As usual life has not giving me much creative time.....

I have managed to finish a few projects though,  my Beani Jesters.

They have no names as yet, so if anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them, I'm planning to make a few other characters.

And here is the full view of my beani jesters.....by adjusting the plastic pellets inside their bodies I can pose these dolls in different positions.

Designed by Michelle Munzone

NEW CAMERA

A few weeks ago I was about to take some photos and I accidentally dropped my camera, I was so upset it was such a good little camera.

Anyway I had to get another one, over the last 10 years or so I've had 2 cameras, both were Olympus,  they were quite good, easy to use and take good photos.

I went shopping and I did a bit of comparing, prices and features, ended up with another Olympus, this time  got one of the 'tough' models, shouldn't break if I drop it. When I started playing with it, some of the features were really interesting, it has a 'Magic' mode where pics can be taken as a  'Drawing'-

There is also a 'Water colour' mode, where the pics you take look like 

they've been painted with water colours.

Here's a drawing, water colour and new photos of Jack and the Beanstalk  

I've added a bit more to the piece and he is running as a workshop next month, more info at- http://tinyurl.com/6p6dfpx
                                                                 

 

This is a rose and cupid in my garden

This camera has many more features, just have to find the time to play.......

JACK and the BEANSTALK

It's been fun making my version of Jack and the Beanstalk, with a big interruption in the middle, 3 weeks ago I was lying in an O.R. at Fairfield Hospital, to make a long story short, there were a few hiccups with the operation and my recovery, but finally this week I'm happy to say, I'm finally feeling much better.

Anyway, Jack is coming down the Beanstalk with his new treasures, as fast as he can, he has to chop down the beanstalk before the giant can come down.

There is the hen that laid the golden eggs and the singing harp.............
What do you think?

                                                   




                                                

                                         

                                                        
                                            

HELLO in 2012

Happy 2012, it's already February, hope the year has started well for you.

It's been a few months since I've been here. 
A few days ago had the pleasure of spending the day with my bella cousin, visiting the Art Gallery of New South Wales, (Australia), for the Picasso exhibition.
Of course we weren't allowed to use our cameras but I did purchase some post card sized prints.....

                      Jacqueline with crossed Hands   Nude and Still Life

                                       The Reader            Portrait of Dora Maar

 I loved most of Picasso's work, there were a few pieces that were a bit strange, my favourite was the above paintings but the one I loved the most was the Harlequin sculpture.

I have started on a new project myself, here is what I've done so far......

Looks a bit like a beanstalk don't you think, well  hope it does......                               more coming....stay tuned!

 

What I've Been Up To........

Been quiet lately, only because I've been so busy with orders etc and all the end of year stuff, this time of year is always hectic for most.

I had a nice surprise this week, I received 'Just Steampunk' magazine, (never heard of it) and my Time Keeper was in there, lots of eye candy in there too.

My Tatania is in the current Soft Dolls & Animals.

 

I also made 2 new Isabo dolls, one of my most popular patterns-

 These are for sale and would make lovely gifts.

I have listed many items on Ebay  (after a very long time)-

http://shop.ebay.com.au/merchant/michellesbambole

and I have added many items to my Etsy store-  

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=17643 

Please have a peek, there are great gift ideas and many back & current issue of Dolls, Bears & Collectables and Soft Dolls & Animals, Dolls, Ornaments, E-Patterns, Kits and more

Well wishing you all the best with all your holiday planning...............

JOYFUL JOLLIES- new pattern

My latest Christians pattern is ready, 3 cute, quick and easy characters, Nutcracker, Belle & Snowman, the are The JOYFUL JOLLIES......thank you Edith for great name. They will make great gifts family, friends or hang in your home.
If you would like to order the E-Pattern, Pattern, Dolls or Kit, please email me at- michelledolls2000@yahoo.com.au

 




You may remember  last year we re-did our front garden- (see 'older posts', we planted a rose 'hedge', well this Spring it has to my delight, bloomed beautifully, only thing I'm disappointed with it is, the 2nd rose in the line up didn't bloom last year so I didn't get to see the colour, it was labeled 'Dublin Bay' which is the same as the 5th rose in the line- red, when it finally did bloom about a week ago,  it turned out to be another Pierre de ronsard rose which is pink........now I have a dilemma on how to get red roses to that side of the hedge?

hey jude Audition idea

Unforgettable - the voice auditions - Carmelo Munzone

NEW CHRISTMAS DOLLIES

Spring has sprung, well it did over a week ago but this past week it's been freezing.

Main thing is some of my roses have bloomed and the rest are about to burst into colour, will share pics soon.

I have just finished making 3 cute Christmas dolls--- 

                         

  

Still don't have a name for them, do you have any suggestions?                             This will be available as a pattern in the next week or so.

Oh, remember the Little Witches (pictured in the last post) are now available as a pattern and a E-Pattern.

All my E-patterns (and some of my workshops) can be purchased instantly from www.dollstreetdreamers.com  or email me at- michelledolls2000@yahoo.com.au

Little Witches for Halloween

Wow, it's been quite a while since I posted, like all of us, everyday life is so busy it's hard to find time to be creative.

I did find time to make 3 little witches, just in time for Halloween.

 

I'm also working on some Christmas  goodies.

Spring has finally arrived here in the southern hemisphere, most of my roses have buds (a few have already bloomed) and hope in the next weeks they should be blooming, can't wait..... I will post come pics soon.

LATEST NEWS

I've had a busy week, finally updated my web site, added my latest work,  changed a few things on it and I removed the pay pal option as I was having too many problems with the buttons not working for some customers, anyway have a look, let me know what you think.

I also want to share with you, I am featured this week on page 5 of our local newspaper, (I will be featured next week to in our other newspaper, had a lovely photo shoot last week, you can see the photos on the net at- http://liverpool-leader.whereilive.com.au/

Here is the article- 

Winter & Photo Enhancement

What do you think of my latest blog background, I really like this one, it looks very Spring time, which is what I can't wait for............we're in the middle of a cold, windy Winter and never had this before but it's really playing havoc with my osteo arthritis I must be getting really old, haven't even felt like designing anything lately.

I have been playing with my photos and Adobe Photoshop- using different filters I changed the look of these photos, it's addictive, I could sit here for hours....

Variations of Emelio-                                  Filter- Art Edges             

 

Filter- Art pencil

 

Two Masks I was commissioned to make with paper mache and assorted fabrics, wire and trims-

                                                        Filter- Glowing Edges   
                                 

Filter- Dry Brush

Here's one more for now.....

                                                         Rianna- Filter- Solarised

 

Almost forgot to mention, a local newspaper is running a story on me in the next weeks, this morning my dolls & I had a lovely photo shoot....

WALL DOLLS- The Elf & The Jester

It's been a while since I last posted. 

What have I been up to, I feel like I haven't done much but my days are busy just the same. 

Can't wait until Spring is here, we are having a chilly Winter which has been playing havoc on my osteo arthritis.

I would like to share with you my Wall Dolls I designed for AFIC,  

                          
                             The Jester                   The Elf                                                                          

This pattern is available for $5.50 or for FREE when  you purchase any item from my web site- www.mmunzonedesigns.com and from www.dollstreetdreamers.com

The dolls are approx. 23 cm (9") tall, but the pattern can be enlarged or reduced on a photocopier.

They are quick and easy to make and would make a wonderful gift.

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

 

My 'steampunk' style, clock sculpture- TIMEKEEPER (see previous post for details) is now a exciting workshop starting on July 1st, why not take the challenge and join the workshop, details click on-

http://tinyurl.com/3cd7gvs

STEAMPUNK - TIME KEEPER

I just completed  my latest creation, he is my Time Keeper, I think he's complete, my son tells me the clock needs more, Steampunk style- Art Doll, with a working clock.

I like it just as it is, what do you think?

I found a lot of steampunk bits & pieces- clock gears etc, on etsy and at 

dollar saver stores.......I really love the little steampunk look owl on the front of his vest.

 

Here is a pic of the inside, a collage of some time themed items.