Just listed "Noel" a vintage snowman ...

O.k. I finally got this guy listed today over at my WSOAPP shoppe

Meet ... "Noel" a Vintage Snowman

He's a wonderful One of a Kind and a true work of my heart. A perfect little Christmas Sweetheart ..!!!

Noel is headed to his new Home Sweet Home ...Stay tuned ...I have a few more coming up this week.

I'm finally Back

Hi there all ...well I'm finally back to blogging !!!

I have been gone away from home for a month now off looking for a new place to call home. It was a long and arduous journey and we were able to eliminate some places on our list and were able to consider some others. We have one place in mind right now and actually wish we were headed there right away ..but Moving does take time and there is alot to be accomplished here before going.

I'm glad to be back as far as being able to work and create ....I didn't take anything to work on with me and my hands felt so very empty the entire time. I learned a big lesson there and will not go on any long journey again without something to keep my hands busy.

Well before we left I was already in Christmas Mode ...while many of you were still in Halloween Mode ..Christmas came early in my head this year ...so I started making some wonderful Christmas Pieces.

Many of you may have visited and viewed our paper mache candy canes we have made ..if you haven't be sure to stop in and visit our Etsy store by cliking on the link to it in the left column.

Below is one of my Snowmen I created ..He is made from Ornsburg..an Antique Tablecloth remnant... Vintage Rhinestone Buttons ..and I handsculpted and handpainted his head from Paper Clay....along with his candy canes. He stands on a Vintage heart shaped tart mold which I inverted ...and he is wonderfully dusted with ice crystal glitter all lover and is topped off with a handmade top hat. He stands 9 inches tall x 4 inches wide ..and is of course a one of a kind with his vintage elements.

If you are interested in purchasing him ..please contact me at sweetmagnolias at luckymail dot com ... or visit my WSOAPP shoppe where I will be listing him in the next hour along with additional pictures and close-ups.

It's so good to be back to work and can't wait to here from all my prim and shabby friends.

To those of you who visited while I was gone ..I'll be stopping by your blog soon ..as I catch up on all the things I got behind on while gone. Thank you for your lovely comments ..each and every one were so appreciated and I love meeting new friends and visiting new blogs ..so I'm looking forward to coming for a visit !!!

Sweet Magnolias Studio Doll Workshop * New Class Fee *

Hello Dear Friends ...

As Many of you know I opened my first online workshop for Creating a Pictorial Sawdust Doll back in April. I started the Class out at a twenty five dollar one time fee ...and have had a beautiful response considering this is my first class.

Recently I have had alot of inquiries regarding the class ..however ..I have found that our tough economical times has hindered many of you unable to take the class because of the Fee. I know it's tough on everyone right now ..and We are all looking for things to keep us busy, that are fun and Yet are social at the same time from our homes. This Class allows you to learn some new processes right at home, allows your creativity to flow, and allows you to make new friends during the process by chatting with other members of the workshop.

I have decided to reduce the price of the class to $15.00 , I hope this helps many of you out that have desired to take the class and those of you who are finding it for the first time. The $15.00 a one time Fee... for the Lifetime of the class. You are provided with all the graphics and taught how to print them to fabric ..along with tips and tricks for the aging process if you so desire ...and I believe it's either 10 or 11 videos that I teach you the step by step process of creating your own Pictorial sawdust doll. Plus I am available at all times for any help you may need.

This Class will take you beyond making the doll ..as when you let your imagination go ..you can use the process I teach you to do a number of other creative projects.

Come Join the class when you get a chance ..and you'll be able to take those old family photograhs and make your "Early Finds Meet Modern Times"

Just click on the class Logo to be directed to the Main page of the workshop !

Our New Farmhous Romance Collection now on Etsy

We Just released our new Farmhouse Romance Collection on Etsy ...Here's a sneek peek ..be sure to come see all of our new offerings !

Make a Smilebox slideshow

My first Soft Doll

I have been working all week on preparing lots of new offerings ...Especially Patriotic and Americana items ..which will be available on our Web Site starting next week ..I will keep you posted as to the exact day !

Today I ventured off into unchartered territory ..and made my first soft Doll ...I created my own pattern and just went for it ...I hope I got some of the techniques right ..because I had no idea if I was doing it right ...But I love how she came out ...

Meet Flora Bella ....

She is in shades of Whites and Creams ...a favorite look of mine..."Romantic Country"

She has a seed pearl necklace ...A lace Button Flower on her head...

And a Small Glass Shaker/Vase Full of Button flowers on copper wire ...poking out it.

I will be making more of these this week ...and they will be available on our Site as well starting next week ..I will keep you all posted to the day !

If you just happen to fall in love with Flora Bella ...She is available for purchase ..Just e-mail us for details ...

Alrighty back to work !!!

P.S. you can click on the pictures to see a larger view of her !!

KSGP Gand Opening Friday May 15th

Have you heard ????

The Kindred Sisters Gathering Post is Gearing up for their Grand Opening ...

This Friday May 15th, 2009

15 artisans offering their unique One of a Kind handmades ...

Be sure to Stop by ..And enter for our Free Drawing ..

Debbie Of Barefoot Primitives ..is sponsering the free giveaway.