BEST WISHES

Thank you for your comments and well wishes for my mother-in-law, the latest on her condition, she is leaving hospital tomorrow, now we just hope for the best, that they have removed all of the cancer and she can enjoy her senior years comfortably.



I want to thank you for all your support throughout the year, I want to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas, a happy & safe New Year and hoping 2010 is full of good health and prosperity.



All the best,
Michelle


Remember, 10% discount on my pattern & workshops until Dec. 31st at- http://www.dollstreetdreamers.com/

10 days 'til Christmas

And I've hardly done any Christmas shopping yet!

Recently my Mother- in- law was diaganosed with bowel cancer so the family has been in a 'stunned' mode, waiting to see what happens next, she was operated on last week, the doctors say it went well, now we pray and hope for the best, she's too old for chemo -79yrs, but she's pretty fit so she has a good chance.

I mentioned I just completed a little cutie called Blossom, well here is a pic.

I also want to remind you all my E-patterns and workshops on http://www.dollstreetdreamers.com/

have 10% off until Dec. 31st.

I want to wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS

and a very safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR and may 2010 the best year ever.....

Thank you for your support throughout the years, it means a lot to me.

No Time To Create

I have neglected my blog lately, I'm sorry to say, like a lot of us, life is too busy and I have not being in a creative frame of mind, I bet a lot of you can relate.
I have managed to make Blossom, a cute flower fairy.

POPPINS PATTERN AVAILABLE

The 'Poppins- Cone Puppets' pattern is now ready to purchase, they are such fun to make, you will love them.

The pattern has many step by step photos (in colour if ordering E-Pattern version) and clear instructions.

Great to decorate your home, your tree or give as a special gift.

Can be made in Christmas colours or any colour combination for all year eye candy.

For more details please email me at-

michelledolls2000@yahoo.com.au

CHRISTMAS POPPINS

Just completed my Christmas project for this year, I wanted to design some sort of animal ornaments but they turned into cone puppets, there is also a elf amongst them, couldn't resist, anyway I'm pleased with how they turned out.

I am now in the process of writng the pattern..........what do you think?

Also, we have a new addition to the family, my oldest daughter came home with a new kitty a few days ago...............introducing Poppy.

I'm still missing Fluffy very much, he was a cat in a million- see below. (I'm not biased am I?)

FLUFFY is in Cat heaven now

As I mentioned in past posts, my gorgeous part persian cat had been ill for a few months, well we finally had to let him go last Tuesday night, the meds were no longer working the vet felt the mass in his bladder was cancer and growing, my oldest daughter and I stayed with him until the end.....................

I have had many cats and dogs in my life but none like Fluf, he lived 13 happy years and brought much happiness to his family, especially me, as my husband works nights, the kids are off doing their own thing, so most of the time Fluf was my companion, always next to me.

Thank you to all that left messages, I appreciate it........

THANK YOU & LATEST WORKSHOP

Thank you all who posted comments and well wishes here and on my yahoo groups, for my cat and my latest activities, I appreciate it.

Well Fluffy is definatly doing a lot better, he is still taking medication and I'm hoping the problem completely disappears, I can't believe he is almost his normal, cheeky self.

Other news is Ankara, Queen of the Sky Fairies is now a workshop.

Consists of 5 funfilled lessons- from construction of the body, to applying the paperclay to dressing, embellishing and making the crown and septa and much more.....
This promises to be another exciting workshop that I hope you can join me in.
The workshop starts very soon, please have a peek....
http://tinyurl.com/nbjsdl

I'm still here

Sorry I have not posted for quite a while, I'm afraid it's usual story so much to do, so little time.
My beautiful cat, my good friend, Fluffy hasn't been well, he spent almost a week in hospital, his bladder was blocked and he has kidney problems, sad to say he will be 13 years old next month. Well he's at home now and hanging in there, let's hope he has a lot more time on this earth.

As for the creative side of things, I finished Ankara, Queen of the Sky Fairies (she finally has a name.........aaay!)
She will be a workshop on www.dollstreetdreamers.com very soon, so keep a look out.She is 44 cm (17" ) tall and is made of paper clay over cloth.
Her costume is richly embellished with beads, what do you think of her?



Some other great news, my oldest daughter has returned home from her South American holiday, she had a wonderful 7 months but is very happy to be home, I'm glad too.... see past posts for pics.

Fairy almost complete

Sorry I have been quiet, I have been very busy and it seems with the orders I'm receiving this week I'm going to be much busier, which is good I can't complain, love making stuff.........
Between family and other everyday commitments I've been slowly working on my latest fairy as you know, well now she's almost done, I have sewn on more beads to her costume, she has hair but I'm not that happy with her hair yet and her wings are started, want to do more to them, anyway I love the way she's turning out.......
(more wip pics below).
Thank you for all your past support and comments so far.

Latest On line Workshop

My latest workshop is Mr Fennyman a 34cm (14") tall elf, he is made of paper clay over cloth, and is seated on a mushroom. There's six lessons in this class, you'll learn how to apply the paper clay over cloth to build up his features, how to make his elaborate costume, and learn how to build his base with those great little mushrooms. This is a fabulous class to take with tons to learn!
Class just started but if you would like to join in click on-
http://tinyurl.com/cygacw

UPDATE on New Creation

Just want to show you what I've done with my latest fairy, if you're interested. She now has a face and is dressed including underwear.
Finally I'm finding a bit of time to work on her, hopefully she will be completed soon, what do you think of her so far?
Now I have to think of a name, any suggestions?

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Wishing all the Mum's out there a very Happy Mother's Day hope you to get pampered and put your feet up..... It's Mother's Day night right now here in Australia, I've had a lovely day, got spoilt by my hubby and kids.
Stephanie rang me from Uruguay we
had lunch at my Mum's, now I'm not doing
much, may go and watch 24. I received
these gorgeous roses and tulips from my family...

Colours of Sth America

My oldest daughter Stephanie is currently travelling around South America with her friends. She has sent me some beautiful photos of their adventures, I want to share some of the spectacular pics from their journey around Argentina.
At the bottom of Argentina there are amazing glaciers and as they travelled upwards, they came across more breathtaking views.
Last few days they have travelled through Chile and are currently in Peru, this is definitely a holiday to remember.

New creation

I'm designing a new doll, so far I have created the doll body, then applied paper clay to build up her facial features and the upper part of her body, then painted the piece.
She is going to be a fairy, (see her ears), now I need to find the perfect fabric for her costume.................stay tuned.

E- PATTERNS at Doll Street Dreamers

It's been a while since I posted, life has been very hectic, so I haven't been doing much designing unfornunatly. 

Thank you for your encouraging comments, a lot of you asked if Jaclyn in the Box, will be a pattern or a workshop, well she is now a pattern, also available as an E-Pattern.

Jaclyn and some of my other E-Patterns can be instantly downloaded from- 

www.dollstreetdreamers.com

Click on the 'Pattern Shop' and you will find my E-patterns, I will be adding more all the time.

JACLYN in a Box

I have finally finished my Jaclyn, she plays Amazing Grace.
She is a happy character just sitting in her box, I love to embellish my dolls with lots of beads..............what do you think of her?

Latest News

Happy New Year, it's already February 1st , it looks like this year is going to fly by too.
I have finished writing my Zodiacs pattern, (more pics below), email me if you would like to order it or for enquiries at-
michelledolls2000@yahoo.com.au

Make one of each star sign and you will have great gifts ready for that special one.

I have updated my web site recently, have a peek and let me know what you think- http://www.mmunzonedesigns.com

Latest Workshops-


FINEUS, will be starting soon, he is a very adorable elf, lots of techniques in this workshop.
More info- http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=7081165443708&Store_id=235&page_id=23&Item_ID=1395





ENCHANTED TREE & FAIRIES, workshop is running and you
can still sign up, lots of techniques on tree building from
making the armature to attaching the leaves and making two
gorgeous little fairies that live in the tree.

More info- http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=4351121323824351&Store_id=235&page_id=23&Item_ID=1377

LOCAL WORKSHOPS:
For anyone in SYDNEY, I have 'live' workshops starting Feb 11, night or day classes, at MACARTHUR COMMUNITY COLLEGE, in the Liverpool area.

Unleash your creativity while you develop your skills.

Techniques, fabrics and finishing choices will result in unique art dolls. Doll making experience not required but basic sewing skills necessary.

The workshops is 2 hours per week for 8 weeks, in the time we will complete 2-3 dolls or sets of dolls.
First project for this term is my Mix & Match Pixies, for more info- https://www.macarthurcc.com.au/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Macarthur.woa/wa/search.shtml?find=NEW!!!&addModule=DA1103-12&page=2

Scroll down to the bottom of page, my workshops are called-

DOLLMAKING as an ART

Hope you can join me....................