Showing posts with label primitive doll. Show all posts
Showing posts with label primitive doll. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Hello and Welcome!!

I am sew happy to announce a feature in the wonderful primitive magazine called Prims! For all of you who love your primitives, this is a magazine that is chalked full of them, plus a little more! I was happy to be approached to write an article for the magazine and love the way the whole spread came out! Here is Halli in all of her Halloween finest:



I hope you get a chance to check out Halli and the rest of artists for the Fall 2011 issue!
Primsical Blessings to you all!
Kathy

Monday, September 5, 2011

Kandy Korn Doll!

Hello and Welcome back to my blog!



I have one last dolly for you to see. Her name is Mz. Kandy Korn. She is 19" tall and is placed upon an old candlestick. She is wearing a two-toned dress with beaded trim around her waist. Here is her link if you would like to see more!


This auction ends on Sunday, September 11th
 at 9 pm EST.

Hope you all enjoy your day!
Kathy

Friday, August 26, 2011

Egyptian Mummy Doll..... Atinmerit

It has been way too long since I have updated my blog! Most of you know I went back to school last year, but not many know of my new career! For one of my classes this spring, I had to do an intership. I called so many places and was about to give up when one Doctor's office took a chance on me. I finished up the intership, enjoyed every minute of it, then about a week later..... they called and offered me a job! How awesome! Been going strong there for 4 months. I have one more class to finish up at school and I graduate!


I've been sewing a little bit, here and there, with my free time and have a few dolls listed on Etsy. Here is the link if you would like to look:




My most current doll is now on Ebay. She is an Egytian Mummy Doll named Atinmerit. Her name means "an Egyptian Queen." She is the bomb digity! She measures 17" tall and is placed upon a wooden candlestick. Wrapped in the best mummy "gaze," Atinmerit is ready for Halloween with or without her trick or treat bag! Her auction ends on Sunday, August 28th at 9:15 pm EST. Here is her link if you would like to see! 



Hope you all are enjoying your summer and I hope to see  you again!
Kathy

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Dancing Witch Sisters!



These sisters are just so darn excited that the Halloween season is here!! They thought about celebrating on the TV show Dancing with the Stars, but were rejected because they didn't want to show so much clevage. LOL But they are excited to be dancing around their caldron and singing a merry song!




Flora


Flossy


Their auction ends on Sunday night and here is the link if you would like to see more!!




Here's hoping you have a very Primsical Day!!
Kathy

Friday, August 6, 2010

Bethany at the Ball




Hello Everyone!

Another new creation this week! Bethany at the Ball is one of my favorite pieces I have created. She features a new mermaid style dress with some great Halloween fabrics! She is full of details and I love her removeable mask! Here is her link if you would like to see more!






Hope you all have a fantastical day! lol
Kathy

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Matilda Whipplethorne and Salem



Hello Friends!

Can you belive it?!?!? Three weeks in a row of new listings! Must be a record or something! LOL Seriously, just making time for my sewing and enjoying every minute of it!





This week I have a doll set with legs for you! Matilda and her black cat Salem will end on Ebay Sunday night. Although they are ready for Halloween, they can be set out all year round. Here is their link if you would like to peek:




Hope you all enjoy and hope you have a Primsical Day!
Kathy

Friday, July 23, 2010

Miss October 31st PFATT Group Challenge

Oooooo I get excited everytime June rolls around. Not just because summer if offically here, but because the Halloween season has officially begun! My most favorite time of the year! Sewing for Halloween juices up all the creative energies and sends me back to my childhood and simplier times. Simplier because there was no need for worry and costumes were simple. I would always rummage through my Dad's closet when it came close to Trick or Treating and  put on his clothes and shoes, throw on a spooky, old man mask and away we'd go! Candy time! After my sister and I would collect our loot, we'd dump it onto the living room floor and pick out everything we didn't like. Poor dad, he would get all the leftover's we couldn't stand. What thanks for letting us wear his clothes! LOL

I was happy when the idea came up on the PFATT Group that we were going to have another PFATT Tuesday and the theme was going to be Miss October 31st! Caroline Rathburn has been in my head for a while now and was glad when she could finally emerge!


On her way to the Halloween Ball, Caroline met her fate in an automobile accident. Everyone was devastated and decided to make her the "Queen" of the Ball anyway. She was buried in her gown, along with her crown. Little did everyone know, she is still "Queen" of the afterlife!






Here is Caroline's Ebay link if you would like to peek:


You can also search PFATT and see what the other ladies have come up with!


Also wanted to tell you that my Americana and Halloween Star Head dolls are now listed on Etsy!





Here is their link if you would like to see more!


Hope you all have a Primsical Day and Happy Hauntings!
Kathy

Monday, June 28, 2010

Zirelda McKalb has arrived!

Hey all! Now if you read my last post, you were all about to fall off your chairs because I listed a new dolly on Ebay. So, you are already on the ground and I've listed another, so don't pass out!! LOL Another Halloween goody was listed and will end on Sunday night. Wasn't thinking it was the 4th of July, just shocked and amazed at myself! Here's a couple of pics of Zirelda McKalb. I love this gal from her hat to her dress fabric and everything inbetween!





Here is Zirelda's link if you would like to see more!!


Sending you Primsical Blessings!! Have a good one!
Kathy

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Tallulah, the Trick or Treater!

Can you believe it?!?!?! Now don't fall off your chairs...... I have a NEW dolly listing on Ebay!
Tallulah, the Trick or Treater has been patiently waiting for me to list her. She is currently on Ebay with a Buy It Now or can be bid upon. 

 Here is her link:




A primitive witch is waiting in the wings for next week, so stay tuned!

I've missed you all and I'm happy to be back to the sewing machine!

Have a Primsical Day!
Kathy

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Lifeguard Lennie

Hi Everyone!!
Once again, I am late to the party! Life sure has thrown me some curve balls the past year and a half, but by the grace of God, I do believe we are on the right path. Don't wanna bore you with all the details, just happy the rough times are behind us and we can move forward.

On that note, just wanted to share some good news..... a little late! The premiere issue of the magazine "Prims" is out and my doll and I were selected to be in the pages.


Lennie the Lifeguard is on page 121.






I would like to thank the people who made this possible. The Lord above, Stampington & Co., along with Jennifer Jackson, my family and friends and my forever love of dolling. Could not do what I do without the love and support of my worldwide family either! You all rock!

Thanks again and I hope you all have a Primsical Day!
Kathy

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Emily

I finally decided to put Emily up for adoption. She's a very good girl. She doesn't talk back or eat much and she loves dressing up for different holidays. LOL Emily was the pattern model for the March 2010 edition of Soft Dolls & Animals Magazine. She measures 20" tall and is made from aged osnaburg fabric.


I have painted on her face and needle sculpted her nose. Her hair was hand-dyed from a soft, curly mohair. Her dress and jacket are all from companion fabrics with hand-stitching and vintage lace. Emily's headband is removeable, along with her bunny purse.






Here is the auction link if you would like to see more!


Also, don't forget about the Penny Feather Tree Auction! It's going on now thru February 21st!
Here is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170438646096&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT



Hope you all have a Primsical Day!
Kathy

Saturday, January 23, 2010

The Penny Tree Coming Soon.....

My dear, sweet PFATT friend, Penny McAllister, is battling acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and the girls in the PFATT House are going to have an auction. Over 30 members have made an ornament to go on the feather tree and all proceeds will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Alabama Chapter. The tree and all its ornies should go up for sale the first couple of weeks of February. Most girls have made ornies in Penny's favorites including the color red and polka dots.



As soon as Penny starts to talk, you are drawn into her southern, Alabama drawl. Her quick wit and stories make you cry and laugh at the same time. Penny's pieces of art are recognized all over the world and bring joy to so many who own them!



Here is my offering for this great cause! Stay tuned to see more and hear more about the Penny Feather Tree Auction!!

Hope you are having a Primsical Day!
Kathy

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Happy New Year!!!

Oh My Goodness! I can't believe it's been this long since I updated my blog! I am so sorry! Work has taken me away from everything I love and miss! I am currently working close to full-time in the retail business and this past Christmas season was just crazy! I hope to get back to my passion of sewing and creating very soon.

I hope to have a few auctions to list this evening..... we'll see how that goes! LOL But in the meantime, I have some good news to share! Back in October, I created several pieces for some upcoming magazines. One was for 365 Celebrate! the other for Soft Dolls and one more to be named later.

This is Crystal and she is in the Winter 2009 of 365 Celebrate! Connie Porcher puts together such a wonderful magazine! So much eye candy and lovely pieces for purchase. Thanks Connie for including me in such a great magazine!





Emily is in the covers of the March 2010 issue of Soft Doll Magazine. Another great magazine chalked full of patterns and techniques. This issue should be available by the end of January and includes the pattern for Emily and her bunny purse. Thanks Kelly for letting me and Emily in your magazine!





I hope you all are enjoying the new year and I pray that the worst of times are over and we can all look forward to a prosperous new year!
Primsical Blessings to you all!
Kathy

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Winter "Solstice"

Well, I hate to say it, but winter is knocking at our door here in Ohio. The beautiful fall leaves have peaked and they are slowing making their decent downward. The air has turned crisp and cool and believe it or not, we've had a few flakes come down a couple of weeks ago. So, with that said, I thought I better get it in gear and start some winter dollies. Here is my first snowgirl of the season. Her name is Solstice. I love her toile dress with subtle layering of fabrics and just enough bling to make her shine even brighter!
Here is her link if you would like to see more!

http://tinyurl.com/ygk6bnn








Here is hoping the sun is shining where you are and have a Primsical Day!
Kathy

Monday, October 12, 2009

Happy Monday!

At least I hope it's a happy Monday for you! The only reason I like Monday's is because Dancing with the Stars is on! LOL I admit, I am addicted to it. Unfortunately, I have to work this evening, so my main squeeze is going to record it for me. I don't have anything to list on Ebay this week, but I am working on two new projects. They both will debut next year! Luckily, I will enjoy looking at them for the next 4 months in my workroom. LOL

I was going through some old files on my computer this morning, deleting ones that were no longer important and I found something that made me smile! It was a poem that my daughter wrote in 7th grade and I forgot all about it. I had to share it with you all because I can't believe a then 12 year old wrote this and I'm very proud of my girl!

Who Are Our Future Heroes?

Our future heroes
Are the kind, the caring, and the nice
Our heroes are people who
Give old toys to the poor
Or give up time to volunteer
Heroes are kind and caring


The people who say excuse-me
Or thank-you
Are very polite and have good manners
If they carry the books and binders
At school for those with a
Broken leg or arm
Heroes help one another

Future heroes are responsible
For what they say and do
They are also
People we often look
Up to


Our heroes are the sharing and true
Who never hardly lie
And share their things with
Other people
They are the people who do work
Without wanting pay

Heroes are those who help their
Parent or guardian
Do the dishes or cut the lawn
They try hard in school
And never cheat and play by the rules


They hold fund-raisers
For a good cause
Our future heroes help the elderly
Open doors
Or cross the road
Heroes are those that try to help all ages
Learn and try new things


Those who all they want back
Is knowing they did a good deed
Future heroes need all of these qualities so why don’t you try
To be a good role model to all humanity

Thanks for stopping by and have a Primsical Day!
Kathy

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Fun Filled Weekend!

What a weekend my family and I had! The first leg of our journey took us to Northville, MI to the annual Ghoultide Gathering. I have been wanting to get to this gathering for the past 2 years and finally made it and it was so worth the drive! I will go back each year because the artians and atmosphere is just that good!

I met so many wonderful people and it was so great to be able to put a face with a name. Below is one of the treasures I purchased from my friend Pam Gracia of Soft in the Head. When we got there, it started raining, so I wasn't able to take many pictures. But if you go to Pam's blog, she has some great pics to share with you!


It was just a super fun day! After the show, we traveled north to Bass Pro Shops in Auburn Hills, MI. My hubby was in heaven and soon my daughter was also in heaven when we realized a huge mall was attached to the store. LOL

Four hours later, we were back in our little house ready to start the next day!

Fun Filled Weekend II

One of my most favorite places to shop, was on the second leg of our weekend journey. The Pine Tree Barn in Wooster, OH has a Williamsburg Festival the first weekend of October and this year my family and I were able to go. Williamsburg, VA is my favorite place to visit, so having this so close to home (only an hour away) was such a primsical blessing for me!

There were alot of people dressed in their best Revolutionary garb and

some were just taking a break from all the action!

This one makes me so thankful for my gas stove! LOL


This looks like I caught them in the middle of a heated debate, but looks can be deceiving!


This is one place that I will go back to again and again. Besides the outside activities, the restaurant was booming as well as their primitive store. Here is their link if you would like to see more!

http://www.pinetreebarn.com/williamsburgfestival/colonialwillimsburgfestival.htm

I did buy some great wool from one of the outside vendors that I hope to use on an upcoming project. Also found some kewl, tin clip candleholders.

Thanks for sharing my day with me!
Kathy