Hot Off The Press !!!

It's a Happy Day....

The notecards just came in the post.

 I designed these notecards from my "You is Kind" collage.

So excited...They are sweet, colorful and sure to bring some Happy smiles.

Check out My Shop Here for more details.

I also designed my newest business cards.

They are so happy...

I am so happy.

 Happy Dance.

I have some new things in the works for my shop...

So keep an eye out.

 Have a Happy Day.

Pin Keep Tuffets....

 

 I've been tinkering in the Sowing box again and just
 finished two Pin Keep Tuffet ( pin cushions) for
 my shop!
 These were so fun to put together. I just love anything sewing...
And hope they will find a good home. I took Lot's of pictures of these cuties...
since they are so full of fun brilliant colors.
They have a vintage feel to it as well,
with the reproduction vintage fabrics used.

 

Sew sweet, sew tiny, functional
 and sew stinkin' cute!

   
Be sure to pop in my shop.... More goodies coming soon!
Wishing you a bright shiny day!!!

A Fox Tale....

I managed to get another Dottie Pog Dolly finished this weekend. I pulled this one out of my sleeve. I told you I have them up my sleeve. Ha Ha..... Bet you didn't know I was a Magician too!!! She is fully equipped with a tale. Is she not adorable ?? More coming soon...

We are off to the DMV...My son is taking his drivers permit test today!

Ahhh!!!! Yup he's going to be driving!

Lord help me...

Happy Monday!!!!

Dottie Pogs....

I sat down this weekend to create a bit. I am taking a break from sewing and got out my paints to paint some wooden peg dolls. I am calling them Dottie Pogs. These Lil gals will be getting a few more details before I put them in my Etsy Shoppe. I have a few more little characters up my sleeve which I will paint up this week while I am at my Sisters. She just had surgery and will need my help to do her cooking and cleaning etc... The kids will be packing up their school and bringin' along. I just hope that I will be able to be a blessing for my Sister during her first week of recovery.

This Lil gal will be called The Mushroom Keeper.
 I love her polka Dottie dress. I wouldn't mind having one myself...
But I would probably literally
 look like a big ole' mushroom in it.
Ha Ha!

This girly reminds me of my freckled little daughter.
I just may have to call her Freckle Face.
Keep your eyes out for more Dottie Pogs!!!
I am always open for a special order!!!
Have a cheery day!

Shop Update !!!!

I listed several of my paintings in my Etsy shop....

be sure to stop by for a gander!

A Just Bee-cause Peek....

I am working on a couple paintings and upcoming dolls for Spring.
These paintings were a lot of fun to make.

I am pleased with the turn out of these mixed media paintings.
There's a lot of texture and happy colors!
Sure felt good to paint again...
it has really been years since I have painted on canvas!

Bee sure to come back for updates on the dollies

and date for when they will be in my shop.
Hope they gave you a little smile...
Bee cause that's just what they were meant for.

My Alice...

Introducing my newest dolly...

Alice
Now available on my
Garb~Oodles Art Blog

Pretty In Pink

Another sneak peek!
This time she is Pretty In Pink.

She is holding a big pink
stuffed heart full of
LOVE.

Oh, and look at those cute pink felt shoes!

More to come!
Have a LOVELY week!

A Sweet Peek

I just finished working on this new doll for Valentines!
With the love of old china doll heads I designed
this dolly to be completely soft!

I couldn't resist getting this darling Valentine fabric....
The colors are happy ones.

I will be working on a couple more dolly's this week
before I put them in my shop!
If anyone has interest in her prior to that...send me a message!

Until then, Have a DEEEELIGHTFUL week!!!

A Little Something....

Here is a little shop update!

I sat down last night and made a bunch of cheery pendants for Valentines.
That was surely an accomplishment.
If you would like one of these little pieces of art.
Please visit my

Etsy Shop!
There are many more that are not pictured here.

I hope they will bring you a cheery smile this Wintery day.
( Though it is NOT Winter here in my area)
Happy Weekending to you!

Shhhhhhhh!

So, I told you the other day that I was working
on a special Christmas gift for my daughter!
I am revealing it here....
before she even see's it!

Especially for her...
A Pink Sugar Elephant.

Book Give Away and More...

I have been blogging now for three years here at
The Child's Paper.
It has been fun to post updates on my kids, family tid bits,
our faith, our traditions, resources, home school ideas,
arts, crafts, sewing, baking and thrifting
with my dear readers.
So much fun that I am almost at 400 posts
and wanted to have a give away!
What a great time to have one around Christmas time.

So here it is folks!
Now if you don't know already,
our family LOVES books!
The perfect gift is a book...I think.
So I wanted to share these with you...
and you won't believe how much they cost me!
I will tell you what it cost when the winner is picked!

Not only do we LOVE BOOKS...
but we also LOVE ART...
So I have especially selected these books for the Artist as well.

The first book is D is for Dahl...
You know this Author from the classics,
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
and Fantastic Mr. Fox to name a couple.
I have always loved his quirky stories...
This book ia A gloriumpyious A-Z guide to the world of Roald Dahl.

The second book is
Salutations Wit & Wisdom from Charlotte's Web
By E.B White
with illustrations by Garth Williams.
Filled with excerpts of wit & wisdom from the original book.

The third book is called Artist to artist...
filled with 23 major illustrators who talk to children
about their art/ with pictures included...
This book was compiled for the benefit of
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.

Lastly There is a delightful fairy book called
Fairyopolis A Flower Fairies Journal
by Cicely Mary Barker!
You will love the illustrations and
special finds within this big book!

Well thats it...
Now all you have to do is leave a comment here
on my blog regarding the give away.....
share it on your blog and post the give away picture
then let me know you posted it...
that will give you another chance to win in the drawing!!
I will choose a winner Sunday December 13th
and will ship it out the following
Monday December 14th in time for Christmas!

Wanna try for another chance to win a giveaway????
On my Art Blog I am giving away
8 Christmas cards with envelopes.
The darling little girl on mushroom is
my Christmas card design for the year.
Stop over at
www.garboodles.blogspot.com
leave a comment...Post it on your blog with the
picture then let me know you posted it
for another chance to win in the drawing!!
I will draw a winner for the Christmas Cards
Friday, December 11th...
and ship before Christmas!

Good luck to you dear readers!
See ya soon!