IADR October Doll Show - Pirate!

I am thrilled to share that I just signed up to be a part of the International Art Doll Registry's October Pirate Themed doll show. IADR hosts member shows throughout the year and while I have been a member almost since it's inception, I have never before entered a show.

October is the deadline for me to create a pirate! I am starting on it this week so that I have plenty of time to make it amazing! I am not sure if I will create a male or female pirate but I can't wait to get started!

Here are some of my inspiration pictures:

Of Course, I have to look at the layers and accessories from Pirates of the Caribbean and the fabulous pirate style of Johnny Depp. This movie was so fun visually. I'll be watching more to get in the pirate mood... my poor family will be hearing "Avast my hearties, Yo Ho!" a lot!  

This is amazing. I've linked the original site. 

Beautiful Pirate Style - Website Linked

And then there are the stunning pirates of Black Sails!

Character: Captain Charles Vane - Black Sails

Character: Anne Bonny - Black Sails

I've got ideas for hats, pistols, swords, boots and so much more. Yes, I am excited and I have a LOT of ideas. I can't wait to get started. I'll share as I go!

Debbie

Pirate Costume

Just a quick post to show you my costume from the party (and a sneak peek at two upcoming tutorials). I'm pretty pleased with it! The treasure chest at my feet is going to be featured soon as a tutorial! It started out as a simple pine chest from Michael's.

The picture isn't that great but this banner will also be featured soon in a tutorial on printable designs. I hope to have those finished soon.

Thanks for stopping by!

So Many Projects

 This month has been a whirlwind of activity at Sunflower House Art. I've been volunteering at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare festival (best volunteer gig EVER!), planning a pirate themed costume party (which is this weekend - squee!) had a couple of other birthdays and sadly two funerals. Toss in the vest I HAD to make for my pirate costume, an artist's retreat and gearing up for the craft fair in October and I have barely looked at my blog!

I have, however, been taking lots of pictures of all of the cool things I have been making for the party - treasure chest, printed canvas pirate banner, pirate themed candle holders... so that I can share them with you. Once I get through this weekend I'll be posting some tutorials on the cool things I've created.

I'm super excited about these projects and think you will be too. I'll also be showing you how the playhouse looks so far. It's still not painted but it is looking pretty darn good! Hopefully paint will happen soon.

I'll be posting about a new swap that I'm participating in later on today. It's a new style for me so I am nervous and excited all at once!

Before I run off to sew buttons on my guy's costume... here is a peek at the vest I made. I almost didn't post it because I had to line it and I HATE lining things and there are a few visible glitches but its a costume and I'm OK with it :0) I'm actually pretty happy with how it turned out.

Pirate Costume Vest Front

Pirate Costume Vest Back

Stay tuned for fun things to come - soon - OK, probably closer to in September :0)