just finished my first Teddy Bear that is made in the style of a true old bear.I've made a couple before,but not with all the intricate body parts that make the old bears so special.If anyone knows the maker of the old bear on wheels in the picture,I'd love to find out! I don't think he's a Steiff because the wheels have solid red hubs,and the Steiff's that I've seen have open metal spokes.

~*Christmas Open House at TDIPT!*~

Please be sure to stop by the TDIPT Mercantile November 1st for our annual Christmas open house.You can register to win one of the many beautiful hand made door prizes that many of the artist's have created especially for this event over at the TDIPT Group Blog.Hope to see you there!

Also,The Humble Arts will be updating on the 1st as well.I will be offering a European style Santa Claus there.Here is a sneak peek at him~



I am offering a Christmas Crowe on the TDIPT Mercantile~

~*Happy Birthday,TDIPT!*~

Happy 3rd Birthday TDIPT! I am so fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful group of artist's! These gals are some of the kindest,and most talented you could ever ask to meet!To celebrate our group turning 3,we are having a WONDERFUL Birthday Giveaway with lots of fabulous prizes!The fun starts today!So hop on over,and sign up to win one of the lovely handmade prizes that are being offered!Just go to TDIPT's group blog by clicking HERE and follow the instructions for registering to win!Trust me,you don't want to miss out on this one!



We are so proud to have a lovely ad in the Christmas issue of Early American Life!Be sure to pick one up,it's packed full of wonderful Christmas articles and decorating ideas.
Also,mark your calendars for November the 1st!The TDIPT Mercantile will be having a Christmas open house that will also be FULL of doorprizes,handmade by several members in appreciation for the support from all of our loyal customers!More to come later,about that!Thanks for stopping by!

~*October 1st Updates!*~

Can you believe it's October again,already??!!! The 1st of the month means lots of updates!I have made a Pilgrim&Turkey set for the TDIPT MERCANTILE.




For THE EARLYWORK MERCANTILE I have made an Olde World Santa.



And lastly,but certainly not least,The Humble Arts has also updated.I have put my last Halloween items for this season for sale at very special prices!Be sure to check out all the wonderful items for sale from such talented artist's!Thanks so much for stopping by!

~*Trick*Or*Treat,Me Hardy's!*~

Well,I can't believe it!My last dollie for this Halloween season!Good Grief time is flying! I have made a very sweet little gal all dressed up as a Pirate,for Trick*or*Treating.



I have her up for bids on eBay.You can visit her auction by clicking HERE.Thanks so much for stopping by!

~*A Ghoulish Annie*~

Thanks so much for stopping by! I have just finished what will possibly be my last Halloween dollie of the season.I hope to get at least one more made,but we'll see!
I just love how this prim,funny little gal turned out!






You can visit her auction by clicking HERE.THANK YOU!

TDIPT's Funniest Pets!!!

You simply MUST hop on over to the TDIPT Group Blog and check out the ADORABLE pet contest we are having!You won't be disappointed! Such cute&funny pics,sure to brighten your day!

~*New Dollies!*~

I have a couple of new dollies that I'd like to share with you~first,"Stella Moon".She is a Lumina Pumpkin done in Queen Anne style.






Stella is for sale at the Earlywork Mercantile.

I have also made a Vintage Halloween style Black Cat for the TDIPT Mercantile.





Thanks so much for stopping by!

~*Myra the Ghost*~

Myra roams the halls of Oaklawn Manor,searching for her sweetheart.....if you cross paths with her,she'll show you the photograph she carries,in the hopes that you might know where he is...





She is my offering for the Prim and Whimsy Girl's eBay group auction entitled Bewitched&Bejingled.You can click the link to see all the auction's!

~*Wilma the Witch& a PWGL Challenge!*~

Hi! I have a new doll listed on eBay this evening.Her name is "Wilma".I had so much fun making her!





You can click HERE to visit her auction.

Also,starting this weekend on eBay,the Prim and Whimsy Girls will be having a group auction entitled"Bewitched&Bejingled"!Be sure to check back through the 27th for lots of great items up for bids.Just type "PWGL Bewitched" in you search on eBay to view the auctions.



Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!

~*Candy Corn Carnival*~

All this week on eBay,the TDIPT artist's will be listing auctions with a Candy Corn theme.Please keep checking over the next few days,for newly listed items!

I have made a very sweet Scarecrow,holding a rusty star&Candy Corn garland.





He is up for auction now,on ebay.You can click HERE,to visit his auction.Thanks so much,for stopping by!

~*Bippity,Boppity,BOO!*~

The TDIPT Mercantile has updated for August!Please take a moment to stop by and take a peek at everyone's fantastic items!I have up for sale"Willow"a Lumina Pumpkin.



You can view her by clicking HERE.

Also,The Humble Arts and the Earlywork Mercantile have updated for August.Be sure to take a moment,and visit over there,too!There are so many lovely things being offered!Thanks for stopping by!

~*Little Red Riding Hood*~

Well,the Coffee With Tea artist's have begun listing their Little Red's this evening.I did a spin on this popular antique postcard~



Here she is~



she is currently up for auction on eBay.You can click HERE to view her auction.Please be sure to check out the wonderful Red's up for bids,and more will be added over the next couple of days.you can click HERE to see them,as well as HERE,to see Cartbeforethehorse's.Thanks so much,for stopping by!

~*Happy Day!!!*~

I am SO very,very lucky,to have been chosen as the winner of Lori,of Notforgotten Farmhouse's ADORABLE pinkeep,"Twitch"!!!I am absolutely thrilled!Lori is so talented!Twitch is absolutely perfect!I feel so blessed,to have won this wonderful piece of artwork!Thank You,Thank You,Lori!I will treasure my pinkeep forever!

Thank You Patti,of Winding Vine!

Another fabulous TDIPT swap is drawing to a close,and I got the most wonderful gift,from Patti,of Winding Vine.Do click on the link,and go see her lovely blog!I just LOVE visiting.She is an amazing stitcher!Here's what she sent me~



I couldn't be more thrilled,Patti!Thank you,Thank you!!!

Also,I need to give a huge Thank You to Jan,of Big Brown Dog Primitives!She made my beautiful new banner!Jan does miracles with computer graphics!If you need any custom work done~templates&banners and such,do visit her blog,and get in contact with her!You will be so pleased with her amazing work!Have a great day!

CWT Red Riding Hood Challenge!

Mark your calendars,everyone!this Sunday evening on eBay,the Coffee with Tea Artists will be hosting a Little Red Riding Hood group auction!I'll post a link to the auction's then.We did this challenge over a year ago,but we are all so fond of Little Red,that we thought we'd revisit the theme,and try some different Red's!Please be sure to check out our auction's!I'll post a reminder,Sunday evening.Have a fantastic Day!

~*Galen,the Goode Witch*~

Hi!I have just finished up a new Halloween dollie!She is"Galen,the Goode Witch".I'm really happy with the way she turned out.I have had so much fun making her!I LOVE making Halloween dolls~they really get my creative energy going again!





I have just listed her for auction,on eBay.You can click HERE
to visit her auction.Thanks so much for stopping by!

~*Let Freedom Ring!*~

Let us all take a moment today to reflect on the sacrifice that so many men and women have made,and ARE making at this very moment,for our wonderful country to remain free.All the things that I'm hearing about other countries in the news these days,just makes me all the more thankful,and mindful of the many,many things that we take for granted every day.I know things aren't perfect,but we are indeed very,very fortunate to be living here,in the good 'ole USA!Have a fabulous 4th!

New Dollies...

Hi! I have been busy working on website updates,and extra busy just being a mom,since the kids are out of school!
Here's my latest~







These gals are for sale now,at the Earlywork Mercantile.I have been wanting to make a whimsical set of three little Queen Anne's for a while now.

Currently for sale at The Humble Arts~



She would make a wonderful Halloween door greeter!

Greg's Queen Anne "Sallye Winthroppe"is currently for sale on eBay



Thanks so very much for stopping by!Have a wonderful day!