Confessions of a Reality TV Junky

Ok, I admit it..... I'm a junky,-reality TV junky. I'm hooked on American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, Ghosthunters....... I'm sure there's more! LOL Remember the days when there was Laverne and Shirley, Happy Days and yes, even Dynasty and Falcon Crest. I'm sure they never dreamt of the kind of programing that's out there today! Pretty mild compared to today's standards. Then there's the daily soaps..... my fav is the Young and the Restless and my daughter is hooked on Guiding Light. I moonlight every now and then and watch Days of our Lives and the Bold and the Beautiful, but you ask..... how in the world do you get any dolls done?!?!?!?! Planning! hahahahaha I usually know what shows I want to watch that day and make sure I have bodies to stuff or hand-stitching to do right in front of the ole boob tube. I guess my least favorite part of doll making is actually stuffing the bodies, so I do it without much thinking about it, in front of the TV. I stain them and let them dry overnight, then I can actually do the fun stuff in the morning,-creating their look and dressing them. Watching them come to life right before my eyes. Now that is the fun part and most rewarding. Seeing plain fabric turned into a work of art. Amazes me everytime! When the doll is finished and it comes out to what I have pictured in my head, I am happy!
Thanks to all who have helped make dreams come true! Positivity wins everytime!
Kathy

Free Giveaway for PFATT

You must visit the PFATT Girls Group Blog and sign up for the FREE Giveaway! There are 20 different items and you could be the lucky winner of one of them! Just click on the link I have over on the left hand side of this page and it will take you to the blog! Good Luck!

Here's my latest girls too! Lady Luck was originally supposed to be a Leprechaun, but as he progressed, he kept telling me he wanted to be a girl! I also made up another frog from my friend Pam Gracia's pattern of Soft In the Head. She is a Fairy Frog Mother!! Last, but not least, is the sweetest dolly. Her name is Rosalie and she is dressed in soft shades of green, pink and cream! I hand-dyed her blonde locks and gave her a felt hat!

Rosalie

Fairy Frog Mother

Lady Luck

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to sign up for the giveaway!!

Blessings to you!

Kathy

Yankee Doodle Party Girl

Hey everyone! I hope everyone is having a great day! Time is flying by so quickly and spring will finally be here before we know it! I did get a chance to see some bulbs trying to make their way out of the dirt before this last batch of snow and cold came through...... so not too far away, the warmer weather lurks.....

I made two new dollies this past week and have them on Ebay. The first was inspired by all the glitz and glam buzz surrounding the Oscars and also last week was the first week of Mardi Gras, so Brenda, the Masquerade Party girl was born. I also wanted to use the cute little tricorn hat I found on a trip to Colonial Williamsburg a year or so back, and then Joyce was born! I named these dollies after two wonderful friends of mine. They are very dear to me and I wouldn't know what I would do without them! Thanks chicklets for all your support and knowledge!

I'm trying to get back to the workroom and make a Leprechaun dolly, so stay tuned for him!

Have a Primsical Day!

Kathy

Excitement in the Air!

Back in September of '08, Doll Crafter and Costuming Magazine asked me if I would like to create a doll for their magazine. Without any hesitation, I said "Yes!" then about peed my pants. They were interested in a Springtime Raggedy Ann Doll, with pattern, to share with their readers in the April of '09 issue. The April issue is ready and should be in the hands of their subscribers now and on newsstands by the end of February. I received an advanced copy and excitement cannot begin to describe on how I feel! Amazed, In Awe, Who Me?, Happy..... I could go on and on here, but I won't! LOL And to be in an issue with Elinor Peace Bailey is just over the moon!

I thought I would share with you some of the pictures.....
The Cover

Table of Contents

From the Editor

And the Intro to the Pattern

And Lastly, the real picture I took

Thank you all for letting me share the news with you!
I will be having a giveaway soon and the lucky person who leaves a comment will have their name put into a hat and the winner will receive a signed copy of the magazine!

Have a Primsical Day!

Kathy

Love is in the Air.......

Happy V-Day Everyone! I've been in the kitchen the past few days and not in my workroom too much. One of the things we made today was a Macaroni and Cheese Pizza. My girl said it was good, but I would have to give it some pizzaz! I've got a great recipe for homemade pizza dough. Very easy, especially when you have a big stand mixer with a dough hook! If you want the recipe, leave a comment or email me! I've been trying to get more than a couple of dollies done this week, but time kept getting away from me. Here are the two I did get done:

Neecie and Baby Mer

Dollies

Franki

Black Magic Doll

I have a third I hope to list on Sunday night. She is a sunflower doll.....just playing the waiting game for things to dry! LOL Make sure to stop back on Sunday..... I will post some exciting news for you all to see!

Have a Primsical Day

Kathy

Newly Listed.......

Aaaaaawwwwww the winter thaw has begun! I Hope! At least we finally got a break from the bitter cold winter this year. Almost 50 degrees today with rain on the way. I'm sitting here listening to The Beatles and thinking about, hopefully, hearing the birds churping soon.
Below are my listings for Ebay this Saturday night. I loved making Pam Gracia's frog pattern sew much, I just had to make another. This one is on his way to the pond, in his rented wagon, to go fishing and soak up some sun! LOL You just smile when you look at her! I also had an urge to make a witch this week. I used my same whispy wool for hair, but it was dyed black. She also has some great, long eyelashes.

http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/kathysprims_W0QQ_ipgZ50QQ_sopZ10

I'm excited for Monday to come! I am going on a fabric run. Gosh, sounds like an addict! hahahaha Well, I really do think I am addicted to fabric. I will try to remember to take my camera and take some pics of this great Amish Quilt Shoppe that I go to. There is fabric everywhere there. Half the time you can't walk down the aisle because the fabric is stacked on the floor too! Can't wait to see what I will find! Until next time......
Have a Primsical Day!
Kathy

Friendship.......

A friend knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails. ~Donna Roberts

True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable.

~Dave Tyson Gentry

A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world has gone out.

~Grace Pulpit

The language of friendship is not words but meanings. ~Henry David Thoreau

True friends stab you in the front. ~Oscar Wilde

A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart. ~Author Unknown

The friend who holds your hand and says the wrong thing is made of dearer stuff than the one who stays away. ~Barbara Kingsolver

I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar. ~Robert Brault

It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend. ~William Blake, Jerusalem