tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44141939111015758912024-02-08T00:52:09.976-05:00Postcards From FunTownJody Battagliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558764509694138858noreply@blogger.comBlogger189125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414193911101575891.post-41734701919368643412016-06-16T16:23:00.000-04:002016-06-16T16:23:31.535-04:00Back Again...Hello...My apologies..as I have been absent from posting. I noticed on FaceBook that many artists seemed to think that nobody blogged anymore. But...you know what..I don't care ...as I have great fun writing my blog. So, here I go...<br />
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Oh boy...it certainly is hot here...when I take my dog out for a walk...I realize that he is walking me. He enjoys air conditioning...as do I...<br />
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Many of you have travel plans for the summer vacation...Sadly, I do not look as cute as Seaside Sally in my bathing suit...so I will pass on a beach vacation.<br />
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Sight-seeing with a special pal is a fun way to explore new and exciting sites...plus you can take many snapshots to share with your friends back home.<br />
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Picnic parties make summertime so enjoyable...visiting with friends and having tasty party treats lead to cheerful memories...<br />
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While the sun shines so brightly it is nice to tend to your landscaping...your neighbors will appreciate your efforts...<br />
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Soon it will be time to enjoy your vegetable garden...fresh vegetables will keep you healthy.<br />
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Ahhh...as evening approaches the highlight of any summer day is going out for ice cream...this will lead to happy dreams.<br />
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So...enjoy your sunny days to come...I know that we will in FunTown.<br />
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Have "don't forget your sunscreen" fun...Jody<br />
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Hello...With Autumn at our doorstep...allow me to introduce you to a charming couple who reside here in Funtown. Meet Hambone and Boney Maroney...they compete in Ballroom Dancing Contests and they have many trophies. He prefers the Tango as he has a dramatic flair...Miss Boney likes the Fox Trot as she is developing creaky joints.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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They pack their dancing shoes and travel up and down the East Coast. We are so proud of our famous couple. No, they are not married...not yet, anyway...but, there are rumors.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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During the evening hours, Boney Maroney relaxes by knitting and watching old black and white movies...the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers' films are her favorite. She secretly believes that she is much more graceful than "that Ginger Rodgers!" She is knitting yet another scarf for Hambone as he has poor circulation and is always chilly. He has confided in me that he longs for a colorful argyle scarf...but alas...Boney Maroney is color blind and has trouble following directions.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is Hambone practicing bobbing for apples for our Harvest Moon Fall Festival. He has been the Apple-Bobbing Champion for three years running. He is very competitive and enjoys posing for the snapshooter during the trophy presentation ceremony. Fortunately he doesn't boast too much...as a dose of humility is a good thing here in FunTown.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We can hear the music daily as we stroll by Boney Maroney's home...we smile knowing that the duo is inside twirling, kicking and dipping. This is why they are Champions.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is their 8x10 glossy that they had made for the contests...but Boney is hoping that it will be their engagement photo for the newspaper. She dreams of this moment while knitting.<br /><br />Have "shake-rattle-and-roll" fun today, Jody,</div>
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Have silly "flying pancakes" fun today...JodyJody Battagliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558764509694138858noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414193911101575891.post-71988026459095209522015-07-25T12:36:00.002-04:002015-07-25T12:36:33.389-04:00Welcome to FunTown...Introduction...Hello...I thought it would be fun to post my book pages...the first few anyway. So here we go. Just put on your dancing shoes and follow me.<br />
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To be continued...My storybook is available at <a href="http://jodybattaglia.com/" target="_blank">my website</a>...Do stay tuned as she is about to have a an adventure...Jody<br />
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Hello...Oh my goodness...it has been so long since I wrote here. I have been busy and lazy all at the same time. Anyway...enough excuses. Above are a happy little group of "Funnies" who have gone to California...Roger's Garden's in Corona Del Mar to be exact. There they will be my little ambassadors representing FunTown for me. Suffice it to say...they are over the moon to be in such hallowed surroundings as this is a very famous place to be.<br />
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"Chicky-Boo" of course was so excited to put her little webbed toes into the Pacific Ocean....as this is what her dreams are made of...crashing waves, handsome lifeguards and bright sunshine. Before she left I packed several giant sized bottles of sunscreen in her tote bag as she sunburns easily.<br />
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"Hoopy-Pooch" was also pleased as the weather is so pleasant in California...this allows her to practice her Hula-Hooping all day long. She is a two-time winner of the Hula-Hoop Challenge and she wants to continue and set a record one day. She was a tad nervous before she departed...as she was carrying her hula-hoop on board the plane and it can be so troublesome to fit items in the overhead compartments. I told her to be charming to the flight attendants and they will take good care of her.<br />
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This is "Lady Berry-Bug." When she was told that they were going to a Garden Shop she was overjoyed. She has dreams of all of the flowers and the fauna and with that comes some interesting bugs. There is much excitement as she will be there at the height of the strawberry season.<br />
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"Berry Bun-Bun" will be right by "Lady Berry-Bug's" side as they are the best of friends. Their love of sweet red strawberries makes the them a happy two-some. Miss Berry loves to hop around in the garden...but after a rambunctious romp she loves to luxuriate atop a magical strawberry throne...so we promised that she could take that with her. Uh-oh...there might be some arm wrestling between her and "Hoopy-Pooch" over those darned overhead bins. I am sure that they will behave...after all they do come from "FunTown" and manners are important.<br />
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And last but not least "Sally Sunshine" pleaded with me to join the travelers... shining in sunny California is a dream come true for all of sunbeams, as we have heard that many who live there are sun-worshippers. She is yearning for all of the attention she hopes to get.<br />
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Well...off I go as I have much to do. For those of you who live in Southern California or if you should happen to be vacationing nearby...please stop in and visit them...My book "Welcome to FunTown" will also be there. I am very honored to be included as I think that Roger's Gardens is awesome.<br />
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Hello...Oh my...Whilst looking at my calendar I see that it is May...Just days away from summer...Summertime means bikinis...A scary notion these days.<br />
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Summer also means planning vacations...Going to the sea-side is always on the schedule. Saltwater Taffy is a necessity for all of us in FunTown. It is also important to use a quick mode of transportation as there is much traffic en route.<br />
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Fun friends should be included...It is a good thing to surround yourself with happy revelers.<br />
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Carpooling is wise...All of us in FunTown are responsible conservationists.<br />
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Traveling by rail is convenient...Sometimes you meet new traveling companions.<br />
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I am longing for ocean breezes, long walks along the sand, the sound of flip-flops, sand castles, frosty pink lemonade, relaxing on a colorful beach towel...Oh I could ramble on forever as I dream about summer. I need to mention that my favorite thing is going to the ice cream stand...MMmm...Ice cream always tastes better when you have sand between your toes.<br />
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Hello...After returning from Sanford, FL where I participated in Earth Angel's Art Show at Jeanine Taylor's Folk Art Gallery I thought I would share with you what my table looks like. I was fortunate enough to have this wonderful cooler to display on. Many of you have never seen me at a show so I will share these snapshots with you.<br />
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I previewed my book Welcome to FunTown in Japan but this was my first outing here in the states. I met so many charming people that enjoyed my book. I do so enjoy sharing my story and I am very proud of this book. Ten years in the making...seeing my dream come true.<br />
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This is my display this past fall at the Country Living Show under the Earth Angels Tent...I love exhibiting at shows. The people that attend are looking for an adventurous day, they appreciate handmade pieces and they are just happy people.<br />
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Here I am in Costa Mesa, CA exhibiting with my friends at the "Gathering of Friends Show"...as you can see I love bright colors...<br />
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This was the Ghoultide Gathering Show in 2013...<br />
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This is small corner in London at the Hugglett's Show.several years ago.<br />
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This is from 2005...my first visit to Tokyo at the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Ginza...<br />
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I will be attending the Country Living Shows with the Earth Angels this year.<br />
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Nashville, TN APRIL 24, 25 and 26<br />
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Rhinebeck, NY June 5, 6 and 7<br />
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Columbus, OH September 18, 19 and 20<br />
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Atlanta, GA October 23, 24 and 25<br />
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I hope to one day meet you....Have silly fun...Jody<br />
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<br />Jody Battagliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558764509694138858noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414193911101575891.post-10931334633091613932015-02-12T16:03:00.001-05:002015-02-12T16:03:41.940-05:00My StoryBook...Part Two...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello...Before I share more of the story I would like to share some of my musings about our adventure in FunTown. I don't know about you but...I think that an adventure begins with...A buying trip to purchase some new fashion ensembles...after all...there will be many snapshots of me and my traveling companions...We all want to look our best. Next is the packing of our suitcase...so much planning...the right shoes, the evening wear, the casual sportswear and let's not forget the bikini should you be going the seaside. The excitement builds as you set your alarm for your departure.<br />
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I believe that a true adventure begins when you cross a body of water...it suggests that you are going somewhere far away and exotic.<br />
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An international journey requires a currency exchange...How fun is it to have a pocket-full of foreign currency. In FunTown they use Tiddly Winks for money...Very clever of them...this way if you want to play a game with a new friend...you can.<br />
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Oh...Your lodging is integral to the success of your trip. Tasty food, a comfortable bed, scenic views and let's not forget the little shampoo bottles. Party favors are good.<br />
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The cuisine at your destination is always so tasty. It is so fun to go to the famous eateries that are suggested in the travel brochures...as we often tire of the hum-drum restaurants in our hometowns.<br />
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These thoughts are what I had in mind when I imagined Ginny McFinny's visit to FunTown. My first international vacation was in Paris. The excitement of the new country stamps in my shiny new passport. the Euros in my new handbag, the pastries, the fancy meals, the touristy snapshots, the glasses of French red wine served at sidewalk cafes and most important...the warm memories that I will cherish forever. This is what I wanted Ginny to experience. I hope that you enjoy her warm memories also.<br />
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My Storybook Welcome to FunTown is available <a href="http://www.jodybattaglia.com/#!toy-shop/czhb" target="_blank">here at my web site</a>.<br />
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Have a Bonnie Voyage...Jody, the smiling traveller<br />
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<br />Jody Battagliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558764509694138858noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414193911101575891.post-56961682482301903202015-02-02T15:19:00.000-05:002015-02-02T15:21:45.390-05:00Once Upon a Time...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello...I realize that over the last few months I have shared photos from my storybook...but I haven't shared the story with you. <a href="http://www.jodybattaglia.com/#!toy-shop/czhb" target="_blank">If you want to visit the shop...click here...</a><br />
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Let us begin at the beginning,<br />
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Allow me to introduce you to Ginny McFinny and her trusty little sidekick, "Pip-Squeak." The story begins when she discovers that the Goody-Goody Gumdrop Candy Company advertised that they were sponsoring a candy-selling contest with the Grand Prize being an all-expense paid trip to FunTown, a place that Ginny had dreamed of all of her life.<br />
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So she and Pip-Squeak went door to door in her hometown selling the tasty Goody-Goody Gumdrops...she was very successful as she is charming and quite determined to win.<br />
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Hip-Hip Hooray! She was the winner. A lovely little fellow named Hoppy-Go-Lucky escorted her on her journey.<br />
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Hoppy was a charming tour guide...I got to make friends with all of the fine citizens of FunTown.<br />
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Have silly curious fun....Jody, the teaserJody Battagliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558764509694138858noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414193911101575891.post-52302978394679071042015-01-12T12:57:00.001-05:002015-01-12T13:27:28.044-05:00Behind the Scenes in FunTown...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello...When putting together my storybook there were sacrifices to make. When I was making the buildings<span style="background-color: white;">...I</span> put second stories on most of them....consequently, to shoot the whole backdrop my characters were too small. So...with this blog I will share with you the story behind the story...so to speak. This is the FunTown Welcome House. As a child my family took a road trip to Florida...A fond memory was crossing the border into Florida they had a welcome station and generously gave you a glass of fresh Florida orange juice...At our welcome house you get a whistle...I just love party favors...don't you?<br />
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May I introduce you to Lu-Lu Ella and this is her kitchen at Silly Billy's Fun Eats Cafe where she bakes her famous "French Vanilla Cupcakes with Red Jimmies on Top." In the book you can't see the details. I made her a cherry rug. My husband Tim made the cabinets and shelving and the stove is an old toy stove. I had so much much fun...it was like building many dollhouses.<br />
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Here is the FunTown Bank & Trust. My goal was to give it a stately appearance.<br />
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This is the Bloomer's home on Garden Avenue. Note that their home is green. The sun shines brightly on this family...note the little blue flower...His name is Bud...and he is "Potty Training"<br />
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This is GoodNight Irene in her Bed & Breakfast kitchen where she prepares her legendary pancakes. Once again Tim made the cabinets and the window. I had fun making the syrup box,the flour bag and pancakes. Details are very important.<br />
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I had such fun making Miss Cherry-onTop's ice cream shop. I would love to live above the shop. Imagine going downstairs every day and choosing new and tasty treats...<br />
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This is a bird's eye view of Whistling Dixie's Toy Shop...Now this was such fun. The little sand bucket is an inch tall.<br />
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The FunTown Airport was based on the American Airline's Hangars at LaGuardia. I love the weathervane...after all FunTown is famous for those cupcakes. Buffalo has chicken wings, Chicago has hot dogs and FunTown has cupcakes.<br />
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This is Good Time Charley's Party Goods store. I grew up in LaGrange, Illinois and we had Murray's Party Goods store. With all of the festivities in town...I had to include this specialty store.<br />
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FunTown also has industry...the Goody-Goody Gumdrop's Candy Company. Little Lucy Gumdrop, the great-great granddaughter of the late Morris Gumdrop is the president. She employs many of the Funnies...this is a good job because you can sample all of the candies every day.<br />
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Off I go to my sewing room as Valentine's Day is coming up and I am making some fun toys...<br />
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Hello...I do hope that all of you enjoyed your holiday...Those of us in FunTown are still celebrating...not only did we have sugary holiday cookies, candies and bubbly party punch...FunTown is over the moon about their book. They have patiently waited for me to get this book completed for so many years. They had just about given up. But...now there is dancing in the streets.<br />
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The day before I left for Tokyo this giant truck pulled up to deliver my storybook..."Welcome to FunTown."<br />
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My helpful husband Tim...the president of the Small Potatoes Publishing Company Shipping Department prepared the books to ship out. That was nice of him...<br />
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He sealed them in plastic wrap just to insure that they would not get wet.<br />
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Next I filled the car with my happy parcels and off to the post office I went.<br />
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So, as you can see there is harmony in FunTown yet again as our dream has come true. Our book is a tribute to many of the citizens in town. It has 97 colorful pages.<br />
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There is much singing...<br />
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And dancing...Happiness reigns in FunTown once more.<br />
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If you are interested in getting a signed copy the price is $29.95 with $3.50 shipping in the U.S. Just contact me at <a href="mailto:jodbatt@gmail.com" target="_blank">my email address.</a><br />
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I hope that all of your dreams come true for each and everyone of you in 2015.<br />
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Always Have Silly FunTown Fun....Jody, President of Small Potatoes Publishing Company<br />
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<br />Jody Battagliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558764509694138858noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414193911101575891.post-66297489815489559422014-10-09T13:33:00.001-04:002014-10-09T13:34:56.884-04:00 The Party's Over...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello...Well...I have returned from the Ghoultide Gathering Show. Oh what fun we had. Scott Smith and Bill Gilmore, the RingMasters, once again put on the Greatest Show on Earth. The artists and the guests were all so nice. Yes, a fun time was had by all. I had a great show. There are some pieces left over. So for those of you who couldn't attend I will share these with you. Above is "Fraidy Manor" an 11"x5" haunted house made of felt. This is the curbside view...<br />
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Side view...<br />
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This is the back yard...notice the Halloween costumes on the clothesline...<br />
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Lastly, the other side. I had so much ruin making this. It is a one-of-a-kind and the price is $250.00<br />
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This is "Eggy and Peggy"This piece is 7' tall...the eggplant car is made of velveteen and Peggy is made of felt with a lantern. She is $185.00. Also a one-of-a-kind.<br />
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This is "Lady Bloodiva" a 12.5" flat, yet slightly stuffed skeleton wearing a vintage silk and organdy gown. Also a one-of-a-kind...$85.00...<br />
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This is "Jackie-Can" a 5" tall little party pumpkin tin boy. a one-of-a-kind at $95.00...<br />
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This is "Professor Van Hootin...7.5" to the top of his top hat....made of mohair, with wired arms...a-one-of-a-kind...$180.00<br />
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And his lady friend..."Woo-Hoo" 5.25" tall...$170.00...one-of-a-kind...<br />
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A scene from FunTown...a 19"x15"...on a wooden board with a stand in the back...Petey's Pumpkin Patch. This really got me in the Halloween spirit. A great backdrop for Halloween collections...one-of-a-kind and $250.00.<br />
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So...I have never put my work up for sale on my blog...I feel like a Tupperware saleswoman.<br />
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So, I hope you enjoyed my little gallery show...Have silly "Pumpkin-Picking" fun...JodyJody Battagliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558764509694138858noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414193911101575891.post-52950632783051724132014-09-13T12:34:00.000-04:002014-09-13T12:34:36.514-04:00Ahhh...It is Sweater Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is that time of year...Put away the flip-flops and bring out the turtleneck sweaters. Just think that while we do this the pumpkins are busy getting bigger every day.<br />
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The squirrels are out there in gathering their nuts. Sadly, they gather our bird seed as well.<br />
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The owls are preparing for the longer nights...<br />
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It is time to celebrate the harvest. This is Tutti and Fruity...a happy PAIR...<br />
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Every one is scurrying about as soon it will be October and these two will love all of the attention that comes their way.<br />
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In FunTown the Fashionistas are shopping for their Harvest Moon Ball Gowns. Yes, it seems a tad early to me too...but it is important to look their best. This way you get more dance partners.<br />
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Yes...everyone seems so busy...including me...I am readying for this great show.... <a href="http://www.ghoultidegathering.com/" target="_blank">The Ghoultide Gathering Show</a>. I highly reccomend this show. So why don't you join us. The artists aren't only talented...they are lots of fun. Plus...they give you candy...How great is that?<br />
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This is Sunshines Nellie...a proud citizen of FunTown. She is smiling because they days are getting shorter...this is good for her. Now she can catch up on her T.V. shows.<br />
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Hello...Well...I am having a great day. I received a surprise...Don't you love surprises? The UPS man delivered a parcel from my good friends in California. I was so excited while I was opening it as these pals have really good taste. Imagine my delight when I saw this awesome toy. It is amazing that this set remained in tact. The Mother of the child that played with this must have had a large beach bag. I want to go make a sand castle now...Oh...that would mean a bikini...maybe I will hang it in my sewing room instead.<br />
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Since I am an ardent fan of tin lithography I thought I would gather a few. It is so fun to display old toys with these old tins. It is like having an excuse to buy more toys.<br />
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He so enjoys getting a ride in this little buggy...he would be bored just sitting on a shelf. Monkeys don't like to sit still.<br />
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Whooo doesn't like a comfortable little tin cup to nest in with a friend? Plus they are serenaded by this handsome Basso Profundo.<br />
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See how fun tins are? Now you have an excuse to buy display pieces.<br />
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So to Jami, Janis, Debbee and Carolyn...Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this treasure. I will think of our fun times when I look at my new toy.<br />
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Have silly "Friends with good taste are good" fun, JodyJody Battagliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558764509694138858noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414193911101575891.post-33865315762257353462014-07-04T11:30:00.000-04:002014-07-05T10:38:10.854-04:00May Your Doodles be Dandy...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello...It is a good day to be a proud American. Here are a few parade participants. I hope they are wearing comfortable shoes.<br />
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Here is our honored Grand Marshall for our Fourth of July Parade. He will proudly ride in a shiny red convertible.<br />
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After the parade there are many activities that are available for our pleasure. The Movie House is a good alternative as they serve tasty movie snacks, have cool air conditioning and plus it is entertaining. How good is that?<br />
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If you have a boat it is a good day to take to the high seas. Maybe you will even find a mermaid. Wow, that would be a treat.<br />
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Picnics are fun. Find a scenic spot in a grassy park, bring a basket full of treats and enjoy the fresh air. A note of caution...beware of the hungry little buggers...they love this holiday also...it is like gigantic buffet for them.<br />
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A day of hanging around the house is a holiday also. You can catch up on the household errands. A day in the garden with freshly laundered clothes flying in the gentle breeze is a satisfying feeling.<br />
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Many of us will go to our town squares for fireworks and live music. We will stand for our national anthem..."The Star Spangled Banner." I usually tear up, so I bring a hankie just in case. There is nothing better than singing this with your friends, family and community.<br />
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Dancing in the moonlight...it doesn't get any better than that.<br />
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Oh my goodness...after a holiday a good night's sleep is welcome. I hope that your day is a holiday.<br />
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A note of caution...don't put firecrackers in your pockets...you will thank me later.<br />
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Have a silly "Macaroni Salad" fun day, JodyJody Battagliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558764509694138858noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414193911101575891.post-19498876009410897642014-06-10T11:55:00.002-04:002014-06-10T16:26:19.703-04:00Let the Adventure Begin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello... I am finally going to New York to hopefully get my book together and ready to print. Hooray!<br />
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My bags are packed and I am ready to go...<br />
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So I am going to wear my dancing shoes and dome best.<br />
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Have silly "wish me luck" fun, Jody<br />
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<br />Jody Battagliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558764509694138858noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414193911101575891.post-31529611540675942942014-06-04T15:21:00.000-04:002014-06-04T15:21:13.821-04:00Feeling Ducky Today...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello...As I look around my home I decided that I would share my love of ducks with you. Ducks make me smile. This little Fancy in the middle seems to be very popular with the fellows.<br />
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These are very special to me. I do believe that they are "GamesMen"...maybe they had ring or two tossed around their necks.<br />
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This little Sailor is an adventurer. When he gets on shore he loves to do a little tap dance for the ladies.<br />
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This song and dance trio charm audiences world-wide...especially the little chickadees.<br />
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Dandy Ducky LongLegs is a Crooner. He loves to sing at parties...<br />
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Have silly "Just Ducky" fun, Jody<br />
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Remember to keep your ducks in a row...<br />
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<br />Jody Battagliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558764509694138858noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414193911101575891.post-77063921213918369512014-05-24T10:51:00.000-04:002014-05-24T10:51:02.427-04:00Happy Decoration Day...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello...It is a time for celebration...The official start of summertime...School is out...but most of all...It is a time to remember all of our brave military people...Men and Women alike.<br />
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These two fellows have some battle scars but they are proud and standing tall. The one on the left is old and the other is a reproduction.<br />
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Fleet Week....Lock up your daughters.<br />
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A famous Rough-Rider...Let us remember him.<br />
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It appears as though he has his eyes on a "Fancy."<br />
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This Salty Boy will dance for you...If you pull a few strings.<br />
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Have silly "I love hot dogs and potato chips" fun this weekendJody Battagliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558764509694138858noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414193911101575891.post-78710150638165204472014-05-09T14:47:00.001-04:002014-05-09T14:47:34.973-04:00Teddy Bears are the Best of Friends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello...Today I have been thinking of teddy bears. My toy making began with teddy bears many, many years ago. I realized that I haven't made them much of late. So...I started looking at old snapshots of some of my bears of the past.<br />
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They are snappy dancers. One Two Cha-Cha-Cha!<br />
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They are thoughtful.<br />
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Loyal friends that will keep you secrets...always.<br />
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Dreamers...<br />
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Hello to my patient friends....My camera broke...much to my dismay, I might add. My shiny new snapshooter arrived last week. So here I am again. I thought it would be fun to introduce you to a few of my favorite bisque dolls. This thoughtful little fellow is deep in thought. I imagine him to be a poet...artfully stringing lyrical phrases together to enchant the ladies.<br />
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For those who know me well and those who don't...just know that I am a sucker for a guy in uniform. These fellows are World War I soldiers. They stand guard here in FunTown protecting all of the citizens. We all appreciate their bravery, even though we are not under any threat. It's true what they say "Once a soldier, always a soldier." It appears that the one on the right did not hear reveille this morning...He showed up late for roll call.<br />
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This saucy little damsel is a tad plump as she enjoys cherry. pie ala mode...That is probably why she has such a satisfied smirk on her pretty face. She looks rather mysterious...maybe she has a new beau.<br />
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These three little sisters are very close. They love to travel the globe. Uh-Oh, it appears that the airlines must have lost the luggage of the middle sister. I hate it when that happens.<br />
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Speaking of siblings...these gentlemen are brothers from a very prominent family of bankers. The two on the ends are very diligent and trustworthy. The rascal in the middle looks like he may take after their shady uncle on their Mother's side of the family.<br />
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Ahh...a Bon Vivant zooming down the road in his snappy red roadster. He is quite the ladies' man.<br />
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Ooh...I feel these three look like they just got caught doing something naughty.<br />
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These three lads are enjoying shore leave.<br />
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Have silly "gather your silly favorite things and take some snapshots" fun...JodyJody Battagliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558764509694138858noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414193911101575891.post-50825767812273740222014-03-31T16:52:00.000-04:002014-03-31T16:52:13.893-04:00Spring Has Sprung in FunTown...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello...We are all so happy that it is finally Springtime in FunTown. We have heard rumors that much of the country has suffered through a harsh winter. FunTown is in full bloom and we are preparing for the Easter holiday.<br />
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It is a magical time here.<br />
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The famous Goody Goody Gumdrops Company is busy making colorful jellybeans for the upcoming holiday season. The Gumdroppers are working overtime to meet the high demands of the marketplace. This is good...as it gives the workers extra income to buy fancy new Easter outfits.<br />
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The busy bees are starting to gather their honey.<br />
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The bunnies in town are starting to scout the bountiful gardens as the vegetables have just been planted.<br />
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Of course this makes the vegetables a tad nervous.<br />
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Have silly "Red Jellybeans" fun, JodyJody Battagliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558764509694138858noreply@blogger.com1