I am working very hard developing new designs for my Lollishop opening in November. I have started some great little snowman pins. I am also going to be part of a joint ad in Somerset Life Magazine. I am making a valentine doll. She is really very detailed. Lots of pinks, roses, and sequins, of course.
Here is a little French doll named Betsy. She has a hand crocheted shawl and hand painted face.
Happy crafting!

Little Magic Witch

Here is a tiny 5" tall witch that is on my Etsy shop. She is small but mighty! She took over 3 hours to make from start to finish. She is all hand stitched and beaded.

Halloween Party

I went through some of our Halloween decorations last night. Having a 7 year old is a great excuse to decorate early!

I also listed my latest softie on my Etsy shop http://www.mommylion.etsy.com/

Here is a gathering of my Fall softies. Soon I will start Christmas!

Illustration

I was going through some of my work and realised that I have not posted any of my illustrations! I went to college in NY at the University of Buffalo and Daemen College. My degree was in Art education with a minor in Illustration.

Here is a design I did for the Virginia Beach Public Schools "Kindergarten Folder".

It is done in colored pencil.

Enjoy!

The Pumpkin Man

I just listed my Pumpkin Man on Etsy. http://www.mommylion.etsy.com/

He was so much fun to make. I embroidered his little leaves and then desided he needed some leaf shoes.



I have so many Halloween and fall ideas, but so little time now that school has started.

I am also making some little fall mini quilt sqaures. I plan to list them this weekend.

Halloween is coming!

I spent my free time making up some new designs today. I just love Halloween. The colors are so much fun. The joy that it brings to the faces of our little ones. I have some new pumpkin people coming up next week.
I need to get more designs sewn. I feel like I have been doing less creating since school started.

Well, I have about one more hour left before I go to sleep. Back to work!

Sunday Night

I know it's strange, but I like Sunday nights. Most people are dreading the Monday morning blues. I like to get everything organized and ready for the coming week. I got my daughters lunch ready, clothes are out and now I have time to relax with my husband and enjoy the evening.

Here's to a great Monday!