Tuesday, June 30, 2009

BUTTERFLY DRESS

aDressing the Situation
I'm sending my beloved Butterfly Dress, Hand dyed Silk, Hand Painted


I made this dress when I was 21, my style hasn't changed much except now, I make dresses for fairy dolls


This dress represented freedom, starting my adult life in the Art and Fashion business, fulfilling all my dreams

Most of my dreams have come true,
so I'm sending my good luck Butterfly Dress

I hope it will provoke a reaction as a symbol of freedom for the Women of Juarez

Saturday, June 27, 2009

SUMMERTIME BUG PARADE


It was late morning when the March Hare strolled into the yard, followed closely by two pigs with wings, nudging him adoringly! Looking dapper after a wild and frolicking night on the farm. The Court Rabbit joined him blowing his horn, announcing the arrival of all the lovely bugs and fairies!

The Parade to the Tea Party

In the lead Dogwood, followed by three top hatted Fairy Flys, Mary Moth trying to keep the Bumble Bee twins from buzzing away, Chickadee birds chirped a little tune

They marched through the garden, under the arbor


Betsy Bumble Bee and Butterfly Kitty flitted over a green wagon

Bringing up the rear of the Parade Dorthea Dragonfly, the prettiest blue bug!


On they marched to the Great Grandfather Tree


This is where the Tea Party would be, hosted by the lovely Fairy Maiden and her Prince Frog


The Fairy Maiden was so excited to see the March Hare, but the Frog Prince still wanted a kiss, The Fairy Maiden puckered up, but she was undecided, afraid she might turn into a Frog if she gave him a kiss, this would be a waste of such a beautiful fairy dress. She would wait until the tea party was over before she would give her Prince a kiss!


They all Paraded to the tree, where a long table with a white cloth was laiden with honey cakes and sun tea. With the March Hare at the head of the table the afternoon was a delightful sight of tea slurping and air kissing, and lots of giggling from all the gooey cakes.


And Dogwood and I entertained the group and danced away the afternoon!

THE SUMMERTIME BUG PARADE OF DOLLS ARE NOW IN MY ETSY SHOP
I would like to thank Vanessa at afancifultwist, for having the 2nd annual Mad Hatter Tea Party
And my good friend Terry, for hosting the Parade in her beautiful backyard!

With my wings securely fastened, I'm off to visit all the Tea Parties!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

ALL DRESSED UP

Today was one of those hot sultry summer days, sitting in my studio I noticed a flash of color in the yard.
The Fairy Flys had taken the bait, all dressed up in pretty dresses, top hats and shoes

I ran outside quickly, shy little fairies such as these three, could disappear with the wind.

I spoke softly, I'm so glad you are joining the Bug Parade to the Mad Hatter Tea Party.

The Fairy Flys giggled and smiled, and were gone with a gentle summer breeze

I blew kisses in the air, see you Sat.

THIS COLLECTION OF THE SUMMERTIME PARADE OF BUGS AND OTHER DOLLS ARE NOW IN MY ETSY SHOP
FINALE DOLL "FAIRY MAIDEN" WILL BE LISTED FRIDAY

Saturday, June 20, 2009

FAIRY FLYS

Fairy Flys, elusive, shy, little fairies.
I found these wispy girls in the country fields, fluttering about the frosted grass

Pink pearl skin and white sparkle hair, these fairies are the keepers of the wild flowers
I hoped that I could find a way to invite these pretty little fairies to the Tea Party


Now, most faeries can be tempted with sweets, or beautiful dresses, but because these girls lived among the wild flowers and honey bees, it would be much harder to tempt them. They wore very little clothing, a sprig of grass or a leaf seemed to be the only adornment over their lovely pink skins
So I made cute little bright colored frocks and shoes and top hats covered with flowers

I set them out at the edge of my yard near some frosted grass, now I would wait and see if they take the bait!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

BEAUTY SHOTS

I decided to take a few more pictures of the Bug Sisters, so everyone could see these cuties up close, also I need to practice with my new camera.
FELICIA
FLUTTERBUG
They all have special summer outfits, and necklaces
BETSY
BUMBLE BEE


DORTHEA
DRAGON FLY


All the dolls in the Summer Time Bug Parade will be up for adoption in my Etsy Shop
June 26th
Four more dolls next week

"See stories below"

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

THE BUG SISTERS

I got a call from a friend that lives along a beautiful old Floridian canal, lush and tropical.

I took a walk over to her house and became mesmerized by the ballet of dragon flies swooping and flying, and gently landing on strands of grass.

I almost forgot the reason she called, the Bug Sisters had taken up residence among the plants on her pool deck.

I entered the pool area, and there they were, Dorthea Dragon Fly


Felicia Flutter Bug

Betsy Bumble Bee

All dressed up in their summertime frocks, I asked if they would like to come to the Mad Hatter Tea Party. The Grand Parade would be Saturday June 27th!
The girls happily accepted the invitation and wondered if the Chickadee birds would also be coming?
Yes, please come and meet me under the Oak Tree.
The March Hare was going to be so happy to see all these lovely ladies, joining him for a afternoon tea!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

BETTER BUG PICTURES

DOGWOOD
I got a new camera, and I have been taking lots of pictures, trying to figure out all the buttons
So I rounded up all the bugs, which is not hard, cause you never have to go lookin for bugs in Florida!
HONEY BEE TWINS

MARY MOTH

DOGWOOD
BUTTERFLY KITTY
All these dolls are part of the Summer Time Bug Parade,
for the Mad Hatter Tea Party, June 27th, afancifultwist.typepad.com
see story below

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

MORNING VISITORS

I awoke this morning to a hot tropical Florida day. I just love the heat in the summer, it takes your breath away.
I got up stretched, yawned, and made my way to the front door to retrieve the local news.

Good morning Faerie Lady, I heard in a high pitch squeak! I pushed my glasses up on my nose to take in all the color.


It was Mary Moth, Dogwood, and the Honey Bee twins waiting for me.

Mary said," there has been a buzz lately about a fabulous tea party." All four bugs were dressed in their summer finery. Oh yes, the Mad Hatter Tea Party, would you like to go?

Will there be goodies the twins sang, yes, honey cakes and sweet sun tea.
Sounds wonderful!
Meet me under the tree right next to the faerie statues June 27th for a Parade to the Tea Party.
In fact, Dogwood should lead all the Summer time Bugs in the Grand Parade.

We will see you soon, Mary Moth flew after the twins who were always getting into mischief.
I brewed some tea and took a seat on the terrace with my paper, and watched the four bugs play in the yard.

Dogwood gave rides to the Bees, and Mary Moth just tried to keep her lovely hat on.


The birds were chirping and tree bugs buzzing and I could tell, it was going to be a winner of a Summer Day.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

INVITATIONS FROM THE MARCH HARE

Who should stroll in from the country today, but the March Hare!
Covered in hay, I knew this dapper dandy had been out carousing the farm, for lovely bunny ladies. Brushing the dust from his tail coat, he handed me a invitation to The Mad Hatter Tea Party, hosted by Miss Vanessa, over at Fanciful Twist.
This would be the party of the Summer! I was so excited, and jumping up and down, that I didn't see the Hare eyeing me with that boyish bunny smile, oh one thing, the Hare said, could you round up all your little lovelies to join me for the tea party
This bunny was such a charmer, of course I'll call on all my friends.

I decided to pay a visit to Butterfly Kitty, she lives on the top balcony of a beautiful old Florida house on the Lake. Miss Kitty, would you like to go to a tea party?

She fluttered down, and happily accepted the invitation.
This is great, I'll be back June 27th with a Summer time Parade of Bugs and Faeries. I'll be ready she said, and watch out for the alligators.
She flitted back up to her pillow on the rocking chair!
See you soon Butterfly Kitty