Merry Christmas.....

..to all ...



and to all a goodnight.

Blessings and Prayers to all those away from loved ones this holy season, especially to those who are going through a difficult time in their final journey home...
Blessings,Flora

Proud owner...

of a baby dragon!!!!! Made by none other than Sprite !!!!
Look at all the cute cards and wrapping paper and box with a skelly trinket too!!!
A better shot, He really is such a sweet baby isn't he?


One more!!!
So sweet and adorable just like a real baby!!!! How did I get so lucky you ask? Well I will tell you, we did a swap together, but my swap piece isn't anything like what Sprite sent me,I sent her a bonehead cause that's what she wanted, go figure.... I know I made out like a bandit
but don't tell her, ok?
The details are amazing, she used real silk threads for the cobwebs and it is a luminescent figure too, I charge it under a light then turn off all the lights and it glows!!! The eyes are glossed and they look so real that when the light hits them
they sparkle!!! Sprite even added little bones for Baby Boo to much on, too too adorable!!!
I'm so glad he finally made it home, we had a bit of a scare, the post office
wasn't too sure where he was? Sprite and I called around and found him!!!
Thank goodness there wasn't too much drama!!!

blessings,Flora

Updates......

They are done!!!! YAY!!!! I'm hoping that this coming year I will learn how to
manage my time better.....I've got some ocean front property in Arizona....

Here ya go,


Jollies


White-Bearded Bandit

I caught him red handed, that white-bearded bandit !
I'd waited all year for him to appear.
And there he was, like a thief in the night.
He caused such a ruckus it gave me a fright.
So I made a mad dash , but he was too fast
then gone in a flash !

by Flora Thompson


Frosties


Zacharias



The Great Pumpkin

As an Autumn wind begins it's nightly call ,
that an early frost will surely fall.
All goblins, ghosts and sprite a like,
excitedly do hear...
“ Do not tarry, be prepared ,
All Hallow's Eve is near ! “
Tis' the time the witches cheer ,
for “ The Great Pumpkin “ to appear !

by Flora Thompson


Krampus



" Krampus Visits "

The truth will out come Christmas Eve,
When many a child shall be deceived!
As stockings still hung and filled... quite meagerly,
Are opened by the naughty child, so eagerly!
No toys, nor trinkets, not even a sweet,
Just chunks of coal tumbling to their feet!
With a naughty list and switch in hand,
The laughing Krampus shouts " How grand! "
No Saintly Nick with his bag of toys,
Just old Krampus, visiting naughty girls and boys!

by F. Thompson


I'll leave you with a few before pic's...

Something wicked this way comes...


The devil is in the details....


speak of the devil and he appears

wait I've got more!!!!

Oh! I can hardly wait
For the new STJ update
the time is nigh ,
so stop on by and buy....
ahahahaha!!!

Just one more thing,Dani just posted my precious little "SnowBird" ornie along with the fabulous Kristen Beason's sweet "FiggyPudding" ornie and Josie's scarey "Scrooge "at SpookyTimeJingles if you are interested in purchasing any of the wonderful items you really should go on over cause they're going fast!!!


Blessings,
Flora

Problems, Problems, Problems...

How annoying is it when you don't get your messages? VERY!!!! UGH!!! I missed "14" of them the other day then 4 and 1 today? It could be worse but I still don't like it!!! So please bare with me till something is done ok?..
Blessings,Flora

Have y'all seen....

the auction SpookyTimeJingles
has on ebay, it's just fabulous!!!! You don't want to miss out on an opportunity like this!!!
blessings,Flora

Another cover!!!

Well just a small section of it, my " Glitters" snowman is on the upper right hand corner of the page on the new upcoming issue of Celebrate 364 Thank you Connie!!!



There are more SpookyTimeJingles artist ornaments there too, let see if you can spot them...

Blessings,Flora

Magical.....

Old Man Winter had come to town
bringing with him a magical gown.
Delicate snowflakes all earth bound,
which glistened and glimmered as
he placed it round...
Gently,softly to blanket the ground.
Mother Earth gasped as she looked down
at this wonderous beauty that he had found.
by Flora Thompson


SNOW!!!! SNOW?...Yes!!! It's snowing in Texas!!!! This afternoon we saw an accumulation of a few inches of that wonderous snow, some places got more than others.I know you northern states are used to it but it is a rare sight where I live,I do hope it gets heavier, but I can see that it is starting to melt....sigh....









Simply beautiful...
Blessings,Flora

Three little Winkie...

Christmas elves, wanted to say hello and two also say goodbye....



doodles


The three amigos


almost done


finished


This little Winkie stayed home, the other two were sold.


Blessings,Flora

Happy Thanksgiving.....

I am so thankful and will be forever indebted to all the men and women who made it possible for all of us to have a peaceful and safe Thanksgiving in our homes and in our wonderful country....

My baby girl.....
I had to show my beautiful daughter Allie,she was with me for a show with my TAODA group, to help out...She is my youngest daughter,always has a smile and sweet demeanor!!


Me


Neva Waldt of Art Dolls by Neva


President Janet Bodin of The Expressive Figures of Janet Bodin


Joyce Patterson of Fabric Images by Joyce


Kerry Rix


Beth Casper of Angel Heart Creations


Marlene Slobin


Joan Pratt was not forgotten, she arrived after all the pic's were done and we didn't get to take pictures of her and her cute stuffed sock monkeys and creatures!!!
Thank you Linda Hughes for visiting with me, you were so sweet to come by and say hello and also for your patronage!!!!

Blessings,Flora

Time sure flys....

When it gets around the Christmas season and everyone anticipates all the lovely gifts they'll be getting!!! lucky for me I don't have to wait to get goodies just at Christmas, I win wonderful ones throughout the year, so although the holidays are indeed special, I have little celebrations all year long!!! Look at what I recieved from my dear friend Pattee of Odd-Dolls

Pod Elf


I won this precious little guy in a drawing from her blog!!!!!I also took a class from her on making the cutest polymer witch on her ning page, I haven't had a chance to make one of those yet, but I got everything I need to get started....

blessings,
Flora

Busy busy busy....

and never enough time....I just barely finished my newest updates for SpookyTimeJingles

Senor Vampire




Clueless Male

A cautionary tale about a clueless male,
who took a shortcut through an
ominous trail !!
He did not tarry but quickened his pace,
heading towards his appointed place.
Much to his relief and delight,
he welcomed a stranger that fearful night.
Resplendent in costume, he did say
he too was going that way,
to the very same soiree...?

By Flora Thompson



Chilly Willy



Winter Folk

Winters chill is in the air,
A glimmer here and a shimmer there!
It's frosty harvest laid out bare,
when winter folk begin to appear.
It's a time for merriment and
Good Cheer,
for loved ones far and near.
This is that time of year
for all that we hold dear.

by Flora Thompson

So scoot on over to our favorite place , at SpookyTimeJingles and make no haste, or you'll miss all the goodies,cause that would be such a waste....

I'll leave you with a few wips ....

idea


lost his head

a little color


bare bones


almost there


gimpy


Blessings,Flora

TAODA..

Had a storybook Challenge again this year!!! My doll was my own interpretaion of
Susan Pearson's "Grimericks" Ghoul and Goblin love. I went for a cuter ghoul and green ( what else could he be?) goblin than the scarier ones of Gris Grimly...
and I called mine "Love At First Sight".

It was on display at the Houston International Quilt Show that just passed.
Joyce Patterson took this picture,from the show and I was so excited about
going after speaking with her a few days prior, but it was not to be...



I was unfortunately, not able to go, I was in charge of caring for my sweet grandies while their mama was nursing a flu. None of the grandies came down with the bug, that is except for all of us adults ....

I will be doing a small Christmas show with the group, this Nov. 21st at Holly Hall, here in Houston, my Kris Kringle was used for the invitaions, isn't that grand?
So I've been busy making dolls for the show or at least trying to do as many as I can...
Blessings,Flora

Happy Halloween..

This IS Halloween!!!!!
These are the Halloween baskets for my son and grandies, this year....






Hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Halloween , with lots and lots of yummy candy!!!
blessings,Flora

Cover Girl....

A while back I told y'all that I had sent a doll to Cloth Paper Scissors and they said they were interested in her? Well looky looky ....



Isn't it WONDERFUL???!!!
I was speechless..but only for a nano second, then I emailed some of my friends and family. My run of bad luck is just a distant memory.....:)

I had to show you what a sweet thing my dh did, he came home with this beautiful bouquet of flowers for me , to celebrate my doll being on the cover of the magazine!!!He also brought me some crullers along with other yummy sweets
that I really didn't need but LOVED ... notice the past tense?!!!!:)




blessings,Flora

What would you do......

What could you do? When a couple of cute little boys turn two?
Welllllll....I would throw a FANTABULOUS, FANTASTICAL,BIG BIRTHDAY BASH, if I had lots and lots of free cash... I would order 3 cakes, cause I DO NOT bake, I'd fill up some jars with gumdrops and gumball and steak?...No No NO!!!A Ginormous big cake with the fish in a bowl and thing one and thing two, I think that should do, don't you?!!!!




But I'd have cookies and sweet drinks and candies GALORE and maybe some more!!!








Next a gigantical pool, filled with big colored balls in red and yellow and blue!!!
And still so much left we could do!!!?




Even a big blow up place to bump in and jump in at once, down and up ,up and down,
till the train came around.


It would be scarey with just me and you, but mommy and daddy would ride with us too!!!





And when that was done, we'd filled up our bellies with YUMMY GOOD cake, we'll open the presents and play a bit more!! Till your mommy and daddy say "Time to go home , this way to the door !!"















So we'll collect all our stuff, with goodies in hand, as we head out the door to our car... we'll all turn to say "We will never forget, all the fun that we had at the best birthday party by far!!"....





My Adorable twin grandies celebrated their 2nd birthday with a Dr. Seuss themed party
that their mom, my crafty and talented daughter, thought up and created ALL by her lonesome!!!!I was so proud and very in awe of her!!! Here she is with Jason her husband.


Blessings,Flora

Shhhhh...it's a surprize....

We have a VERY well known, guest artist, coming to SpookyTimeJingles !!!! Yay!!!!
So this is really big!!! look below ..can you figure it out?



..I sure as heck can't??? Makes me go crazy when I should know who it is but can't quite put my finger on it!!!! Take a gander at what all the wonderful offerings our talented artists have ready for everyone!!!


Anywho maybe someone out there can figure it out,then you can tell me, it'll be our secret ok?
Blessings,Flora

The witching hour....

is nigh!!!! This is one of my new doll busts for SpookyTimeJingles 13th update,she is #3 in my "Little Witches " series.


The weather is cold and wet outside, everyone's wearing long sleeves and light sweaters at 60 degrees, Autumn is in the air!! It almost feels as if Halloween is just around the corner too and it really is? Too bad we can't have more of this cool stuff...
This one is called " Bleeding Heart "



"Bleeding Heart"

Under a blanket of night you sleep,
In that dark so cold and deep.
My Bleeding heart will have to keep.
So sleep my sweet, till next we meet.

by Flora Thompson


she is the Baby Vampire I had been working on. I think she came out looking so
other worldy, but not too creepy...
I have a few more new pieces there for y'all to look at...So if you want to get the best that Spookytimejingles has to offer, You have to be first in line to pick and choice from our wondrous coffer!!! ...Why would you be late anyway??

Blessings,Flora

Head ,Fingers...

nose and toes....Getting my updates ready and wanted to show a new baby vampire that I'm almost finished with





These are the only wips I have of her, she's made of Apoxie Sculpt, I'm still not too sure of that medium. I like/need a lot of time when to do "do overs" and this stuff doesn't really give me that. Linda " The Gourd Queen" uses it all the time and I really don't know how she does it, so I figured I'd start small. I did use it another time for these two below and again the time constraints always throw me off!!





Don't forget to mark your calendar for the SpookyTimeJingles update coming up on the 13th!!
blessings,Flora

Onward and Upward....

This is so much more pleasing to the eye, dontcha think?









I've been avoiding the blogging stuff due to being so busy and my ankle is healing very nicely I might add. I got real mobile with my mom's rolling walker, I'm sure I looked like that bulldog on the skate board in the floor commercials, cause it was easier to put my busted leg on the seat and just roll....
Anywho, I can walk so much better and Josie, guess what NO unsightly BUMP!!!!YAY

Blessings,Flora

Open letter to the universe....

Dear Universe,remember the conversation we had the other night? The one where I said
" I'm ready for whatever you have to give me?" UH ,can I rephrase that, because
I meant the "GOOD STUFF"....
I feel like I'm walking around with a bit of a dark cloud,I don't mean to harp on
this issue because for the most part I'm a lucky girl!!!!
So why am I feeling this way you ask?
Well for starters I came down with a staph infection that had to be excised in the doctors office, ( FUN STUFF ) then packed every night at home ( MORE FUN STUFF)#1
My computer crashed, #2
I have had a bad earache for the last 4 days#3
And the lastest just happened today #4
See the lovely little egg growing from my ankle?



I was getting ready to go see my mom,when low and behold I stepped wrong and fell.I remembered hearing a loud cracking sound as my ankle twisted underneath the weight of my body... I was more in shock than in pain,as I sat there in a bit of a daze.
I was able to get up with some help, so I thought hey I'm ok, afterall I am a lucky girl!!!?
So I'm in the car for the hr drive to mom's home and I'm having discomfort, I look down and see this bump,awww S**T!! I thought bad luck was supposed to come in 3's?? So who's the wise guy who changed the d*** rules and why wasn't I told about it, HUH!!....?

Blessings,Flora