Eleanor

Announcing Eleanor Asbury Beaver born 11/16/09

October

Pumkins on the front stoop

Elf hat for my little pumpkin-to-be

Hooded baby sweater with wooden buttons

Engaged!

Earth Doll in Progress (also Happy Birthday to Me!)

First off, this is the wrapping on the special gift from my parents on my 30th b-day (June 19th). It represents paint for our new house and my father's offer to help get it on the walls! The photo is of my dad in his 20's showing off his muscles =) I thought it was appropriate on this Father's Day to acknowledge one of the many sweet things he does for me all year round.

On another note - these are photos of my doll for the ADO 4 Elements Challenge in progress. Just a reminder: Everyone is welcome to participate, just click on the link in my previous post.
Here she is painted. She is pretty huge. The head alone is 4". I had these lovely glass eyes and I started with that when determining the design, even though I had intended her to have a full body. Now I am reconsidering and trying to devise ways to make it a head, torso and hands composition without compromising the whole idea. Art is all about problem solving!

Here she is with the hair and with a swatch of the yarn I'm going to use to knit her a dress. She represents Earth and she will be holding a bit of sod with a flower growing from it.

The state of things

On the work-table

On living room display

In the potted garden

4 Elements Art Doll Challenge

I'm participating in this challenge - it sounds like fun!

Art Dolls Only is gearing up to host our first blog event!
We challenge you to make a art doll along with us.

*sign up will begin June 19th and the last day to sign up will be Thursday July 16th.

On Friday July 17th participants post their art doll to their blog.
Saturday July 18th and Sunday July 19th begins the fun of seeing all the art dolls that have been created! All participants will be listed in the ADO sidebar for easy visiting.
the theme is the elements, and we challenge you to make a art doll using one, two, three, or all four of the elements as your inspiration.

any artist is welcome to participate, including non members.
Here is your chance to explore the wonderful world of art dolls, first time doll maker, old hat, or have not created in while, all are welcome to join in on the fun!
Details will be posted on the 19th on how to sign up.
use this badge to show everyone you are participating with a link back to the ADO blog.

Finished!

Ta Da!