I have found this year to be most challenging! I have the view that when we are presented with life challenges, it is to help us grow- to learn something from it…
We all know that when your plate is full there is always that little surprise that needs to squeeze in- just one more thing to overfill that plate!!
During this time my Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. It was a bit overwhelming, but time for me to step up since no one else was able too. I will say with all the positive good wishes and prayers my Dad came through fabulously- was able to walk out of the hospital with out oxygen and 2 weeks after having a quarter of his lung removed was back on his beloved bike! Now six months later he just passed his check up with flying colors!! Then as one more additional my Mom needed a pacemaker...life IS interesting- every moment!
During this time my Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. It was a bit overwhelming, but time for me to step up since no one else was able too. I will say with all the positive good wishes and prayers my Dad came through fabulously- was able to walk out of the hospital with out oxygen and 2 weeks after having a quarter of his lung removed was back on his beloved bike! Now six months later he just passed his check up with flying colors!! Then as one more additional my Mom needed a pacemaker...life IS interesting- every moment!
NIADA Dolls:
ok...so I am known to work great under pressure and yes, I am well aware that I bring it on myself! So besides planning the Conference and juggling life, I decided that I wanted to design a new doll...jointed...in cloth! FairyTale Dolls...
New sculpted head covered in silk crepe, painted eyes,
embroidered eye brows, Tibetan lamb hair.
Clothing: varied silk with vintage Japanese kimono fabrics and vintage laces. Printed quote from fairy tale.
all photos copyright 2011-
Mark Mortensen Photgraphy
and Leslie Molen- ROotie StudiO
Goldi
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| close up of Goldi |
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| full shot of Goldi with her mohair Bear |
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| Just right... |
Little Red
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| close up of Little Red |
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| Full Shot with mohair Wolf: Cape has lining of vintage Japanese fabric |
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| What big eyes... |
Snow
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| close up of Snow |
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| Full Shot of Snow with silk velvet apple |
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| Mirror mirror on the wall... |
Class Dolls at ROotie:
My girls and I have been so excited to make these small sweet dolls- Les Petite Poupees!!
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| Sample doll with two needle-felted sheep |
Here they are each posing so prettily!!
reference:
Doll House Dolls: a Japanese book
ISBN # 4-529-04200-6
Other Happenings:
Delightful things have happened over the last few months!! To read more about each click on the link!
ROotie 2011 Classes:
Classes are held at ROotie StudiO 1855 South Pearl St #5 Denver, CO 80210 303-996-0655 10:00 am – 5:00 pm ~One day classes $69 ~Two Day Classes $115 ~Private Lesson $65/hour Traveling Dates ROotie StudiO Dates | |||
x | My Village~ My House | Jan 22 | ROotie |
X | Strawberry Pincushion | Jan 23 | ROotie |
X | Felt Folk Rabbit | Feb 12 & 13 | |
X | My Village~House of Heart | Feb 26 | |
X | Santos Maria | March 5-14 | John C Campbell |
X | Running Rabbit | March 19 | ROotie |
X | My Village~ Flower Shoppe | March 26 | |
x | Santos Maria Madonna | April 28 – May 2 | AFIC-OH |
X | Happy Bird | May 14 & 15 | |
x x | My Village~ Fruit & Veg Shoppe Candy Shoppe | May 28 May 29 | ROotie |
X | Radish Girl | June 11 & 12 | |
X | My Village~ Fav Number House Sewing Shoppe | June 25 June 26 | |
X | Sculpted Cat | July 16, 17, July 23 | |
X | My Village | July no class | |
X | NIADA | August 21-28 | Denver |
X | My Village | Aug no class | |
x | Les Petites Poupees | Sept 17,18,24 | ROotie |
Ling Li Hua or Chun Woo + Carrying Case | October 8,9, and 10 | Piecemakers  | |
My Village~ Bakery Birdie in the Garden | Oct 22 Oct 23 | ROotie  My Village...so far! | |
My Village Song Shoppe | Nov 12 | ||
Surprise Holiday Doll | Nov 26 & 27 | ||
My Village Box | Dec 10 | ||
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel a confirmed workshop for any reason,
the following will apply:
~More than a week before start date: No charge
~Less than one week before start date:
~Less than one week before start date:
½ Class Fee charged + kit/pattern/shipping fee
~24 hours or less before class start:
~24 hours or less before class start:
Full Class fee charged + kit/pattern/shipping fee
StudiO Days will return in 2012!!
Word of the Year: Wabi Sabi
Seek Happiness in Life - Live in a Tea Pot
Old tale of Chinese folklore about a man who loved tea so much that he decided to live in a tea pot.
The deeper meaning is to do what you enjoy in life. If there is something that makes you happy, then make that thing the focus of your life. Life is too short to be stuck in some job or some thing that you don't like
