Marked Down....S-A-L-E

I wanted to let you all know that I have marked down my ~Americana Snow Girl~ in my Etsy Shoppe. I haven't had time to create anything new, but thought I could mark Americana down, as I have an appeal to pay for. Yes, I am finally divorced, however, HE appealed it and now I get to go to court again, tomorrow! Wonderful! I just want to move forward with my life and I don't have money for this to continue on and on and on....I have so many attorney fees to pay for as-is. I wonder when this nightmare will end! Wish me LUCK!

New listings on Etsy...

I did find some time to finish Sweet Sally Snow Bunny! I have listed her and my hand made tags on Etsy. This is probably the last dollie for the year. My time is very limited in the creating department.
Sweet Sally has lots and lots of detail put into her. I love how she finished up. She has so much class and that black and white together, just so clean and crisp looking together. I even gave her some painted little leggins'.

Here is one set of my hand stamped tags. Is is the only set. Actually all three sets, they are all that is available. I have finished this set in German glass glitter. Pictures do not do these tags justice. It was very cold old, my fingers froze and I did not want to go back outside for natural lighting. In person they are so very pretty...

This set is without the German glass glitter, but still looks just as pretty. It all depends on what "look" you are after for your Christmas packages or your decor. Wouldn't they look so pretty on a feather tree.

And my last set of tags, a pretty reindeer. In person, there is so much detail in the reindeer. Little candy canes and such. Very neat. I have finished off the antlers with glitter, but you cannot really see that in the pictures. Oh well, I tried.

I do hope that you will hop on over to my Etsy shoppe and take a peek. I hope you each have a fabulous week and weekend. Cheers, ~Tonya

~SWEET AUTUMN~

Autumn does not technically start for a few days, but here in MN, Autumn is all around us already. The leaves are turning, the temperature has been quite chilly and night-fall arrives so much earlier, then in the previous weeks before...

This is ~Sweet Autumn~ with her Autumn Bounty. I am so happy with the end result of this sweet lil gal. She makes me smile, every time I look at her...

Sweet Autumn is listed on ETSY and is full of detailed sweetness! Friday I didn't have school, so I did find time to create and was able to work in my studio! I do enjoy school and learning, but am still very happy to be able to find time here-and-there to create.

I do hope that you enjoy your Sunday. It is a perfect autumn day today. Have a Blessed Day.
~Tonya

~Miss Hannah Hare~

Meet Miss Hannah Hare! I found some time in between going to school and holding down the fort at home. Miss Hannah has the sweetest face and is full of detail...

Miss Hannah hare is full of color and reminds me of that saying "Color ME HAPPY!" So I just had to make a banner that reads "HAPPY". The happy banner is removable...

I have Miss Hannah Hare listed on Etsy. I do hope that you will stop by and take a peek. Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Be safe! Cheers, ~Tonya

~Sweet Grace~

Sweet Grace Bunny turned out so very sweet! Yes, I know I say that quite often. Grace is my most favorite for the year! I have not made a bunny angel this year (I think). I am starting school on Monday and thought I would get one last handmade in, before then and Sweet Grace was it!

Her face is just so innocent, I love that about her. She looks so restful and peaceful. Sweet Grace was inspired by me going to school...a reminder to DREAM...we ALL should!

I am just smitten with that STAR! I love how it turned out and it adds soooo much to this piece. Lots of paper, crepe paper, german glass glitter and lots of patience *smirk* I hope you will go and take a peek, I have listed her on ETSY.

I am happy to say that we have received a much needed reprieve from the heat...so very THANKFUL for that! It actually has been so chilly in the evenings, we must shut the windows. I love Mother Nature's air conditioning. Have a great week...time is just flying by for me. So much to finish up around here before Monday. Toodles, ~Tonya

~Sweet Abby-Rose~

Yup, another bunny! I love making these bunnies! At times, they sure beat making lips on dollies *smirk* I think lips have always been my "quirk" for making dollies. At times, they can go so smooth and other times, they fight me "tooth & nail"...

This is Miss Abby-Rose! She is so very sweet with her WISH Banner. She holds a star in her hand, as a little reminder to make a WISH, because after all, they do come true. Abby-Rose is listed in My Etsy Shoppe.

Look at those darling shoes! I love them to pieces. They are complete with glass glittered stars and ribbon...and a lil sparkle in the center of the star. I had cut all the trim and stitched it in place. Lots & lots of detail in this sweetie-pie.

On to a weather report, cuz I know you just love that! We had a massive thunder/lighting storm rip through here last night. Lots of twigs laying around. They are such a joy to pick up. LOL Now it is very HUMID out. It is just nasty, when you walk outside...that is why I am staying in doors, with the AIR ON! The only way to be. Toodles for now kiddies and have a good evening. ~Tonya

~Witch Box & Spooky Banner~

I finally finished up my Witch...but she is attached to a box! She looks quite Whimsical and just so SWEET! She has lots of character and I just love the box. I am a DOT Lover...

I made both a box and a banner and have decided to list both of them together, on Etsy. I do hope that you will go and take a peek...

The German glass on the banner *Sparkles* so very pretty, which is hard to capture in pictures. The glitter will also tarnish over time, for that thyme-worn look...

I have a couple of other things on my table...calling my name. I got a slow start today, stayed up waaaay too late last night, working.

Summer here is just flying by. We have already done some back to school shopping...yes, we start early so that things don't get picked over. We also start early, so we do not get "hit" all at once with supplies, clothing, bags, shoes, etc! With 3 kiddos, you have to start somewhere *smirk* Nothing much else here....Have a grand day! ~Tonya

~Miss BOO Bunny~

I thought I would share with you, my latest handmade! I was working on a Witch dollie this weekend and on Monday, but she was fighting me "tooth & nail", so I set her aside, hence another Bunny was born! I must say, I love making my bunny bunnies. No lip stitching to fight with and no sculpted noses. *smirk* Maybe I am just enjoying making bunnies too much?? I am not sure. This bunny is just the sweetest and is loaded with so much detail...

The picture here, has a little bit of a "haze" to it. I think because of the humidity level here, when I went outside to take the pictures, the inside or outside of the camera go hit with moisture? The other pictures show the detail too...so, I think it is okay. Miss BOO has a lil clay buddy with her, called Sir Skelly. And I made for her a BOO Banner with Real German Glass glitter, so very pretty!

I have listed her in my ETSY SHOPPE. I hope all is going well for each of you. I don't get much time to visit, so sorry. Summer time is so very busy for me....trying to keep up with 3 kids, house work, creating and all the other things in life...well, there is just not much time left over. Stay cool where ever you are. Here in MN, it is humid and just YUCKY - STICKY - HOT!!! Boo-hissss. I am staying inside, where it is nice and cool. Toodles, ~Tonya

~Halloween Queen - Bella Bunny~

WOW - Where does the time go? I have 3 projects that I am working on at that same time (not normal for me), and have been dragging my feet a bit...getting lost in the details again. I had so much fun making Miss Bella Bunny, you have not idea. I love it when...you create something and when you look at the finished dollie, they make you smile ;)

Miss Bella Bunny is complete with so much hand stitched detail, sparkle and a little clay Jack-O Pumpkin that it did take a while. I made some different eyes on this lil sweetie and added some shimmer to her eyelids! No Queen is complete without her crown!

Miss Bella Bunny is one of my larger dollies. She is so sweet! I am getting into the Halloween spirit, because when August or Sept. start to roll around, I start making Autumn and Winter things and of course the kiddies are getting back to school...so who knows how much Halloween goodies I will get done then...

Look at that SWEET face and those eyes! Aren't they just so pretty? I love them and must make a regular dollie with them...she on the table. *smirk* I have Miss Bella Bunny listed in my Etsy Shoppe. I hope you enjoy your weekend! It has been pretty warm here, but not as hot as other places, so I will not complain. Have a Grand Weekend All! Ta-ta for now kiddies, ~Tonya

~Miss Merry Wishes~

Here is my latest creation! I adore Miss Merry and how she turned out~ I had so much fun making her and as you all know, I love adding all the details! I have just listed her on Etsy...

I gave Miss Merry glass eyes and they look so very pretty! I also made her a little banner and a vintage style tree, finished with real German Glass glitter...

Look at all the added little things on Miss Merry....in person, she is so very precious. I must go, I have lots to do...summer is just so busy with my kiddies. I hope you all have a grand weekend! Toodles, ~Tonya

~Sweet Ellie Bunny~

Hello to YOU! Seems like time is just flying by and I do not get in much time to blog....Summer Time, Fun Time! The kiddies keep me busy, but I am still creating, just takes me a bit longer. I have just finished this Sweet lil gal and she is listed in my Etsy! Love the fabric I used...just had to pick up some new whimsical fabric and could not wait to use it!

Sweet Ellie is her name and she just wants to feel FREE! She wants to FLY like the butterflies and she has her arms wide OPEN and wondering why she can not fly. I know I would love to fly at times...close your eyes and let the wind blow upon your face. You can go there with your mind - if you believe. She has lots and lots of hand stitching on her and look at all that trim!


Her dress is FULL and will stay put, as there is chenille stems at the bottom of her dress, all hand stitched in place. You can go and view ELLIE in my Etsy Shoppe for all the FUN details! We finally had a day without rain today. Yay! Courtney is at camp and I am sure she is loving it. I can't wait to hear all of her stories, when she comes home. Have a wonderful evening. Toodles for now, ~Tonya

Alittle bit of this & a little bit of that!

Happy Friday to each of you!! First off, I do hope that you enjoy your Holiday Weekend - Be safe and let's not forget the real reason for Memorial Day. Speaking of Memorial Day - reminds me of the RED, WHITE and BLUE and I just had to make up a lil bit of that! Gotta love the Bunny-bunny. I have had these on my desk for over a week...just waiting to be finished up.

I finally got them finished up and I have not made any Stockings from My Primitive Stocking Collection for almost 4 years! Wow, how time flies.

This lil sweetie was asking to be a make-do and I love the pink and black together! Just so neat and I love dots. I had fun coordination things to go with the dots...you can't tell can you?


And I had to throw in a lil bit of Halloween! Love the fabric I used for the stocking and the collar. In person they are all so pretty and the sun was just BLARING down...so the pictures were difficult to take. I think they look okay, considering. All 3 are heading over to my Etsy Shoppe. I just have to get them listed.

Have a Fabulous Friday and a Perfect weekend. Make some Happy Memories. Toodles for now, ~Tonya

~Bethany BLOOM Bunny~

This was a little ~Sneak Peek~ picture that I set out with an email update. I thought it was so cute, with Bethany's little eyelashes. I have been playing in clay (as you might have noticed)! I made 3 dollies, one the pretty witch listed on ebay, this sweet bunny and one more in the works. With clay, I have found if you sculpt more then one at once, you don't become so annoyed, with the drying time...

I have listed Bethany Bloom on Etsy. I know some people do not like to wait for auctions, I am one of them! *smirk* I have even given Bethany Bloom some sculpted bunny-rabbit feet! Here tag and flowers are so neat, as is her bodice...

On the BLOOM tag, lots of detail...what is it with me and highly detailed tags this week? Having fun and getting lost in the moment, I guess. I love playing with paper and am learning more and more techniques all the time! I have added shimmer mist to the flowers and the tag. It is hard to capture in pictures, but in person - BEAUTIFUL!

Here are the flowers that go with Bethany. I made 5 of them, but made one into a flower, with a stem and wired it to Bethany's hand/arm. I used a Tim Holtz Tattered Flower die and I must say I think that die is my FAVORITE flower die EVER! I love how they are not your typical "cookie-cutter" looking flower.

Today it is a bit nippy out! We are suppose to get down into the 30's on the overnight tomorrow and possibly some SNOW ---------WHAT???? IN MAY!! I hope not! I was ready for some nicer weather and have only seen tulips bloom so far. The birdies are going to be freezing their lil feathers off. I hope it warms up. Just think, it was 78 degrees here on Tuesday....sheer craziness! Only in MN can it feel like Spring, Summer and Winter all in one week! Toodles for now, ~Tonya

~SWEET ALICE~

I was finally able to make a lil something for a group challenge, for my AhA Group! She is listed in my Etsy Shoppe, I do hope that you will be able to stop by and take a peek! She is so much sweeter in person...I didn't have a very good time with pictures today. There is too much of an overcast with all of the rain we have been receiving.

I seen my first Robin yesterday and several today, you know what that means....SPRING is almost here! I honestly do not know what those poor Robin's are going to eat. The ground is still frozen, there is still lots of snow here and now mud mixed in.....

Today Ninny and I are going to the new movie --- Alice in Wonderland. I am sure there will be awesome FX and by the sounds of it, it is a good movie. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Toodles for now, ~Tonya