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

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Hi All, Sorry I've been so busy I haven't had time to update... This is such a hectic time of year for all of us.
Thank you for all your support with all your encouraging comments....
I have managed to make some cute beaded pin dolls, here they are.. I especially love the gold jester-

I want to wish you all a safe and Happy Holiday Season and a prosperous 2008

MORE MAUBLES

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.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

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.

MERRY MAUBLES

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....