SympleTymes Cloth Art By Sherrie Nordgren

Newest Issue of Prim's

2012-01-15T16:39:00.002-05:00

My FAVORITE magazine Prims winter issue is out,
I have had mine for two weeks and just now am getting a chance to snuggle up with it, One of my favorite designers is once again in this issue.
Susan Pilotto of Mouse Droppings http://www.spmousedroppings.blogspot.com/
Susan creates Fine Folk Art using mixed-media , Susan specializes in creating one of a kind miniature animals from recycled wool felt fabric
Be sure to pick up your issue and see all the other wonderful artists and their awesome creations! Hugzs Sherrie

We have our Puppies Home !!!

2012-01-12T14:04:00.005-05:00

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Please meet TaDa!!!!

Molly Lynn and her sister Mandy Sue 7 - weeks old. Our Angel who is 13 yrs old is handling the new pups very well, she seems to know their just babys..But when the puppies are running through the house and trust me they are like two tornadoes!! We do put Angel up on the couch..LOL . I will try to add weekly pictures so you can see how fast they are already growing..Molly is diffidently the smaller one but she doesn't know it , because she RULES...Mandy at first was taking it , but slowly she is standing her own against Molly attacks!They are allot of work with two puppies and one older dog, But GOSH it is so much fun.They love to snuggle and love to wrap around your neck and sleep and stretch and yawn.They are bringing us allot of laughs and giggles and so much joy and love!!

For right now I have no alone time to sew or any thing, I do manage to go to work, I would not change a thing , Gene and I have big plans for the week ends with the puppies,which means , We will take Molly and Mandy every where we go...hmmm do you think they will be spoiled??? :) We are so blessed!

ANGEL and MOLLY LYNN and MANDY SUE

2012-01-04T11:40:00.007-05:00

Angel
This Saturday we finally get to bring home our two new baby girls!! Molly Lynn and Mandy Sue,Then the fun will begin, I am praying our 13 year old baby girl Angel will love them as much as we do, Angel is very calm and loving, I think she will let them know who is boss and then she will be all Motherly love Molly Lynn
Mandy Sue
I just can't wait to hold them and kiss them and do all the puppy things with them,
Like Angel they will be spoiled! Both girls are different in personalities
Molly is the the spunky one, Like her Dad , and Mandy is a bit more laid back like her Mom
ok be warned you will be seeing allot of puppie pictures as they grow!!!

Annie Beez Folk Art -Elisha -

2012-01-03T12:38:00.004-05:00

DOLL CREATED BY: Annie Beez Folk Art

Annie Beeez has been a long time friend, I am always amazed at her talent.

When I saw her Elisha her Folk Angel it stopped me in my tracks, You know there are allot of amzinf Izanna Walker style dolls, Some you could put right beside the "Real" Izanna Walker and not tell the diference. I for one LOVE them all.

But what captured my heart with Annie Beez's Elisha is the originality. Her face looks like it is from a angel.Her dress is impeccable! To learn more about "Elisha Annie has Elisha on her

TDIPT Mercantile for a limited time

http://tdipt-anniebeez.blogspot.com/
also see her on her blog

http://anniebeezfolkart.blogspot.com/

What a amazing doll and artist!

Hugzs Sherrie

The NEW CLAY NEWS

2011-12-18T18:52:00.003-05:00

I am so excited! Not just about Christmas but about a *New* Blog I came across
It is called "The NEW CLAY NEWS " I was reading their awesome tutorial
"A is for Armature" I loved reading the tutorial and made notes to refer to, It was well written ( I mean even I under stood it:) with lots of pictures along the way also)
To tell you what "THE NEW CLAY NEWS) is about I copied their description
"he NEW CLAY NEWS is about the new no-bake, air-dry clays that are rapidly gaining in popularity. Commercial clays such as Creative Paperclay & LaDoll and homemade clays such as cold porcelain. We'll feature tutorials, product information and artists using the new clays. Mostly we'll talk about sculpting and creating art dolls with air-dry clay but my mind will often wander to other creativeareas! "Mary:-)
Stop by you will sure will learn some thing new
http://newclaynews.blogspot.com/
Merry Christmas
Hugzs Sherrie

Making Flowers

2011-12-15T12:21:00.004-05:00

Lately I have been making head bands I must say unique ones,They seem to sell as fast as I can make even one, I have been learning how to create different flowers, Using ribbon, silk, felt , scraps, feathers, jewels and more, There are allot of free tutorials, Just google search.
On You Tube I have this tutorial and it makes such sweet flowers! I hope you enjoy!! Hugzs Sherrie

Booh Bear Giveaway @ wishyouwereheremom.blogspot.com

2011-12-10T19:30:00.002-05:00

Booh Bear Giveaway! Drawing 12/31/11
"Blog Give away" http://wishyouwereheremom.blogspot.com/2011_10_01_archive.html
Little Paula is 5.75" tall and she is made from a revised V. Galli pattern of a mohair/alpaca blend. She wears a vintage dolly dress and is quite a character! To be entered in the drawing all you have to do is:
1) Either already be a follower of this blog or become one
2) Leave a comment on this postand for another chance to win,
3) Post this Giveaway on your Blog or Website with proof (link mentioned in your comment) The drawing will be held Dec. 31st! Please be sure to check back on this site on Dec. 31st as the winner will be announced here! http://wishyouwereheremom.blogspot.com/2011_10_01_archive.html

Merry Christmas Florida Style

2011-12-01T10:17:00.009-05:00

I wanted to do some thing different for our Christmas tree ornaments, My hubby has always wanted a "Florida" Christmas tree, So I bought some new Florida ornaments,

All are hand painted, Blown Glass, Some are actual sea shells, I want to go get some sand dollars, and every year just adding on to the collections, What fun this !! I have been having a blast buying Santa all decked out in Florida swimwear and riding a surf board, and Bright green crabs, Flamingos and Blow fish just to name a few, I am going back next week and buy some more HoHoho!!!!

Beautiful Poinsettia in front of our fireplace.

Creative Paper Clay

2011-11-23T19:26:00.003-05:00

I LOVE this blog Creative Paper Clay http://creativepaperclay.blogspot.com/
I have wanted to try paper clay seems like for ever..This blog has wonderful tutorials, Like the one above for a Turkey Pin, Wish I had read my email earlier, I might have tried this , and still just might, I love it.Makes me think of how I thought about Thanksgiving when I was a kid. you will find it here http://creativepaperclay.blogspot.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-turkey-pin.html

BUT now she has a tutorial for creating Holiday Charms with paper clay, Their are so beautiful here is their link also http://creativepaperclay.blogspot.com/ scroll down the page!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! Love and Hugs Sherrie

What I am creating Now

2011-11-07T12:50:00.005-05:00

After finishing my Craft Show for 2011, I am creating all fresh and new!!Also creating new E-Patterns and classes... Thought I'd share the Pattern pictures of what I am creating right now, One thing I realized at this past craft show is, PRIM is IN I had customers tell me they actually drove up north to buy their Prim Dolls. I was amazed and thrilled that so many really Love Prim as much as I do right here in Florida! I have always felt other than online selling people wouldn't under stand or even like My Love of Prim,/FolkArt type dolls. I was totally wrong.Even if I didn't sell any thing but just gave them away I found about my self I will always create Prim,/FolkArt type dolls.They are a step back in yesteryear and have such a warmth and love about them

This is a Primitive Angel, Pattern from The Old Porch Swing http://www.theoldporchswing.com I love the simpilisty of her, I plan on using artist pencils and hand paint her face.

I am having fun with this pattern from Frowning Francis..it is all about "Steampunk" http://frowningfrancisfolkart.com/index.html...Iam I am always trying new techiniques and embellishing to use on my Prim / FolkArt creations

OK what are YOU creating???? Hugzs Sherrie

Craft Show Success !!

2011-11-07T12:34:00.003-05:00

WhOhOooO here are a couple pictures of my craft show. As you can see there were allot of venders and true artists for sure! It was a awesome cool day for Florida!! It was a honor and joy to participate once again this year and I plan to participate again in 2012!

Just setting up

some of the wonderful artists!

see what a beautiful day it was!!

There were so many super nice people what a joy the day was!!

Remembrance Edith Flack Ackley

2011-10-24T08:53:00.005-04:00

Dedicating remembrance Edith Flack Ackley

Edith Flack Ackley Wengenroth Born :June 6, 1887 t o November 28, 1970
residence: Greenport, Suffolk, NY
Edith Flack Ackley a ledgen now and in her own time.
Dedicating remembrance here on my blog to my favorite cloth doll maker Edith Flack Ackley a cloth doll designer and maker. Inspiration to cloth dollmakers now, past, and future generations yet to come.

Edith Ackley has inspired so many artists/dollmakers since the publication of her first books and patterns. Edith's dolls and patterns have their very own extremely distinctive style ,
Even yet today 70 years later...this special woman and her dolls, and patterns still hold their extremely distinctive style
I first discovered her when purchasing her
"Dolls to make for fun and profit,"
My good friend Linda Johnson, also introduced me to her own EFA dolls that she created,
http://www.heirlooms4tomorrow.com/ackley.htm
Miniature Edith Flack Ackley Twin Cloth Dolls -- Only 4 Inches!
http://www.heirlooms4tomorrow.com/twins.htm
Sara Cole's EFA dolls...
http://www.saracole.com/ackleys/ackleygallery2.html
here is a nice web site that will give you all kinds of info about the designer and her wonderful dolls http://www.ragdollroom.com/
EDITH FLACK ACKLEY, Wife , Mother , Designer , Teacher , Pattern Designer, Author , of several books and magazines
"Paper Dolls, Their History and How to Make Them"
"Dolls to Make for Fun and Profit"
"A Doll Shop of Your Own"
"Holiday Cards For You to Make"
"How to Make Marionettes"
'For a Little Girl's Christmas', from the 1934 Woman's Home Companion magazine
Just think about it ... dollmakers from young ones just learning to sew and creating their very first cloth dolls, to young ones at age of eighty using her designs for more than 70 years!! EFA dolls are still going strong , showing no sign of slowing down !
From Edith " quote"I have had in mind those women in homes all
over the country, who like to sew and make things and
who would like to earn a little extra money".
from A Doll Shop Of Your Own, p. ix"
Her dolls on any given day or holiday are always sooo very special, EFA dolls are one of my personal favorite dolls to create, Each new year I create a new special holiday EFA Doll... It has become a family tradition,
My EFA dolls are not always created for Christmas, but for all holidays and even special family events,

I create EFA dolls through out the year for pure enjoyment , relaxation ,
Great place to get your own EFA patterns
Cloth Doll Supply -"Patterns from the Past by Edith Flack Ackley"
http://www.clothdollsupply.com/past4.html

http://www.adollshopofmyown.com/

Sherrie

Steampunk Talk on CDA Prim Doll Studio

2011-10-22T14:58:00.001-04:00

Please if you have any info/pictures/ books / dolls /jewelry about "Steampunk" Please share your knowledge and or question here!

Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios [Paperback]
Jema "Emilly Ladybird" Hewitt (Author)
http://www.amazon.com/Steampunk-Emporium-Creating-Fantastical-Oddments/dp/1440308381/ref=pd_sim_b_4

Steampunk Style Jewelry: Victorian, Fantasy, and Mechanical Necklaces, Bracelets, and Earrings [Paperback] By Jean Campbell
http://www.amazon.com/Steampunk-Style-Jewelry-Victorian-Mechanical/dp/1589234758/ref=pd_sim_b_

I did buy this, Can't really say I like it, It is very simple

Steampunk Softies: Scientifically-Minded Dolls from a Past That Never Was by: Sarah Skeate

http://www.amazon.com/Steampunk-Softies-Scientifically-Minded-Dolls-Never/dp/1449406009/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319308520&sr=1-1

I bought this book and LOVE it!

Steampunkery: Polymer Clay and Mixed Media Projects [Paperback] Christi Friesen (Author)
A project book for all skill levels. Step-by-step pictures combined with detailed and humorous instructions keep the pace quick and the excitement level high. Steampunk look combines a Victorian-era sense
of romance with a clockwork mechanical-ness. This book adapts those characteristics to polymer clay creations and offers projects that are sophisticated yet playful, challenging without being difficult. This
eighth book by well-known author/artist Christi Friesen is her best yet!
http://www.amazon.com/Steampunkery-Polymer-Mixed-Media-Projects/dp/0980231469/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319308602&sr=1-1

I ordered the cloth paper scissors september/october 2011..Love it!! It has a wonderful "How to create your own Steampunk dolls " Using paper clay, It is a awesome technique by artist Ivan Lovatt
http://www.clothpaperscissors.com/blogs/clothpaperscissors/archive/2011/10/10/cloth-paper-scissors-september-october-2011.aspx

EMBELLISHING!!

Alrighty I ordered my antique watch parts online from: I got the watch parts here, its the first thing at the top of the page.
http://www.firemountaingems.com/shopping.asp?skw=KWSTEAMPUNK&s.evps=steampunk

I also ordered online from Time and Materials on Etsy.. I got the propeller blade from: timeandmaterials.etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/timeandmaterials

http://www.etsy.com/shop/timeandmaterials

I also bought wonderful Steampunk charms from Micheals called "CHIC" They have a great sale and a large selctions also.

EYE CANDY

Doll created by Michele Lynch

Steam Dude!

steam punk paper doll man

I LOVE This!

My Favorite! He is just so Steampunk!

For Steampunk eye candy!!
Moias
Has a couple wonderful Steampunk Cloth Dolls on her Etsy
http://www.etsy.com/listing/76892815/steampunk-cloth-doll

More Steampunk eye candy
TheFreeFolk on her etsy has a victorian Steampunk Cloth Doll
http://www.etsy.com/listing/66955499/art-doll-ooak-steampunk-victorian-cloth?utm_source=googleproduct&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=GPS

You must be a member of Cloth Doll Artistry to join in the fun!

STEAMPUNK CHALLENGE

2011-10-16T16:27:00.003-04:00

BE SURE TO CLICK ON PICTURES ( ENLARGE) TO READ

Come on over to Cloth Dolls Artistry and join The Prim Doll Studio ,We are having a Steampunk Challenge!! http://clothdolls.ning.com/

This challenge will run from Oct 1 - Dec 20th!!
You must be a member of Cloth Doll Artistry to join in the fun!

Wordless Wensday

2011-09-14T20:38:00.001-04:00

OHIO -- My home state...

Ghoultide Gathering

2011-09-14T19:45:00.002-04:00

Ghoultide Gathering.... http://www.ghoultidegathering.com/gathering

I was SOOOOOO Blessed last year. My son Brian paided my way to MI to stay with him and Samantha, and the 3 of us got to go to "GhoulTide Gathering" it was awsome beyond words..One memorie I won't ever forget!!!! This year -GhoulTide Gathering is for TWO days!!!!!!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-09-07T21:38:00.006-04:00

What is Wordless Wednesday
On Wednesdays all over the internet, bloggers post a photograph with no words to explain it on their blog. Hence the ‘wordless’ title. The idea is that the photo itself says so much that it doesn’t need any description.Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_wordless_wednesday#ixzz1XJpV9hZX

What is Wordless Wednesday?
Visual Blogosphere Phenomenon
By Phylameana lila Desy, About.com Guide

http://healing.about.com/od/blogs/a/ww-wordless-wednesday.htm
Wordless Wednesday www.wordlesswednesday even has its own blog! I learned about WW in April 2008 and became an immediate fan (and participant). I am very visual and appreciate photos that invoke emotion, controversy, or conversation. My first 46 WW images are featured in a Wordless Wednesday Photo Gallery.

Rusty Tin Roof CountryPrim Online Magazine

2011-08-27T13:53:00.005-04:00

WhOOoOOo I LOVE all and every thing about Fall - Halloween and Thanksgiving too!!!

Hugzs Sherrie

Just wanted to give you all a heads up that...It is time for a "Fa-BOO-lous Fall at "Rusty Tin Roof. The Fall Issue is now available for down.. http://www.rustytinroof.com/

How to make doll hair and a "curling iron" Tutorial

2011-08-18T09:11:00.004-04:00

How to make doll hair and curling iron tutorial by:

Rivkah Mizrahi of Art Doll Blog: http://dollmakersmuse.blogspot.com/

I have known Rivkah for many years, She is a awesome doll artisit and is soooo giving of her self, She has written a wonderful tutorial on her blog , About using a curling iron to create beautiful doll hair, Please go to her blog and read , It is a awesome technique..Be sure to check out Rivkah other Free Tutorials too!! Thank You Rivkah for sharig with us all...Hugzs Sherrie

Down the Primitive Path" a Quarterly Online Magazine

2011-08-11T14:10:00.001-04:00

Down the Primitive Path" a Quarterly Online Magazine for crafters of all kinds! In "Down the Primitive Path" you will get "Tips and Tricks of the Trade". Free Patterns, Graphics, Wonderful Articles for you to enjoy and so much more! Down the Primitive Path is designed and created for you to download and/or print out with ease. We make it very easy to downlad patterns, graphics by just one click. You don't have to print out the whole magazine to get just one pattern.

http://www.aprimitivejourney.com/search/label/down%20the%20primitive%20path%20ezine

Bloglovin

2011-08-08T20:30:00.000-04:00

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My Favorite Picture!!!! Piece of Heaven on Earth

2011-08-07T12:54:00.004-04:00

I LOVE this picture and printed it out,Click on picture to enlarge... It brings me peace and joy just looking at it, Gene and I go at least once to twice a year to Tennessee-, Our dream is some day to retire there, But at least we get to visit, never ever tiring of Tennessee-..This picture is a view from Arthur and Tina Glidden from their back yard. April 3 2011- Chuckey Tennessee-Piece of Heaven on Earth!!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuckey,_Tennessee

New issue of "Down the primitive Path".

2011-07-30T19:22:00.003-04:00

We our so excited to bring you the newest issue of "Down the primitive Path".
Oh my goosh your going to love this issues articles.
It is just full of wonderful Articles what you are just going to love.
So set back and grab a cool drink and enjoy.

Get your copy today go to http://www.downtheprimitivepath.com/

2011-07-08T12:45:00.004-04:00

I was reading in a group i belong to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EarlyClothandPaint/There was a post from by: Nancy Gibbs who I have followed for years and she is a awesome doll artist, She was telling about this site that she thought was interesting, So I went and checked it out and ended up reading her whole web site, Great history from a woman who is living her dream and always loving her roots and antiques! Go read her posts on the Folk Doll! It is one of the very best written articles I have ever read! Kathy Schoemer http://www.kathyschoemerantiques.com/notes.html
This article just revived my *Love* for antique inspired rag dolls even more! Hugs Sherrie

Going for Caylee

2011-07-05T15:54:00.003-04:00

Justice will be done!!!

Keep this rose Going for Caylee ♥♥♥♥
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Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. Romans 12:19
Amen ♥