ZODIAC DOLLS are here, finally!

Introducing my Zodiacs, each one different, I tried to include on each doll something that represented that particular star sign-
Each one has a small plaque on their body showing the sign, dates and 2 characteristics of that sign, what do you think?

I just listed all of them on my Ebay page at- http://shop.ebay.com.au/merchant/michellesbambole_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ

What have I been doing?

I have been working on for quite a while, in between Christmas projects and other stuff on my Zodiac dolls, here is a sneak peak, this is only 4 of them and they are not finished yet, there are 12 of them of course. I will have more pics as soon as they are completed.

Spring is here in Australia

I always get stuck when it comes to what I should put on my blog, I forgot I can talk about my life and things around me, not just crafts & dolls.
So I will show you a few pics of my garden, that is now in bloom, it is a smallish garden but it brings the family together for BBQ's and get togethers quite often, very peaceful and relaxing, especially when the fountain is running.
Now that my roses are blooming I can have fresh flowers in the house, makes me feel happy.

Pics coming.............

Bambole Designs

Photobucket Album coming.....

MORE NEWS ABOUT BONUS

I forgot to tell you, the Pierrot Mauble bonus is also for anyone who has purchased my 'Merry Maubles' pattern in the past, just tell me where from and when and I will email you the bonus instructions.

Postal costs apply if you would like me to mail it to you.

NOTE- Check out my new Christmas Pattern below...........The JINGLES

NEW PIERROT MAUBLE

I have designed a new Mauble for 2008, as a bonus offer to anyone who purchasers a Merry Mauble pattern, recieves the instructions for my new- Pierrot Mauble

BONUS OFFER

When ordering a Merry Maubles Pattern

also RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

PIERROT MAUBLE

Enquiries-

Please email me at- michelledolls2000@yahoo.com.au

CHRISTMAS JINGLES

CHRISTMAS JINGLES



I have finally finished them, introducing the JINGLES, cute little Christmas ornaments to get you into the festive mood.
A lot of fun to make, pattern & e-pattern available.
I just used scraps of Christmas fabrics and little Christmas themed decorations, even scrapbooking supplies have lots you can use.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS- WORKSHOP

My latest on line workshop- Christmas Ornaments.

2 CLASSES IN 1-
ACRYLIC CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS & BEADED FABRIC ORNAMENTS

THESE UNIQUE ORNAMENTS THAT ARE QUICK & EASY TO MAKE & BEAUTIFUL!

For more info please click here-
http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=8753925188448753&Store_id=235&page_id=23&Item_ID=1371

OR on class link under links on your right please.
Hope you can join me.

Sculptures at Melbourne airport

A few weeks ago my husband took me for a surprise visit to Melbourne (Australia) for my 50th birthday, at the airport we were greeted by these interesting full sized, sculptures, at first I thought they were made of tin, but when I had a closer look I discovered they were wood.
I love Melbourne , there is art everywhere in Melbourne, below is another wooden sculpture..............gorgeous (of course I love Sydney more).
We had a lovely weekend, when I arrived back home my family gave me another great surprise, a party, there's no better way to celebrate getting older than with your family and friends around you, I felt very special and loved, thank you to my husband and our 3 beautiful children.

WHAT HAVE I BEEN UP TO?

How times flies, it's almost the end of the year and I'm all flustered with all the things I have to do, I'm sure everyone is feeling the same.
I found a little time to do some painting, just for something different, as you can see painting is not my strong point, I called it 'By The Light......'

I have made some Maubles, they are so quick and easy, I make hundreds for my kids, they give them to their teachers, work colleagues and friends.
I'm getting ready for Christmas with a new pattern and a new workshop, I'm working on.

WEB CLASS LINKS UPDATED

I have neglected my blog lately, so I thought I would give it a little revamp. I have updated my web class links listed on the side of this blog, a few classes have now ended and their links removed.
I have new classes running-
ORSINO, the Marionette (pictured below) is now a web workshop which will begin early September.

I also have 2 mini technique classes- Needle Sculpting on Cloth Faces and Cloth Overlay applied to a Cloth Head, these are quick and less expensive than the full sized workshops, they have a lot of information and many coloured photos.

MR. FENNEYMAN, the cheeky elf (made from paper clay & cloth)is still running and accepting students.

Click on their links for more details.
Hope you can join me..........

ORSINO

Gee I just realised I haven't posted anything since May, how time flies.
I've been very busy but when I think back to what I've done lately, I haven't got much to show.
I did finish one creation- Orsino a marionette jester.......you know how I love jesters.
He is 36cm (14") Tall -without counting the length of the strings.
I used rich coloured fabrics- cottons & satins.
He is beaded from his hat to his shoes.

LATEST NEWS

LATEST PATTERN: VIOLA
Gee how times flies, it's been almost a month since my last post. Just want to let you know Viola is now a pattern, she can be ordered as a E-Pattern also of course.
Viola, a mermaid measures- Length is 33 cm (13”) & 20 cm (8”) tall .

Needle sculptured features, wired fingers & arm, embellished with beads & tiny shells.

LATEST WORKSHOPS:
MAHARAJA on- line class that's starting in June, he is a very theatrical character for Intermediate doll makers, he has a facial overlay with acrylic eyes. His costume is very rich and beaded extensively. I will show how to mount on a wooden base. This is just some of the techniques that are covered in this workshop, please have a look and I hope you can join me- http://www.dollstreetdreamers.com/classes/michelle_maharaja.htm


CLOTH OVERLAYS on Cloth Dolls-
Is a mini technique class on how to apply overlays is now running.

This is a great way to get rid of that line down the centre of your doll's face and give your Cloth Dolls Character at the same time!

A FEW TECHNIQUES YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS WORKSHOP-
* Making Heads- 3 head pattern pieces will be included with class- 1 female & 2 male
* Apply the Overlay
* Insert fiber fill to give your face shape and character
* Needle Sculpting of the eyes, nose and mouth
* Painting the face and features with acrylic paints and shading
* How to insert acrylic eyes

For more info please click on- http://www.dollstreetdreamers.com/classes/michelle_cloth_overlay.htm

All my classes contain many colour photos and detailed instructions.
Also, you can still sign up for my other workshops- more info- http://www.mmunzonedesigns.com/page9.html

Enquiries, please email me at michelledolls2000@yahoo.com.au

NEW WEB SITE

www.mmunzonedesigns.com

My new web site is finally up, after much trial and error using programs such as Dreamweaver (which was way too complicated for little ol' me). I found a program called Web Plus 10, I was finally able to design my site, there are a few minor alterations I want to make when I get the chance, please have a peek, link is on the left, thanks.

Diary of a Doll Adventure - Marjorie's Blog

I want to share with you a blog by Marjorie a member of my KING PURR SHA workshop.
This blog was started when she began working on King and shows her 'adventure' so far.
Marjorie states 'Here I chart my journey as I discover how to make the King Purrsha with Michelle Munzone'
I have placed the link to Marjorie's adventure on the left in 'Links' column, click if you would like to share her journey.

Introducing ...VIOLA

I have been working on a number of things lately including my web site which is almost ready. One thing I have completed is my latest doll, a mermaid- VIOLA, she sat incomplete for quite a while, until she told me what she wanted and here she is.....what do you think?

KING PURR-SHA WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP STARTING THIS WEEK- KING PURR-SHA -

This Workshop is divided into 5 Lessons for the INTERMEDIATE doll maker, but beginners with sewing experience can make him too.
I provide clear, step by step instructions, all supported by many drawings and clear, full colour photos along the way.
I will answer all questions you have during the workshop and long after the class is over. You can work at your own pace.

Details- http://www.dollstreetdreamers.com/classes/king_purrsha.htm

Thanks for looking...........

HARMONY DAY- Me + You = Us

I have had no free time at all lately, so I have not posted for a while. I do want to tell you about a day celebrated here in Australia last Wednesday, actually I did not know much about it until my art teacher found out about from her school teacher daughter.
Harmony Day is a day where all cultures come together as Australia has many nationalities calling her their home. Every single person in Australia except the indigenous Aborigines, came from somewhere else in the world. To celebrate Harmony Day our art class made a collage/painting to show where our members originated from, Sue our teacher came from Britain, myself and my cousin Sandra were born here but originated from Sicily an island of Italy, some of our other members came from South Africa, Macedonia, Malta, Aborigine and an island of Croatia, love to be part of this group.
We attended a presentation at our local Library with guest speakers and members from other community groups, it was a great day.
Our painting and others are on dispaly at Liverpool Library for the next 2 weeks.

a FACE LIFT for MR. FENNEYMAN

When I made Mr Fenneyman I wanted an old grumpy elf look, but as I've been looking at him for the last few weeks, he let me know he didn't want to be grumpy but more mischievous and charming, so I gave him a face lift............unveiling the
NEW MR. FENNEYMAN!!

LATEST NEWS on CLASSES

ORIANA is a Gorgeous Jester Girl- Height 16” (41cm) Class due to start Feb. 15, 2008- more details, click on-
http://www.dollstreetdreamers.com/classes/oriana.htm

MR. FENNEYMAN is a grumpy old Elf,
He spends his days sitting on his favourite mushroom, smoking his pipe.
Class starts- March 14, 2008 for more details click on-
http://www.classheaven.com/mr_fenneyman.htm


The BEADED DOLL CLASS (6 dolls) is still running, you can join for a while longer, more details click on- http://www.dollstreetdreamers.com/classes/michelle_beaded_doll_class.htm

All my workshops have clear instructions and directions, all supported by many drawings and many, full colour photos along the way. I will answer all questions you have during the workshop and long after the class is over and you can work at your own pace.
Enquiries please email me at- michelledolls2000@yahoo.com.au

NEW PATTERN

Haven't had anymore playing time unfortunately, but I did write a new pattern........you may have seen her before, ARWEN, Fairy Princess of Ibini, now she's available as a E- Pattern as well as the traditional hard copy.

Art

The year is off to a flying start and I'm trying to get myself organised. gave myself a couple of days to just play, here is what I came up with, I'm not much of an artist but it was a bit of fun.
I hope to try a bit of collage art soon, when I get a chance.

FROG

Frog lovers, just want to share this cute little fellow that was sitting in my backyard garden last night. We often have little visitors, they must enjoy the water in the fountain. We also have many lizards in our garden, the usual 'tommy' lizards, but recently we had a visit from a blue tongue lizard, my cat was very curious but we kept him away.

BEADED DOLLS- a class

Want to let you know my Beaded Pin Dolls are now a web class, due to start Jan 7. Time to relax after the hectic holiday season! De-stress and give this enjoyable workshop a go!
This fun class contains many colour photos and detailed instructions, guiding you through each step of the way, showing how to make unlimited variations of these gorgeous, beaded dolls just by using 3 basic patterns and many embellishing techniques.
These cuties are pin dolls but can be made into key rings or hanging ornaments, they can even be used as Christmas ornaments by using festive fabrics.

To have a peek, please click on- http://www.dollstreetdreamers.com/class_images_and_ads/michelle_beaded_doll_class_ad.htm