What's a Dolly Dingle?

It was a fun weekend of creativity and shopping. I metup Friday with Bet and Sally at the Scrapbook Expo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. First thing I did was sit down at a Cricut demostration and I actually learned something and, yes I did buy stuff there.

It was fun checking out the new scrapbook papers and tools but I tried not buy but still love to window shop. Bet and I did a make n'take at Tattered Angels using Glimmer Mists. Most of the booths were charging $4 and $5 for a make and take but this booth's make n'take was FREE and fun.

We made a little page and had fun spraying the table and Bet even sprayed her face! I didn't buy any but you know what? I think I have a couple bottles around here somewhere. I think I'll dig them out and play with them :}

Later in the afternoon we decided to check out the craft show next door. It was pretty quiet in there and more country cutesy (I call it that). Still some great handmade items to check out and BUY.

We happened upon a pile of jewelry and Bet and Sally started digging. I really have plenty of that too. HEY! I think I have too much stuff!! So I went on over to the booth next door. She was an antique dealer with mostly paper empherma. I happened upon these cute paper doll sheets by Grace Drayton....this little dolly is called Dolly Dingles.

Well I kinda "yelped" and showed Bet what I found and Zoommmm she was there. Sally was intent on her "bling" search as we continued ours. All in all, we all ended up with treasures. Such fun. Here's some pics of the paper dolls I have.





Researching Dolly Dingle on the internet I found a wonderful site that told me all about Dolly Dingle Paper Dolls and her creator. If you have some time, you really should check it out. There is information on how Dolly Dingle came about and information about the creator. It even tells you how to draw a Dolly Dingle! Also, there is all types of information about different dolls, very interesting.

Check it out, I think I could spend a good part of a day reading from this site. http://www.dollkind.com/dolly-dingle-doll.shtml

Anyone want to play paper dolls? I Do! If you would like a full size copy of these dolly dingles, just leave a comment and ask for a copy and I will email a full size of each to you so you can PLAY DOLLIES Too!!

Birthday Party

I won't bore you with details. Just had to share some pics of the banners I made for the girls and some of the pics from the party. My niece had cupcakes instead of a birthday cake and then put out tons of little goodies to let the kids decorate their own cupcake i.e. smarties, jelly beans, sprinkles, marshmellows, gummy bears, etc. What fun!

I used my cricut expressions and sure cuts alot program to cut banner pieces and sewed them right up.

Who was the birthday girl?.........almost all of them. ha ha

FOXY LADY

http://melliecee.blogspot.com/

One of my friends, Melanie and her hubby decided they needed to extend their family nooooooo not a baby but a puppy.

They got a 7 month old (about) from a rescue. Part Corgi and part chihawawa (or however you spell it). Her name is Foxy. She is soooo cute.

She is a handfull for sure.

• Quiet down Foxy



• Don't bite me Foxy



• Don't pick on Tina (the kitty)



• Don't pee on the carpet

hmmmmm good training for babies it seems to me :}

But how can you resist this cute little face? I want a doggie so I have to live thru Mel's suffering ha ha

I know it's a weird post but couldn't resist. I am glad that Mel and hubby decided to rescue a dog and you can tell she's grateful :}

It's a Beautiful Day!!

It's going to be a lovely weekend here in Southern California. They say in the 90's, can you believe it? We're going to go check out the farmer's market in Poway and then over to a dog adoption event in Poway. Yes, I want a doggie!!!! We have been to Helen Woodward Animal Center and on the net checking out dogs.


I am torn because in the couple years I have been dogless it has been nice not worrying about when we'll be home or oops I forgot the dog food. On the other hand, I do love the unending love of a dog and their ability to lift my spirits anytime they look at you.

So, we'll see what happens.................as they say, let nature take it's course, what will be--will be, etc. etc. etc. ha ha ha


I haven't made a post in awhile so I thought I'd just jot some of exploits on dog hunting and then post some pics of my studio as I am happy to report it is clean and ready for duty. yay!!!

Have wonderful day......rrruffff

It's a Dolly Day!!!

As I have been cleaning and arranging, I started to notice a theme! Dolls, Doll like objects, Dollies with bodies, Dollie heads, glass dollies, gift dollies and more. So I thought I would share them with you as they each mean something to me, even if it is just for inspiration.



I call this dolly my Michael DeMeng doll. I got the technique from his class. He is amazing for sure.


My inspiration was an Antique German Doll head I bought from Retro Cafe.

My Blythe Dollie, a gift from my niece. Love Her!!!

A great thrift store find....isn't she beautiful?

A beautiful gift from April.

I purchased this ART DOLL from Sandy. She has made some amazing art and makes great blog banners.

Isn't she cute. So Vintage!!

Another Antique German Doll head. I soldered this little "head" onto a vintage bottle, added wings and a little brass cap. I got the Antique German Doll head and Wings at Retro Cafe.

Are you seeing a theme in my dollies? Old is beautiful?

I actually bought this lady on Shop Goodwill. Even charities have websites to sell their wares these days.

It's always nice to look at everything from different sides :} This little girl is waiting for me to add her to art somehow.

Cupid dolly and someone took the time to crochet her a cute little dress.

In my younger days my sister and I tried our hand at ceramics. This piece I made and gave to my Grandpa. It's dated 1973, whew!

A different view of dolls you've seen before.

A dolly I made for my friend Bonnie for her birthday 2008.

A dollie I made in a class given by Georgia. That's me as a baby in the watch face.

This one I recently picked up because she has a "Marie Antionette" look to me and I want to make a "Marie" dolls.

Another great thrift store find.

Here's my box full of doll parts. I got them at the Irvine Flea Market and wish I had bought more :}

Beautiful piece of art made for me by Jane for my birthday, 2008. Lucky me!

Aren't these little celluiod cupids cute? A guy with a cigar and a hula skirt hmmmmm

That's not all my dollies but it's a good sampling :} How many dollies do you have? Do you have a favorite? Tell me Why.

Art Meetup Date Set, Let's Play!

Finally, it's time to start Art Meetups again yay!

I decided to start a separate blog for details for Art Meetups.

Soooooo

Go visit and check out general information about Art Meetups and what we are doing for April's Art Meetup! http://artmeetup.blogspot.com

Have a wonderful week!

Life is Art

I had a visit from my niece with her 3 little girls age 2 almost 3 :} They are a handful and I am happy everytime I see them and to be honest, exhausted when they leave but a fun exhausted.

They are little works of Art that amaze me with there antics, curiousity and zero to 60 energy!





Among the little things we did, were the "drawings" and I wanted them to hang their art on my studio door. I must admit they were more than happy to do it if I provided them with unending supply of scotch tape :} Why don't I ever learn buying toys is fun but give a kid some tissue paper, a box, tape, etc and they are entertained easily. Hey! maybe that's why alot of us love altered art.......a box, tissue paper, adhesive....hmmmmmm





Now the main reason for their visit was their cousin was turning 4 and having a birthday party. We got all dressed up and went to the party and had a great time.

I got my grand-niece (whew! I'm old) a Tuttu from Twirling Tutu's. Isn't she cute?



My niece made an Ariel cake, wow, now that's a baker!



And, my sister made as a gift for her Granddaughter an "I SPY" quilt. So cool. All the kids loved it!





As with all parties and visits, it ended and I now I'm going about the same old thing, cleaning up my studio after having 3 little artists visit.




Art can be MESSY but it is always FUN!