Countdown to Christmas, ready or not!

For the first time in years, I'm nearly ready for Christmas!

No cards sent out (again), maybe next year...

My Latest Santa

 I took on a Christmas project fairly recently, and just finished him. He's packaged, giftwrapped, and delivered!

Old World Santa stands about 15 inches tall. I used Tibetan lamb cut from the hide for his hair and beard. Never again! I learned the hard way that loose wool locks are much easier to use.

'Tis the Season

I just finished my 2024 Christmas ornament prototype. She's about 4x4 inches in size. I'm considering reducing the size a bit, but this would probably increase the difficulty level a bit. I plan to publish the pattern, but this won't be until 2025. 

'Tis the Season

Newsletter #48: Christmas Ornament 2024

 https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/christmas-ornament-2024

Working on this year's Christmas Ornament (pattern pending):

Thanksgiving Blessings

As this year draws to a close and the new year brings new worries, I remind myself this Thanksgiving to be appreciative of all I have and hope for peace, happiness, and compassion.

Life Book 2024 November Lessons

https://learn.effywild.com/

https://www.angela-murray.com/

https://www.kimdellow.com/

https://www.creativesoulsart.com/

https://www.hijoyting.com/

More Art Journaling Explorations HERE

Newsletter #47: November, Already?

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/november-already

Happy Halloween!

 Looks like it'll be another dreary day for trick-or-treaters this year.

Life Book 2024 October Lessons

https://www.hijoyting.com/

https://mistysegurabowers.com/

https://www.kassimartin.com/

https://www.dawnvanderstoep.com/

willowing.org

More Art Journaling Explorations HERE

Newsletter #46: Fall is Officially Here!

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/fall-is-officially-here

Coming Soon: Witch 

Newsletter #45: Finally, Cooler Days!

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/finally-cooler-days

Life Book 2024 September Lessons

willowing.org

https://www.kassimartin.com/

Cyndy Ross Art

https://www.idaandersenlang.com/

https://andrea-gomoll.de/

https://tracyverdugo.com/

https://www.pamthorburnart.co.uk/

https://nataliemechamart.com/

More Art Journaling Explorations HERE

Newsletter #44: ODACA Day 2024

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/odaca-day-2024

ODACA Caps & Corks Challenge

 ODACA Day is fast approaching (July 23, in Kansas City) and a doll challenge was issued, to create a doll using at least one cap and one cork. These will be on display during the ODACA Luncheon and Sales Room events. 

I'm not sure what the others are making, but here's a sneak peak at mine. I'll update the blog with the finished doll upon my return home. 

I found this to be quite the challenge!

Here's Magda:

Liberty and Justice for ALL

 

Life Book 2024 July Lessons

https://mistysegurabowers.com/

https://www.kassimartin.com/

https://www.kaarenpoole.com/

https://www.ruskea.com/

https://www.toniburt.com.au/

https://tracyverdugo.com/

https://thankfulart.com/

More Art Journaling Explorations HERE

Maisie

 I've finally completed the doll I've been working on for months. Her name is Maisie, and just about every step was a challenge.

Newsletter #43: Making a Pleater Board

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/making-a-pleater-board

Life Book 2024 June Lessons

willowing.org

https://eulaliamejia.com/

https://www.melanierivers.ca/

https://www.angela-murray.com/

https://www.nadyiaduffart.com/

https://www.pamelascolors.com/

https://www.rachelsshoppe.com/

More Art Journaling Explorations HERE