Kitty Mermaid visits Florida

We were excited at the arrival of Kitty Mermaid.  We were certain she'd feel right at home.  Shortly after she arrived we spent the weekend at Cocoa Beach.  She was delighted to see the Atlantic Ocean.

We walked the beach and found this great driftwood log.  It had all kinds of nooks and crannies in it.  We rested there for a while, then continued our search for shells on the beach.

Later, we sat on a deck overlooking the ocean and drinking fruit drinks.  After the sun set, you could see lights from people walking on the beach.  We decided to also take a walk on the beach by moonlight.  It was wonderful hearing the waves crash upon the beach.

When we returned home, we took the shells we found and used them to decorate a paperclay base we made for Kitty Mermaid to sit.  She just loved it, especially the way it sparkled.

Then, we sat down and wrote in her journal.  I just loved the paper this journal was made from, it was so natural.  Here is some of what we wrote.

Before we knew it, it was time for her to continue her journey.  Good luck in your travels Kitty Mermaid!

The American Pies...Gossamer Moondancer's Extended Stay in Bend...

When Gossamer Moondancer arrived in Bend, I was very excited.  I could see right away that she was "for sure" a fairy.  I told her that the first thing that she would be getting was a pair of wings.I had some wonderful fiber paper to work with...but what could dear Gossamer do while I was creating...then it came to me.  A movie...so I rented the Wizard of Oz for her and I began to create.

She was very happy with the idea and loved the movie...she watched it many times as I created her wings.  She especially loved Dorothy's ruby slippers and asked if I could give her a pair.  Of course I said "Yes" and we applied the first coat of red paint to her dainty little feet as soon as I finished her wings.  It was then that my life became a whirlwind of "stuff" and I left her laying on my ironing board for several weeks...and couldn't give her any attention.



A very irritated Ms. Moondancer





Well, finally and at last, my life got back in order and I could give my attention to lovely Gossamer.  We glittered her ruby slippers and attached her wings.

Gossamer is very happy with her ruby slippers and wings finally finished





It was after this that she confided in me that she had a little secret.  After watching "The Wizard of Oz" so many times, she idolized Glinda the Good...and she especially loved her bubble and wanted one of her own.

I proceeded to make Gossamer a "magic" bubble wand.

This wand gives her bubbles on command...she can ride on them, in them or just enjoy looking at them.  The fun thing is that only she can see them.  I guess if you live in your own bubble, you might be able to see them.  I can.

She was delighted .  As we were getting ready to say goodbye and get her ready to travel to Lisa's in California, she told me that she might need some flying lessons and tips on how to use her new wings.



Chloe gave her some flying "tips" as they admired each other's wings!

I took Gossamer outside to practice and look...she is flying in my flower garden and making bubbles with her magic bubble wand.

Can you see the bubbles???

We decided to watch "The Wizard of Oz" for one last time together before she packed up to travel off to Lisa's.

Goodbye Dear Gossamer...Travel safely to Lisa!





Chic Chicks...A new arrival Eugenie... round 3

Round 3 - Final

Eugenie's arrival

(Aka: Virag, Selina & ?)

Sarah's doll arrived today ...Beautiful!

she is in her home town of London once more,

& soon to be reunited

with her creator!

It did not take long for the dancing, snowdrop loving Eugenie

to get involved with some of the magical workings Tunde & Jasmoon experienced!

Eugenie & Tunde luckily met before the departure....

but only after lots of laughter & dancing was enjoyed into the wee hours :0)

Hmmmm now to choose a name?

What will the final chapter of her travels reveal?

Love & light

Trace

oxo

Chic Chicks Round 2 ...Tunde goes to Sarah..

Tunde - Round 2

Tunde arrived & her journal got my creative muse flowing...

hmmmm a besom, a book of spells, a companion & wands!!!

*cackle cackle*

I couldn't wait!!!

Tunde will be on her way to Sarah in London on Monday...yay!

It has been quite a stay for her,

the magic stirred...meeting of new friends ...

& of course wonderful memories to keep :0)

wip pic

Tunde & the mystical new companion...

wip pic

Tunde has a few new items...

be warned - do handle with care,

magic is abound from everywhere!

& most importantly ....

harm ye none

)O(

Love & light

Trace

oxo

A Fairy Flies In

Please meet Apeironia.

When she arrived, she had some new limbs and some pretty fairy wings.

A paper hat perched on her head, and she looked cold.

Even fairies feel the cold so she tells me!

She saw a postcard of an exhibition I went to, and from then on she wanted her very own Yohji Yamamoto dress-mini Yamamoto she called it! We chose the red felt design as it is stylish and warm. The little stripey top is down to her fondness for pirates-I am sure I don't know what she has been getting up to on her travels! She nearly opted to make her t-shirt a hat, but in the end decided to stick with the paper one for now.

She travels in a little wire cage-for convenience of course as it keeps her delicate wings safe from the bumps of the journey. She heard how long it took Miss Felicity Haversham to reach Hungary, and is a bit apprehensive about the trip!

The design and making of the dress was a lengthy process. The felt is hand made.
The dress has been given magic powers and is free standing when not being worn.

Her wings safely re-attached after her dress fitting, she awaits her trip to the post office. Fly safely little fairy!

Lola likes her bling -Team BBQs

Lola arrived to my house with a lot of bling, a fancy dress.... but no limbs. It took me quite a while to decide how to do what I wanted, and also to be brave to drill into someone else's doll.

But here she is, ready to Zumba and Cha-cha.

Her new legs are made out of polymer clay, and her shoes match her dress.

I also gave her a fur stole so she won't catch a cold at 3 AM in the morning, which is the time she's been getting home from dancing the night away, just look at he the circles under her eyes. She is having a blast! Now she wants to visit Texas and see the night life there.

                                                                        ~♥~

The American Pies - Kitty Mermaid

Look Mom, I have arms!!! 

Jesi made them for me when I arrived so I could go play in the Niagara River and at Niagara Falls.

Well you didn't think a river mermaid like me was going to be this close and NOT play in the falls, did you? *giggles*

Me and all my NY friends:
Banjo Billy, Naked Elf, DangItDoll, Oddest Goddess Mini, & Strange Cat Head

I went to the Falls with my new friend, Banjo Billy. He's from a round here and he showed me around. 

After the fun at The Falls, 

I hung out in Jesi's herb garden and soaked up some sun.

Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Stevia, Marjoram
YUMMY!

Then I wandered down into the studio and 

spent the night snuggled up against one of the roots 

Jesi has hanging up to dry.

Now I'm rested up and ready to head for 

Sunny Florida to see Mary.

Maybe she'll take me to the ocean to see 

ocean mermaids!! 

I'm on my way, Mary! 

Love,

Kitty Mermaid 

From Niagara Falls, NY

Moonbeam finds her name in Florida

I eagerly awaited the arrival of the postman with my next project.  When the package arrived I excitedly opened the box to see my next traveling art doll.  This new doll arrived without a name.  I began thinking of inspiration for a name.  We watched the movie, Sarah Plain and Tall.  I loved that series of movies.  In the movie, Sarah helped a cow give birth and they named that calf, Moonbeam.  We decided that was the perfect name for this doll, Moonbeam.

During Moonbeam's stay, I made her a pair of paperclay boots.  I am new to working with paperclay and find I enjoy working with the clay.  After making the boots, I painted them a nice ivory and used paint and pens to show the laces.  I then made her bloomers from a chocolate colored silk which matched the color scheme that she seemed to be heading towards. 

Moonbeam enjoyed hanging out with some of my dolls.  She really liked this one.

This one scared her a little.

After planting some herbs it was time for Moonbeam to head to Paula's in Connecticut.  We enjoyed her stay and wished her well in her travels.  

Good luck on your Journey Moonbeam!

Mary

Starry Nites Farm

Wren and baby Ingrid, Eager Eagels Team

The day Wren and baby Ingrid arrived in Ohio was beautiful! The sun was warm and the grass had just started to turn green. It seemed that it was going to be a nice visit. Only a few days went by that it was warm and sunny and then the weather started to turn for the worst.

                The rain came down, the roads flooded, many people lost things. Wren seemed to do a lot of reminiscing by the rain covered windows gazing into her new daughter’s eyes. One day we were talking and she seemed to have come to terms with the loss she had suffered. She told me how her travels and the things she has seen has made her realize that everything happens for a reason and that you have to stay strong through the fire to come out sparkling.

                From then on the conversations seemed to be more light and cheerful. We had a great time picking out the leather for her new boots. She was tired of traveling barefoot. We made a new leather vest to match along with a leather sling for Ingrid to ride in. During one of the few nice days we were able to get out and make a beautiful headband for Wren to wear.

                Her travels were coming to an end and she started her goodbyes. She seems so peaceful now and ready to go home to Texas with her new daughter!

-Jenna Frei, from The Land of Honahlee