BAMBOLE DESIGNS by MICHELLE
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!!
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
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. 
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 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.
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
I've been busy making more 'Maubles', they are such fun to make.
They make great last minute gifts.
I have these and more listed on ebay and etsy.........see links on the left.
Thank you all for your lovely comments about my Maubles.A lot of you want to know where and how you can get hold of the pattern.......I wanted to answer all your emails individually but I didn't have all your email addresses-
You can purchase the pattern from me at this point, either the traditional paper black & white version or as a full colour e- pattern, where I send it to you attached to a email and you have it instantly.Both versions are $15 (Australian) or $13 (U.S), plus postage for the paper version. I can accept payments through Pay Pal to this email address- michelledolls2000@yahoo.com.au
The paper version will also be available at the usual U.S outlets in approx. 2 weeks, (that is how long the mail takes to travel to the U.S from Australia).
Thank you so much for your interest.
Gee I can't believe November is almost over, We're rushing into Christmas and I haven't even thought about presents, it gets harder with teenagers, what do you buy them? Anyway I wanted to make some new Christmas ornaments and this is what I came up with, I call them Merry Maubles, I've even written the pattern for them.
To my friends in the U.S & Canada, have a Happy & safe Thanksgiving....
I finally completed my fairy princess (still can't think of a name, if you have any ideas let me know).
Here are a few pics. of her taken in my backyard.
I had fun making her, especially the beading.
A fellow doll artist has started a blog where you, me, anyone can post a review on patterns that you have tried or read the comments already posted by others.
Judi has listed a number of doll artists, if you don't see the designer you want to review you can post a comment to Judi and she will discuss it with you.
So if you are thinking of buying a pattern, you can check here first and find out details.
Click on link- http://www.clothdollpatternreview.blogspot.com/
I have made a stand for FERNANDO, the GARGOYLE and gave him an orb to hold.
He will be an on-line class in a few weeks, click on- http://www.classheaven.com/fernando.htm(or the link on the left hand side of screen) for more info, this will be a fun workshop.
Some techniques- Making gargoyle, applying and sculpting with paper clay over cloth,
painting techniques, making stand and orb and much more.
Workshop is divided into 4 lessons with hundreds of colour, step by step photos.
I have started on my Fairy Princess doll, she hasn't got an official name yet.
Here are some pics of her progress so far.
I've been tagged by http://debksg.blogspot.com/
Rules to follow for the tag.
1 ) link to your tagger and post rules
2) Share 7 facts about yourself some random some weird.
3) Tag 7 people at the end of your post.And list there names and links to there blogs.
Let them know you have tag them by leaving a message on there blog.
7 things about me, I'm pretty boring but let me think-
1) I love jesters, I used to have approx. 50 glass jesters but when the kids came along that was the end for the jesters, now I make them from cloth.
2) I love chick flicks and tearjerkers like Everafter, Shakespeare in Love and Love Actually
3) I love cats I think we can understand each other
4) Love theatre productions like Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables, lucky my hubby does too
5) Can't resist chocolate, unfortunately I have a sweet tooth
6) Love having drinks and socializing with family & friends
7) Love Bon Jovi
Now according to the rules that I now have link to and tag 7 people with blogs, now let me see......I'm tagging......(sorry, hope you don't mind)
1- http://northbrookdesigns.blogspot.com/ Romona King
2- http://www.themagicbean.typepad.com/ Colleen Babcock
3- http://www.caroleseclectics.com/ Carol Henning Larson
4- http://miway.blogspot.com/Jan Demetralis
5- http://www.meomsblog.blogspot.com/ Mary O
6- http://sewingwithmoonbeams.blogspot.com/ Shashi Nayagam
7- http://creatingmyway.blogspot.com/ Kai Naconi
There we go, hope you play..............
