My Heart Breaks...

I usually don't voice my opinion much but I am terribly bothered by the lack of caring for ones neighbor. I belong to freecycle(yahoo group) in my area and am saddened to see the many people asking for extra deer meat from the hunters this year as many don't have the money / jobs to feed their familys. It saddens me to think of children going hungry or mothers and fathers going hungry leaving the food for their kids to eat instead. It makes me cry and wish I could win the lottery just to feed and help the people who need it right now. I to am one of those people who need things from time to time as money is so tight, but I always give to people in need. If you sence someone may be having finacial problems just give them 5-10 dollars in an envelope in their mailbox. you dont need to confront them . I wish I could end this terrible crises in OUR own country. there are more people without jobs and or money then ever before in our history. Make a differance if only at Christmas time and donate to the less fortunate this year in your own community's. I know that donating to foundations is a good thing but the ones who need the most help are living in your neighborhoods and possibly your neighbors. One by one we can make a differance and make a better place for our kids and grandkids and show them what its like to give and help someone else.
Ok i will get off my soap box now in tears and hope!
hugs,
Dawn

In Time....

OHH my favorite things... while scrolling down you will find some art and some of my lucky finds I got this summer. The first find was the dressmaker form from an antique sale for 30.00!! the next was this FREE vintage wedding gown!!! I was filled with glee and still am! It's amazing the things oyu will find if oyu wait and look to find things reasonable.. I hope you enjoy your time here!
An Old wood toolbox filled with vintage christmas ornaments.. I'm excited for Christmas!!
A Baby fairy asleep in my nest... SHHHHH
Here are the wee mice DH created. They are so cute you want to hold them and expect them to move!!
A wee fairy attached to a jumbo paper clip hiding in the dried flowers.. these make great gifts and are fun book marks as the fairys sit on top of the book when closed!!
Another thing I LOVE is pin cushions!!! I found the little lady at an antique store and the vintage handbags at garage sales, I am so happy with my finds this summer!!!
Can you spot the 2 little sculptures of mice my hubby made?? They are sooo cute I want every one he creates!! The bucket behind was an old coffee can I remade to hold plain tags.
A shelf in my studio filled with treasures!!

I LOVE antique dolls and the larger doll was in a plastic bag with 4 other dolls for 6.00!! The babes in the nest are not antique but adorable just the same.



This is a charming antique doll i picked up at a sale at one of the antique stores this summer, she is 10-12" if you have any idea on where I can get a pattern for clothes that are true to her I'd love to know!!
I bet you can tell where this idea came from.... Cloth paper scissors!! I used stuff from my stash and inside added irridecent pearls and a wish ticket that I added german glass glitter to which will tarnish with age. We had our first snow fall and I really felt wintery. I used an old bayer asprin bottle and paper clay for his head and a vintage rhinestone heart from my mom for his scarf. The scarf is 100% wool felt. They are so adorable and so very vintage looking. Oh not to forget I picked up some mica flakes at walmart in Marth Stewarts line and I used that to cover his head and hat,the mouth and eyes are brads i painted black... go make a few ,they make you HAPPY!!!
This is 3D. I created the angel using foam core and attached wire to make a birdcage on her chest then created a canvas background to mount her on, It was very freeing and was something i felt I "had" to do.

18x24 canvas done in fluid acrylics

Alot has gone on in my life since I last posted and I've so missed sharing my art with you. I have some photos of some pieces I've done since July and a bit of news on my dear mother . My art has been accepted at the Celeste Art Gallery In Pequot Lakes ,MN. My Hubby has shown interest in sculpture with prosculpt poly clay and is AMAZING!! His work is also in the gallery, I'm so proud of him!!!
Mom has been failing in her health fpor the past couple years with this year being the worst. She needs to have both valves replaced in her heart and this will involve open heart surgery. This is a life or death situation. If she chose not to have surgery she would only be with us maybe 6 months to a year with getting worse every day. Right now she can do nothing on her own and I am her total care giver. After meeting with the heart specialist on Tuesday she has decided to go ahead with the surgery, she's 80 yrs old but in good health other wise so her mortality rate is only 5% which is very good for someone her age. We are all looking forward to her recovery and back to being able to do things as she can, but relying on someone else for your care is frustrating and I'm glad I can be here for her. So prayers are welcomed and much thanks for them !!
Here are some little wool felt birds I made and I created the pattern myself and they are handsewn I had so much fun with them it led to other patterns for pin cushions etc...

This cutie I got at our town's annual crazy daze sale when all the stores on main street set tables out in the street with sale merchandise. I think $1.00 was a steal for this!!!