life lessons

Movie Night

jan — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:49:20 +0000

After a long work week with doll making movie night is a welcome diversion! We have an upstairs room with recliners where we get streaming Netflix. Because of where we live actually driving to a movie is a bit much so we solved the “need for a date night” problem with our in-house movie set up. We love it! Tonight we had pizza and soda before walking to the movies. What a genius my husband is!

He has been great this week while I have be so focused. Today while I finished up he cleaned up the messy kitchen and smiled all day. What a guy!

Ready to Find New Homes

jan — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:38:59 +0000

These three have been a pleasure create. They are full of smiles and fun and mischief. I have made a dress, a pair of pajamas, pants or overalls and a shirt, as well as underwear for each of them. They will be posted on Etsy this afternoon.

Paper Whites

jan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:58:07 +0000

My sister gave me some Paper White bulbs for Christmas. Of course, I immediately planted then and am delight to report they are blooming. I have them in my kitchen window where I can remember to add water as needed and they are thriving. They give off a wonderful scent as well.
Today is a snow day with not much snow but that horrible weather that creates slick roads and dangerous conditions. We are staying put at home venturing out only to tend the animals.

I have put in a half day in the sewing room and am moving right along with the completion of the girls outfits. This has been a busy week!

Katharine

jan — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:25:23 +0000

IMG_0632, originally uploaded by mabeane6.

This one is gloating because she got her dress made first! She hoping for an outing today and has been pestering me since we finished her dress. We’ll see. There are two others clambering to be tended to. I suppose we might find a bit of time to visit anyway.

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Dolls! Dolls! Dolls!

jan — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:55:17 +0000

These three should be fully clothed by the end of the week. That is if they can sit still long enough for fittings. I am impressed with their endless energy and joyful spirits. Every time I turn my back they are up to something!

My days have been filled with sewing and trying on and sewing some. How blessed I am to have an opportunity to create in this way.

Moving right along….

jan — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:07:16 +0000

IMG_0604, originally uploaded by mabeane6.

This beauty, one of the three is coming together nicely. She has complained about just wearing underwear though, so I whipped up a pair of pajamas. That should hold her un til tomorrow morning!

I have some many ideas floating around in my head that I suspect that these three dolls will come with an ensemble instead of just one outfit!

A Doll With Red Hair

jan — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:22:17 +0000

Her hair is certainly red…carrot red. However she loves that color and can’t wait to have some clothes so she can go out and play!

Another Bone-Chilling Day

jan — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:23:58 +0000

Its the kind of day that makes you stay inside. I decided to use this opportunity to get some new dolls going. I have been at it all day and am truly enjoying the experience. Two have gotten their bodies while a third is still just a head! No matter…tomorrow she will be finished. Then on to eyes, mouth and hair. Fun. Fun. Fun!

Doll Order Done

jan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:12:27 +0000

I had a blast pulling together all the elements for this doll order. I certainly am pleased with the results. She a wonderful doll!

Almost dressed

jan — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:12:01 +0000

Almost dressed, originally uploaded by mabeane6.

My shoulder is down to a dull ache so I have been able to work on this custom doll’s clothing. She is almost done. I am pleased.