New art doll... and a busy schedule

Now that my sailing vacation is over, i am happily returning in my studio. Oh, how i missed you !
I cannot complain, my summer was spent relaxing, sailing, diving in the lake, or in the pool when at home, indulging in pastas garnished with homegrown fresh basil, ( love basil ) cycling through the countryside, reading, knitting... My soul is replenished, i have a lovely tan and my hair and eyebrows got so pale, hubby says i look like an albinos. " where are your eyebrows ? " he said as we were having lunch in the cockpit of our sailboat. Pff ! He loves teasing. Told him;" least i ain't got no gray hair yet, your head is covered in gray. " ( smiles ) we love to tease each other. We spent a whole month he and I, together the whole time. We rarely argue, never fight. I'd rather let him win anyway to prevent fights . Need to spend my energy on more important stuff. Besides, hubby is always such a good humored guy, can't be mad at him for very long.
This past week was very quiet, him returning to work and me spending my days in my studio, sewing and painting new dolls. I sold Bertha, my first painted doll and wanted to make some more. I did not have my teacher with me and felt a bit panicky when i started painting the facial features, but i finally managed to create a funny little boy i named Carlos. The day after came Svetlana, a little russian girl ( daughter said she looked russian ). I just listed them in my shop today and am a bit anxious to see if i'll get some nice feedback on them. At least, i had fun doing them and will make more when i get some free time. Next week, i must work on some custom orders and start thinking about doing things with a halloween and winter or christmas theme. I would be really happy if you left me some honest comments on Svetlana and Carlos. I don't mind negative feedbacks, i do not consider myself as an artist like my daughter Geneviève. Oh, by the way, she has been busy all summer doing some art doll too, check these out !Now , aren't they sweet ?!? She even made some halloween themed art dolls, absolutely crazy. But to see them, take a peek at her lovely blog ( link above that says teacher ) and do leave your comments ) she would love to hear from you. Well, the week end is here and i must start packing. Hubby wants to spend the week end sailing. Summer is short in Canada and the sailing season is almost nearing to its end, it makes hubby feeling a bit sad and grumpy. So even though i would rather stay home and lock myself in my studio, i must make some compromises and follow him.
Will post some more next week. So many things i want to tell ya !
hugs and kisses to all ♥

Spring giveaway !!!

As promised, here are the pretty pencil case i have been working on last week. I am quite satisfied with the results and to celebrate the spring season, i decided i would give away one of those lovely case.

I call them pencil case, but these lovely cases would be perfect to carry your scissors, your favorites DPN'S, your paint brushes or even your reading glasses.

All you have to do is put a comment in my blog, you can even mention which one you prefer and on April 1st, i will announce the winner of this giveaway. The winner will be allowed one case of her ( or his ) choice.
As an extra gift, i will fill the case with some goodies, but that will remain a secret. The winner may show her little secret gift in her blog later when she receives her giveaway.


So for those of you who loves to participate in giveaways, which i think is so much fun, you have until march 31st to post your comment. Good luck to all of you . I also want to menton this is my first time that i will be giving something and i would like to repeat this at least one more time before the summer vacation.

*** much love to all ***