Wow!

It's been kind of crazy the past couple of days. Still putting in more hours on the other job and got to see two of my nieces. I actually took care of them when they were young. One is moving to Seattle, today, but I got to see the both of them. It was fun.

I also got my next weekly spread for my Bullet Journal and started to fill in some of the pages with drawings.

Still working on finishing some dolls and ornaments for the show and I will work on two new designs tonight. I have tomorrow off so I will be in the creative dungeon sewing all day.

Better Late Than Never

I almost have a batch of monster doll pins done. Almost. It seems I get to the end of something and stop. Not a good habit. Maybe I lose my faith, or nerve, or whatever. I tell myself that I'd rather clean the bathroom or do laundry than add hair and hearts to these little darlings. It's amazing how our brain tricks us into doing what we don't want to do and not what really makes our hearts sing.

I did manage to finally get the September front page for my Bullet Journal done. Yeah, yeah, same old thing. A day late and a dollar short. I kind of knew what I wanted to do then scrapped the idea. So I did that wonderful yearly rite of passage. The first day of school. I used oil based color pencils. Walnut Hollow I believe. I do like those pencils and years ago I was getting pretty good with them. Then I stopped. Now it's back to square one. But I shall continue because now I think I have a pretty decent pencil sharpener. One that won't crack the leads or eat up the pencils.

I think I would like to try this drawing again. Add a few more things. Then I drew some pumpkins. I was going to make them jack-o-lanterns but I'll have plenty of time to do them next month. I used Tombow markers on this one and a Tombow brush pen which I truly find amazing. You can get a fine line and with a little pressure, get a wider line. Like using a paint brush. Gonna have to work more with that too. I messed up on both with the lettering. I guess I wasn't paying attention but for right now, I'm pleased with both. Because it's fall. Not technically but for me, fall starts right after Labor Day.

Until next time. Have a nice day.

13 & 14-29 Faces

I did these two yesterday. Both I used a ballpoint pen.

A very tired witch with a ghost hat. The thing just can't stop talking.

Baby in a bunner bonnet. Have to keep in with the bunners.

Barely Made It!

Oh my gosh! Barely made it for my first post for September. I'm still holding it together, even though I'm not all there on the job. But that's okay. This little miss is a Ghostie Girl. I just love her little legs. Yes, she does have a big head but she's going to be cute.

Here are some of the Goth Witches, with their beginning paint job. Their eyes are a dark purple with light purple and yellow highlights. Their outfits are killer. I wouldn't mind a couple of those dresses.

Lighting isn't great but look at what time it is. LOL

As you can see, I have witches all over the place. These two are on my sewing table.

These three are on my chair. I've got to get another shelf. Ooooh! Under the gun.
Will also put in an hour or so writing.

Getting Back on Track

This is post number 100. It came up on me quite fast. I had wanted to do something special, like have a giveaway, but that will have to wait until after October. That wonderful, glorious, magical month.

Last week my job schedule had changed and that threw me for a creative loop. And not in a good way. I also got sick. I'm back to my normal schedule starting this week and I feel like I can tackle anything. Including Godzilla.

Not only do I have a huge Skele Pirate guy waiting for arms, a warren of witches, a couple of Ghostie Girls, I now have a bunch of bunners and bears vying for attention. Pirates, ghouls, and ghosts are waiting to get off the drawing board.

It's getting close to thinking about the business end of all the creating. Getting ready for the Expo, taxes, making sure I have enough bags, tissue, etc. Yikes!

Plus I'm still reworking my young adult manuscript, 'Map Hunter'. I apologize for no pics this post but August is just about over and hopefully the stifling heat will follow it. Here comes September.