Mermaids are Magical Creatures

Presently working on a possible Mermaid-en....Its great fun to see the individual personalities pop up out of nowhere as hair is sewn on, material choices are being made and fun findings (buttons, laces, sequins) are placed.

These are the moments that are what make "dolls" magical for me and why I keep making them.
My husband asked me one day why I continue to make them....(my thumbs are losing their lining-a bit painful sometimes.) And I answered...."they're Magical to me" I feel kind of lost without that time that I spend in creating them and I love being able to share that "Magic" and joy with others.

 I chose a simplified body structure (my own pattern-just squares and rectangles) because I wanted to do a lot of covering with the dressing and tail. I may even at this point re-work the body...not sure just yet.

So this is where I'm at right now and still playing with the hair style, but who knows what we'll end up with..that's the pleasure and the magic of making dolls.

I'll be back soon! Oh and be on the look out for the Funkefragmentz website! we're in construction now! yay!

Thanks for stopping by,
Michelle

Waldorf Inspired dolls

Ive been away for about a year working on a website and have dearly missed my blogging site, so Im back...to blog about what I loved most which is making dolls <3 nbsp="" p="">

This is a doll that I had been working on last year for a dear friends granddaughter, whose name is Averie. This is a Waldorf inspired doll and is approximately 12-13 inches. I made her to look as close as possible to Miss Averie with her sweet little wispy blonde hair and cute ears that stick out slightly.

 These are two Waldorf inspired dolls (9 inches) that I made for a brother and sister in VA (4 & 6yrs old). They were to be Easter gifts for them and made their way to Janessa and Kalman last March 2014. I received these pictures shortly after they arrived while waiting for Easter to come around.

Its a thrill I can't explain when I see my work out in the "real world" with children and adults enjoying them. My Husband and I lived with these two for about 2 1/2 months and had lots of fun watching them come to life. It was hard to let them go but I knew that Janessa and Kalman would be waiting for their surprise on Easter morning and I also couldn't wait to see their wonderful smiles of joy.
I made one more for my grandson, it was actually the first that I made..kind of a trial run of sorts. It is a Waldorf inspired doll with a dragon suit as well and was the prototype for Kalman's doll above.

(I've also added the picture of Miss Averie with her doll)

I'm on to one more for the latest addition to the family, my granddaughter, Miss Aubrey Lynn <3 .="" can="" nbsp="" p="" start.="" t="" to="" wait="">I'll say good-bye for now and be back with more as I go. Its good to be here again and using the site that became so familiar to me for so many years, once a blogger....always a blogger I suppose.
I do have a website that will correspond to this that will have dolls for purchase some time in the fall and will keep everyone updated as it builds and becomes the dream that is Funkefragmentz.

Thank you so much for visiting and see you soon!

Michelle

I'm a Flower Child at Heart

Hello............ its been a long time since posting here at blogger, June to be exact and we're now almost through July, that's hard to believe. I do love seeing that 11,000 + readers have passed  by my blog since 2007 that's an amazing feeling to say the least. Its nice to come back in some respects to what has been my blogging home for some time now but its time to let progress ease its way into my life or run me over! So I'm on to the creative task of putting my website together and the next chapter of what I  LOVE doing most in this amazingly wonderful life...... sharing my love of creativity.

my Recipe Book Journal

My focus with Funkefragmentz will be to showcase my love for the 60's, 70's & 80's.....patterns, sewing, tools, handy hints, tutorials & all crafty creations with just a twist of FUNKY fun!

Drop by funkefragmentz.wordpress.com while we are in construction mode on the website to see what's new in the "material world".

I am a FLOWER CHILD at heart,

Michelle

Free Mouse-Cat Toy pattern !

Hello, just stopped by to tell you all about my Free Mouse- Cat Toy Pattern, Its available at Funkefragmentz.wordpress.com

So cute and sooo easy too! I have all the instructions and pictures to make this adorable Mouse for your favorite feline, and you receive the pattern for FREE! Come on over to Funkefragmentz.wordpress.com and see what all the Funkee buzz is about!

See you there!,

Michelle

Free Birdie Pattern for your Cat or Dog!

This is the FREE Birdie Pattern that I have waiting for you! at funkefragmentz.wordpress.com

In the meantime I'll be back and forth with this blog. I've been here since I believe 2007..blog, blogging away. Anyway, here are some pictures for you! Thank you so much for dropping by... Michelle

Moving Right Along.....

Hello to all...........I've been quite a busy bee and making time between here and my new site, Funkefragmentz.wordpress.com.

I've enjoyed being with Blogger for so many years now that I'm a bit sad to be leaving..... but its time :)

Please join me there when you can! I have posted a FREE Birdie pattern for your favorite animal, mine is my kitty Sophia! You can download it for free at funkefragmentz.wordpress.com     ............

This is the face that I've drawn for my Grandson's new doll, he'll be a "Woodsman" ! Cant wait for you to see it.

Thanks for stopping by,

Michelle

MOVING to WORDPRESS in the next few weeks!

Hello to all of my Happy Viewers! I will soon be moving my blog to Wordpress.com. My blog is already set up there so please come on over anytime.

I'll continue to post here for the next few weeks and will link everything to the new site.

Right now I have a FREE PATTERN waiting for all my Happy Viewers. Its a cute little bird that  you can use for your favorite animal or maybe just a nice embellishment for your vanity table.

See you soon, Michelle

and remember if you'd like to visit my new website its at funkefragmentz.wordpress.com