2nd Star to the Right

Sorry for my lateness... faeries are pesky things and I'm quite sure one gave me the flu this weekend on purpose! (Or at least spoilt my milk)

It was a fantastic week for a trip to Faerie though... there were shimmering stars:

And walls built from twining vines and bulging pumpkins:


There were delicious Moon Cakes to be eaten under the milky glow of a full moon:


And one disgruntled Faerie Queen, who was not keen on visitors at all...

As we were about to leave though, one mysterious little faerie, veiled in shadows, gave us a token to show how much they loved having us. (Of course we didn't take it... we know better than to receive gifts from Faeries)

Another New Bear and a Blog Party!

Well, I did it, I drew up a new bear pattern and made him, all in one day. I also decided to try my hand at needle felting his muzzle and nose... which I almost didn't do because the pattern is really cute without any modifications... but I thought, no, I had better go for it with the needle felting before I lose my nerve... and I LOVE how he has turned out!!! I have got to make more of these!!!
The entire muzzle was actually felted with white wool... and then completely hand colored by me (I loooove shading)

He has button joints for his arms and legs, and a cotter pin joint for his head... I think he needs a bow or something though... I plan on giving him needle felted paw pads, and I think I'm going to order some apoxy sculpt and make him little claws too.

I'm also going to give this pattern a go in mohair too :) ... but I *really* love how it looks this way.

Also! FawnDear is having a Neverland blog party... so click the image to join in the fun!

Two new parties!

Inspired by the Halloween party, two of my favorite blogs are having parties of their own!

Click on the images to go and join in!

Please join in! It's sure to be fun!!

First up is a party at Ginger's:

Then, after that there will be a party at Kelly's!!

Come In, Come In!

(Please Click on the Images to See them Larger!)

A Magical Party has just begun! Come In, Come In!

Beware! Beware! The Witch is Abroad, it's not safe out there, Come In!

The Night is Filled with Terror and Wonder... History and Magic... Come In!

The Dark, Murky Woods are Teaming with Evil, Come In!


Bones lie Abandon, Covered in Dirt. The Ghosts of the Dead will Haunt Them! Come In!

Inside it is Safe, Warm and Inviting... We have a Cat, Spooky, but he isn't Frightening. Come In!


It will be Fun and Exciting, Thrilling and Delighting... and the Raven will have the Last Word. Come In!

When this Party will End, you'll have made Many New Friends... but Before you Leave, Help Yourself to some Treats... if you Dare!
Come In!!



Thank you, to A Fanciful Twist, for hosting this FANTASTIC Halloween Party!
I apologize for being a day early! I had an unexpected trip pop up... but I wasn't about to miss out on Halloween fun!

I will be checking out everyone else's party when I get back in town on Sunday!

~ Give Away ~

As a party treat, I will be giving away one spooky pin (the winner can choose from my etsy site):


To be entered, simply post a reply to this thread :)
You can leave an entry post until October 23rd, when I will be choosing a winner!

Happy Partying!

Halloween Party in Blogland! and a giveaway!!!

This idea is just too much fun... I LOVE IT! Click on the image below to find out how to participate... or click the link in my sidebar, either way, they go to the same place! :)



Also, if you like old things... old... rusty things... old... rusty antiquish things... then you will love this! (I do!) Here is a giveaway for an old primitive scale... so much possibility!!! Click the image to find out more!




Well, this has just turned into info dump Tuesday!

Here's some fun (and sometimes disturbing) artwork... click on the image to go to the site!
(there isn't anything that isn't work safe... just some of the concepts are disturbing... and usually play off of old fairytales)




And finally, here is something just really cool... ever heard of an Exquisite Corpse? No, it's not something disgusting, it's a game of storytelling... and some major YA authors are getting together with some fantastic illustrators and holding one... click on the image to find out more, then click on the "read more"s to read the story!