TatteredCowWings primitives

I'm back

2011-05-18T08:44:00.000-07:00

I'm back or so-to-speak. A lot of of things have transpired over these last two years. A divorce being one of them ,and a job that takes most of my time. Not sure if or when I'll be back to creating. Just thought I'd let y'all know.

New BJD Ball Joint dolls listed on Ebay

2009-12-16T06:27:00.000-08:00

My New listings on Ebay BJD

2009-11-20T21:29:00.001-08:00

OOAK Mad hatter & Alice in Wonderland Dolls

2009-11-13T05:20:00.000-08:00

Sorry about my pictures. They really stink but I'll try to take some more outside. Crossing my fingers they turn out right so I get them listed on Etsy or Ebay today..
Here is Mad as a Hatter

Here is Alice as well.

New baby "Jathen"

2009-10-24T04:05:00.000-07:00

Here's Pictures of the newest family member "Jathen".
He was born two and half months ago.

2009-10-24T00:06:00.000-07:00

Here is a Picture of One of the ball and joint dolls I made.

I have three more, That have to pose for pictures.

Mad Hatter

Alice from Alice in Wonderland

And just another doll.

New listings Tomorrow on Etsy and Ebay

2009-10-23T23:42:00.000-07:00

Hi all..
So sorry it's been so long since I last posted on my blog.
I've been busy (looking for work and trying to get back in the swing of things).

Life hasn't been easy these last four and half months but I'm hoping it will get better.
As someone once said

"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass". It's about learning to dance in the rain.

I found some time to sculpt again and have a few jointed dolls that I'll be listing on Etsy and on Ebay. Now I'm not saying that I'll be making a ton of Dolls but I'll try to sneek some in from time to time.
After my life gets back to a normal, I'll be making more than my fair share of dolls.
But for now, Please checkout my listings tomorrow ngiht on Etsy and Ebay!

Blessings all!

The Halloween Queens are having a blog giveaway

2009-09-19T02:54:00.000-07:00

I don't know if any of you know but The Halloween Queens are having a blog giveaway so head on over there and sign up.

Be sure to leave them a comment about why you Love Halloween and share a link back to the Queens.
It's that simple so hurry and get your brooms & Zoom!

http://artisticthalloweenqueens.blogspot.com/2009_09_06_archive.html

Here's mine.

Oh I doooo Love HaLlOwEeN...

I set and wait for things to go bump. Very creepy, Right?.

Hearing nosies of "pitter patter" in the night.

Ghosts and witches to take flight

Seeing those bag of bones is such a delight

All lights a glow and candles flicking as the wind sings.
It's Halloween

Wow, now who doesn't LOVE HallOween!

Magic Jack, Does it work??

2009-09-12T23:54:00.000-07:00

Have any of you wonder about the " Magic Jack "?
Well wonder no more because I can tell you.

I have one and It works well.
You will need a computer and internet service in order for it to work.

Just plug your Magic Jack into a USB port on your computer and follow the registration process.

At that point you will get to pick your Area Code for your magic Jack and I believe you will be able to pick the first three numbers of your phone number as well.

After that is done, you can plug your phone right up to it.. I use my cordless phone with my Magic Jack.
I've taken my cordless phone outside while in use and it still works as it should just like any other landline phone.

Oh and just a note I don't have to worry about a monthly phone bill...
I paid $40.00 for the Magic Jack and that includes the years service.

Once a year I have to pay $20.00 for another years service.

Yippee!!!
Nooooooo Phone bill!!!

So if anyone of you on the fence about getting one, I'd say try it and if you don't Love it you can always take it back to the store where you bought it for a full refund.

My mom and brothers are using the Magic Jack as well since I told them about it. They LOVE IT AS WELL.

My brother (Robert) also bought one for his daughter, now she is has her own Phone.

Not a blonde

2009-09-06T16:51:00.001-07:00

Have you ever thought about changing your hair color?
Well I have and did just that.

What a nightmare that ended up being!
I went from blonde to dark brown hair in about 20 minutes. What a shocked that was and wasted no time in calling my Mom. After all she is a beautician and I thought she could fix my mess.
I only wanted to blend the roots in with the rest of my hair. I was born a blonde and always thought I'd always be a blonde but the color in the box had other Ideas.
I went with the lightest Golden Brown dye and my hair turned a very dark brown.

My Mom and worked on my hair for about 3 hours trying to killed the dark brown color without damaging it anymore than it already was.

Needless to say It didn't help.

Sorry for not blogging

2009-08-05T17:55:00.001-07:00

So sorry I haven't been able to blog this last month or so.

I left my husband and I'm filing for a Divorce.

I was a faithful and a very devoted wife for 8 years. I really wanted the marriage to work and beileve if I tried hard enough ,it would.

But as I've come to realize it couldn't be onesided and Now I know it always has been.

"Me" always trying to keep us together at all cost, even if it meant losing myself in that process.

"Me" always trying to pay for "other people sins" through our marriage.
Other people sins as in, his ex-wife cheated on him and so I had to deal with that on a daily basis.

"Me" always having to hear "If you don't like it theres the door" atleast twice a week for 8 years.

"Me" always having to hear "Tell your boyfriend he'd better be gone before I get home" and I heard this almost everyday for the last 8 years. Or "have you been hanging out with your boyfriend"?

"Him" always trying to control me. At one point he had went as far as to tell me what time I had to go to bed and lights were out at that time.

Oh and I could go on and on but I will not because this isn't a bashing contest.

Now please don't take this wrong but When our marriage was good it was great but when it was bad it was just down right rotten.

In this last month so many things have been said by him that were VERY Untrue and so very hurtful.

I never been called all those hurtful curse words in my whole life until now.
You know they say words can never hurt you but they are wrong, they do cut deep within the heart.
I never even thought of calling him any names and nor would I... I'm not into belittling someone I loved with ugly curse words, really shows no respect once this is done.

You know you can't take them back after they been said.. It's not like you can say, Can I have that "B" word back and I also take that "H" word back as well.

Just so everyone knows,I don't wish him any ill will now or ever. I hopes he lives a happy and long life. I know he deserves to be happy and I'll be praying that he'll have prosperous and blissful life!

And with that said Please bare with me as I try to pick up the pieces.

Dress from scraps

2009-06-07T10:08:00.000-07:00

Here's a dress that I'm working for my Granddaughter.
I still have to make my button holes and sew on my buttons
other than that it's all finished.

It was created from the leftovers of this bright and wild scrap vintage fabric I had.
I already had the new Black fabric and just need something to go with it.
In total I would theres less than 1/4 of the scrap fabric and 1/2 yard of the black fabric. Size 2t
I used a pattern for this dress and didn't really like it that much so I changed it up and Now It looks great.

Click on the pictures to enlarge it. :)

Our neighbor commited suicide last night

2009-04-14T06:59:00.000-07:00

Our neighbor commited suicide last night. He was 75 years old.

I tried to speak to him every day but missed yesterday and Sunday because of Easter. ( I was gone for Easter.)
I did however speak to him on Saturday and it was pretty much the same conversation that we would have every day.
He talked about how lonely he was and that his wife died 5 years ago.
(He never got over her death).

He kept telling me, He thought his golden years would be great but it wasn't at all how he had planned it for all those years.

He said he had envision his life with his wife in his golden years. He spoke about all the money he had made and was going to use it to pay a nice retirement home when he couldn't care for his self any more.

I just kept telling him things would get better and that the Devil was just working overtime right now but to give God a Chance to work now.
I told him God wasn't ready for him because his work here on earth wasn't done.

He then said he didn't think it would ever be better.

So this morning I'm beating myself up over this.
I'm asking myself again could I have done something differently?
This is second person to commit suicide sense My ex-brother in Law
"Rick" hung his self 21 years ago.
Suicide is permanent solution to a temporary problem.

I don't believe anyone that commits suicide thinks about the ones they leave behind and how hard it is on their family & friends.

My ooak clay Big headed babies doll

2009-04-07T21:47:00.000-07:00

I thought I would share a picture of these dolls that I started last night. They range in size from 4 inches tall to 6 inches tall.. Please excuse my big headed babies as they are unfiished.

Blessings, Mae

Making clothing

2009-04-06T06:44:00.001-07:00

Good morning..

I've been creating clothing for my daughters and I.
Here are just a few of the yoga shorts and gauchos I've made this week.
Yes.... that me as "the model in the pictures".. rofl Can we say chicken legs? lol

Click on the picture to enlarge it. :)

Shopping with my Son - Memories

2008-12-23T06:14:00.000-08:00

Good Morning

It's Tuesday the 23rd and Christmas is fast approaching.
I'm done with all my Christmas shopping and hope everybody is too.
I haven't had time to finish any dolls these last few days. My poor Reindeer is just setting waiting on Santa.
Just so much going and this time of year..

I went Christmas shopping with my Son "Joshua" on Sat. and it was a Mad house! It took us 20 minutes to get out of the Wal-Mart parking lot.

My son is just a bit on the hot headed side and it was showing.
He pulled out in the middle of traffic and said hold on Mom, "We were going over it or through the cars" along with a few expletives.. (he thinks his big ole four wheel drive can jump and dodge cars) just because it a dodge...lol

Oh my goodness, all I could say to my son is...
" I really Love the Idea of breathing"....
In fact I love to "inhale and exhale" air in and out of my lungs,
That really gets me going..
That really thrills me"....
My son gave me a laugh and said Mom your Funny...
Thanks goodness I made it back home in one piece because I was bit worried there for a minute.
I love my son but I'm glad that doesn't happen everyday.
Heck, I don't even drink but that would drive me to drink...lol

The whole time all this was going on all I could think about was that commercial where the lady is talking about her daughters birthday party going awry and then she said "Memories"...lol
And now I can say that as well..... "Memories"...rofl

Who needs glasses?

2008-12-18T03:18:00.000-08:00

Hi Ya'll.

I ask you... Who needs glasses? Well, Maybe "Me"..

I've been having a bit of trouble seeing things up close.
Letters are running together and getting fuzzy.
Paint colors are running together as well, I couldn't tell brown from black..

I've been thinking maybe it's just eye strain
after all I do a lot of small work, as in "painting", "doll making", "sculpting" and of course "sewing".
Oh and lets not forget those silly headaches that I've been having off and on. Seems the only way those headaches will go away is to close my eyes, as in "Rest my eyes"..

My Daughter "Julia" who is just the sweetest kid, told me last night... "Mom, you're just getting old".. Boy, she is really to kind.. wouldn't you say? lol
Then I replied, why do eyes have to be the first thing to go? Who said you have to get let your eyes go too? After all, Is it written somewhere that I'm not aware of? Is it a rule, I ask you?? lol ....

I believe someone didn't have the right answer so they said it's because "you're old" and that person Okay, sounds good to me..lol And wouldn't you know they have been selling it ever since then...lol

Well there will be no more wondering for me because I have an appointment with the eye Doctor this morning. I'm sure it can't be that bad after all.. I have/had 20/20 vision up until now..
Julia, again Is so nice... She told me it's not the end of the world if I had to have glasses, no one would call me names or make fun of me...rofl I told her I wasn't worried about that, I'm worried about whats next....lol

I'll post later on today and let everybody know If glasses are going to be apart of my every day life.. Joy, Oh joy!...

Blessings, Mae

Have you seen the movie Bordertown?

2008-11-22T00:25:00.000-08:00

Time to talk about something other than dolls for just a few minutes.

Here I gooooo, getting on my Soap box.

I never have enough time to watch a whole Movie but I did tonight, which is very uncommon for me.
The movie of the night was "Bordertown"...
The movie was base on a true story by Babrbara Jitner
www.usd.edu/ctrcivic/flyers/jitner.pdf

Oh my.. Where in the world Have I been living, Under a rock? You know I heard about the missing women and murders in Juarez, Mexico back in 2005 or 2006 but I thought they caught the people that did this.
I guess I was wrong to think that because women are still missings and being murdered there.

My heart goes out to all the Families that have lived the nightmare of having a loved one murdered. That is truly be beyond my thought process, and I pray I never know that kind of pain.

http://thejuarezproject.com

At least here we have a Justices system weather some believe it works as it should or not. We still have it!

Oh and lets not forget about the "free trade agreement" with Mexico. I know that Mexico makes products cheaper than we can but I didn't really know at what cost until I did some reading and here is just some of that article..

Wages are so inadequate that most workers cannot afford to their own vehicles. The Maquiladoras provide free buses to transport their Mexican workers from various parts of the city. The workers earned an average of $5 - $7 dollars a day.

Since 2000, more than 5000 mostly US-owned assembly-line factories in Mexico had moved to China. In Juarez, a beginning machine operator earns less than $8 a day, whereas the counterpart worker in China makes only $2 a day!

AlliedSignal's Top executive, Lawrence Bossidy, personally took home a bigger paycheck than the company's entire Mexican workforce. He made 6,765 times as much as the average maquiladora worker -- and 1,000 times more than the average US factory worker.

Wow, How bout that "free trade agreement"! The rich get richer and the poor just poorer.
I think I'll be watching what I buy a little closer now like I did in the 90s.

2008-11-02T02:05:00.000-08:00

I thought I would share "My first Animation" with my bamboo fun tablet. It took me a while to get the hang of it but Now I've got it.

2008-07-23T03:47:00.001-07:00

Lady in waiting

2008-03-15T04:51:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of my Little pink haired old Lady in waiting..
She a Looker...lol
It's the big DATE night...lol Waiting for prince charming.
She's made from clay (All hand sculpted) and fabric. I must say she has a big "derriere"(Lots of junk in her trunk)...lol
She comes with her little chair and tiny frog made from clay.

Japanese Lady

2008-03-15T04:47:00.000-07:00

Above is a picture of A doll I made, all hand sculpted (No molds used). She is made of clay and fabric. She can stand alone as well as sit.

What is your Definition of a Doll?

2008-03-13T02:17:00.000-07:00

Being that I'm a doll maker of sorts.
Here is a question I ask myself all most every day.
What is your Definition of a Doll?
What's a Doll?

Is a doll something that makes you smile on the inside as well as the outside?

I ask myself "should a doll have moveable parts in order to be called a doll"?

Should a doll be able to be played with "gently" and take you back in time?

I know you all know what I'm talking about, Like a baby doll.
When I say the word doll thats what pops into my mind.

The last six months I've made some dolls that couldn't be removed from their wooden base and the only part of them that moved was their arms.
Not sure I would call it a doll but there are really no words for them other than "whatnot" or"knickknack"

So I would like to know What is your Definition of a Doll?

2008-03-12T04:54:00.000-07:00

I've been working my fingers to the bone. I've been sculpting, sewing, wood carving, and doing wood work.

As a matter-of-fact, I cut my finger with the saw.. Thank Goodness it was only my hand saw but it got my attention when I seen blood. Thank God I didn't have to go to the hospital,(Woo Hoo only one band aid, this time)lol. I could just see me telling the Doctor what I was doing and the Doctor looking at me like I was crazy...lol
From now on I'll keep telling myself cut the wood not my finger, and don't hit the wrong nail...lol

So...

I made my first little chair from wood then covered it in foam and fabric. What a hoot that was. I really enjoyed it and will be making a few more. The chair I made will be up for auction along with a "lady" that is setting in it. The lady is made from fabric and clay. She is really something, A real looker...lol You all will see very soon.

I made the "Duchess" from Alice in wonderland and will be listing her on e-bay real soon. She was so much fun to make!

The last doll I've been working on is an Asian doll. This was a first for me and will not be my last.. Not sure if I'll list her on e-bay, my website or just keep her.

My Mom had some Asian Dolls when I was little kid and believe it or not I gave them to her. I had found them buried in some burlap in the ground. They were dirty little dollies but Mom cleaned them up nicely. She had them for about 10 years until her ex husband took all of her possessions (other than her clothes). Mom and I just loved those Asian dolls.

I'll try to post some pictures of the dolls I've been working on real soon.. So check back later on today.

2008-03-03T06:53:00.001-08:00

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2008-03-03T06:18:00.000-08:00

Last night, before the storms moved in it was 69 degrees and within 30 minutes it dropped 20 degrees.

The storms brought us rain but nasty hail. The hail was only pea and quarter size, Thank God! My husband was at work at the prison when it hit. His car took a beating. So that means sometime today he'll have to meet with the insurance company. Boy oh boy, doesn't that sound like fun?!lol

This morning, it's raining and within a hour or so we will have snow. In Texas we have a saying.. " if you don't like the weather today, just stick around it will change by tomorrow". And that quote is really living up to it's meaning..lol
For those who don't know, I really dislike the cold weather.
I only say dislike because of my grandmother( bless her heart), She always said God doesn't want us to hate anyone or anything. So I say I strongly dislike the cold weather..lol
Believe it or not,I don't have any plans. I listed my Alice in Wonderland last night on e-bay but didn't get mad hatter listed because of the storms. I'll try to list my Mad hatter sometime tonight as well as a little fairy.

2008-03-01T23:26:00.000-08:00

I just listed my Little "White Rabbit" from Alice in Wonderland on e-bay tonight!

This was my first animal doll to make with with clay and cloth. I was really thinking about how everything would come together. Really I was shooting for perfection but that didn't happen. The first Jacket I made didn't do him justice so I made him another one. Two jackets, all hand painted, Boy I must be nuts!..

My brothers face said it all when he saw the rabbit. He was in awe! And to be honest, I really don't care if I sell my rabbit because I love it. When I look at it, I think wow God was holding my hands when I was making it (so to speak). I worked so very hard on on it, took me a week to make and so worth every minute.

I'll be listing Alice and Mad Hatter sometime tomorrow, God Willing.

For all that are wanting to know,
All is well with my brother, Thank the Lord!

2008-02-17T07:36:00.000-08:00

Good Morning all,
Thanks for the prayers!
My mom is out of the hospital and is doing as well as she can be for a person needing a liver transplant. As for myself, I had some kind of bug that was going around but I'm doing just fine now. Thank goodness I didn't get as sick as Danny did. He has been sick for right at two weeks now. He just went back to work two days ago and is off again for 4 days.

Also here is a update on Daddy Joe, He is doing really good right now and is still at home. He will not be going into the nursing home any time soon. My ex husband said he was going to take care of him and hire a lady to come and stay with him while my ex husband works. My daughter (Julia) does go over to her Grandpas house, She cooks and cleans. She does a wonderful Job and gives him great company to boot.

Last Sunday, I sold my car. I didn't get a ton for it but the silly thing didn't run half the time. I just hated to sell it but I believe it was in the shop more than it was ever drove. For the last 1 1/2 only having one car running was a nightmare. Always one of the cars was in shop getting fixed and always leaving Danny with one car to drive and me None. So I added money with the money I got from my car and bought me a Car. Nothing fancy, just a car good on gas. I'm just tickled to call it mine. My Mom said, What is Danny going to get this car too? I said no, He said this was my car. He has two cars both are buicks, One is a Park Ave. and the other is a Regal.

Tomorrow I am going to look for a Job. It's been 7 years sense I worked a real job. The last Job I had, Danny was always saying I there were too many men that came in there and I needed to quit. FYI, It was (Sam's warehouse) Men, Women, children (families)came in there. Oh well maybe I'll get a job that we both can agree on. I still plan on making dolls in my off time.

Speaking of dolls, I have a few dolls that I should be listing today or tomorrow.

One is a tiny Pink fairy(not Primitive).She is made of clay and is only 2 inches tall, really too cute!
The other doll is primitive for(St. Patty's day)maybe? Her face is made of paper clay,and has glass eyes. Her dress is made from a real flour sack. Sorry i couldn't dirty the flour sack up, it was kept so nice and pretty for all these years, I just couldn't.
I'll post some pictures of them soon.

2008-02-11T08:13:00.000-08:00

My Mom is back in the hospital and has been for three days now. I must have caught something at the hospital because now I'm feeling sick (all most like the flu). I'll be going to the doctor after lunch.

My little Gothic girl

2008-01-29T23:48:00.000-08:00

2008-01-24T05:00:00.000-08:00

My new Set of Alice in wonderland is coming soon.

My daughter Julia is already wanting to keep this set for herself and if she had her way about it no one would even get to see it.. Julia just Loves all the characters in Alice in wonderland.

This will be my third Alice in wonderland set. I couldn't be more pleased with them. I can't wait to show it to all of you!

2008-01-20T13:12:00.000-08:00

I've been trying to keep my mind busy after everything that has been going on. God Knows I need a break but I don't see that happening any time soon. So I've been working my fingers to the bone (sewing, painting and sculpting)on some dolls.

I listed three Items on " rantingraven.com " and I had four dolls on e-bay. As most of you have seen, it's not going well for me. I thought maybe it would pick up but thats not the case.
Sorry I have to Ranting...
One Doll that I have on ebay right now is only at $15.00, and thats unreal! In this doll, I have $10.00 just in Paper clay, $16.00 for the glass eyes, $5.00 for the vintage shoes. Only the best for my dolls!! And that doesn't include the fabrics, wool or time.. Oh and lets not forget about the list fees on ebay, $19.95 to place the auction at the top of the page.

Hhmmmmm?? Then someone wants me to give my doll away for a little of nothing??? The way I see it is, My Mom, My daughters, and granddaughters will enjoy each and every one of them. I know they will love them and will know how much money, time and thought that goes to all of them.

In these last few months, I've change to way I do things just because most of the things I did went without a thank you or kiss my toe.
I no longer give free gifts and the shipping is no longer on me. In the past I gladly picked up all most all the shipping cost. I can count on one hand how many times someone said thank you if that tells you anything.
As far as the free gifts, I can count on one hand how many times someone said thank you as well.
Most people didn't even take the time to write an email saying thank you.
Then I found out that most doll makers like myself don't give anything away, no free gifts and they would never pick up the extra on shipping.

Sorry for ranting.. Now that's off of my mind, I feel better.

Nursing Home?

2008-01-14T10:13:00.000-08:00

Well is a pictures of Joe, I call him "Daddy". This pictures is of him in the hospital..

He told my Ex husband that he (Joe) wants to go to the nursing home and is ready right now.. How can this be? It's not suppose to happen this way. I spoke with him and he wants to go to the nursing home. I have been heart broken over this and just makes me want to cry. I feel like I should be taking care of him & no one else but I never planned on him saying he wants to go the nursing home. I'm not sure what to do next?

I believe he (Joe) has given up and is ready to leave this world. He keeps talking about how life will be after he is gone. He asked me, Where did I think Oma was? I said "Heaven". He asked Does she see me from Heaven and Do you think she minded me not being there when she died? He said do you think she misses me as much as I miss her? Last but not the least.. He asked do you think She still Loves me and does she know how much I love her? Hard questions to anwser even though He already knows the anwsers. Oma and Joe were married 50 plus years.

Please keep us in your prayers as this is truly the worst "Pill to have to swallow".
I'm not sure what to do next?

Happy New Year!

2008-01-02T09:39:00.000-08:00

I hope all of you had a wonderful new year! I've been very busy sense I last blogged. Alot of things happen sinse then, so much to chat about!

First, My husbands "Mom" had a heartattack, then had four stents. The Doctor said he wanted to do open heart surgery but he didn't believe she would pull through. So he opted to do a heart cath and hope that would save her from heart surgery. The Doctor gave her four stents and she still needs at least two more. The Doctor had stated that while she was under, she fought him the whole time and they had to hold her down on the table. Needless to say, the Doctor said he just couldn't fight any more, he had enough for one day.

And as most of you know My husband has been working off and on because of his heartattacks. Kinda crazy around here!

My daughter Jala told me two days before Christmas that Jason and her were going to get married! Of course I thought they were kidding but that wasn't the case. So they only had a little over a week to plan it.. Thank goodness they wanted to keep it small. Jala and I went shopping for the dress, and I did all the flowers for the wedding. I have been running around like a chicken with their head cut off, so busy and no time to enjoy anything.. They got married on Jan./ 01/ 2008..

I Thank God that I made it through another year!

Happy New year everyone!

Queen Elizabeth

2007-12-15T14:27:00.000-08:00

Queen Elizabeth, A real girly girl!

Making Elizabeth

2007-12-13T12:22:00.000-08:00

With each doll I make brings a new sense of life, all most like someone has filled my glass to the rim. I'm very optimistic and always have been.. I believe in the possibilities of life, anything can happen.

I was up for something different and out side of my box. I've been working my fingers to the bone to finish Ms. Elizabeth. Queen Elizabeth that is. She is Not the same old Americana stuff that I have been doing off and on for the last 6 years. Kinda nice for a change.

I have a feeling after I list my Queen Elizabeth doll on ebay you might see alot of doll makers making them(thats how things work there). Queen Elizabeth is kinda like the first Queen Anne doll I made for ebay.

At first,I was the only one making "Queen Anne dolls" on ebay and now Queen Anne dolls are everywhere..

Just as "T" of Dolls of Yore was the only one to make Izannah Walker Dolls and now there a dime a dozen.
By the way if you haven't seen her dolls then your missing out.

I hope to be able to share pictures of my Queen Elizabeth doll with all of you sometime today.

I love Lucy!

2007-12-11T10:18:00.000-08:00

This is the TV character I had told you about in my last post.

My Mom and daughter just Love Lucy. Every year I try to buy both of them something in the "I love Lucy" theme.

This picture is for Ginger

2007-11-30T19:49:00.000-08:00

Ranting Raven

2007-11-30T06:03:00.001-08:00

Good Morning all..
Guess who is going to be in Ranting Raven?
If you guess -> Me <- then you were right!
I got an e-mail saying that I have been juried in! Woo Hoo, I'm as happy as I can be! What a great Honor! I'm just thrilled to be apart of "Ranting Raven". Please Be sure to look for me on ( www.Rantingraven.com ) as well as the other artists there.

Oh and for those who don't know what "Ranting Raven" is, it is on-line monthly catalog where Primitive Artists sell their Unique and Original work.

I wish I had time to finish a doll I had started two days ago, but it's still not finished.
I had to stop making the doll because I got a call from my daughter saying her Grandfather was in the hospital. So I rushed down there to see what was wrong. Daddy (My ex father in law) is 89 years old. He never has been in the hospital sense I have known him (24 years). He couldn't remember anything, The doctors think it's because of an infection. I was kinda scared to hear he didn't know who anyone was, He has always been a very smart man. He is a great Man, very Humble soul! Please keep him in your prayers. I'll be gone after lunch today to check up on him and talk to his doctor.

Have a great day all!

many Blessings, Mae

Under the weather

2007-11-21T04:08:00.000-08:00

I've been under the weather these last few days.
All most ashame to say that I was having "chest pains". Well after two days of hurting I made the call to my Doctor. My doctor wasn't the in office so I seen the other Doctor on call.
I didn't know anything about him but I'm glad I went.. He was a very spiritual being Talking about God as he did the examination.
I was told that the EKG showed a mild Infarction..Hmmm? I ask should I be worried? The doctor, "No not at this time" but if the pains in my chest don't go away with the meds he gave me ,then go to the ER.
The ER is not a place I want to go, after all they know my husband really well because We are there every other week..

As of this morning my chest is still hurting and no real logically explanation as to why. The doctor it could be muscular or a nerve in my chest. So I'm going to take the meds and Hope that it works.

After I was done at the Doctors office, My husband and I went to look for him a new car. I believe he will find one today that he likes but then you never know.
Mean while I have been working on other doll set. I hope to be done tonight if all goes to plan.

I hope all of you Have a very "Happy Thanksgiving". I wish you the best of fun. Be safe and take care!

Blessings, mae

Here is My new Santa

2007-11-18T04:41:00.000-08:00

Pictures of Santa

His face is made clay, body made of Muslin fabrics..
He stands 15 inches tall. All the little mice,doll puppets,and elves are hand sculpted from clay..

Santas and more Santas

2007-11-18T04:01:00.000-08:00

So sorry I haven't blogged in a while..I have been busy making more Santas. I had orders to fill and I'm so glad I'm done with them. I don't really like to take orders but will on "Santas".

I have two more baskets finished.. So far that is a total of 4 baskets.. The Santas look great with their pine baskets.
Speaking of Santas again, Someone e-mailed me about the Santa that I have on ebay.. They wanted to offer me $225.00 plus shipping.. I just can't to let him go for that.I worked my tail off on him.. If I get an offer for $275.00 or $300.00 then I'll sell it.
I have a Santa finished and ready to list but not sure if or then I'll get it on e-bay. I thought about putting it on my website (www.tatteredcowwings.com)My ebay fees run right at $100.00 a month. Now that is sad!

I hope ya'll have a great day!
Many Blessings, Mae

New Santa, Just listed on e-bay!

2007-11-12T22:01:00.000-08:00

This is the Santa I was talking about.. I just LOVE IT!

Picture of finished Santa

2007-11-12T13:01:00.001-08:00

Here is the Finshed Santa...Sorry this Santa is already sold.

I just finshed another Santa and its my all time favorite.. I'm not sure if I'll part with it but if I do ,It will be on e-bay. It has my heart and I REALLY Love it! I'll try to post pictures of it as well.

Working on Santas

2007-11-07T16:00:00.000-08:00

I thought I would share a picture of a Santa in progress.. This is how every one of my Santas Start... Clay, eyes and alot of building, sculpting for the right face. This Santa is already spoken for and I'll post a picture after it's finished for everyone can see it. So I must get my rear in gear as I have another two to start after this one is done..

Many Blessings Ya'll!

2007-11-05T09:57:00.001-08:00

Making a basket for Santa

2007-11-05T09:31:00.000-08:00

Wow, you know I must be crazy or something. Sometimes I shouldn't think so hard or follow through with my silly thoughts.. And here is just one of those times...

I was thinking about how great Santa would look with a wonderful basket for his bag.. Well I looked on ebay and didn't see anything that was small enough or anything that I liked..
So I put on my thinking cap, " look out a blonde at work"...lol

I have a pine tree with tons of pine cones and needles. What in the world is a blonde to do..lol Well I thought to myself, what A shame I can't make a basket! After all I have never made a basket before.. So I thought how hard can it be, right? Wrong!!!!
A basket from short pine needles, that is just to crazy for me but I did it. Here is just show all of you it can be done and just think it only took my Six LONG hours, no stopping..
The worst Six hours I have ever spent making anything, Or maybe it was because I don't know how to make a basket.. Maybe I need to take a class in basket making 101.

One basket is finished and one to go...
So the Santa that will have the wonderful basket grace his back will be an Awesome Santa!

eBay Pulse!

2007-10-27T07:12:00.000-07:00

Yes, I made it after all this time (6 Looooong years)...
I'm on eBays Pulse under folk art..
I'm doing the Happy dance!
Over 60 watchers at this time.. Wow, I never dream this day would come. I know most of you are thinking "what's the big deal"?, Really no big Deal to any of you. It was just a goal I set for myself and believed it would happen one day.

The e-mails have been pouring in some buyers but mostly from sellers.. Their words have been very kind and I'm taken back just a bit..

One buyer said why don't I make Santas full time? Hmmmm, now there is a thought....

I asked to be apart of two primitive online magazines but I haven't heard anything back from anyone.. I guess their too busy to answer e-mails, Oh well No big deal anyway.

Be Thankful for what you have. Don't forget who gave it to you, Give thanks to God every day!

Blessings, Mae

2007-10-24T19:58:00.001-07:00

My Santa is on e-bay for the next three days and my reserve is $450.00 because of my Mom. My momma fell in love with it but then again she loves just about everything I make. It's great to have your own little Cheerleader. She is always cheer me on and said this is my very best work. But then again she is always saying that with every doll I make.

Be sure to check out my New Website.
http://www.tatteredcowwings.com/home.html

Working on my Wesite

2007-10-18T08:50:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon all,
I have put my dolls aside while I work on my website and tending to my husband. Both my husband & my website are slow going. If you should go to my website (http://www.tatteredcowwings.com ) at this time Please excuse my mess as I'm still trying to unwrap everything.

I had someone ask me why the color pink on my website? Well as most of you know it's for Breast Cancer Awareness.. As I have said before, if you seen pink in anything that I do it's for Breast Cancer Awareness.

You might want to get you some tissue for the true story below, or leave now.

I remember when my Ex Mother in law (Oma Nell) couldn't find a gift to give her sister for her birthday,( back the in early 90's) so she gave her a Mammogram.. I thought to myself what a silly gift and there is no better gift any better than a mammogram. Truly a Gift of love.

In the gift of the mammogram, her sister returned the gift by giving her mammogram.. Oma Nell sister found out a week later after having the mammogram that she had breast cancer. She fought a good fight, she got tough and lived only a year and a half..Oma always said it was her fault her sister died, but it wasn't.. Her sister lived 1 1/2 longer than she would have without treatments..

Then after Oma Nells sister died, Oma would have her mammograms done twice a year. Nothing would ever show up, always free and clear of cancer until one day. Oma Nell found out she had breast cancer. I never will forget that day. Oma, said in her words "cut it off" I don't need it to live and I want to live.

I was there the day the cancer was taking and there after it was over. I drove her to the Doctor's with her drain tubes,and all the while she was smiling.. I seen her go through chemotherapy and loose her hair, all the while smiling, just happy to be living..

And live she did, 6 years later she ended up with breast cancer in her other breast. Again she said the same words,"cut it off", I don't need it to live and I want to live.

In the middle of 2005 I found out that the chemotherapy wasn't working and that she only had a few months to live. I couldn't even talk to her without crying. I couldn't look at her without crying, all the while she was smiling, just happy to be alive. Boy was that tough!

Then I got the call from my daughter and said Mom come quick to the hospital, Grandma is dying " the doctors said it could be any time. She knew she was dying the doctors had told her time and time again.

She told her husband to call the Pastor because she wanted to make sure her heart was right with God before she passed away. She made all of her burial plans from the hospital room with the pastor and husband there.

I got there as soon as I could.. I went to my Mother in laws bedside. She was awake and you guess it "smiling". Oma said, Hello Love and my tears just fell. I told her "you knew I would be here" and she "Yes, Love... I knew".

Then she was talking about old times and what she would miss the most about living. She just kept saying how much she loved everyone and how she wanted all of us to know that.

Then out of the blue she said she could eat something after all she hadn't ate anything for right at two weeks. She said she wanted bacon and eggs with white bread. I raced to Denny's and thought I have to hurry. It seeemed like the car wasn't moving fast enough. All I could think about while I was gone to get her food was I hope she is alive when I get back.

Thank God she was! She ate all her food. We all laughed and everyone said she was doing so much better with me there. The doctor said she could live at least another 2 to 4 weeks but then again it was hard to give a time, that was Gods Job.
So I kissed her on the cheek and told her I would be back soon. I told her to remember I Love you. She said "I Love you too Love" and when are you coming home? We all need you. I told her soon, I hope soon..

I left that night and hoped that the Doctors were wrong. I cried all the way for my three hour trip home. My children, ex father in Law, and ex husband, were a mess as well as myself.

A week had passed and the weekend was just a day away. I had planned to go and see her on the weekend and stay with her. But I didn't get the chance.
My daughter called me crying and I knew it was over. I don't think any words were said the crying said it all. My Mother in law died of breast cancer in 2005. She was laid to rest on Halloween day.

I'll always be in the pink and keep Oma in my heart.

My husband is sick again!

2007-10-13T08:56:00.000-07:00

I think I'm going nuts.
My husband is sick again! The doctors said they were going to put him through a battery of test for the fifth time.
As most of you know he has heart trouble. Those silly little heart attacks just keeps popping up. He is off of work again until the doctors say other wise. I wish they could fix whatever is wrong with him.

Feed Shark

Someone pinch me!

2007-10-03T13:43:00.000-07:00

Wow, I couldn't believe that "Bill Nelson" e-mail me about my doll that I have on ebay!

For those who don't know "Bill Nelson" is an award-winning, internationally known illustrator, sculptor of ventriloquist figures, automata and one of a kind dolls.

He said "From one doll artist to another".. Wow, never thought I would be called an artist by a real artist.
There was a buyer(from ebay) that had bought from me for right at year. Every day She would make sure to remind me that I was no artist because I didn't have a degree in art.. Hmmm??? I make "primitive" folk art dolls.. Does that mean I am no artist just because she told me that every day? I believe the answer is No! Even still that has stuck in my head, maybe I'm never going to be a great artist but I will be the best doll maker that I can be with Gods help.

Bill Nelson is a man God, very inspiring and it was a great honor to have chatted with him.
If you get the chance,take a look at his work and get ready to be amazed!
www.billnelsonstudios.com

2007-10-02T23:51:00.001-07:00

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2007-09-21T23:30:00.001-07:00

Clay Fairy

2007-09-12T06:12:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest Fairy called "Ready"...
She is ready to Gooooo.. Ready to picked up after a hard day of playing..

What great fun it was to make her! I'm always shocked when I set down to sculpt, I never know what I will be making until it's made.. As most of you know, my Dolls have a way of turning out the way they want too! If it as if they have a mind of their own.
Little Pink fairy was made of clay.. She has glass eyes and has fabric Pink tutu. Always "pink" for Breast Cancer...

2007-09-07T16:51:00.000-07:00

I'm Back from the fair... Woo Hoo, I won, I won... I'can't believe it! Woo Hoo, I am
Happy as can be! I won, One fifth Place, Two first Place and one Best of Show, Grand prize! Here are some pictures of my Items I placed in the fair.

2007-09-05T04:30:00.000-07:00

I took my Dolls to The West Texas Fair yesterday... Who would think I would start shaking and couldn't speak? Not me, that is for sure... I'am never at a loss for words. I can never say that again..
They start drooling over my dolls and I was in shock.. I guess I thought there were going to be others that were so much better than myself. I just really think anyone can do what I do.

For those who don't know, Texas isn't big on Primitives.. I had to tell them what a primitive was and my dolls are up agaist "pretty CLEAN looking dolls".. Oh my Goodness, I'll be lucky to get a ribbon! I think they were drooling because they knew they were going to win a ribbon and not me.

As I was getting ready to leave the Fair, A lady asked me if I would mind teaching her how to sculpt? She said she knows a bunch of church ladies that want to learn as well.. Of course I wouldn't be getting paid for it but It sure would be great fun.

I'll be going to the fair on Friday and I hope to find out if I placed and if I will at least get a ribbon. I'll take some pictures of the fair and post them soon.
Wish me luck!

2007-09-01T02:56:00.001-07:00

2007-09-01T02:50:00.001-07:00

2007-08-29T15:40:00.001-07:00

Woo Hoo, I just finished my American Gothic set! I just love the painting American Gothic by Grant Wood..
I found out some fun facts as I was making this set.. I had always thought the couple in the Painting were Husband and Wife but they weren't..
Then when I read about how Grant Wood wanted people to believe the lady in the painting was, the Daughter of the Man in picture, I was floored.. Well just a bit taken back. .
The lady was named Nan and she was Grant Woods sister! The man in the painting was the family dentist Dr. B.H. Mckeeby.
Grant Wood Loved his Family and he showed it with his painitngs.. Grant Wood died at a early age 50 of Liver cancer.
Just some good ole Fun facts for people who want to know..
The West Texas fair will be here on the 4th of Sept.. I plan to make another set for the fair, God Willing. I pray that God holds my hands and Paints them the way they are suppose to be!

Giving Back

2007-08-09T06:19:00.000-07:00

Well it's all most that time of year again.. School will be starting soon and all the little children will need school supplies.. Some will go to school empty handed because their parents just simply can't afford it. Very sad to hear but to "live it" it's even sadder for a child!
We all want children to grow up and be productive. That can't happen without the tools they need.

Lets face it, everyone needs tools.
If you go to work, you need a way to get there ( a "car" also known as "a tool") without it you could walk but you still need "a tool", aka shoes. If you were going to cook a hot dog over a camp fire you would need a tool aka "a stick" to cook it..

The point I am trying to making is simple, give a child tools (school supplies) to do their job and watch them succeed. This is "the real no child left behind"!
The smiles from a child are real and can be felt deep in the heart.

So I do my part.. I'm not rich but you don't have to rich to buy a pack of crayons, only .20 at wal-mart. all of what you see in the picture below cost less than $30.00.. There is enough here for at least 7 children. So next time your in wal-mart and you see the crayons, paper, pencils, glue.. Buy a few dollars worth and drop it off at the school.. The teachers will be thrilled to get it and they will give it to a child that has nothing on the first day of school. You will be tickle pink to know you made a child smile.

God Said, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!

Blessings, Mae

p.s.

I was one of those children that didn't have school supplies as a child.. I was so embarrassed when the teacher called me to the front of the class because I didn't have a pencil or paper.. She said that would be .10 cent for a pencil and 5 cents for a sheet of paper, and she wanted to be paid the next morning... Well, I was a child and I didn't have 15 cents.. So after school was out, I worried all day and all night how I was going to get 15 cents. I believe my mom gave the 15 cents to me that night. The next morning I walked to the class room with the 15 cents in my hand and gave it to the teacher. She looked shocked and I walked away with a proud smile on my face.

As my Grandmother would say, "Your only as good as your word".

My Mom made sure after that, that I would always have paper and pencils if nothing else.

No one should be embarrassed about who or what they are, In Gods eyes we are all the same. Mom always told me..We all put our pants on one leg at a time!

Mae

The pulse page on e-bay.

2007-07-24T19:52:00.000-07:00

Hmmm? Ever wonder how one makes it to the pulse page on e-bay?
I have been waiting for 6 years now and still never on the pulse page! I heard someone said that you need to have 40 or more watchers.. I've had that many and more and still nothing. They say good things come to those who wait, and I am waiting..lol

2Bprim and dithotp

2007-07-04T22:07:00.000-07:00

I belong to two group... Dithotp, and 2BPrim... Dithotp,aka Deep in the heart of Texas primitives.. 2bprim aka 2bprim.. Please be sure to check out "2bprim" and dithotp on e-bay. A Great bunch of primitive artists in these groups!

New Pictures of Baby "Jaiden"

2007-07-04T22:04:00.001-07:00

Jaiden at all most six months old! She has two teeth now!

New listings on e-bay

2007-07-04T21:50:00.000-07:00

I had planned on resting up after being at the hospital with my husband. But I just couldn't help myself. I had four things made and ready to list before my husband got sick..
I finished my Angel! Her arms and legs are not the ones you see in the other unfinished picture. Her arms and legs have wire in them(wire,to be able to pose her). She looks so good all in pink and a bald head. She comes with aglass charm, all hand made by me.

Next is my Liberty and Spring Chicken.. I just Love this set! really too cute!

Last are my primitive Americana paintings.. I just listed two of them.. I have two more started but just not finished yet.

My husband is is home from the hospital

2007-07-04T21:44:00.000-07:00

Happy 4Th of July everybody!
For those who don't know, My husband just got home from the hospital again. The doctor said he had another heart attack.. That would make it his 4 heart attack sense Feb. 28, 2007.. Happy to report he is doing well tonight!

Wow, Where has the time gone!

2007-06-05T02:27:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe,This year is half over!

They say time flys when your having fun. I sure am having fun making dolls and elephants.

I have a few doll in the works but nothing is finished at this time. Right now I am working on an Americana set! It's going to be really kinda cute.

Just so you know some dolls just have a mind of their own. Sometimes no matter how you want a doll to look, They have other things in mind. As in my little fairy. She was a bit on the "meanie" side..lol She was so mean, I put her in time out for 5 days in her birthday suit.. And boy is she mad!

She looks at me every morning with that frown as she sets beside my computer. I guess she takes that saying that my Mom use to say to heart. My Mom would say "don't make that face, your face might freeze like that and that's how you will look from now on".. Well I guess the fairy didn't listen to her Momma!..lol

2007-05-13T13:55:00.000-07:00

Yippee! I made it!
Good afternoon all!

To all you Mothers: I hope you are having a great Mothers day!

E-bay has been a bit slow for alot of prim makers... I have been working on a few things and hope to be able to list very soon. I do have some things listed right now and they will end to tomorrow. I have been getting Great e-mails through e-bay about the elephant I made..She is a real cutie! Reminds me of a child.

For those who don't know, I am apart of an e-bay group called Deep in the heart of Texas Primitives. ( aka~ DITHOTP) If you have to time, Please feel free to take a peak at all the other wonderful prim makers !

I'll be back soon to post some pictures of my work.

Have a great day All!

Many Blessings!
Mae