It's Time To Get My Hands Dirty!

Ok, so I've been a little lazy in my doll making lately. Procrastinating even. Still a lot of organizing to do. I was looking at clay today and scraps of fabric. Got to start something new maybe. Maybe sooner than you think. I plan to enter a juried event in Sarasota, FL. The theme is Victorian Steampunk at this cool bead store, so a lot of bead embellishment is required. Me making a Victorian Steampunk doll. Really!

New Home Disarray!

Making progress but still a long way to go! The Home Depot man was here to put up the last of the verticals which had to be custom made due to the the size of the sliding glass opening. We're in the market for a new sectional but can't decide which one. It may take 6-8 weeks if we order one. You can go to Mars faster than that!! Part of my therapist's input is that I have bright colors and lots of light around me. The condo was rather dark.  I love colors and these are my main colors for the great room, den and dining area. A sectional with a sofabed is an idea. The sectionals below are contenders.  Too many choices makes me nervous! I need Reggie to help make the final decision before my brain starts aching! Thank God for him as he supervised and the movers did practically everything (he made me lie down before I drove him nuts. Too much activity for me!).

Thanks Home Depot for your great service and special discounts on the laundry set!

Here are more pics of my new home and me! I hate make up except lipstick at times so no comments please and I was too tired to do anything to my hair!

I have wanted this red pair for two years now and God has blessed me to have them. Thank you Lord!

The art room is overwhelming in it's need for becoming functional. Hubby says it is my job no matter how long it takes. A little today, a little tomorrow. At some point he will give in and help me. As we go along paint will be added to some of the walls of the house as they are all whitish in color and rather bland. Reggie will probably get someone to help with most of it. He has a physical impairment  and will end up in bed for a week if he tries to do too much. We need furniture for the lanai. It's pretty big! Time to rest now as  I am feeling  anxious and jittery! Trying to push myself too much! Enjoy the pics!

Spring Is Here!

 What a coincidence! I just found this Vera Bradley display case and Vicki here is having a fab Vera Bradley giveaway!

 Have a blessed Easter weekend! Jesus really did sacrifice His life for the world and is love personified!

In House!

Love you all but tired, tired, tired! If I move again somebody have me committed! Loving the new house but a ton of unpacking and organizing to do. Maybe I'll unpack and set up studio in the next week to ten days or so! Don't hold me to it please! Hugs to all!

Moving Right Along!

Finally!! We have a closing date for our new home in Cape Coral, Fl. We are closing on Thursday 3/15 and moving the next day. There was a last minute panic moment but God faithfully stepped in and all is well with the process.

More pics and info coming next week! Have a blessed week!

My New Banner

This is the cage doll of course that inspired the new banner. Take a look at the past banners I've made for my blog!

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Change Is Hard But Can Be Good

Greetings all! Since change is my middle name these days and I can't sculpt anything I thought I would lighten up the look of my blog. What do you think?  I recently dropped the hyphenated Moore(my first married name!) from everything. Also Petty is on everything related to our new home purchase and my Reggie didn't want any last minute surprises at closing!  I had to get a new driver's license, SS card etc., and I am in the process of editing my name on all sites. Like many of you I am going through major life changes. Much of it is positive and I thank Father-God for the positive as I proceed through the challenges.

I am continuing to study different types of dollmaking as I do intend to take it to the next level whenever I unpack everything and set up my new studio. There is much to learn and experience in the development of my creative process. I am also encouraged  in the healing process of my emotions and spiritual progress. I am spending more time meditating on God's Word and identifying myself as it relates to me as a child of God. After all He is the master Creator and I am made in His image! I encourage all of you to do the same because it is increasingly difficult times in this world and we need all the help we can get from God's word and His presence. Let's continue to pray for each other and those who need Christ in their lives, which of course is the entire world!!

I want to share with you one of the last photos taken this past Christmas of my mom surrounded by a few of her grands and great-grand-kids. The lady in back with red hair is my daughter Nikki. A'keyla her daughter is right next to her and Jonathan her son is standing in navy in the front with my mom. The other kids are 1st and 2nd cousins. There were so many of them there that we had to borrow the church hall to have the dinner!
 

Love Is In The Air!

Happy Valentine's Day to all my beloved friends! It's been quite a ride but I am finally feeling about 75% recovered from the pneumonia monster(no relation to the cookie monster!). Somedays I feel almost normal and then a baby elephant tries to sit on my chest. Pesky bugger!

The condo is filled with packed boxes and bins as we wait for our closing date. Reggie started packing two weeks ago poor thing! He's excited though. Mom has the constitution of an ox and is hanging in there, actually coherent and talkative on some days. It's rather weird to observe her Forest Gump type of existence. You really have no idea how she will present as she tends to vacillate from day to day and sometimes every few hours.

I have been watching the weather reports and really praying for my friends that have been dealing with such extreme weather. Hang in there and be strong my peeps!

Well I continue to visit your sites and facebook to see what is going on with you all and to drool over all the lovely arts and crafts you are all creating. Of course it will probably be a month or so before I can get back to creating anything as all my stuff is packed up. Stay well my friends! Thanks for all your prayers and comments of encouragement. Teresa don't eat too much chocolate today! Much love to you all!

A Little Something For A Friend

I declare,  all I seem to bring these days is not so good news. Been feeling a bit fatigued and coughing due to congestion in my left lung for a week or two. Thought it was allergy but it got a bit worse every day.  I've a history of bronchitis and sinusitis but no respiratory problems for about 4 years. I called my VA doctor's office and gave them my symptoms and they insisted I go in for a chest x-ray. Walking pneumonia people!!! Never had pneumonia before but I guess there is a first time for everything! So no visits to mom's for a while but my darling Reggie is going as our representative! What a guy!

The prim valentine is for a dear face book friend Regina and unless she visits here it'll be a cute surprise! We're sort of swapping little cuties back an forth 5 times over the next 6 months. Love you!

Special At Etsy Shop!!!

Greetings everyone! I will temporarily be suspending my activities at my Etsy shop. Click on the link in the right hand column for a special clearance sale. No reasonable offer will be refused. Layaway is available on some items. From time to time I may I may list an item with the same offer available. Due to heavy personal obligations I don't have the energy to give to my online endeavors. I will be back on a regular basis when I am able to do so. I will be updating my posts here to check in every other week or so. Love you all! Have a blessed week my friends!

One Day At A Time!!

OK all, I am digging deep and trying to restart at least one doll project. Mom is terminal but stable for now so I must at least try and craft something or end  up possibly jumping off the top of Mount Rushmore! I thank you all for your prayers and good wishes and even though I may not leave a post I have visited most of your sites. It's the next best thing to creating for myself! Oh, and by the way, we are in the process of buying a new house in Cape Coral to boot!!!! Love and Hugs, Jan

Happy New Year!

Have a blessed and safe New Year everyone!

Merry Christmas To All!

Merry Christmas everyone! Remember that Jesus Christ and the celebration of His birth is the primary thing!
Be well and safe! Love, Jan

Update!

Mommy is back at the nursing home and is being followed by Vitas Hospice. She seems stable for now. However when it rains it seems to pour! While dealing with Mom's hospitalization 2 weeks ago we learn that my husband's closest family member, Vickie his cousin was sick and was given 2 weeks to live. She passed away early this morning in Atlanta only 6 days after her prognosis. Oh boy! At the same time of course our hearts our breaking for the families of Sandy Hook victims! We can't understand much at this time but look to our faith in Father God and the presence of the Holy Spirit to give us comfort and sustain us during these most difficult of situations.  Blessings and comfort, Jan

I Miss Santa Blue!

I feel sorta blue today. I was looking at my archives and ran across Santa Blue and realized that I miss the rather elegant old fellow! I hope he has a Merry Christmas with his new owners at their home in the mountains.