Finshed...................... Miss Willow

 I'm finally getting around to posting pics of my finished rabbit - Miss Willow. She stands on an old wooden bobbin and it made from fabulous vintage wool fabric. I was inspired by my real pet rabbit named Alice featured in my previous post. It has been so difficult to get things done recently with all the snow. When the kids have a week at home with no school, it seems I can't get much of anything done. It's silly time, messes, fifty - million- questions and chaos! I am trying to get back into a routine again now- kids are back in school, snow has melted away, and hints of spring are beginning to show.

Happy Springtime thoughts to all.

Cheers

Lurena
Miss Willow is Sold. Thank You

Winter Blues...... WIP.........Inspired by Rabbits - Sweet Alice

Working hard at battling the winter blues.................. it seems like ever since I moved to the East Coast the winter month of January and February are tough ones. The buzz of the holidays is over and it just becomes the great wait for Spring. Bitter cold temps and bare trees (although beautiful in there own right) just leave me feeling empty. I have been trying to get working and focus on the seasons ahead, which brings me to my current WIP (work in progress) It kinda looks like a snow lady at this point but oh no! This little gal is going to be a sweet winter rabbit. 

 Rabbits you say! Oh My!!!! Where did that idea come from...... well, I have been smitten by my kids pet rabbits. I have never had rabbits before and I will say they can be rather a pain when it comes to chewing, digging and performing "Houdini Acts" of disappearances but oh Lordy! they are cute and sweet!!!! We have three now - Knuffle, Opal and Sweet Alice. Alice (pictured below) came into our life rather by accident back in October. We rescued her as she was running the streets of downtown and finally caught her in a Thai food restaurant parking lot. She was clearly someone's pet and very stressed and happy to come into a home with love, food and warmth. I am just so shocked that no one came forward at the SPCA or shelters in the area looking for her. No missing bunny signs either.

 Hmmmmm

 She has proven to be the sweetest in the lot and full of personality. I truly adore her.

So yes, Alice (that surely fell down the rabbit hole from somewhere) is my inspiration for my winter rabbit doll. I will post pics when it is complete.

Meanwhile, stay warm and blessed

Cheers,

Lurena

Tattered Moon

Opal (black) Knuffle (spotted) Alice (white)
enjoying some locally grown greenhouse Kale in there rabbit yard.

 

Odd Little Wall Bugs

Had fun making these fun and odd little buggie wall décor plaques.

More Mermaid dolls will be underway this next week.

Happy Friday!

 

Goodbye 2013 - Hello 2014!!! Health Report

Happy January!

Health Report 

Well, 2013 is done and what a year it has been! If you have followed my blog this last year, you'll know it has been a rough one. Last February I had to have my stomach completely removed due to a genetic cancer condition. I also had 12 outpatient follow up procedures to correct the esophageal stricture that developed at the new connection site at my small intestine. It has been a personal hell and a slow, depressing process of recovery. I am happy to report that my December procedure was very successful and has opened new doors for me with various food! Wooo Hooo! No more spitting up or food getting stuck!!! I have been able to eat pizza, lasagna, enchiladas, chips, etc. This is just amazing and heavenly news!!! My weight is now stabilizing ( down 55lbs from this time last year) and I don't have to live on liquids and squishiness anymore!!!!! Digestion is still rough, I never really know how things are going to process but it is getting better and better ever day. My small intestine is adjusting well to all the work of digestion it must perform. It is just amazing that I can live a normalish life without a stomach. I have to eat very small portions and graze all day /night to make my daily caloric goal but at least I have more variety of foods available to eat now. There is pain, cramping, and nausea  at times but hey - I will never die from stomach cancer! and digestion will get better in time!

 

On the creative front....

I have spent the day playing with some new ideas and materials here in my studio today (as seen above). I have been working with some wood, paper, and other various materials - just having some fun. I want to explore more this year and travel down some new roads. My outlook on life and things around me have changed and it has affected my work. I just hope in a good way. I pray 2014 holds good things for me in health and successful creative pursuits.

Happy 2014 to you!

Merry Christmas!

A Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year

to all from

Tattered Moon

See you in the new year

Cheers!

 

 

Christmas Ornaments Available.......

Sold (above)

Hello!

Welcome Winter

I have listed a few of my whimsical mixed media art doll ornaments in my Etsy shop today.

They are truly one-of-a-kind and full of folksy charm!

Blessing

Lurena

 

Follow this link:

www.tatteredmoon.etsy.com

Hope You Are Having a Fabulous Friday

When I work, I think in textures. I love to meld odd colors and textures. This is the front of a coat on one of my favorite 18th century inspired dolls I made.
My shop will remain open thru the holiday season. Drop me a line if your looking for something specific.
Cheers!

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Hide your Candy and Holiday Goodies..... Here Comes Sweet Whimsical Ole Poe

Yep, watch out! He is a candy hoarder and very sneaky. This is his favorite season when folks start to fill their houses with all kinds of goodies, candies, and holiday fixins!

He flies around and snatches it all up and tucks it away for his own greedy self.

He can fly around your house this holiday season!

You'll find Sweet Whimsical Poe in my Etsy shop

here:

Sold!

 Thank you

New Listing - Miss Harriet Wilder

Meet Miss Harriet Wilder,
(Yes, this is Raven Wildwood's twin sister that resides with a fan in Winston- Salem)

She is a folksy primitive gal full of warmth, whimsy,

and charm. She flies thru the forest collecting acorns for all her

 furry squirrel friends.

 

Happy Hallow's Eve to all

Wishing you all

 a

Spooktacular

 Evening

 filled

 with

Magic and Mischief

from

the

Tattered Moon

New Listings in my ETSY Shop

Hello! Just wanted to post that starting this evening Oct. 9th about 7pm EST thru the rest of the week, I will start loading some of my Halloween creations in my ETSY shop. Bear with me though - I have a new computer now and am shifting from old to new. Mavis pictured above will be available along with some of her friends like Pierre, Ollie and Good Witch Ethel, etc. Sooo stayed tuned..................