red polka dots

2011-05-03T11:06:00.002-04:00

I did this card awhile ago, for American greetings...and I thought it was appropriate on a cold and rainy day, like today. ( Even though it's raining, the cloud still looks happy)

Needle Felted Ellie ♡

2011-05-03T11:04:00.002-04:00

Happy Spring

2011-05-02T19:55:00.003-04:00

It's so wet in Ohio, I wish the sun would come out and the rain would end. We have had 28 days of rain and clouds in April...only 3 days total of sun all month, and May isn't panning out to be much better, so far...5 days of rain and clouds for this coming week, ugh! I am getting depressed....my lawn looks awful, and I can't even get outside to clean up sticks and leaves from the Fall/Winter. Oh, well, in the mean time...I found this cute little pixie pic I took awhile back...sitting on a huge mushroom, that had sprouted in our side yard. I thought she looked happy and Spring like...so, Happy Spring, and may warmer and sunny weather eventually make it's way to us!...Please?

All Packaged Up

2011-05-02T13:32:00.003-04:00

Needle Felted Bunny Necklaces

2011-05-02T13:29:00.002-04:00

I made a bunch of these...they were all different colors and all on different colored chains...I still have to send some to a few of my friends...better late than never?

Easter Swap with Vivian ♥

2011-05-02T13:25:00.003-04:00

Here is another great swap gift from my friend Vivian. We have been swapping for every holiday, for over a year now. I love her artwork...she is so talented...and I am glad I have gotten to know her!

Treats for Friends

2011-05-02T13:23:00.002-04:00

I made up several Easter treat bags for my friends at work...they liked them :)

Spring Time chocolate with M&M Pretzels

2011-05-02T13:20:00.004-04:00

....and here's another thing that I mass produced...had lots of pretzel treat bags made up.

Peeps Dipped in Chocolate

2011-05-02T13:14:00.002-04:00

I saw this idea on Pinterest...and i don't really like Peeps, but I know a lot of "Peeps" that do...so I decided to make some...and as usual, I went over board, because they were fun to make. So, I bagged them up and sold them at work and gave some as gifts.

2011-05-02T13:12:00.002-04:00

I know Easter has passed us by, but I wanted to post a few of the things I made...I hope you enjoy them.....gotta start on Patriotic stuff now.... Happy Monday :)

2011-05-02T13:07:00.003-04:00

Hello everyone!!!! It has been a really long time since i have really posted anything! So, I am trying to make a come back....and try and keep current. This past year has been very busy, and gone by so quickly. Hope you are all doing well. ♥

2010-06-10T13:27:00.000-04:00

I just noticed...I have a red polka dot mushroom fetish, apparently...

2010-06-10T13:26:00.000-04:00

Hello It's Me

2010-06-09T16:14:00.002-04:00

Just being silly with my rhinestone patriotic glasses.

Hello, Friends

2010-06-09T12:17:00.002-04:00

Flowers to Brighten This Dreary Day

2010-06-09T12:11:00.003-04:00

Here are some more felt/beaded flowers that I have been making...thought I'd post them, since it's so cloudy and rainy, today...in North Eastern Ohio:(

B Is For Brent

2010-06-09T12:05:00.002-04:00

I made this for my husband, Brent, for his birthday a few years ago...I have also made one of these for all my friends and family, as gifts at one time or another....I just get big paper mache letters and paint them, then embellish them with whacky stuff...or things that are their interests, or hobbies...I put family names, kids, pets, etc. in them as well...or I go with a particular color theme...whatever strikes me at the time. They are fun to make...I love gluing the stuff on ...reminds me of crafts in grade school, only I'm better at it now LOL!

I ♥ Needle Felting!

2010-06-09T11:57:00.002-04:00

We learned how to needle felt at work several weeks back...and I absolutely love doing it! It is so much fun, and quite easy...and I find it very therapuetic...you may have seen the patriotic elephant that I posted a bit ago, that was also done in needle felt...I thought I'd share a few other things I did as well...I have actually been felting up a storm! I am workin on some funky Halloween creatures...they will be unveiled later this summer.

Batman and Robin

2010-06-09T11:51:00.003-04:00

As I stated in an earlier post...I love Batman....I have several Batman shirts, books, etc...and my husband is a huge Batman fan as well...so for his Birthday last year I sculpted him this cartoon version of Batman and Robin...still need to add capes. His birthday is quickly approaching again...gotta do something else...maybe Bat Girl or Cat Woman?

Felt and Beaded Patriotic Flowers

2010-06-08T11:26:00.002-04:00

I just keep making these...perhaps I will use them on some craft?...not sure...I just like to make them....

I ♥ America!

2010-06-08T11:24:00.002-04:00

This is one of my MANY sock monkies, dressed in his patriotic sweater...My Aunt made him :)

2010-06-08T11:21:00.000-04:00

Sweet and Sleepy Keenan

2010-06-08T11:18:00.002-04:00

This is Keenan, one of my Border Collies...he is such a sweetie, and loves to be loved...he has stolen my spot on the couch....but he is sooo cute, how could I possibly make him move?

Hello, Friends!

2010-06-08T11:17:00.002-04:00

Cookie Time

2010-06-08T11:15:00.001-04:00

This is on one of my counters in the kitchen...love my Cookie Time cookie jar!

Flags

2010-06-08T11:10:00.002-04:00

This is the entry way, of my house, by the front door...

Works in Progress

2010-06-08T10:28:00.002-04:00

I like to sculpt elephants...probably because my Niece collects them, so here are a few I have started...one is made of paper clay, the other, needle felted....( Needle felting, by the way, is now one of my favorite things to do! )

I LOVE Red and White Polka Dots! ( thus my blog name )

2010-06-08T10:24:00.001-04:00

A Patriotic Drink, Perhaps?

2010-06-08T10:22:00.001-04:00

2010-06-08T10:21:00.001-04:00

Patriotic Treat Cups

2010-06-08T10:17:00.003-04:00

Made these last year...and I still have quite a few left...may put some on my etsy store, when I get it up and running.

Let Summer Begin!

2010-06-08T09:56:00.002-04:00

You will see that I am a bit of a patriotic nut...I love red, white, and blue and flag memorabillia...I have my decorations up in my house from Memorial Day, until Labor Day...this signifies the beginning of Summer, and Summer means the 4th of July, cookouts, parades, and all that fun stuff...so through out the summer...I will be posting my patriotic crafts, decor, and photos...hope you enjoy!

Sweet Ride

2010-06-08T09:52:00.002-04:00

Thought this was cute...these little girls had their Sury decorated all patriotic, and they had their patriotic attire on as well.

The High School Marching Band

2010-06-08T09:50:00.001-04:00

2010-06-08T09:49:00.000-04:00

The Vets

2010-06-08T09:46:00.002-04:00

Here's what our country is all about...the men that fought to keep us free...I salute you!

Memorial Day Parade

2010-06-08T09:41:00.003-04:00

Every year our little town has a Memorial Day Parade...it's tradition...while it is nothing fancy, I think it's neat to see this little slice of Americana...and that it stills exists. Hope you enjoy the few photos that I have taken.

Happy Mother's Day!!!

2010-05-07T12:51:00.003-04:00

This is to wish my Mom a Happy Mother's Day...as well as all you other Moms. I hope you have an extra special day, because you deserve it! (this is our family portrait from 1968)

Happy Friday!

2010-05-07T12:32:00.002-04:00

Hello, friends...just wanted to say, Happy Friday! Thank goodness, it's the end of the week...I really need a weekend and several Bud Lights!!!!!

Hey Little Cupcake

2010-05-07T12:30:00.002-04:00

Birthday card i did for a friend on Flickr. I guess I am going through an animated food phase...

Owl

2010-05-07T12:28:00.002-04:00

Birthday card I did for a friend on Flickr...liked the owl image, so i thought I'd share it with you...

MMMM Strawberry time

2010-05-07T12:27:00.001-04:00

Strawberry stickers I made just because...

Hello...

2010-05-07T12:15:00.003-04:00

Did this piece of art awhile ago for American Greetings....I just thought it was bright and cheery, on such a gloomy grey day here, in Cleveland...

Batman

2010-05-07T11:51:00.003-04:00

I don't know if most people know that i LOVE Batman...was my all time favorite as a kid...my husband is a Batman fan as well. One day , I was just playing around and I drew this ode to Batman. He is the kid version.

Easter Nook in My Kitchen

2010-03-28T11:08:00.001-04:00

Love daffodils, and my green Fiesta ware!

Easter Tree

2010-03-28T11:05:00.001-04:00

Here is a better view of my tree.

Bunny on My Tree

2010-03-28T11:02:00.001-04:00

Here's one of my Easter ornaments on my tree....

Bunny Beaded Ornaments

2010-03-28T10:59:00.002-04:00

Made these from pipe cleaners, cupcake picks, and beads.

Mmmm Easter Candy Bars....

2010-03-28T10:57:00.002-04:00

Made these candy bars for easter treat bags

Bunnies From Vintage Stock

2010-03-28T10:53:00.002-04:00

Made these from vintage stock and pipe cleaners...they look bright and cheery on the white easter feather tree...

Pine Cone Bunnies

2010-03-28T10:28:00.002-04:00

Been making pine cone rabbits ...wanted them to have a vintage feel...they are almost done, and I will post a picture of the finished product!

I Love You Deer

2010-01-27T16:01:00.002-05:00

Just posting a few of my vintage Valentines...I have many, so I will try and post a few every day...I just love this cute little deer.

Gotta Love a Cute Mushroom

2010-01-26T17:34:00.003-05:00

As you can see, I love red polka dots...well, any polks dots, but red and white are my favorite, and lately, I've been into red polka dot mushrooms, so one day at lunch, I doodled this cute mushroom, for Valentines Day, in mind. Hope you like him!

Early Work of Art

2010-01-26T17:27:00.003-05:00

I found this drawing of Gumby that I did as a very small child. I loved Gumby and Pokey , and would play with them for hours....by the way, the artist ( Art Clokey) that came up with Gumby recently passed away, I will post this in his honor...who knew I would become a professional artist some day?

Sweet!

2010-01-22T14:31:00.002-05:00

I sculpted several ice cream cones with cute little faces....and I took a picture of this one and photoshopped it into a card...

Love Bird

2010-01-22T10:35:00.003-05:00

I did this just for the heck of it...I love to just doodle on my computer...a lot of the times, my mindless doodles are some of my best works...

Love Ya!

2010-01-22T10:30:00.002-05:00

Here's an illustration I did awhile back that is being used on card product...I did this in a workshop.

Red and Pink

2010-01-22T10:18:00.003-05:00

I know these are really Christmas decorations (I made them) but they look Valentiny, since they are red and pink...I may put them out with my Valentine feather tree.

Come Fly with Me

2010-01-22T10:10:00.002-05:00

I did this illustration last year, but never posted it on my blog, and now that it's getting near Valentines Day...I thought I would. I am going to try and post a lot of Valentine illustrations and doodles, as well as some of my vintage Valentines, and stuff I make...we'll see...

XOXO

2010-01-22T10:00:00.002-05:00

I guess I should get my Valentine decorations out...you have no idea how long it took me to take down Christmas....but I have to have some type of holiday stuff up...I can't stand it if I dont....

These are my favorite Chihuahua salt and pepper shakers from my friend Lynn, and a cute Val pixie girl that I bought on Etsy...love them!

Here Comes Christmas!

2009-11-03T13:16:00.002-05:00

Well, the Halloween stuff is barely down...and here we go...time for the Christmas season...Yay! I love evrything about it...the get togethers, the presents, the crafts, baking, oh, and snow...i love it too! ( sorry people who hate it!)

It's Been Sweet...

2009-11-01T14:43:00.002-05:00

I am sad to see that Halloween is over...and now on to the next holiday...Thanksgiving....but I am starting right in on Christmas....It has been fun meeting so many new people over this past year on my Blog and Flickr...I have truly enjoyed it, and have been blessed with so many new friends...you are all talented, fun people!

SWAP with Vivian

2009-11-01T14:41:00.002-05:00

Vivian and i had a Pumpkin doll swap and this is what she made me. I love her...especially her crepe paper dress!

Chenille Halloween

2009-11-01T14:38:00.002-05:00

Made these out of chenille pipe cleaners and paper clay...

Cat and Pumpkin Shakers

2009-11-01T14:36:00.002-05:00

Made these for friends and to sell....oh, how I love Halloween!!!!

Scraggedy Ann

2009-11-01T14:33:00.001-05:00

She's one of my little ghouls I made...I love her bright orange hair!

Yummy!

2009-11-01T14:32:00.002-05:00

Candy for the Trick or Treaters....if they dare reach in....

Gloves for Trick or Treatin

2009-11-01T14:28:00.001-05:00

Brrrr, it's cold out and I'm wearing these to pass out candy!!!

Hello Friends and Happy Halloween!

2009-10-27T17:38:00.003-04:00

Hope you all have a wonderful Trick or Treat!

Day of the Dead

2009-10-27T17:37:00.002-04:00

Drew this on my lunch hour at work...love skellies and Day of the Dead stuff.

Happy Haunting!!!!

2009-10-27T17:34:00.002-04:00

Well, I thought before Halloween was over...I might want to post a few Halloween things....here is a house that is out in the country...thought it looked pretty spooky!

2009-09-05T10:12:00.002-04:00

Yeah!!! My Etsy store is finally open after 2 years! I am finally in business...below are a few things that are in my shop. I will be posting a lot more, plus I'm still working on Halloween! Please stop by and check it out! Thanks, blogger friends! Let me know what you think!

Blue bird friend

2009-09-05T10:10:00.001-04:00

Paper clay sculpture that is currently available in my Etsy shop.

Gnome Sweet Gnome

2009-09-05T10:09:00.001-04:00

Paper clay sculpture, that is currently available in my Etsy shop.

I love Robots

2009-09-05T10:06:00.002-04:00

Paper clay sculpture, on top of painted box with glitter. Available in my Etsy shop...

Halloween cat pillow

2009-09-05T10:04:00.002-04:00

This is one of many Halloween cat pillows I've made...I keep him out all year in my studio.

Senor Skelly

2009-09-05T10:00:00.003-04:00

Got this cute little guy at Target a few years ago, when they had Day of the Dead type decorations...He is jointed and sits with his dangly legs on a shelf.

Up close with Dikkens

2009-09-05T09:59:00.002-04:00

Cute little face!

Dikkens

2009-09-05T09:53:00.002-04:00

Here is a cute little devi pixie, that a Flickr friend sent me..I LOVE him! ( She has sent several of us one) Anyhow, he came still in his original bag...with a tag that says Dikkens (that's his name) and he was made in 1968...I will always treasure this fun, truly vintage gift! ****check out my Flickr site for more Dikkens photos...we have formed a group around this guy...

2009-09-05T09:50:00.000-04:00

As I look at all the things i make, I have one running theme...googly eyes and teeth...

Candy Container

2009-09-05T09:45:00.002-04:00

I made this last year for a friend, as a hostess gift...he is more like a candy bowl, as he stood about 14" tall. I put candy in his head ( orange and black wrapped peanut butter taffy...my friends fave) I may try and make some more of these...it depends if I run out of time...

A little batty

2009-09-05T09:42:00.002-04:00

I sculpted this guy last year...I was going to sell him, but I kinda like him, so I kept it...I like his little pig nose! I am going to be making more bats to put in my Etsy shop.

Halloween is coming!!!

2009-09-05T09:09:00.002-04:00

Just love this vintage inspired Halloween card, done in letterpress....

2009-09-05T09:03:00.002-04:00

Hi, everyone...it sure has been a while since I have posted anything...I guess I have too many things going, with Flickr,Etsy, Facebook, that I have been neglecting my Blog! Anyhow, Summer sure has flown by, but now Fall is approaching...yeah!!! This is my favorite time of the year, and I am busy making Halloween things...which I will post as I get them done...also stop by my Etsy shop and take a look. After 2 years, I finally have put something in it! Happy Labor Day weekend to all!

funky flowers

2009-06-25T13:44:00.002-04:00

These are bigger buckets than the smaller treat cups...I still need to put handles on them and add a few more things, but I thought they were bright and fun for the summer, or any time!

2009-06-25T13:39:00.002-04:00

As you can see, I am crafting and making things like crazy....the problem is, I start too many things, before I completely finish the previous one...I am very ADD when it comes to crafting...I guess once I get going I think of a million things, and want to do them all at once! It's not working....I have tons of almost finished projects, so I am trying to make it my goal to actually finish up a few things every week, so I can actually put these things in my Etsy store! When I finally do get them in my store, there will be ALOT!

patriotic elephant

2009-06-25T13:37:00.002-04:00

I've painted several trays with a patriotic theme, this one of them, although it isn't quite finished, as I still need to add some glitter, rhinestones etc.

4th of July

2009-06-25T13:33:00.002-04:00

Here's my 4th of July treat cups....I made about 24 of these recently...once i get into production mode, look out!

pink and blue

2009-06-25T13:29:00.002-04:00

I've been on a treat cup making roll...I make them for all different holidays and occasions. I just did these pink and blue, for no particular reason....but I guess they'd be good for a baby shower.

Hey lady

2009-06-24T11:47:00.003-04:00

Little ladybug, who likes to drink tea and brings her own cup...I'm still kinda workin on it...

I love Gnomes

2009-06-24T11:24:00.002-04:00

Another 8X8 painting...i just like gnomes right now, and I don't know why...

sparkly elephant

2009-06-24T11:04:00.002-04:00

I'v e been doing a bunch of 8X8 canvas paintings and then I collage on them...this is one of them...I added tons of sequins, rhinestones, glitter etc...

Strawberry Girl

2009-05-14T17:06:00.002-04:00

I'm goin to The Srawberry Festival in Buckhannon WV this weekend...should be a good time! Just thought I'd do this quick illustration.

Bailey and Bella

2009-05-13T07:20:00.003-04:00

I just made this for a friend of my Mom's, who recently got two new chihuahua puppies. After I made the one for my Mom, she thought her friend would like one as well, so here it is...the photo isn't that great, but you can get the idea...

Bad Taco

2009-05-12T09:16:00.002-04:00

This a paperclay sculpture of my Mom's bad chihuahua, Taco. He looks very cute and sweet, but he bites everyone! Anyhow, she just LOVES him, so I made her this for Mother's Day...and I bought a bottle of OPI nail polish, that was called "My chihuahua bites" inside. When I saw the name on that nail polish, I couldn't believe it! Had to get it.

I love you

2009-05-07T13:05:00.002-04:00

Had to finish off with a sock monkey...one of my silly doodles I drew and then did the color on the computer.

Here's to you, Mom...

2009-05-07T13:03:00.001-04:00

Did this several years ago...it's my softer, not so bright and crazy side.

Thank You, Mom

2009-05-07T13:01:00.002-04:00

Out this year, for Mother's Day...this is one of the cards that plays music...it's available at Walmart.

Happy Mother's Day cute flowers

2009-05-07T12:58:00.002-04:00

This was one of the Mother's Day cards I did, probably last year?

funky face

2009-05-06T17:32:00.002-04:00

This is a quilt square that I made years ago, while at a workshop, when i still worked at Hallmark... I recently found it, and thought, I really need to do more sewing projects!