Wednesday, December 19, 2012

A Big Thank You!!!

A Big Thank You to all who followed our Christmas Blog Hop!!!

It was a huge success and we had a lot of fun with it!  I tried to email everyone who left comments and hope I didn't miss anyone!  If I missed you somehow, let me know and I will respond and add you to our email list!

We will be back next year for a Halloween and a Christmas Blog Hop, hopefully with more Artists and another system in place for more winners!  More Artists mean more winners!

In the meantime, I will keep you up to date with sneak peeks of works in progress and new finished pieces!
Here is a work in progress shot of my newest design....Alley Cats!  Please let me know what you think of them so far...

Yours Always,

Carly

Monday, December 17, 2012

We Have a Blog Hop Winner!!!


And the winner is....(Drum Roll...)


Carol Stuck of Buttermilk Creek Farm!!!

A Big Thank you to all who entered and followed all the way, there were so many, many, 
we had to do a drawing...the old "names in the hat"method.  Hope you all will join us next year, There are plans for another Christmas Giveaway and.... a Halloween Giveaway too!

Merry Christmas!!!



Sunday, December 9, 2012

MUTI-ARTIST BLOG HOP BEGINS NOW


MULTI-ARTIST BLOG HOP ... Begins NOW!!!


HI!  Welcome to the Blog Hop! I'm Carly from Boggy Bottom Bayou.I am hosting this event  and I am so happy to be a part of it!  This blog hop will run from Monday December 10th through Sunday, December 16th.
A winner will be picked Sunday night and announced on our blogs on Monday, December 17th!  

Here are the rules to be entered to WIN!!  Please follow all 3 rules!

1.  You must visit each of the 7 blogs.  (They are listed below.)  

2.  Once there, you must sign up to be a follower.  If you already follow the blog, please say "I'm already a follower." in your comment to enter ... see Rule #3.

3.  After you sign up to be a follower of the blog, you must leave a comment in the comment section (under this post) asking to be put into the giveaway.  

That is it!  We will enter your name in the giveaway.  One lucky person wins it ALL!!

SO LET'S GET STARTED!!! ---- There are 7 Artist's participating.  The above pictures are numbered according to the Artists listed below.  They are:

1.  Carly Smith (Your Host) from Boggy Bottom Bayou - I am giving away a gorgeous set of vintage, mercury glass and lamp work bead ornaments.  Oh so pretty and very vintage!  As a BONUS ... (I IF get 20 new followers on my blog), I am giving away a 10" Santa in an adorable quilted outfit! (See middle picture #1)  
Love that Santa!!!
Click on the link below to go tomy blog.

2.  LeeAnn Kress from Charmed Confections -  LeeAnn is giving away a cute set of six Charmed Confections Cupcakes in a holiday tin, along with 2 candy cane ornaments and 2 lollipop ornaments.  All handmade! (See bigger pictures below!)
Click on the link below to go to LeeAnn's blog 

3.  Jody Johnson from Sweet Bear Creek Whims - Jody is giving away a beautiful handmade reindeer pillow.  Sooo cute!  (LeeAnn (above) should know .. she has one!)  Absolutely darling - You won't want to part with it!
Click on the link below to go to Jody's blog

4.  Brenda from The Rusty Thimble - Brenda is giving away the sweetest snowman ornament that will grace your tree!  We know ... You want him!
Click on the link below to go to Brenda's blog

5.  Mary Bell from The Mary Bell.com - Mary's giveaway is a knitty bitty knit couture Santa sweater set. It comes with hanging hardware underneath that is a poseable wyreman made from recycled cat-5 wire.  So cute!  Santa needs one of these for his tiny elves! 
Click on the link below to go to Mary's blog

6.  Nicoletta Farrauto from Niky's Creations - Niky is giving away an incredible cross stitched pocket keep with a darling cross stitched reindeer and tree on it.  So pretty!  Love that you can put fresh herbs or sprigs of evergreen in it!  It will smell so wonderful!
Click on the link below to go to Niky's blog

7.  Hope Rayel from Hope Rayel Handmade Dolls - Hope is giving away a sweet, little angel doll ornament to fly around your Christmas tree this holiday season.  Every tree needs a angel and this was is so sweet indeed!
Click on the link below to go to Hope's blog

Here is a bigger picture of my offering



Boggy Bottom Bill is Dancing for Joy about the Blog Hop!






Please scroll down and take advantage of the Blog Hop Sale!

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Halloween for Christmas Blog Hop Sale! Now through the 16th!

Orville and Wilber Twins 

Give the gift of Halloween this season  to that Halloween Lover of yours!                                                                                                                                                                
Oliver and Wilbur are part Paper Mache and part soft sculpture doll.  They each  stands 20-inches tall and about 13-inches when sitting.  Their bodies are made of muslin that has been stuffed and weighted for sitting.  The Twin’s arms and legs are detailed in acrylic paint and lightly wired for posing and holding very light objects.  Their legs can also be positioned to sit in different ways. In addition,  they display very well standing with the use of a doll stand. Sometimes, after shipping, the weight bag inside shifts a little and one may have to set the doll down with a little “thump” to reposition the weights.
Oliver and Wilber’s  hats are fashioned as a leaf cap from paper clay and hand painted just like their heads He wears a wide ruffled collar with five layers of fabric that color coordinate with the rest of his attire. It takes about a quarter of a yard total of fabric to make these collars!  They have fancy lapels going down their shirts with ruffles, coordinating fabric and beads.  Cuffs are trimmed with shiny tinsel.
Their pants are fastened with a shiny ribbon and cuffed in a coordinating ribbon.  His little boots are larger around than their skinny little legs, and are accented with, shiny tinsel and little bright faceted beads.  They both carry a staff with a black glittered pumkin and rusty bucket trimmed out fancy  and holding inside a flameless tea light to light their way.
Orville



Wilber

Orville and Wilber are on sale for 155.00! plus travel fare. (Regular price is 175.00)  Each come with a Handmade Sunflower Tuffet upon which to set on display in your home (a 30.00 value!)  The Tuffet is made of cotton quilt fabric and homespun and is mounted on an antique wooden spool. Vintage velvet leaves are an added touch and Felicity the spider sits on a leaf.  She is also made by me.

Please email me if interested in purchase so I may give you a travel fare estimate at carolynsmith906@gmail.com

Remember to scroll down further to see the Spool Ghoul and Ornaments I have up for purchase during this fantastic Blog Hop Sale!!!!


Friday, December 7, 2012

Halloween for Christmas!

Here I am again today!!!!  I have a few more special offers!  Why not give one to that Halloween lover you know for Christmas???  Great idea...and different!  Her are three of my Boggy Bottom Bayou Ornaments!

These little guys, about 8-9 inches tall and are mounted on real wooden bobs. Their heads are hand sculpted paper clay, Painted and stained with a durable finish.  Their collars are a four layered ruffle of coordinating Halloween Prints.  They are embellished with rick rack, ribbon, and crystals galore!  They also sport a pretty polka dot bow with fall berries and leaves nestled in it.
Regularly 49.50, they are on sale before and during the Blog Hop for $44.00 (plus travel fare)! You save over 10% at this time!
They are featured below and sold individually.  Please email me with the name of the Ornament you wish to purchase and your zip code so I may estimate shipping for you.  This is on a “first come, first  served" basis!

Little Boo

$44.00


Little O'Skullivan

$44.00


Little Corn

$44.00




Thursday, December 6, 2012

Blog Hop Spool Ghoul Sale

 Hi it’s Carly!
 I have a few Blog Hop Specials for you! These little guys, about 8-9 inches tall and are mounted on real antique spools. Their heads are hand sculpted paper clay, Painted and stained with a durable finish. Their collars are a four layered ruffle of coordinating Halloween Prints. They are embellished with rick rack, ribbon, and crystals galore! They also sport an updated vintage style Halloween Ornament. Regularly 54.50, they are on sale before and during the Blog Hop for $48.00 (plus travel fare)! You save over 10% at this time! Featured together below, but sold individually. Please email me with the name of the Spool Ghoul you wish to purchase and your zip code so I may estimate shipping for you. This is on a “first come, first served” basis.



Little Boo

48.00



Little Punkin'

48.00
 



Little Corn

48.00





Wednesday, December 5, 2012

The Blog Hop is getting closer!!!

Well folks...We are busy gathering our Blog Hop Artists together and they are busy making ornaments for you!!!  One of our Artists has hers finished so I'm giving you a "Sneak Peak Preview"!!!  Her name is Leeann Kress of Charned Confections and she has some real looking cupcake ornaments ..a whole set of 6!  They will arrive to you in a lovely Christmas tin! Right now she also has a lovely Christmas doll avaiable for purchase (please scroll down to see)!

So very tempting!!!  Stay tuned for instructions!  Enjoy!  Remember this is like Lotto...Winner takes all!


The Sugar Queen by Leeann Kress go to http://charmedconfections.blogspot.com/ for details on purchasing.  * the sugar queen is not a prize but is availbe for purchase from this talented artist!



Sunday, December 2, 2012

Hi Everyone! 
 This is Carly Smith of Boggy Bottom Bayou inviting you to a “Blog Hop Giveaway”!  Whoever wins get to keep all the ornaments in this Multi- Artist giveaway!  Please stay turned  to boggybottombayou.blogspot.com for details.  The contest will be easy to follow and begins December 10th!  What a great way to kick off the Christmas Season!!!

Details to be announced this week....please follow to keep up with the latest in our Multi-Artis Giveaway!
Below is a picture of just one of the gift giveaways.........A set of Icicles made of vintage glass beads, Lamp work beads and mini vintage style Hand Blown glass ornaments!mp work beads and mini vintage style Hand Blown glass ornaments!




Tuesday, November 6, 2012

WOW! A Month Has Gone by in a Flash!!!

Free Animations

I can't believe it...I haven't even reported on the Spirits in Sanford Show yet!!!
Let me tell you, it was a complete sucess...so many nice customers and new friends.
Here is a picture of the happy winner of my door prize!


More Show Pictures

Picture of Jeanine (the Gallery on !st Owner) goofing off with our very own Mime!



Happy Customers and Artists Everywhere!!!  There is Dani of Spookytime Jingles!


Jorge DeRojas clowning around!!!  What a Nice man and brillant Artist!!!


The whole Gang of US!!!  Just so Happy to be there!  Yes, that's me, in the wheelchair...not exactly what I had in mind!


Debb George with all her cuties!  Of course I had to have more than just one of those little guys!!!!

Artist Lenea Howe was there with her Gaggle of Hags...had to have one of those too!!!
We were all glad that we did not have to leave in this.  Those are our own personal Spooks and Chauffeurs!!!! (designated drivers!!!LOL!)

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

A little News to Catch Up!

Hi everybody! I had a little time and decided to let let you know a little more about what happened to me I am sorry to take so long before getting back in touch…as you know, I’ve been getting ready for my first big show and it is a 12-14 hour day, most days. Then, of all things…MY LEG BROKE!!! They can find no obvious cause! It was the big thigh bone…supposed to be the strongest bone in your body!!! My only symptoms were pain and the inability to walk without a walker or a wheelchair for three months! I went to the Dr. twice…got X-rayed…no sign of it! Then one day it snapped in two! Boy did I know it!!! Anyway to make a long story a little longer, once the full fracture was confirmed…they took me right to surgery and place a 2 foot rod and 6 inch bolt in me! I was one sick puppy…I bled out when the bone fractured all the way and had to receive two units of blood! I guess you could say I’m a real Vampire, just in time for Halloween!!!LOL! Now I am in the wheelchair learning to coordinate some kinda of walk (When trying to walk, I’m sure I look like “The Ministries of Silly Walks” graduate from Monte Python!) My muscles and nerves were all chopped up in the break…hence the uncoordinated movement…The Docs have gone back over the previous xrays and found out that their was NOTHING there to indicate a pending fracture! Wild!!! Wish I had a more interesting story to tell, like "I broke it sky diving" or "falling off a bucking horse"! But no...it just broke!!! Now...on to some fun! Here are some more sneak peeks of the Spirits in Sanford show! This is an example of my large paper ornaments that will be on my Spooky Tree at the SIS show!
This is my newest design and he was a lot of fun to make....I've not ever see anyone do a Candy Corn Head...so maybe I'm the first. He is a show exclusive and will be sold at the show first before I post him for sale anywhere else! At the show he is avaiable as an ornament or Spool Ghoul. Of course I have a feeling he will be in doll form for next year!
The guys are named Orvil and Wilber...you guessed it, they are brothers! To be considerate of those not able to attend the Spirits in Sanford show as a pre show special, I will offer them for sale from my blog (right here guys!!!) and may offer them on TDIPT for Occtober 15th. They are a couple of my favorites as I'm in LOVE with their festive polka dot ties! Orville striped pants) or Wilber (checked pants) may go home with you for 165.00 plus 15.00 travel fare in the continental USA (travel fare may be higher to other destinations). Please email me for any questions: carolynsmith906@gmail.com So very Sincerely, Carly

Saturday, September 1, 2012

What a Week!!!

Well Friends, It's been quite a week... Last Thursday, I broke my femur (strongest bone in the body and also known as the thigh bone)!!! I, for the last 2 months, been experiencing pain in my hip going all the way down to my left knee. Said it might be a little arthritis. Went to a walker, then a wheelchair (I'm too young for this!) Two doctors saw me! My primary doc ordered an MRI which showed a full fracture! Sooo, off to Surgery right away (last Sunday) and home on Wednesday with a rod in my thigh bone! And of course...I sculpted in the hospital and other odd tasks I could work on at my bed.

Now I'm, home and have some work in progress photos to share with you. The show must go on!!!

This is Jeremy...a Fall Snowman. He is getting ready for the first frost of the Season!


Here is Whimbly. He looks like he's been holding his breath too long...turned purple on me! Actually...he's having an identity crisis...can't decide if he is an Eggplant or a Hubbard Squash!


Last, but not least, is Quincy, the Triclops...always seems to keep an eye on things! LOL!!!




Friday, July 27, 2012

Helga Gives Us a Peek

Helga is so proud of her new bloomers, she just had to give us a leg shot! I tried telling her to be modest...at least until the Spirits in Sanford Show....but she would have none of it! So here she is!



I am getting so excited, even though the show is almost 3 months away...things are really hoppin' here!

Friday, July 20, 2012

Featured Artist: Art Doll Quarterly has ARRIVED!!!

Well Folks, here it is in full color! My Article in Art Doll Quarterly Page 82!


Wow...it is a wonderful feeling of accomplishment to have been published in this wonderful magazine! I hope everyone enjoys reading it and the lovely photography that makes my dolls put their best foot forward! Pease comment and let me know what you think. And as Always...follow me to places not yet known as I continue my exciting adventure into clay!

Saturday, July 14, 2012

A Taste of Things to Come!

Here is a sneek peek preview of some ornaments I am making for the Spirits of Sanford Holloween Show. I hope you enjoy them!!!

Please look for me in the new Art Doll Quarterly Issue(Fall edition)as my dolls are featured there along with the Sanford show!

I'm very excited as the show date seems, to me, just around the corner!

Please feel free to leave me a commment as your feedback is very important to me!

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Simon the Squash Head


Simon is part Paper Mache and part soft sculpture doll. He stands about 20-inches tall and about 13-inches when sitting. His body is made of muslin that has been stuffed and weighted for sitting. William’s arms and legs are detailed in acrylic paint and lightly wired for posing and holding very light objects. His legs can also be positioned to sit in different ways. In addition, he displays very well standing with the use of a doll stand. Sometimes, after shipping, the weight bag inside shifts a little and one may have to set the doll down with a little “thump” to reposition the weights.

Simon’s hat is fashioned as a leaf cap from paper clay and hand painted just like his head. He wears a wide ruffled collar with five layers of fabric that color-coordinate with the rest of his attire. His fashionable shirt is in a bright gold with purple flower fabric with a contrasting lapel of orange double ruffle and ribbon trim with shiny glass beads. Sleeves are embellished with purple lace that is edged in tiny green crystals. His purple plaid pants are cuffed with orange ruffle and match his lapel.

Simons Purple vest is his show piece! Felt flowers are adorned with hand beaded accents above satin stems. It is trimmed in metallic multi-colored rick-rack.
His little boots are larger around than his skinny little legs, and are accented with orange, shiny tinsel and little bright faceted gold beads. Simon carries a rather Large Jack-o-lantern to light his way at night.

He is avaiable exclusively this month on PFATT Martketplace At

http://www.pfattmarketplace.com

Please run over and have a look at him...Than you so very much!

A special note to all my followers on my blog. I’m trying to get the word out that Google completely lost my followers, so I’m having to start over. Please, even if you’ve signed up befor…please re-follow and for all those 1st timers…Welcome!

My blog is long today...please scroll down for more!

Introducing KeeAnn Kress and Her Charmed Confections


I have a special treat for all you dear friends. A very dear friend and talented artist is joining PFATT Marketplace this month and I get the pleasure of introducing her! Drum Roll…Lee Ann Kress of Charmed Confections! I am sure you will find her artwork Spooktacular. Here is a sneak peek at one o f her creations and a picture of her creating!

Run, don't walk to www.pfattmarketplace.com to grab her offerings at her promotional prices!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Gourdon is Finished!!!


Here here is!!!

He will be available for Purchase sometime after July...maybe August 1st...Stay tuned!

Many more Squash to come!!!