Monday, July 1, 2013

Check that off the list

I had a productful day yesterday~my first day back to work!

I listed the mohair and that sold like wildfire!


And I updated my website with available babies (only 3 babies available right now), added babies that I had not posted before (most are sold), and updated the show/class schedule page.


And...I unpacked!  All of the show supplies are put away, now for my personal items.

I bought a lot of cute things for my own collection, including two sets of outfits for my
 Kellie Beckett twins.

I want to play today.  Can I just play today?? 

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Back to work task list

It seems like forever since I have "worked"  but I am back at it today.

I know...you are dying for all of my pictures and stories of the DEDS but...first things first.

I MUST get the leftover mohair photographed and listed today and I MUST update my website.

And I MUST unpack from the show!

Tomorrow morning will find me at the hair dressers first thing so tomorrow is not a good day for doing my write up so, I PROMISE to do it on Tuesday morning!

Wednesday will find me out of the nursery again, traveling to my 30th class reunion!  
Wow that got here SO fast!  It will be a great time in my home town where they spend 3 days celebrating the 4th of July in an event called "Border Days".  Three days of parades, rodeos and just plain fun!  My mother is so very excited for us to come visit, she can hardly stand it!

Alright....GO!


Saturday, June 29, 2013

Highlights of the Down East Doll Show!

I still don't really have all my thoughts together and don't have much time to post right now, but I do have to share just a little bit this morning.

Let's see.  
I adopted out 5 dolls at the show, all of my silicones and 2 reborns.
I have sold a doll since arriving home too  :)

I picked up the DARLING Sally Prototype from Bonnie Brown:

I met and got to hold a Finley Huti!!!!
I had posted a while back that I LOVE LOVE LOVE this silicone doll.
This was such a high for me to see her and hold her!
Sincere thanks to my new and dear friend for allowing me to hold her precious baby.
(PS, my little Pebbles silicone went to live with Finley!!!)
My cell phone camera took much better pictures than the camera I brought to the show (color wise) but I LOST all of those pictures when the SD card in my camera went defunct!  
I am VERY sad about that. There were some pictures on there that I did not take with my camera also.  

Okay, this is all you get for today  :)
Hugs!

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Finally back home!

Woweeee what a BUSY week!  

I have more fun than should be legal with all my wonderful artist and collector friends!  
Some high points in my life happened and just an overall great time with everyone!

I DO have pictures to share.  I just arrived home last night with a truck full of shopping loot as I shopped my way home since it was time to shop for our home and I was in the city anyway.
I will post the pictures as soon as I can.  

My mind is still a bit cluttered and foggy and there are a LOT of issues behind the management of the show that need to be sorted out.  I will also be posting about that as well.

The show itself was AWESOME and good times were had by all.

I'm off for the next couple of days, spending time with my much neglected husband.  

I'll be back to work on Sunday.

Hugs!!

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Evon Nather's painted hair class

Wow.  I just realized that I don't think I took one picture of Evon!  
Silly me.

I had a GREAT time in Evon's painted hair class!
It was well worth the money and time spent  :)

For those who are hesitant to try the Art and Magic Water Borne air dry paints, let me tell you...

My little head that I painted for the class had been curing for a week.
Evon's way of teaching is called the "Delete Method", meaning that she wants her students to do the technique on the head, then "delete" it (remove it) and do it again. 

Of course, she teaches with Genesis Paints but I had asked if I could bring and use my Art and Magic paints.  

I was a little hesitant that I would be able to delete all of the paint off the head, but I did....
Several.  Times.

That Evon loves the word "DELETE"!!!  LOL  

However, the cured paint under the painted hair did not come off AT ALL.
None.  Nada.  It is the exact same way it was when I finished painting her at home.

So, here are some pictures from the class.
First of all, we had the utmost privilege to view three brand new prototypes painted by Evon.

First were Bean and Sprout by the amazing Laura Lee Eagles:


 These babies are so tiny and completely amazing!!

And, Raleigh, the gorgeous prototype sculpt by the incredibly talented Marita Winters!
Raleigh was sculpted specifically for the Down East Doll Show and 
Kate Charles' Ethnic Skin Tone Class.
 This baby is scrumptious!!!
 And guess who dropped by throughout the day??
Marita Winters herself!  She brought in the other prototype reborned by Kate Charles.
What a beautiful pleasure!!!


My head as it progressed...of course there were several "deletes" during the day!



 FINALLY she said "don't delete!"  Whooo!  I was on cloud nine!  LOL 




 
My head belongs to prototype Annalisa by Dianna Effner.  
I can't wait to put her together in my weighting workshops on the show floor tomorrow and Saturday.

Now the REAL busy and fun time begins!

Of to the show floor to set up my booth.  
XXOO
 


Wednesday, June 19, 2013

I have safely arrived!

I made it safely to North Carolina!

I love it here.  The people are so nice.  

The hotel is wonderful and comfortable and of course 
the friends are plenty and fun!

Today I am taking Evon Nather's "Painted Hair Class"  :)

I'll post more when I can

XXOO

Monday, June 17, 2013

She DID make it! Please meet Ashah!

At exactly 6:30 last night as my husband drove in from work, I was finishing the very last detail on this sweet toddler.
What a big relief that was!

I spent the evening relaxing and am raring to go today!

Here she is!!!










She's now packed into my luggage and I'm hitting the road for the city!
I get to spend a relaxing evening with my dear friend who will drive me to the airport in the morning.

Hugs to all!
See you from North Carolina!