Yarnigras Annual Zombie Swap - Dr. Seuss in Zombie Land

 

I don't know how Val over at Yarnigras Swapper Spot does it. She always comes up with amazing themes for her annual Zombie Swap. This year though, I think she has outdone herself! Dr. Seuss Zombies! I am so in! If you are interested in joining in on the fun, click on the picture above to be taken to Val's site. Sign-ups go through August 20th and the zombie must be shipped by Sept. 26. 

 

 

It's Tea Time!

Welcome to my tea party for the 1st annual themed tea party blog hop being hosted by Sara over at Classicalhomemaking.com. Here is a link that has the list of all of the blogs participating in the themed tea party blog hop: https://www.classicalhomemaking.com/2020/08/2020-themed-tea-party-blog-hop-vintage.html Scroll to the bottom to find the rest of the parties!

 I have missed participating in blog parties and I had such a great time putting this together.

 Look at the time… it is obviously Tea time!

 

I am glad you decided to stop by for a spot of tea… watch that rabbit, if you follow him you never know where you may end up!

Looks like one of our guests was here and forgot his hat! That’s ok, he’ll be back soon

We have several different teas for you to sample, there is vanilla orchid, hibiscus, earl gray and even a vanilla chai and if you are a daring soul, you can even add a little something extra to your tea

So many fun things are planned for us today. I hope you get to enjoy them all 

I hope you like fresh cherries and cake. The Flamingo’s certainly do!

It is a fine day for a tea party, the sun is shining, the shade is oh so nice under the tree and these treats just hit the spot!

 

 

As the sun sets, there is still time for tea under the warm glow of the mushrooms.

 

Thank you for stopping by, I had a wonderful time and hope you did too! I am off to visit the other parties. I hope to see you at one or two of them

 Debbie

Save the Date... for Tea

Don't miss my upcoming Alice in Wonderland themed Tea Party on Saturday, August 8th, 2020. This is part of the First Annual Themed Tea Party blog hop being hosted by Mrs. Sarah Coller over at Classical Homemaking. You can find her original Tea Party post here.

I am so excited to be a part of this. I've been gathering my Alice decor and planning the treats for this special day. I hope you will join me for a fun and quirky Alice in Wonderland tea...

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

A Themed Tea Party Blog Hop!

I am so excited!! Sara over at ClassicalHomemaking.Com is hosting a Themed Tea Party blog hop! It has been a while since I participated in one of these and I can't wait! Of course my theme will be Alice in Wonderland.

The party starts on August 8th! Check back then and join me for a cup of tea in wonderland.

Debbie

Pandemic Zombie Swap - What I received!

The theme for this swap was - "When the pandemic hit, I was ______" you filled in the blank and that was your zombie theme. 

Mine went as follows: When the pandemic hit, I was in the islands on vacation. My swap partner, Claire, hit the nail on the head with this amazing zombie. 

Little Jenny Zombie

Here buddy, with his board shorts and fold up chair

Cool tuck ins!

The package

I also received a tiny spell book which is amazing but I didn't capture it in the photo. I am so happy with little Jenny zombie. What a fun swap! 

Pandemic Zombie - What I sent

I had so much fun with the swap, as always, though this one was more fun than usual and brought back amazing memories of college...

I give you Punk Rock Zombie

I was lucky enough to meet people that were part of the Phoenix Arizona punk scene and took me to some of the most amazing punk rock shows in the mid 1980's when I was in college at Arizona State. I saw bands like Black Flag, the Screaming Sirens, the Circle Jerks, TSOL and SNFU. Those were some of the most memorable shows I went to, but there were many, many more!

I love the energy of Punk Rock and still listen to it. When I saw that my swap partner wanted a Punk Rock zombie, I literally did a happy dance! I will definitely be making another punk zombie for myself, this guy was so hard to give up.

I called him Rusty after a friend from college, but am letting him new mom name him.

I hope you enjoyed this amazing zombie. Next up I will show you the beautiful (seriously) zombie that I received.

D