Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Silent Night...
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Dolls Are Coming Out Left & Right!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Just Knockin' These Babies Out Lately
Hi guys! Well sales have picked up & after so long of selling nothing (and a 2 month break) I have just done enough embellishment shopping to get myself fired up & ready to play again. I have a feeling I'll be burning out pretty soon. Hope you are all well & beautiful. Cmon peeps show off your work here! Hugs!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Busy Lil Beaver Here
Well my sweet buds It was time to knock out some dolls after DRAGGIN' my feet all summer.I had a 6 day (ouch) hospital stay but this 'Babe' is doing ok now. Needed a good tune up! With business picking up a tad it always gets my butt in gear to embellishment shop. Then I have new toys to play with. I hope you are all doing well. Sending TONS of hugs & love your way!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Piddlestixs Teatime, Tiara and Vintage Whimsy, Volume 3 by Lisa Kettell by moonfaires on Etsy
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Spring & summer starting so late here made for late blooming. We just got back from a wedding in Minnesota & the garden is a-sproutin'! The hydrangea flowers are literally the size of hubby's head! The hollyhocks down the whole side of the house are hitting 6 feet...now we are talking! Can't wait for the other half of our flowers to bloom. Will keep you posted. Of course there has to be at least 1 picture of Hazel Joy. Love & hugs to you all.
Keri
Any artists that visit or subscribe to my blog that want to post your work...just contact me with your email address & post away! I'd LOVE to have you.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Lilacs - Stitched Paper Collage (ACEO)
Here is my newest listing: an abstract, stitched paper collage I call Lilacs. Made from cardstock left over from the handmade envelopes I make to store ACEOs in.
ACEO (Art Cards, Editions and Originals)
2.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches long
6.4 centimeters wide by 8.9 centimeters long
Cheers!--Janyce
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
New! Midi Wall Dancers
Midi Dancers so "Babes" of all shapes & sizes can dance together! Where my original Wall Dancers are approximately 10"-12" in length without their hangers....these Midi 'Babes' are 9"-10" in length. Many of my customers have bought my "Tiny Dancers" to go with their larger dolls using them as gifts or they have also used them as Christmas ornaments. I thought these "Midis" would be great & am just loving them. I hope you do too!
Fun whimsical additions for those who enjoy 'different' and 'unusual.' Extremely 'people friendly' art pieces that are truly charming! My wish is that they will make you feel happy, positive and sometimes even encouraged. That they will always put a smile on your face! Whether it’s a “Babe, Mermaid, Angel or Fairy my hopes are that you find the doll that was made for you! All come to you signed and dated by me, Keri.
They are always ready to hang! Their 'unique' hands & arms are made from wire with beads throughout. They are finished with two coats of Poly-Acrylic gloss. Colors on your monitor may not match the dolls exactly. Since these dolls are created by hand, there may be slight imperfections which just adds to their charm. Being made totally from polymer clay, you must treat her 'kindly.'
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
mushroom men
little mushroom men, if you pick them they will bite your hand,
so steer clear of the mushroom men.
mealy monster land
so steer clear of the mushroom men.
mealy monster land
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
2:25 Minutes of Fame
Hey! That's me on TV!
Sharon Pelletier of WABI-TV5 in Maine interviewed me about my business last month. It aired last night (5/11/09). So exciting to be part of a news story that was...and is...good! Here's the link to the Channel 5 Story entitled "Quilter Gets Creative in Bad Economy."
Read and see the article here.
Cheers!--Janyce
Sojourn Quilts
"A Resting Place Along Life's Journey"
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Sunday, May 3, 2009
Oliver Studies Hypnosis
Hi Keri and all! It's been a while since I've posted so I thought I'd blog a little about Oliver, who I found sitting in my kitchen floor one morning. He was unsuccessfully trying to nab my dark chocolates from the cupboard. When I started to scold him, he tried to pull out the hypnosis on me.
Although Oliver has not been a very good house guest, he served as a perfect muse for my folk-art painting. All I knew when I started this painting was the color scheme: red, black, and white. Oliver provided the subject (however, I had to dissuade him from posing in lingerie in the fear of offending delicate audiences.)
Have a great weekend :)
Renee
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Time For Vases
Now after making plant stakes as a nice diversion then back to the gals.........
vases seemed like the next on my list to create. I guess Mini Dancers will be next if I cannot get myself back in the groove. I think now it's Spring Fever. Who wants to stay in the house after being cooped up for so long? Hugs to all.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Mexican Chocolate Tart with Cinnamon-Spiced Pecans
Ooooh-la-la! I am testing out chocolate pie recipes for an April 30th fundraiser for Women, Work and Community I am helping to organize. Before last week, when I found this recipe on Epicurious.com, I never knew Mexican chocolate existed. Boy, was I missing out. It is all I can do to keep myself from diving into the tart before my guests get here. Maybe I can talk them into starting with dessert...
Cheers!--Janyce
Sojourn Quilts
"A Resting Place Along Life's Journey"
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
People Are Commissioning More
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Hi Ho Hi Ho It's Off To work I Go!
I have to be careful what I ask for! So bored of the plant stakes.....now I have commissions for 15! Do I do them??????????? Argh! It's not that the dolls are selling. So I played with more dolls trying to ignore the fact I do have commissions...........what a bad lil monkey I am! So here are the new 'gals.' Hugs to all.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Getting Busy Again
Ok..........so it took a commission to get me going here! But better late than never! ~sigh~ The plant stakes went really well so much so that about 15 are commissioned (poop!) I found myself not overly fond of making them. I wanted the 'diversion' & I guess we have to be careful for what we ask for but as you know with the slumping economy we try to generate a cash flow however we can. So the positive to them. Hope all of you are well & happy. If you have friends that you think would like to show their work & blog just email me. All are welcome. Tons of hugs.
Keri
Thursday, March 26, 2009
"Bee Happy!" Kotex Slippers
A friend of mine has been in a funk so I sent her these slippers I made.
Attached was my note:
Honey,
Since this 'blue funk' has left you feeling depleted & lethargic, I wanted to make bedroom slippers for you as a gift. This way you can just 'chill' & enjoy your R & R sweetie in comfort. Love you to pieces!
You'll most likely agree that it's a splendid idea, and should you wish to do the same, I've included the instructions below:
How to make bedroom slippers out of maxi pads:
You need four maxi pads to make a pair.
Two of them get laid out flat, for the foot part. The other two wrap around the toe area to form the top.
Tape or glue each side of the top pieces to the bottom of the foot part.
Decorate the tops with whatever you desire, silk flowers (this is most aesthetically appealing), etc.
These slippers are:
* Soft and Hygienic
* Non-slip grip strips on the soles
* Built in deodorant feature keeps feet smelling fresh
* No more bending over to mop up spills
* Disposable and biodegradable
* Environmentally safe
* Three convenient sizes: Regular, Light and Get out the Sand Bags.
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