October, Halloween and Aim Mag

What can i say....well apart from being a tad late!

This months Aim issue is brlliant, it really does go from strength to strength. CONGRATULATIONS to all who played a part in this months issue, both in and behind the scenes.......... its a stuning magazine.

Lots of goodies in here so if you haven't read it yet.....get yourself comfy....your in for a treat!!!!

Talking of treats......not long for that wonderfully spooky time.......Halloween. I always get so excited about this time of year ........ I have a doll in the making and fingers crossed she will have be ready in time for the big night!

Something about making spooky dolls that allows the imagination to go that little bit further....plus its a lot of fun.

Julie

xxx

Mini monsters

All finished.......

I had a lot of fun with these although large Lily was my third attempt and im not all that happy with her, although I do like the others.

Unfortunatly the first Lily I made too big and the second got burnt in the oven. I think I should have maybe stepped away......but its all part of the learning curve.

Talking of learning ...Hermans jacket was the first mens/monsters I have made and is removable too! So I was chuffed about that and although I can see faults with it, the experience has taught me a lot.

When it came to mini 24th hermans jacket I was able to make his with a bit more ease and again its removable.

The Piccy challenge!

Julie of Bellabell dolls asked me to find the 4th pic from the 4th file on the comp......so here it is.....most def not as cute as Julies little Ellie!

This is a bald, rough around the edges12th scale Herman, body parts for 12th lily lying at 24th lilys feet....and last but not least ....24th herman who was waiting for me to put him together.

They are all finished now and was thrilled to have them appear in AIM magazine this month.

I going to pass along the Bella sinclair award and the forth pic challenge to:

Eileen Eileen Sedgwick

Vicky NJD Miniatures

Patricia The Magical Marionette Theatre

Debie Piskies and Poppets

Joanne Joanne May Illustration

Flying time!

Where does the time go.....a good and old enough question.....but where does it???

A month has passed since i was last here and had to double take when i saw just how much time had slipped away!

I was soo flattered to return and find two awards waiting for me....one from KatLittle Thoughts From an Average Mind and the other from Julie

Bellabelle's Blog -

Thank you both so much for this special award, it really was wonderful to find after being away so long.

The text that went with it goes,"This award was designed by Ces for her friend Bella. Ces wrote:- I designed this award to celebrate art in the blogs and to honour the value of friendship, sisterhood, sharing and caring. It is to be awarded to the gifted, accomplished, eloquent and talented blogger, whose friendship and influence inspire us to do our best. That I named it after Bella Sinclair is because she epitomises all of these things."
Visit Ces' blog http://cesandherdishes.blogspot.com/2009/07/bella-sinclair-award.html

I have to dash out this morning but will pop back today to pass this along.....i just didn't want to let anymore time pass without saying a huge thank you to Julie and Kat for thinking of me.

Julie

xx

Thought i would post some pics of past dolls. They are from the grandmother and grandchild series that I quite often find myself drawn back to from time to time.....i think its just such an emotional and magical bond.

Inspired from the tale of the Little matchstick girl . Feb 2008

Tudor servants - grandmother and grandchild. Feb 2009

Herman

Well heres my W.i.p of Herman. Hes had his first lick of paint but needs a few finishing touches :O)
I am working on a jacket for him at the moment.....I have only really made females before so its a bit of a challenge actually dressing a male....esp one with such 80s sized shoulders:O)
Anyway heres his pic......

Giddy

I just want to welcome and say hello to Jain The Giddy Kipper who is new to blog land.

You just have to pop along to visit Jains blog............you will love it!!!! Im not going to say anymore as it will spoil the suprise.........but its a real treat for the eyes:O)

First i have to let anyone who has tried to email me via my blog.........I have just realised I did not configure my email address up on Windows and none of my email links have been working ...this includes my web site which i have had set up for quite awhile.....so ....lots of blushings and appologies to anyone who has tried to use them. I am still trying to get them to work but it now appears my lap top is up the creak again........well missing at least one paddle!!
Been awake all night trying to sort it so please forgive me if i sound a tad leary!
I will leave my addy here so if you need to you can at least copy and paste kendall678@btinternet.com ........... comes up as a link automatically...sorry...tried to sort that and couldn't....more blushing!! If all else fails leave me a note here....so sorry people:O(
The link might work as may the email....if i can get it right:O) If anyone does try or could try it out.........could you let me know and i will look out for it my side and if nothing appears i will shout...thanks ever so much for being paitent with me.....Again im soooo sorry if you have sent mail!!
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julie

I found out i recieved another award from Julie over the weekend.......many thanx ...blushing and feeling very humbled. Well along with Debies i now have lots of nice things i can choose:O)
My daughter moved out yesterday and its very empty and echos in her room now...Feel very sad standing there starring at the couple of boxes that remain.......I know shes not far away but it kind of brings it home to you they have left home.
Sorry about no new pics....What with decorating and the move, theres so much dust flying around , if i got the clay out i would end up sculpting a hairy fairy....:O)