tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48547845615659017012024-02-01T21:15:55.445-08:00hope rayelhope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-28173228550088390132015-07-30T18:41:00.001-07:002015-07-30T18:41:01.671-07:00This is a test.hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-37277824974372917772013-06-06T13:27:00.000-07:002013-06-06T13:27:44.015-07:00Old Glory Antiques Fair<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESvlf39CLNTHu5pAIaqhaBLZxC-Xw8ch7ywYbL5RIFOMAnnKuolTERoE1inXdNVzHxXAbVB43a72DYZowJI9Lhp4pU1xpe71VdLwiTjkLXR3Q8SBMeDpKFDPA2INKKgo1aM9szze9NZg/s1600/tumblr_inline_mkl7jwqzd01qz4rgp.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESvlf39CLNTHu5pAIaqhaBLZxC-Xw8ch7ywYbL5RIFOMAnnKuolTERoE1inXdNVzHxXAbVB43a72DYZowJI9Lhp4pU1xpe71VdLwiTjkLXR3Q8SBMeDpKFDPA2INKKgo1aM9szze9NZg/s320/tumblr_inline_mkl7jwqzd01qz4rgp.jpg" /></a><br />
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So some of my prim dolls are headed for the Old Glory Antique Fair! WooHoo!<br />
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Please go to my new <a href="http://www.dearmildredprims.blogspot.com">Prims blog</a> to read the full post. Hope to see you there!<br />
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Have you seen the 2013 edition of Art Doll Quarterly? I have a doll featured in the Bride Doll Challenge. It is always exciting to see your stuff in magazines! <br />
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The doll is called, "Left at the Altar." I don't have a picture handy, but I'll post one very soon!<br />
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hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-64737676535838223402013-04-25T10:00:00.000-07:002013-05-15T13:36:18.238-07:00My name made the cover of the Spring 2013 edition of Prims Magazine!So, when I opened the mail yesterday I got a really nice surprise!<br />
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My name made the cover of <i>Prims</i> magazine! It was pretty exciting to see my name. I wish my doll had made the cover...that is my next big goal. I'm just happy to be in the magazine. The doll featured is my Little Lady Liberty doll, which is actually one of my favorites.<br />
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Happy days!hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-20572999520726562102013-03-27T12:11:00.001-07:002013-03-27T12:11:15.476-07:00Is it Spring yet????<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1uadT_hPXvwmrKIsbgJ6fuPKPr6arlO2ooNLQK9tMO9F_WNXa2GSqdZVmssNsrAfwLnuHmUoymAPCKi17XcV3BZyvDAgOfOFRTRcQO4eNP_TDjeKP6WXC2hEshTNmKwFx7GbwTbXI0D0/s1600/green+dress+in+nest.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1uadT_hPXvwmrKIsbgJ6fuPKPr6arlO2ooNLQK9tMO9F_WNXa2GSqdZVmssNsrAfwLnuHmUoymAPCKi17XcV3BZyvDAgOfOFRTRcQO4eNP_TDjeKP6WXC2hEshTNmKwFx7GbwTbXI0D0/s320/green+dress+in+nest.jpg" /></a><br />
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As many of you know, I live in the mountains of Colorado. I love it, but by March I sure am sick of the snow. Spring is appearing everywhere else, but not here. We are still buried in deep snow and won't see warmer temps until about the end of April. We sort of miss Spring and head right into Summer!<br />
To keep my spirits up, I've been making some spring-time dolls while I chant my mantra, "it WILL get warmer, it WILL get warmer..."<br />
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hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-79671600293938013432013-02-04T14:38:00.001-08:002013-03-18T16:56:57.466-07:00The Walking Dead<br />
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Anyone else just love zombies? I know I'm jumping on this bandwagon way late...but I just LOVE The Walking Dead on AMC. Of course, being a doll artist I just had to make my own zombie!!!<br />
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hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-73206579776639295662013-02-01T08:44:00.000-08:002013-02-01T11:49:27.325-08:00Kindness Matters Benefit starts today!<br />
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I am a participating member of our TDIPT Charity "Kindness Matters Big and Small, and I will donate 100% of the sale from my offering to charity...because this is for the animals, and you all know how I love the animals!!!<br />
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This time around, <b>Make a Difference Rescue</b> in the Metro Detroit area and <b>Branch County Humane Society</b> in Southern MI will be the recipients of the charity in our hearts.<br />
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To see more about these rescues, and the lives they save, please visit them by clicking on the links below.<br />
And as always, Thank you for your support.<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/MakeADifferenceRescue?ref=ts&fref=ts">Make A Difference Rescue on facebook</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.makeadifferencerescue.org/">Make A Difference Rescue website</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI315.html">Petfinder</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Humane-Society-of-Branch-County/103579396402030?ref=ts&fref=ts">Humane Society of Branch County</a><br />
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<center>Help dogs like sweet Echo find a home!<center><br />
I've got two dolls listed for the charity event. Here's a peek...<br />
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Be sure to head on over to the <a href="http://tdipt-hoperayel.blogspot.com/">TDIPT Mercantile</a> and buy something fabulous to help support these wonderful organizations!<br />
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Please join us on TDIPT Mercantile during the month of February when participating members will donate 100% of their sales from a select offering to charity.<br />
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Make a Difference Rescue in the Metro Detroit area and Branch County Humane Society in Southern MI will be the recipients of the charity in our hearts.<br />
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To see more about these rescues, and the lives they save, please visit them by clicking on the links below.<br />
And as always, Thank you for your support.<br />
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<a href="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI315.html">http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI315.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Humane-Society-of-Branch-County/103579396402030?ref=ts&fref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Humane-Society-of-Branch-County/103579396402030?ref=ts&fref=ts</a>hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-81522883687223693032013-01-28T10:50:00.000-08:002013-01-28T10:50:37.632-08:00New website!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4FAB0p-Y9gFh9hm8a4A_hhJMairYjtaKaz4iFY0GDY25KQ9cRg1B6N3ORDMSvhN3u0vtnV95BCaJMoBPJvSotP7YLuNye6wh5p1IfjOBuVUlcfF77ZrZi8JIcCtX5wuN6ZVyElqm490/s1600/Simon+cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="242" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4FAB0p-Y9gFh9hm8a4A_hhJMairYjtaKaz4iFY0GDY25KQ9cRg1B6N3ORDMSvhN3u0vtnV95BCaJMoBPJvSotP7YLuNye6wh5p1IfjOBuVUlcfF77ZrZi8JIcCtX5wuN6ZVyElqm490/s400/Simon+cropped.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Okay, so I know this isn't about dolls, but I just launched my new website for my dog sanctuary. I'd love it if you would check it out (just click on the sanctuary name below to go to the site). Be sure to like the new facebook page while you're there!<br />
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<a href="http://www.littleolddogsanctuary.org/">Little Old Dog Sanctuary</a>hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-245746956962198102013-01-21T13:37:00.000-08:002013-01-21T13:37:29.151-08:00Benefit on TDIPT Mercantile <br />
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Please join us on the Merc during the month of February when participating members will donate 100% of their sales from a select offering to charity.<br />
This time around, Make a Difference Rescue in the Metro Detroit area will be the recipient of the charity in our hearts.<br />
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To see more about this rescue, and the lives they save, please visit them by clicking on the links below.<br />
And as always, Thank you for your support.<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/MakeADifferenceRescue?ref=ts&fref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/MakeADifferenceRescue?ref=ts&fref=ts</a><br />
<a href="http://www.makeadifferencerescue.org/">http://www.makeadifferencerescue.org/</a>hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-56668466678140664542013-01-11T15:12:00.001-08:002013-01-11T15:12:15.755-08:00Mixed Media at Zip 37 GallerySorry, I'm a little behind on posting for this event! I have a mixed media art doll in the "Mixed Media" exhibit at Zip 37 gallery in Denver. Here's the invite...<br />
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My doll made the invite...very exciting! Here is a close up of my piece, "My Creative Process."<br />
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hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-53104388452679605742012-12-31T17:18:00.000-08:002012-12-31T17:18:05.916-08:00Vintage Ledger doll<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMl2qcsqYTU-2aQp75xaTRKLyV6BFVZy8LqAwu0chT48RR2ezeaRNLuzBf62WWPwXBdRyWPuxYHcz_zN2QU7NKW84LLYsjdai8zE7JFVXmhkTijn05OOWs2Ob4I3UtoBtz4I_EzU1S3Q/s1600/ledger+full+close.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMl2qcsqYTU-2aQp75xaTRKLyV6BFVZy8LqAwu0chT48RR2ezeaRNLuzBf62WWPwXBdRyWPuxYHcz_zN2QU7NKW84LLYsjdai8zE7JFVXmhkTijn05OOWs2Ob4I3UtoBtz4I_EzU1S3Q/s320/ledger+full+close.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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Happy New Year's Eve! I thought I would give you a sneak peek of my doll for the TDIPT Mercantile. She is made from vintage ledger pages. She does look a bit like Little Bo Peep...she lost her sheep! hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-76376435616689029932012-12-17T07:53:00.000-08:002012-12-17T07:53:01.197-08:00And the winner is....<br />
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The winner of our multi-artist blog hop giveaway is...<br />
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Carol Stuck from Buttermilk Creek Farms!</b><br />
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Congratulations Carol, and thanks to everyone who participated! What fun!hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-62009501230769609002012-12-13T15:51:00.000-08:002012-12-13T15:51:39.486-08:00Splenda, Sweet & Low or Equal?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUE52MMgj22XuBtkp-CldAAQG664evMQgC9KkCeK4ds64ZTZmOCoD04BJw89IGEwMV9QVI7pr63JBkEyY_FSdySKgTKW4R3vVJ-BzILpg90ukDoh6BfZhwXCAuQthgCUUS8PSzP0n7chE/s1600/sugar.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUE52MMgj22XuBtkp-CldAAQG664evMQgC9KkCeK4ds64ZTZmOCoD04BJw89IGEwMV9QVI7pr63JBkEyY_FSdySKgTKW4R3vVJ-BzILpg90ukDoh6BfZhwXCAuQthgCUUS8PSzP0n7chE/s320/sugar.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-35265621429082157992012-12-09T19:08:00.000-08:002012-12-09T19:35:59.819-08:00MULTI-ARTIST BLOG HOP ... Begins NOW!!!MULTI-ARTIST BLOG HOP ... Begins NOW!!!<br />
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Carly Smith from Boggy Bottom Bayou is hosting this event and I am so happy to be a part of it! <br />
This blog hop will run from Monday, December 10th through Sunday, December 16th.<br />
A winner will be picked Sunday night and announced on our blogs on Monday, December 17th! <br />
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<b>Here are the rules to be entered to WIN!! Please follow all 3 rules!<br />
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1. You must visit each of the 7 blogs. (They are listed below.) <br />
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2. Once there, you must sign up to be a follower. If you already follow the blog, please say "I'm already a follower." in your comment to enter ... see Rule #3.<br />
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3. After you sign up to be a follower of the blog, you must leave a comment in the comment section (under this post) asking to be put into the giveaway. <br />
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That is it! We will enter your name in the giveaway. One lucky person wins it ALL!!</b><br />
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SO LET'S GET STARTED!!! ---- There are 7 Artist's participating. The above pictures are numbered according to the Artists listed below. They are:<br />
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1. Carly Smith (our Host) from Boggy Bottom Bayou - Carly is giving away a gorgeous set of vintage, mercury glass and lamp work bead ornaments. Oh so pretty and very vintage! As a BONUS ... (If she get's 20 new followers on her blog), Carly is giving away a 10" Santa in an adorable quilted outfit! (See middle picture #1) Love that Santa!!!<br />
Click on the link below to go to Carly's blog.<br />
<a href="http://boggybottombayou.blogspot.com">http://boggybottombayou.blogspot.com</a><br />
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2. LeeAnn Kress from Charmed Confections - LeeAnn is giving away a cute set of six Charmed Confections Cupcakes in a holiday tin, along with 2 candy cane ornaments and 2 lollipop ornaments. All handmade! (See bigger pictures below!)<br />
Click on the link below to go to LeeAnn's blog <br />
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3. Jody Johnson from Sweet Bear Creek Whims - Jody is giving away a beautiful handmade reindeer pillow. Sooo cute! (LeeAnn (above) should know .. she has one!) Absolutely darling - You won't want to part with it!<br />
Click on the link below to go to Jody's blog<br />
<a href="http://sweetbearcreekwhims.blogspot.com">http://sweetbearcreekwhims.blogspot.com</a><br />
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4. Brenda Griffith from The Rusty Thimble - Brenda is giving away the sweetest snowman ornament that will grace your tree! We know ... You want him!<br />
Click on the link below to go to Brenda's blog<br />
<a href="http://therustythimble.blogspot.com">http://therustythimble.blogspot.com</a><br />
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5. Mary Bell from The Mary Bell - Mary's giveaway is a knitty bitty knit couture Santa sweater set. It comes with hanging hardware underneath that is a poseable wyreman made from recycled cat-5 wire. So cute! Santa needs one of these for his tiny elves! <br />
Click on the link below to go to Mary's blog<br />
<a href="http://www.themarybell.com/blog">http://www.themarybell.com/blog</a><br />
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6. Nicoletta Farrauto from Niky's Creations - Niky is giving away an incredible cross stitched pocket keep with a darling cross stitched reindeer and tree on it. So pretty! Love that you can put fresh herbs or sprigs of evergreen in it! It will smell so wonderful!<br />
Click on the link below to go to Niky's blog<br />
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I'm giving away a tiny angel doll ornament. She's about 8" tall, made from vintage fabrics. So cute!<br />
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Here is a bigger picture of my offering!<br />
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Good luck to you all!<br />
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hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-41044565887588392982012-12-05T13:32:00.001-08:002012-12-05T13:32:38.711-08:00WooHoo! Huge Giveaway!!!!<br />
Something exciting! I'm going to be participating in a multi-artist blog hop ornament giveaway starting on Monday, December 10th! If you are interested you'll need to come back and visit my blog on Monday to get all the rules and see which blogs you'll need to hop over to for entry in the giveaway! <br />
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The giveaway starts Monday, December 10th and runs until Sunday, December 16th at 5:00 pm pacific time. Then a winner will be picked and announced on my blog on Monday, December 17th! Some very talented artists are involved in this giveaway...you don't want to miss it! Now, I just need to decide what ornament I'll be giving away...<br />
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hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-35343709866632650162012-12-01T10:52:00.000-08:002012-12-01T10:55:21.657-08:00ahhhh, December<br />
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Well, as of 3:00 today, I'm done with all holiday shows! Hooray! As much fun as they can be, I'm very glad they are over. Now a little rest...then back to work - I've got a zillion gifts to make!<br />
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I have a new Santa listed at TDIPT mercantile...click on the link in the sidebar and go check him out! He's anxious to get to his new home before Christmas Eve!<br />
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I will have everything that I didn't sell at my shows for sale in my Etsy store...hopefully by Wednesday. There will be Day of the Dead, tree toppers and some ornaments. If you have something in mind that you don't see, contact me - I'd love to make something special for me!hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-73227982073113618892012-11-12T07:35:00.000-08:002012-11-12T07:35:34.164-08:00Sugar Plum Bazaar!I've been terribly busy getting ready for my first Holiday show of the year - The Sugar Plum Bazaar. This show is awesome...really fun and diverse! So, if you live in Colorado - you've just got to come! I'll be selling lots of cute doll ornaments and tree toppers, as well as my usual fare!<br />
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I probably won't have time to post to my blog before the show...but I'll be sure to take lots of fabulous pics of the show in case you miss it!<br />
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hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-24890457389278581312012-11-03T11:19:00.002-07:002012-11-03T11:19:33.014-07:00Goodbye October...Goodness, time sure is flying by!<br />
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I apologize for being so slow to update my blog! October is absolutely crazy for me. I have my son's birthday, his school Halloween parties, then Halloween. It is exhausting! <br />
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October is also a bad month for dogs. I'm not sure why, but we always have two or three dog deaths in October. It is that way every year. This year we lost Simon, a 21 year old terrier. We rescued Simon from a county shelter about five years ago. He was blind when we got him, but he could fetch a tennis ball like no sighted dog I've ever had! He was amazing and lived a very LONG happy life. He died peacefully at home on his warm bed. I miss you sweetie.<br />
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We also lost our beloved Great Pyrenees, Truman. He was much more than a dog...he was our guardian. Brave, strong, loyal and beautiful. Truman was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (an aggressive bone cancer) in July. He was only 5 years old. We had him euthanized on November 1st, All Saints Day. I was determined not to lose another dog in October! Our wonderful vet Mary came to our house to do the euthanasia. The weather was beautiful and sunny - Truman was in his favorite spot in the yard and we fed him a last meal of steak. He went peacefully, but it is never easy to say goodbye.<br />
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I will miss you big guy, the sun just doesn't shine as brightly without you here. Godspeed and I hope you are running fast and free of all pain. Until we meet again. <br />
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<center>Me and Truman<center><br />
But, as we all know, life goes on even after such tragedy. We were blessed to have this little guy come live at our sanctuary.<br />
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His name is George. He is an old, tiny guy...rescued from a county shelter. It warms my heart to see him cozy and safe. <br />
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hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-24277918356543132642012-10-26T07:17:00.003-07:002012-10-26T07:17:53.379-07:00Book Doll ChallengeI'm sorry I have been gone for so long. I have to admit, I not very good at blogging. I just don't always have the time. I run a senior dog sanctuary out of my home, so I'm taking care of 16 oldies at the moment. Last week we lost our beloved Simon who was 21 years old! Also, one of our Great Pyrenees, Truman, has bone cancer and is nearing the end, so it has been very hard. <br />
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I also have a seven year old son who is turning eight next week! How did that happen??? We have his birthday party for friends, a family birthday party and then the school Halloween party and then Halloween! Whew!<br />
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But in the midst of all the sadness and chaos, I got the latest edition of <i>Art Doll Quarterly</i> in the mail! It features two of my dolls in the Book Character challenge! <br />
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Ma Joad from, "The Grapes of Wrath"<br />
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Hester Prynne from, "The Scarlet Letter"<br />
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I'm so honored and excited to be in this issue. I was also featured in the Fall issue of <i>Art Doll Quarterly</i> and <i>Prims</i>...feeling very blessed!hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-13809960286092019242012-10-07T15:18:00.001-07:002012-10-07T15:18:35.794-07:00Day of the Dead...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglINByZuGQ-AlfMCuR77v34rPljiEaJ8e6Tt5QArp8ylw7298Igg9wfq6DdczkQMe_cuLBPwXbrwe4SbNGa5JZ_CwZKx2o310muqV1exifi-7EzMz-9m9PRE0DBJzhFixqE5efBMWFwoQ/s1600/longwayhomeDetail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglINByZuGQ-AlfMCuR77v34rPljiEaJ8e6Tt5QArp8ylw7298Igg9wfq6DdczkQMe_cuLBPwXbrwe4SbNGa5JZ_CwZKx2o310muqV1exifi-7EzMz-9m9PRE0DBJzhFixqE5efBMWFwoQ/s320/longwayhomeDetail.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Anyone else LOVE Day of the Dead?<br />
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So FUN to make!hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-52558712173115557962012-10-01T08:03:00.001-07:002012-10-01T08:03:35.540-07:00October!Goodness, it is already October! Time is just flying by! I have a few updates for you!<br />
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First, check out my newest dolls at <a href="http://tdipt-hoperayel.blogspot.com/">TDIPT Mercantile.</a><br />
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I have a Day of the Dead skeleton doll that is going to be in the "Dia De Los Muertos" show at <a href="http://www.studio12gallery.com">Studio 12 Gallery</a> in Denver. But guess what? I was in such a hurry to get things done I forgot to take a picture! I'll get on when the show opens on Friday and post it for you to see. I LOVE Day of the Dead, so I'm thrilled about this show. <br />
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I also got news that two of my dolls, "Ma Joad" and "Hester Prynne" have been chosen as winners in Art Doll Quarterly's book doll challenge! Hooray! The winter issue comes out November 1st! This is the third magazine my dolls have been in this year so I'm THRILLED!<br />
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hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-11072699883260037792012-09-21T15:39:00.000-07:002012-09-21T15:43:09.714-07:00Christmas already???Sorry I've been away for so long! I have been making some holiday dolls for those holiday craft show applications!<br />
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Here is a sneak peek of some of what I've been working on...<br />
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These are little ornament dolls that I make for my holiday shows. They are really cute and sell really well. They are about 7" tall. I'm also making tree-toppers. Can you believe it is that time of year already???<br />
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And congratulations to Penny - she won the doll giveaway! She is a fellow dollmaker (and very talented artist). Check out her blog, <a href="http://www.artjourney-penny.blogspot.com">Art Journey</a> you won't be sorry!hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-73975166578523780512012-09-12T08:30:00.000-07:002012-09-12T08:30:21.116-07:00Giveaway!!!!This is my first giveaway, and I'm very excited! All you have to do is either leave a comment or become a follower and I'll randomly pick a winner. Make sure you have contact info in your post. I couldn't decide on one doll, so the winner can choose from three dolls. <br />
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This first doll I call "Waiting on a Friend." She is about 9" tall and sits on a vintage tea cup. <br />
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The second doll is primitive mixed media doll. She is 13" tall and holds a nest with some needle-felted eggs inside. Her body is made from a paper cone. She'd be a great tree topper!<br />
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The third doll is a birdcage doll. She has pink hair and wings!<br />
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If you have a blog of your own, please feel free to post about my giveway...the more the merrier! The contest will end on Saturday, September 15th.hope and erockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711900234107490794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854784561565901701.post-91537011912200244712012-09-09T15:36:00.002-07:002012-09-10T07:08:29.024-07:00Santa...and a little recyclingWell, it is my first Santa of the season!<br />
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I have this guy listed on Ebay starting tonight...so be sure to check him out along with my other auctions (ebay seller: hoperayeldolls or click the link in the sidebar).<br />
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I've also been doing a little recycling...<br />
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This little gal has a glass bottle as a stand. Her dress is made from shredded plastic grocery bags. <br />
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This is my newspaper doll. She has a plastic 2 ltr bottle as a stand.<br />
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Some people do meditation to relax. Some do yoga. I glue thousands of little pieces of newspaper on fabric to make a dress.<br />
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On WEDNESDAY of this week I'm going to be doing my first giveaway!!! I'm really excited, so please stop by for your chance to win one of my dolls. Hope to see you Wednesday!<br />
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