Oct 26, 2011

Jody...the name dropper

Trick-or-Treat...and a howdy-doo to all of you. "Oh-My-Pumpkin-Pie" and I would like to invite you to peek in my window and view some of my friend's spooky artwork. I am going to use this opportunity to boast of my worldly buddies. This may come across as boastful on my part...but...I do think you will enjoy them. I have cool friends. So grab your Loot Bag and follow us....


I keep these dancers on my wall all year long....hmmm...I bet that their little feet hurt by now...this mischief making pair were created by Leslie McCabe...a famous textile artist. She is a Master "Puncher"..."Rug Hooker" and jewelry artist. Plus, she is my good friend.


This little Squirrely fellow was needle felted by my good friend Pat Murphy of the internationally famous MurphyBear Company. She not only makes beautiful bears...but now she is having fun sculpting charming little characters, also. Take a peek at her birds...you will be glad that you did.

Paul Gordon, a very famous Folk Artist made this lovely Harvest Lady. My good friend Dana Wade gifted me with this heirloom treasure several years ago. Imagine my delight when I spied her the first time. She is a tree topper that is sculpted and painted by Paul and he has the very best of vintage trims. Aren't I lucky?

This mystical Fortune Teller was made by Jami Santos. My sparkly friend in California. This Madame has a faraway look...I wonder what she is thinking. Is it possibly a mysterious secret or is her crystal ball getting too heavy? Jami is a very special woman...she often has this same expression. Come to think of it...she may have a little crystal ball in her pocket.


Speaking of expressions...look at this mischief-maker. Scott Smith of Rucus Studio made this nodder. You may be familiar with his work as he is always featured in the best art magazines. I treasure all of the pieces I have accumulated from Scott over the years.

David Bruce of Acorn Cottage made this sparky little spooky lantern. He definitely has that grin that makes you wonder what he has been up to. I haven't seen David for years now and I miss him...luckily I have many of his Halloween pieces that make me smile.

We are busy making caramel apples, popcorn balls and treat bags for all of the tricksters that are going to ring our doorbell on Halloween night. So now that I have invited you to peek in my window...I would like to extend the invitation to my doorstep.

So...do not delay...Put on those dancing shoes and party hats and get ready to make some mischief.

Have silly loot bag fun,   Jody, the proud friend

P.S. I hope that you all get many tasty treats...especially the chocolate kind...

                                                                    BOO!

Oct 19, 2011

Off We Go to The Atlanta Country Living Show

Hello....Y'All...In am off to the Atlanta Country Living Show to play with my Earth Angel friends. My friend Leslie McCabe has arrived here at my home and we are packing up to go to Stone Mountain to join my friend Jen O'Connor's Earth Angels tent for our fun weekend. The above piece is "Oodles and Doodles" a one-of-kind that I made especially for Earth Angels.

This is ButterCup...an edition of 6. I really enjoyed making her...a real design challenge.

"Boom-Boom" a funny little fellow. Noisy but he loves to dance...

Chilly-Willy Wiggly...talk about dancers. He can do the Hula like no other...

May I introduce you to "Justine and Ducky"...

Another Angel for Earth Angels..."Goodness-Gracie"...

"Charley-Buttons" a one-of-a-kind...a fellow that is going places....

And to say good-night and farewell...here is "Wee-Winnie-Winky" an edition of 6...

Off I go to enjoy the weekend. If you are within shouting distance...I do hope that you will come and visit us at the Country Living Show in Stone Mountain, Georgia this weekend.

Have silly harvest moon fun,   Jody

Oct 13, 2011

A Jolly Farewell...

Cheerio...Yes, I am in a jolly mood today, as I have finally sent some of my special little friends on an international adventure to Teddy Bears of Witney...a magical store tucked away in a charming village in Jolly Olde England. I have been honored for many, many years to be included in his infamous catalogue....and I do mean honored. I do special editions for Ian Pout, the owner, every year...as he puts out an annual catalogue that those of us in the teddy bear collecting world look forward to each fall. It is chock-full of wonderful toys from all over the world. Above is the "Prince of Whales"...he is expecting a royal welcome once he returns to his ancestral home. I do hope that he is faring well on his journey...as he prefers traveling on his yacht...he is a white knuckle flyer.

This is "Hoot" and "Annie"...a jolly pair. Once again...England is the place for them. So many British children have grown up with Gollies. They will have many friends to get acquainted with upon their arrival. I sent them with their whistles in case they need to hail a taxi.

"Tiny Cupcake" is a tad nervous herself...as she has repeatedly heard that in England they enjoy "tea and crumpets"...she hopes that they enjoy her sweet disposition. I reassured her that everyone loves cupcakes.

I was sad to send them on their way but I am having lots of silly fun making new funnies for the Atlanta Country Living Show on October 21st, 22nd and 23rd. I will be under the Earth Angels Tent with all of my fellow artist friends. You really should attend as it is a phenomenal show. I will let you know more about it this week.

Have "I love apple cider" fun,    Jody

Oct 6, 2011

Yippee...it's October...


Hello...Last evening at dusk I heard the rumble of some engines rolling down Silly Street (this is the main thoroughfare in FunTown.) Since the harvest moon is waxing...this could mean only one thing. The silly goblin fellows are parading into town to remind  us that it is time to decorate for Halloween. Yippee!

They honk their horns and sing spooky songs to get our attention.


We are all a bit edgy...because planning your Trick-or-Treat costume is so very important. There is a costume contest at the Harvest Moon Fall Festival. The pressure starts to mount with each day...


The employees at the  Pumpkin Patch and the Cider Mill are working overtime to keep up with the demand.

Here is a charming witch made by the famous artist Jack Roads. She brought up the rear of our little Spooky Parade. Now the season has officially begun here.

We will all study up on our Halloween stories to tell the young folks...

Practice our dance moves...


And...most importantly...we will stock up tasty trick-or-treat snacks. It is wise to have plenty on hand...just in case you sneak into the bags beforehand.

Have " making your home spooky" fun,    Jody, the one carrying boxes up and down the stairs
          
                                                                  BOO!
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