Denni' s Doodles

What I love most about making a doll is watching the transformation from a peice of cloth into a amazing little character. My friend Denni of Denni's Doodles makes the cutest little doll patterns. This little Raggedy girl started off as her Bug Catcher pattern and ended up as a little Garden Mammie. ( I just realized I forgot her dragonfly that she holds....oh poo!!) The other two are the same pattern just waiting for some clothes. Denni is a very talented artist so please check out her patterns ( be sure to look at her witches...made them last fall and forgot to take a piccie!!)
Denni is also having a round head doll swap so go sign up!!

Company is Coming!! and a new swap

I am so excited about a new swap I am doing at http://www.wildatheartart.blogspot.com/ . The theme is Under the Sea. I love mermaids so this is perfect for me. Please check out her ongoing story about her encounter with a tiny mermaid, great reading. Since we have to visit all the other artist's sites and blogs, its time for some updates and dusting away the spider webs. ( If you are my mother stop reading because your Mothers Day doll is shown!)

The incredible Cabbage Head doll was designed by my wonderful friend at http://www.rabbithollowprims.blogspot.com/ , the Bunny is a pattern from Sweet Meadow Farm and My beautiful mermaid was designed by another good friend Stella at www.dolls-on-parade.com .

Playing Dolls

Finally all the excitement has settled around here and I have been able to finish up a few projects and swaps.

These are a few of the dolls I just finished. They are all painted dolls which I am really enjoying. It is great to combine two of m y favorite pasttimes and create such a fun project.

I have the attention span of a two year old ( occupational hazard) and get bored with a project without much variety so I think I have found my nook!!

My sister who quilts beautifully will probably flip when she sees the quilt I am PAINTING next!!!!

Pretty Spring Cleaning

Pretty Spring Cleaning
Originally uploaded by such pretty things

I love Spring!! It makes me want to clean, craft and organize! I can't beleive but these are actually the things I enjoy most. All of the craziness of the past three months have faded and it is warm and beautiful and I am inspired.

Andrew and Bridgett

March 14th 2009, Andrew, my oldest son, married my best friend Bridgett in a simple and beautiful ceremony in my backyard. I am so happy for them both. Bridgetts gown was a stunning burgandy, while my son was equally as stunning with his boots and pocketwatch. Along with adding Bridgett to the family I got a bonus of 5 grandchildren, Izzy, Alona, Zoe, Roxanne and Brooklyn.

Here are a few candid shots from the wedding that I really enjoy.

I love this picture!! Andrew ( sunglasses ) Clark (best man with hat) and other friends hanging out in front of my house before the wedding.

First toast.

Adam and Abbie, my last two at home.

A Very "Special" person, Missy, A true friend to Bridgett and I. The day wouldn't have come out so perfect and flawless without her by my side. Love you Missy. You're the best!!!

My Daughters!!! This is the female side of the family! Left to right, Krista, Davids fiance, Jamie, Jimmies wife, Bridgett, me, Crystal and Abigail. When I count my blessings this is who I count!

Calamity Kim Give Away

In honor of Kim being published in a magazine called APRONOLOGY, she is having an incredible give away. Hurry over and check it out!!

New Pink Record Player

This is the coolest addition to my kitchen!! If you've seen my kitchen you'll know why! It is a pink 50's am/fm record player!! I found it at Toys R Us CLEARANCE !! I paid $20.00 for it. My son, Andrew had just recently bought a bunch of garage sale albums so he lent me The Beatles, Sgt Pepper !! The kitchen is alive with the sound of music!!! I love it!!