Village Folk Art ~ Barbara Shores

TAMAR'S New Dress ...

2012-01-28T09:57:00.000-08:00

TAMAR ANGEVINE is a keeper.

Most especially since I have given her
my Great,Great Grandmother's name,
Tamar Angevine,born April 22, 1811.
married to Isaac W. Moseman.
HOPE I have not bored you too much.
Just maybe someone looking for her
will find this bit of info...just maybe.

It only took me 18 months to get this dress made...

I am a sad case.

Now she needs some undies...
that is next???
18 months

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HORNBOOK ANGEL ~ X-Stitch finished...

2012-01-21T10:00:00.000-08:00

I am patiently waiting for my 'Hornbook Angel'
(pattern designed by 'The Primitive Needle')

frame to be completed.
('Valley House Primitives' is a small company of friends who
makehand-grained picture frames
and other decorative items in the primitive style)

Then the Hornbook Angel Sampler will be complete...

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3 STRAWBERRY PIN KEEPS

2012-01-10T14:09:00.000-08:00

I have been busy...actually, it's been more like R&R,

after the holidays.

I just completed these 3 'Christmas Strawberry' by Nickyscreations.

They are stuffed with sawdust and were

meant to be used as ornaments.

Well, I plan on using them as bowl fillers year round.

I love them and they were quick and easy.

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He is Risen ... REJOICE !

2012-01-06T17:44:00.000-08:00

~ 'REJOICE' ~

In time for EASTER ... April 8th.

Let the 'Trumpeting Angels' announce that "He is Risen"

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FOR SALE on my Etsy ...

A HAPPY, HEALTHY and A BLESSED NEW YEAR TO ALL . . .

2012-01-02T10:25:00.000-08:00

~ 2012~

2011 CHRISTMAS in APPLE VALLEY, CA.

2011-12-27T08:27:00.000-08:00

~ENTER~

My limited Dept 56 village on the credenza...

WHEELER's Bicycle Shop (my maiden name)...

CHURCH (Reminds me of 'Our Lady of the Snow' in Woodstock, VT. where we used to attend masses)...

TRAIN STATION (This one reminds me of the train depot in Hawthorne, N.Y. where, as a child, we would ride to Grand Central Station, N.Y.)...

I gave the rest of my collection to

my children for them to enjoy now.

Last year I started collecting these
'bottle brush Christmas Trees from the 40's

~that makes them as old as me and hubs'~

It has been a challenge...I am not sure,

but I do believe they are from Germany.

If anyone can shed some light...I would love to know.

Our Sandy strung and provided the Garland of Cranberries

from about ten years back.

I save them from year to year... they are wonderful dried.

The Church was from my 9th Christmas...It has done a LOT of traveling and I love including the

Vintage Christmas Trees in the display.

Of course the 'Memories Christmas Tree'
has second center stage...after the 'Nativity' display.

It includes some Kugel Ornaments from my

fathers childhood, as well as several ornaments from mine

and also from my 50 years of marriage to the 'love of my life', Chuck and from our four children's Christmases too.

My maternal Grandmother crocheted the 'BREAD' doilie,

which I had framed to preserve.

One of my larger paper mache Belsnickles is displayed
here in the Dining Room area.

This year I took a fancy to collecting some pewter.

Some of my recently acquired treasures are displayed

in my pewter cabinet plus

more of my Belsnickles,

my hand sculpted paper mache Santa ornaments,
My treasured Red Cardinal from Audrey,
the Weatherfield Merino Sheep from Doreen,
the Santa with Lamb sitting on lamp table a gift from Starla

and a few more family heirlooms.

A full view of the Shores' Memories Christmas Tree.

I do hope your Christmas was as Blessed as ours and I pray that God Blesses & Protects America and ALL of us that love her and honor her, especially our WARRIORS.

CHRISTMAS TREE & CARROLING CEREMONY

2011-12-09T08:56:00.000-08:00

We three thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas Ceremonies ...

This is one of the inside trees at the Aspen Lodge.

The Exterior looked like Disneyland ... Soo beautiful...

If you look closely you can see Sandy's silhouette

in front of the tree.

After we went home, Dad and Kody cozied up to each other ... Kody was glad we were back home with him.

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HAD TO ROAST A TURKEY ... just for the leftovers

2011-11-27T14:26:00.000-08:00

Saturday the 26th, I just had to roast a turkey

so we could enjoy the leftovers ...

sandwiches, stuffing, pot pie and finally turkey soup.

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I chose to do it like my mom did ... I stuffed it.

cooked it welllll done.

Even got the best gravy we've had in a long time.

We survived it years ago and

looks like we made it through the night.

So from now on,

I plan on roasting turkey like my Mom did,

that includes both of my grannies too.

It just tastes so much better.

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It's BLACK FRIDAY ... so soon.

2011-11-25T16:16:00.000-08:00

We had an amazing Thanksgiving Day ...
spending it at my daughter Pam's
and my favorite S.I.L. Jim's home
in Aliso Viejo,
with family and friends.

Their mantle was adorned with one of

my favorite garlands "THANKFUL".

Pam and Jim are my two of my best customers.

Our Grandson, Kyle better known as 'Chef Neff',
a name recently bestowed on Kyle by his Uncle Jeff,
our son and therefore Kyle's uncle.
Uncle Jeff loves to cook so we lovingly
refer to him as 'Chef Jeff'
...getting confusing yet?

Kyle takes his work to heart
and does an awesome job.

When Kyle is not seriously at work,
he takes a break to play some kick ball
with Auntie Sandy, Pam's sister
and our other precious daughter

That is, when Auntie is not patiently
waiting for the big bird to get done.

In the meantime, we try to keep healthy
with snacks
that will leave enough
room for all the really good stuff.

Did I mention that we are PACKER fans???
Here is Jim's Dad, Jim & Pam with
Kyle and Coco (Pam's sidekick)
on their laps.

This is Chuck, my better half,
and Pam's, Sandy's, Jeff's and Mike's Daddy.
Sadly our boys were not able to be with us.
Next time!

our Kyle wearing his Packer's helmet.

Even the birds are having a feast ...

Kody stalks the critters in Pam's flower garden

FINALLY ... Jim is carving the bird ... yum yum.

Here is Kody, taking a nap ... & relaxing ... lucky boy.

*** GO PACKERS ***

They remain undefeated so far.

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2011-11-16T11:55:00.000-08:00

~Have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving everyone~

...Most especially to our Military Men and Women...

Two of my NEW Garland/Banners

with or without the whimsical turkey on each end.

"GOD BLESS AMERICA"

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SNOWFLAKES & GINGERBREAD - NEW Banner Garlands, Just finished these.

2011-10-17T07:45:00.000-07:00

What more could you ask for?
...SNOW and GINGERBREAD...

I finished these over the weekend and am extremely pleased with the results ...

They are so delightful.

I DO LOVE THE SNOW, But not for driving!

And I ADORE Yummy Gingerbread Cookies.

Available from my Etsy Shop...kindly stop by to browse and say 'Hi'...

'SNOWFLAKES'

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'GINGERBREAD'

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Framed and now ready to display.

2011-09-28T12:23:00.000-07:00

YES, it fits!

Sorry for the glare/refection on the ends.
Something Wicked - Cross Stitch Pattern
by La D Da

The phrase "something wicked this way comes" originates in Act IV scene 1 of William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. The speaker is the second witch, whose full line is, "By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes."

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My Strawberry Sampler ... Framed

2011-09-20T15:54:00.000-07:00

Strawberry Season Sampler

by The Sampler House

I Love Strawberry motifs as well as

enjoying their delectable flavor.

This Sampler is finished...
I even lace mounted it to a foam core board.
This is the second time I have ever done this and I do not think it is supposed to be very pretty, which it definitely is NOT.

It is surely OOAK and very much modified as
I could not get the 'verse' to fit.
After much fuddling I decided to eliminate it altogether.

Next...to get it framed.

...YAY, It is almost completely done.

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Framed and on Display in the showcase of the Aspen Lodge.

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FOOTBALL FANS - TAILGATERS of AMERICA

2011-09-09T09:37:00.000-07:00

Minnesota's VIKINGS ...Go...Fight Team Fight !

Arizona CARDINALS ... Here's one for you!

Here's yet another for the BEAR fans out there...It looks great !

Yay BEARS ... GO

I finished this for my Son, Jeff and D-I-L, Cassie -

They Live in San Diego, so of course they are CHARGER Fans.

Here's wishing them for a successful and winning season.

I am also selling them on my ETSY Shop at
www.etsy/shop/villagefolkart.com.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN - Already?

2011-08-15T13:13:00.000-07:00

Oooooo I love 'HOCUS POCUS'... DO YOU?

BOO - Again

BOO - Black, BANNER

BOO BANNER

NEW ARTWORK added to my collection

2011-07-10T13:04:00.000-07:00

I just framed my recently acquired 'Pen & Ink' creations

done by Michelle Palmer.

How cute are these???

Custom frames from RandRdesign on Etsy!

BEING PATRIOTIC

2011-06-05T13:54:00.000-07:00

Just got these finished ...

after moving and trying to get back to routine.

So proud to be an American in the good Ole U.S.A.

Life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happines.

Let FREEDOM ring.
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Spring or Easter ... Mum's the WORD, My Garland says it for you!

2011-02-23T09:13:00.000-08:00

I LUV this one ...
'S P R i N G'
Three refreshing shades of green,
Painted whimsical fonts and
finally treated with my shabby, country finish .

2011-02-14T18:44:00.000-08:00

Happy Easter

2011-02-09T19:43:00.000-08:00

Happy St Patrick's Day

2011-01-27T08:41:00.000-08:00

I just added the two end tiles ... I like it better this way...

GO PACKERS

I made this Garland for Pam and Jim (Daughter & Son-in-law) for their upcoming 'Super Bowl Party'.
Hope everyone enjoys it & the Packers win!

2010-12-30T17:39:00.000-08:00

Hope your Christmas was as Blessed as ours.
Wishing you all a
Very Healthy and Happy New Year.

Oh, Oh, Kohana (17 months old) is watching football with Papa and Daddy...

Here is Our Sandy...

My Grand daughter Kohana ...So excited and enjoying the Christmas tree.

Very Good Kohana ... nice trick

God Bless us Everyone!
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believe, LET it SNOW, JOY to the WORLD & PEACE ~ Christmas Garlands

2010-11-18T12:37:00.000-08:00

These are some of my Christmas Garlands...
You can see it all on my Etsy Shop.
Then I will be taking a break starting Nov. 22nd.
until Nov. 29th, the Monday after Thanksgiving...

Happy Thanksgiving One and All...

My awesome GOURDeous Collection,,,

2010-10-17T12:46:00.000-07:00

I had a few of these gourds that I purchased while living in Vermont.
Then I came across this awesome shop on Etsy, 'pinchmeboutique'.
What a selection of incredible hand crafted and carved GOURD J-O-Ls.
I bought several of the smaller sized gourds ...
arranged them atop my Pie Safe and Peg Shelf above.
Here's a picture which actually does not do the collection any justice.
I will cherish these guys for years to come
OR
pass them down to my grand babies to EnJoY.

CORNUCOPIA DOOR HANGER or TUCK

2010-10-04T14:52:00.000-07:00

A NICE TOUCH IN YOUR ENTRY...
THIS HANGER IS ON A KNOB OF MY CREDENZA TO WELCOME FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS...

ANOTHER WAY TO DISPLAY MY HANGERS...
THIS HANGER IS ON THE BACK OF MY COUNTRY FARM CHAIR IN MY ENTRY TOO...

THEY ARE OR SALE ON MY ETSY

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PRIMITIVE~PENNANT / SWAG / GARLAND / BANNER

2010-07-26T17:10:00.000-07:00

My recent Garland and Swag creation

JOL TRICK or TREAT GARLAND

BEST * WITCHES

TRICK or TREAT

BOO TO YOU...

L O V E ...

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THANKSGIVING GARLAND ~ GIVE THANKS

2010-07-25T11:02:00.000-07:00

GIVE * THANKS

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COPPER AND BRASS POTS with WOOD FRAME

2010-07-07T10:47:00.000-07:00

COPPER & BRASS POTS
with
BABIES BREATH ARRANGEMENT
Hand painted by me with Acrylics on Masonite Board.
Custom made wooden frame 15" wide by 12" tall, not including oval top opening.
Frame has been given an Antiqued Fly Specked Finish.

Go to my VFA Gallery to Purchase

MY WINNINGS

2010-07-04T10:14:00.000-07:00

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Just want you all to see my winnings.
He is my most favorite CROW!
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I've placed them on a pedestal
in my entryway for everyone to see.
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Thank You Mona...

FAMILY Garland / Pennant

2010-06-22T07:31:00.001-07:00

How do ya like my FAMILY Garland/Pennant?

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Tamar Angevine ~ Izannah Walker inspired... IS PAINTED & ANTIQUED

2010-06-04T10:44:00.000-07:00

& Finally ANTIQUED...

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PLEASE GO TO MY
'CIRCA 1873 DOLLS'
for more pictures and comments.
Thanks for browsing. ;o) Barb

Another Izannah Walker inspired Companion Doll

2010-05-29T08:16:00.000-07:00

She is 002 of my 'Companion Dolls'

Please go to my 'Circa 1873 Dolls' for more pictures.

S O L D

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First Izannah Walker inspired Companion Doll

2010-05-21T10:04:00.000-07:00

My first 'Companion Doll' is finished ...

Used pattern 'Just for Fun' by Dixie Redmond.

Go to my "Circa 1873 Dolls" for more Info...

Thanks for visiting!

SOLD

Thank you,

and is on her way to her new home.

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Wine Barrels with Herbs

2010-05-17T07:07:00.000-07:00

My half wine barrels are brimming with my Herbs

& tomatoe plants too.

Not bad, considering this is in the Mojave Desert.

Love it...

This is called Xeriscape Landscaping ... NO GRASS.
Our St. Francis statue oversees it all ...

My Patriotic Pin Keep Pillow

2010-04-24T08:49:00.000-07:00

I just finished this really sweet (with a few modifications)

'Happy 4th' - X-Stitch Pillow from 'Threadwork Primitives'.

It was stitched on 28 count linen & I filled it with ground English Walnut Shells.

Put the finishing touches on it while watching (listening to) the Yankees game last night. It is almost way too pretty for a pin keep, but that was my excuse for making it.

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I just LUV it!

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My Izannah Walker Workshop Doll ~ Tamar Angevine

2010-04-18T19:18:00.000-07:00

Not much to look at ... but, I have finally started the doll pattern provided in Dixie Redmonds Workshop.

Am using Wool Roving for stuffing and can't wait to start sculpting.

Again, these will be named after a very distant relative ,

and will make two just in case I need spare parts
Tamar #001 & Tamar #002

Tamar Angevine-Moseman

April 22, 1811 ~ September 13, 1881
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My First attempt at X-Stitch

2010-04-18T18:58:00.000-07:00

I recently finished 'Dutch Strawberries' ~ My first attempt at X-Stitch.

I love the Strawberry Motif. Soon I will be starting another Sampler with strawberries

'The Heloise Williams Sampler'.

I really love this one and wanted to experiment with a smaller one first. Guess I am hooked.

Next is getting it framed

...

It will fit a 5" x 7" frame.

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O.K. ... It is framed.

Actually, I decided to mount it on 'Acid Free Foam Board' myself.
The frame was purchased and I am totally pleased with it.
It has a Tortoise Shell faux finish look.

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002 IS FINISHED ...

2010-03-09T11:24:00.000-08:00

She is now wearing her Pantaloons ...

I cartridge pleated her skirt ... & LOVE the way it looks.

YUP ... Sleeves are a bit too short.
Oh well, I love her anyway.
Thanks Dixie!

Bethiah's Dress ~ 002

2010-03-08T08:54:00.001-08:00

Not to Bore you too much further ... Bethiah's dress is finished ... YEAH!

I gave her dress a 'False Hem' ... I do love it.
NO Bloomers YET ...

With her trusty 'teddy bear' companion.
You can see the sleeve hem matching the skirt hem.

She is eager to learn ... sitting in her windsor desk chair.
I surprised myself and did the 'Cartridge Pleat' in the skirt ... first time ever for me and I am impressed with how great it looks.

WIP ... My Izzy Doll - Izzanah Walker inspired

2010-02-20T09:02:00.000-08:00

~Bethiah Storm 002~
is ready to be fitted for her dress ... probably in Red.

I painted her boots and gave her stripped stockings.

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Now ... here is 001 Progress Report ~ Izannah Walker Doll

2010-01-26T16:14:00.000-08:00

This is my first attempt of my First Izannah Walker Type Doll
~ Bethiah Storm 001 ~
I just antiqued her with Burnt Umber Oil Paint
mixed with a tad of Norwegian Painting Medium -
both very toxic, but I DO Like the results.

Continued Progress Report ... Izannah Walker type doll.

2010-01-26T16:02:00.000-08:00

Here is 002 crackled ... NOT GOOD. Very uneven & too shiny for me.

She is a keeper (my very first I.W. doll) as you may already know ... so I sprayed her with Krylon 1311 ~ Matt Finish...my all time favorite finish... & VOILA, she is OK for me.

Progress Report for Bethiah Storm / My I.W. Doll

2010-01-25T19:41:00.001-08:00

Here is Bethiah Storm ~ 002 painted.
Next, I will do a crackle on her and will show that in a day or two...
As you can see her cheeks need some fixin'.

Progress Report for Bethiah Storm / My I.W. Doll

2010-01-25T19:41:00.000-08:00

Here is Bethiah Storm ~ 002 painted. Next, I will do a crackle on her and will show that in a day or two...
As you can see her cheeks need some fixin'.

2010-01-09T14:25:00.000-08:00

Words of Wisdom from Benjamin Franklin

* A penny saved is a penny earned

* If you would be wealthy, think of saving, as well as of getting.

* Wealth is not his that has it, but his who enjoys it

* A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats.

* An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.

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MY First Izannah Walker Doll - Progress Report

2010-01-02T11:56:00.000-08:00

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They in NO way are related...There is an absence of similarity.

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Perhaps they are at different ages?

Back to more sculpting and sanding
&
MUST NOT forget the ears...

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What do you think?

HAPPY NEW YEAR ~ 2010

2010-01-01T08:22:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR ~2010
WITH MUCH PEACE, BLESSINGS and HEALTH

Grannies Reading Chair...with my painting behind...
all next to our repro 'Pie Safe'...
shelf above has more of my painted creations...

Centerpiece on our Island...

This Star was from my First Christmas...
that makes it 70 years olde...Ugh!
The wooden Santa sitting on a Yule Log,
on a sled, is from one of my books...

Our Nativity Scene...am looking for a Creche to go with it...

An Antique Mexican Sugar Mold
serves as the center piece for our Farm Table...

Looking at the center piece from a different angle..

Our Belsnickle & Windsor Chair Collection
a top of the entertainment center...

Our Memories Christmas Tree...
and the mantle with a wooden mica-covered musical church
from my 9th Christmas...had to be in 1948...
and some bottlebrush trees we are starting to collect.

The Memories Christmas Tree with Ornaments from
my Dad's childhood, Our first Christmas in 1961
up to present day ornaments...

More collectables on the bench in entryway...
and one of my paintings above...

More of my painted creations...
Santa riding a Rooster, one of my favs...

One of my most treasured Santas, from Starla (TDIPT)
and another of my Windsor settes with 3 bears munched together
and of course 2 Prim faux feather Trees...
above one of my paintings...

What's left of my Dept '56 collection...
Wheeler's Bicycle shoppe(my maiden name),
The Church that reminds me of the one we attended,
'Our Lady of the Snow' in Woodstock, VT.,
and the Train station that reminds me of the one in
Hawthorne, N.Y.where my dad was born & raised
and I lived there too for 5 years.
(Miss it dearly...so many fond memories)

Our 'Skinny Folk Art Tree', in the entry.
Only handmade ornies allowed, mine as well as others...
Our Beautiful Sandy strung the pop corn for the wonderful Garland...

A Very Prim Santa Face at the Front Door...

One of my created Santa Dummy boards...
The official Greeter...

A view from our sidewalk leading to the entry...

Another member of the 'Welcoming committee'...
A lighted Grapevine snowman
with sign and lantern...starting the trek to Front door...

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... SHARING SOME OF OUR CHRISTMAS ~2009 ...

SCULPTING BETHIA STORM has started...

2009-11-21T10:40:00.000-08:00

I just started the sculpting on
my Very First Izannah Walker Dolls...
Bethiah Storm 001 & 002

One for me and one for ??? That is if I should be so Lucky to get Two.

Today I will do the third layer and attempt to shape the heads better.
So far so good...Then onto the facial details.
I did get a dress pattern from Gail Wilson but, it is my understanding that it does not fit Dixie's doll pattern I am currently attempting. So, we shall see. I am NOT a seamstress and to make adjustments is going to be a bit nefarious for me. I am thinking to make the dress larger...then I can cut back which would be better than adding on.
Sounds OK? Any suggestions?
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I have just done some facial features like the nose and forehead.
I am amazed at how the needed fixes show up in the photos...
Looks like back to work before I go any further...Especially in the profile views.

OK ~ Enough is Enough ~ Time to start my first Izannah Walker Doll

2009-10-15T14:38:00.000-07:00

This will be her name...
Bethiah Storm
(a distant relative)
May 26, 1767 ~ September 6, 1841

I hope to show pictures of my progress.

FIRST ~ my template to cut out her body.
Using Izzy 2009 pattern from Dixie Redmond.
Hoping that she will be 18" tall, plus or minus.

SECOND ~ Two days Later ... October 17th...Is this progress???

Body parts are Sewn and then cut out and turned inside out.
Now I have to stuff these little darlin's...
I am doin' two just in case I make mistakes
and I know I will. This way I have spare parts.

THIRD ~ October 20TH...

They both are stuffed...have not had any Losses,
so maybe I will end up with two I.W.'s???
Only problem I am now approaching the part that needs to be sculpted.
I will probably wait for tomorrow...
Ooops almost forgot to do the thumbs, that's next.

Still Busy Busy...sewin' now!

2009-10-13T13:42:00.000-07:00

Here are some of my 'Pin Cushions' with
more to come...The Strawberries are ALL
filled with Ground English Walnut Shells.
This provides a non-toxic material for
sharpening needles and pins...
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Some of these great Pin Cuhsions
FOR SALE
on my Selling Blog
Barbara Shores' Art...

Busy Busy time of year...

2009-10-11T08:16:00.001-07:00

CHRISTMAS ~ 2009
So this is what I have been up to...making ornaments for our upcoming
Arts & Crafts Faire on the 24th...

I reduced the size of two of my paintings and used modge podge
to adhere them to the wood cut out ornies.

The Portrait of Santa, I added German Glass Glitter
around the edges, back side has random
gold stars floating on nite blue background.

The Pear Tree ornaments have been painted to look like a pear
on the backside with frosty mica flakes...

Hope everyone likes them as much as I do...
I think they are super!

The 4" round ornament is a reduced print
from my painted 16" round wooden plate,
which by the way,
appeared in '
JoSonja's 'Artist's Journal'.

I AM A WITCH...I knew it, told ya so, heheheeee

2009-10-07T20:43:00.001-07:00

THIS IS NOT A TRICK...HONESTLY!

The broom is standing alone unassisted in ALL pictures...I started at 8:00 P.M., Got it to stand alone, then moved it once (last picture) and it is still standing...at 11:08 P.M.!

The magnetic field is at its strongest is the reason...

I understand that this happens ever 60 years or so...tryin' to find out more...
cuz I am jest as confounded as you!

F I N A L L Y . . .

2009-09-25T10:00:00.000-07:00

MY FIRST PENNY RUG (Runner)...
This is the only good picture...am in a hurry this mornin'...
You know what that means...'Haste makes waste'.
I do love the colors ... I love it, PERIOD.
I hope to make more, cause I thoroughly enjoyed
this project.
Will be back with more & better pictures...
Peace to all and God Bless America.

DOTING GRANNY IS BACK...

2009-09-20T14:05:00.001-07:00

My youngest son Jeffrey Kyle, the proud Daddy and me the proud Granma, holding the newest addition to our family...
Kohana Anne Shores.

BOTH OF MY GRANDBABIES...That's all, just two, one of each.
How Great is that?
Kohana in my arms
and Kyle MacGregor checking us out.

A Day at Disneyland ~ Sandy's B-Day

2009-09-13T12:40:00.000-07:00

Went to Disneyland on 09-01-2009 for Sandy's B~Day.

Our Special Angel was 45 on August 18th...but decided to go after kids were back inschool, hopefully to avoid larger crowds...and it worked.
Spent only 20+- mins. in line
Here are some of the photos taken...
The MacPuddin family was there in full force, that being
Papa MacPuddin, Gram-ma Mac Puddin & Auntie (Sandy) MacPuddin.
Of course Kyle MacPuddin and his Mom (our Pam) was there too.
A SUPER GREAT DAY was had by all of us.

Sandy Loves Tow Mater...

Kyle Loves Speed...

Here is Gram-ma & Papa MacPuddin (Me & hubs)...

Sandy & her 3-D glasses...

Papa (Hubs) in his 3-D glasses

Surfer Kyle...

Auntie (Sandy) and Kyle on the 'Jelly Fish' ride...

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Well...that's all Folks...Hope you enjoyed...We sure did.

FINALLY...A Beautiful Grand-daughter

2009-08-16T20:00:00.001-07:00

Kohana Anne Shores
7-27-2009
6 lbs - 12 oz.
18 inches tall
&
5 weeks premature.

If she had gone full term,
Hana would have probably been close
to her Daddy's birth weight at just under 10 lbs.

Kohana means 'little flower' in Japanese.

My mother, Hana's 'GGma',
informed me that Kohana
also means 'dear one' in Polish.
Talk about a coincidence...I did not know this.

Papa is holding her in his lap for the first time.
Just look at those chubby cheeks.

She is the sweetest, most beautiful
bundle of Joy I have ever seen.

Am I sounding like a dotting Gran ma?

YUP, and you have not heard the last of it.

Thank you Jeff & Cassie,
We Love you,
Papa, Gran ma & Auntie

...'and a Partridge in a Pear Tree' TUTORIAL...

2009-07-30T07:52:00.000-07:00

Something of a TUTORIAL...
My most recent painting is finished...I started to photo the process, but after I got the backrounds based in I got carried away...I LOVE detail work.
First...my rough sketch.
Second...a more refined sketch to scale
5" x 7" in this case.

Third...Design is now traced to a Velum so that
I may apply to painting surface.
Fourth...The sky and hillside colors are base coated,
now ready for the actual pattern to be applied.

Like I said...I got carried away.
Once I started painting the subject matter I just kept going.
It's like 'breaking the ice' for me.
***~***

***Here is the Finished Piece***

***Here it is Framed***

Just S O L D this
But
I will have Christmas Cards
&
Pear shaped ornies...must see,
cause I think they are awesome...
Hope you do too.

A NEWLY DISCOVERED RECIPE to Share...

2009-07-21T12:32:00.000-07:00

Bacon Dip Mix

Ingredients:
Jelly Mason Jar
4 crispy pieces of Bacon Bits
4 tsp. beef bouillon granules
4 Tbsp. Minced Onion
1/2 tsp. Minced Garlic

Directions:
Combine the above ingredients and store in a Jelly sized Mason Jar.
Store in refrigerator.

Directions for Making Dip:

Ingredients:
Bacon Dip Mix
4 Cups Sour Cream

Empty Bacon Dip Mix into a small mixing bowl.
Add Sour Cream and Stir until well blended.
Cover and Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
Serve with Chips, Crackers or Fresh Veggies.
(This can be cut in 1/2 by just simply using only half
of the Dip Mix and only 2 cups of Sour Cream!)

***E N J O Y ***

TWO PRIMITIVE PEAR SLICES

2009-06-30T11:56:00.000-07:00

PRIMITIVE PEAR SLICE TUCKS

2 slices hand sewn of antiqued and aged muslin.
Filled with aromatic saw dust.
Center of slice is drawn using
oil-base paint crayons.
Seeds are stitched.
Measures appx. 6-1/2" by 3-3/4" by 3/4" thick.

I have them tucked in with a basket of Pear shaped Gourds.

GO TO BARBARA SHORES' ART TO PURCHASE...
OOOPS Not any more...they have a new home...& Thanks.

.The.County.Fair.

2009-06-15T12:57:00.000-07:00

Dora

Ewe

Neither Available...
Village Folk Art
by:Barbara Shores

EARLY AMERICAN LIFE 2009 DIRECTORY

2009-06-05T07:32:00.001-07:00

Here is the LOGO for this years Directory...
& I am honored to be included.

BUY AMERICAN ~ 8"x10" FRAMED FOLK ART GICLEE PRINT

2009-05-28T13:02:00.000-07:00

'BUY AMERICAN'
I just SOLD the original painting and am now offering a limited number of Giclee Prints...
This is mounted in an 8" x 10" painted wood frame, with glass.
It has and easel back so that it can be placed on a desk top or shelf
in the home or the work place,
can also be hung on the wall.

For more information...
Go To
Barbara Shores' Art ~ Selling Blog

THE MALAMUTE GRIN

2009-05-28T12:57:00.000-07:00

PaPa McPuddin loves when Kody sits on his lap...some Lap Dog...all of 124 lbs.

I AM IN THE E.A.L. 2009 DIRECTORY

2009-05-08T16:13:00.000-07:00

I can hardly stand it...I received an E-mail Congratulating me on being chosen to join the distinguished group of craftspeople to be listed in the 2009 Directory of Traditional American Crafts in the category "painted or framed art".
I am on cloud nine cause I nearly did NOT apply
thinking No Way would I be asked to be included.
Phew, I just cannot believe it...I am ecstatic.

MOSTLY...I am honored...
Thank you everyone at Early American Life.

An Easter Special - 4 Gourd Eggs

2009-02-27T07:52:00.001-08:00

Four Crow Silhouettes
on Four Egg Gourds

I just finished these 4 different crow silhouettes
painted on 2-1/2" to 3" gourds.
They have been finished with wax polish for protection
and to augment the natural beauty by enhancing the patina.
I am showing them nested on a bed of Spanish Moss
Just in time for a Country Primitive Easter
OR
Anytime of a Country Primitive year.

SOLD

THANKS A BUNCH...

ETSY

2009-01-16T16:58:00.000-08:00

Visit We Love Etsy

Village Folk Art ~ Barbara Shores

TAMAR'S New Dress ...

HORNBOOK ANGEL ~ X-Stitch finished...

3 STRAWBERRY PIN KEEPS

He is Risen ... REJOICE !

A HAPPY, HEALTHY and A BLESSED NEW YEAR TO ALL . . .

2011 CHRISTMAS in APPLE VALLEY, CA.

CHRISTMAS TREE & CARROLING CEREMONY

HAD TO ROAST A TURKEY ... just for the leftovers

It's BLACK FRIDAY ... so soon.

SNOWFLAKES & GINGERBREAD - NEW Banner Garlands, Just finished these.

Framed and now ready to display.

My Strawberry Sampler ... Framed

FOOTBALL FANS - TAILGATERS of AMERICA

HAPPY HALLOWEEN - Already?

NEW ARTWORK added to my collection

Custom frames from RandRdesign on Etsy!

BEING PATRIOTIC

Spring or Easter ... Mum's the WORD, My Garland says it for you!

believe, LET it SNOW, JOY to the WORLD & PEACE ~ Christmas Garlands

My awesome GOURDeous Collection,,,

CORNUCOPIA DOOR HANGER or TUCK

PRIMITIVE~PENNANT / SWAG / GARLAND / BANNER

THANKSGIVING GARLAND ~ GIVE THANKS

COPPER AND BRASS POTS with WOOD FRAME

***MY WINNINGS***

FAMILY Garland / Pennant

Tamar Angevine ~ Izannah Walker inspired... IS PAINTED & ANTIQUED

Another Izannah Walker inspired Companion Doll

First Izannah Walker inspired Companion Doll

Wine Barrels with Herbs

My Patriotic Pin Keep Pillow

My Izannah Walker Workshop Doll ~ Tamar Angevine

My First attempt at X-Stitch

002 IS FINISHED ...

Bethiah's Dress ~ 002

WIP ... My Izzy Doll - Izzanah Walker inspired

Now ... here is 001 Progress Report ~ Izannah Walker Doll

Continued Progress Report ... Izannah Walker type doll.

Progress Report for Bethiah Storm / My I.W. Doll

Progress Report for Bethiah Storm / My I.W. Doll

MY First Izannah Walker Doll - Progress Report

HAPPY NEW YEAR ~ 2010

SCULPTING BETHIA STORM has started...

OK ~ Enough is Enough ~ Time to start my first Izannah Walker Doll

Still Busy Busy...sewin' now!

Busy Busy time of year...

I AM A WITCH...I knew it, told ya so, heheheeee

F I N A L L Y . . .

DOTING GRANNY IS BACK...

A Day at Disneyland ~ Sandy's B-Day

FINALLY...A Beautiful Grand-daughter

...'and a Partridge in a Pear Tree' TUTORIAL...

A NEWLY DISCOVERED RECIPE to Share...

TWO PRIMITIVE PEAR SLICES

.The.County.Fair.

EARLY AMERICAN LIFE 2009 DIRECTORY

BUY AMERICAN ~ 8"x10" FRAMED FOLK ART GICLEE PRINT

THE MALAMUTE GRIN

I AM IN THE E.A.L. 2009 DIRECTORY

An Easter Special - 4 Gourd Eggs

ETSY

MY WINNINGS