Check Out My New Blog!

Check out my new blog, www.CaruthersPDavenport.blogspot.com and you will read about the antics and adventures of Caruthers P. Davenport, the green monster pictured above (with his friend, a dog, who is headed overseas). Join Caruthers as he journeys out into the world, having just been created, discovering all the world (maybe just this town....maybe the world, who knows?) has to offer. Check back on him every few days, as he likes to get out and about! And see other monsters like him at www.earthangelstoys.com , Valerie Weberpal.
Tootles!

New Link Takes You to My Work for Sale!

Hello! Please take a moment to look to the left of your screen. There is a link posted that will take you directly to photos of my work that is for sale. Prices are listed per item. Please e-mail me if you are interested in any of these items! As of now, this is the only place to get my snowmen dolls, snowmen necklaces, scarves, and other things I will be posting soon. Remember that usually there are more available than what is pictured. I couldn't show it all!

Thanks for visiting and I hope you see something you like!

Tootles!

What's For Sale?

Thank you to all who bought from me at The Vintage Cottage show this past Saturday. It was fun to meet new people, both artists and customers. I have quite a few Snowman Necklaces left ($25) and snowman dolls (the ones shown in an earlier post, $45). I have Monster Purses ($35) and a couple hip bags made from sweater pieces with animal faces ($65). I have sweaters with animal faces (in med and sm, $40, yellow, blue, and pink), gorgeous wool blanket throws ($90), scarves ($30) and face mittens ($35). I have a few puppets left too ($25). Please let me know if you are interested in any of these items. I can photograph them and send you an e-pic if you'd like to see them. Or I will put the photos up on Flikr (as of yet I have no account, but plan to get one). Please keep checking back to the blog for updates.
All dolls have been mailed off to Earth Angels Toys. If you saw a doll or monster you liked you can find it at Earth Angels. And as always, if you need something special for Christmas, I am taking orders now. Depending on what it is you'd like, leave me plenty of time to make it and ship it to you!
Thanks so much again, to all of you, for your loyal support. Without my customers I wouldn't be doing this. Thanks so much and Happy Holidays. Make sure you check back here often.
Tootles!

Snowmen and SUPERDOLLS!!

Snowman necklaces! Snowmen! SUPERDOLLS! My latest creations will be available this Saturday, Nov. 7 at Vintage Cottage in Western Springs (see last post for details, google for directions). As always, if you can't make it, please shoot me an e-mail so I can try to accomodate you if there is something you want.

The snowman necklaces are made of bits of wool sweaters and bits of wool. They have shimmering silver beads dangling for arms and legs, and a button holds the black seam tape onto the backs of their heads. Each one is different, of course, and no pattern was used. They are all one of a kind.

The snowman dolls are created from an egg-like body, in 4 different fabrics. The head is hand sewn to the body and a crepe paper collar goes around the neck. The front of the snowman has fringed wool "buttons" I made. I love these because they also have sweet little top hats that are hand sewn.

The SUPERDOLLS are my favorites. I sketched them out a few weeks ago and then started cutting them out of different fabrics. They are all different, again, no pattern used, and when I started on their faces, I must admit, I was noticing they were a little menacing. However after I put them aside for a couple days and came back to look at them, I kind of was enthralled. They look a little creepy for SUPERDOLLS, but they'll keep the sinister Dr. Spinnaker on his toes. I plan stories for the 5 of them, if I have time! My daughter was home from school for the weekend as I finished these up. She is a cellist and was practicing her Bach, Beethoven, and Dvorak. Thus, these SUPERDOLLS are named Antonin, Johann, Paisley, Ludwig, and Dweezle. OK, so Paisley and Dweezle are not composers, but......

I hope you like them as much as I do.

Happy Holidays! I hope to have more photos of stuff for sale so keep checking back before Christmas!

Tootles!

Vintage Cottage and I'm Now a Marathon Runner!

This is the ad for Vintage Cottage Holiday Market where I will be on November 7. Please come!For those of you wondering how the Chicago Marathon went, I did fine. No broken bones, sprains, or strains. I ran the whole time, save for a porta potty break (that added 10 minutes to my time, thank you very much.....not happy about that, but.....), and recovered in just a day. It was amazing. The crowd was a lot of fun and kept all the runners going clear to the end. I even had a little energy to kick it to the finish line. However, underneath my cool exterior (literally....it was like 35 degrees) my feet were burning with every step. My entire body hurt when I finished. I hobbled to The Art Institute steps to meet my daughter and we both sat shivering waiting for another friend to finish. I felt pretty hideous the rest of that day, but by Monday I was doing well. Just extremely tried. All week I was tired. I still am, by the way!!
I'm working on superdolls with capes and funny faces, and snowmen with egg shaped bodies, scarves made from wool sweaters and, hopefully, snowman necklaces! I've still got a couple weeks to get this stuff done and I hope you will come visit my booth! I hope to meet new people at this show, and see old friends as well.
Tootles!

Show Update! Snowman Necklace Update!

Thanks to everyone who visited my booth at the Folk Art Festival in St. Charles over the weekend! You were all so very kind and supportive of my work. I really appreciate it. I know I sound like a broken record (the younger crowd won't asimilate the reference!) but I'll say it again.....If it weren't for YOU I wouldn't be doing this. So THANK YOU ALL from the bottom of my heart!
I have signed up to do another show in Western Springs on Nov.7, 9-5. The show is called Vintage Cottage and is housed in 2 historic buildings in the middle of Western Springs, IL. They published a beautiful ad in Romantic Homes Magazine advertising the event, which is a mix of artists and antiques dealers. Both in one show! It should be wonderful for finding gifts of all sorts. It's one day only so it won't take your whole weekend away from you. I am happy to have been invited to this show and I hope all of you will visit for my Christmas items which I will be creating in the next few weeks.
I had many requests from my customers that I make snowman necklaces similar to the witch necklaces (shown in a post below). I WILL have these at the Vintage Cottage show and I will be making them afterwards throughout November and December if anyone wants to order them. If you think you'd like one (or some) please order them soon so I can keep up with demand (should there be any!!) I'll post a photo when I get one finished so you can look at it first.
Please, look for me on Facebook. If you want to friend me send a request. I will friend everyone, however I do not friend businesses unless I know them personally. I am using Facebook to show photos of new stuff and get to know my customers, firstly, and secondly, to spy on my kids.......Shhhhhhhh.......
Tootles!

I Got It All Done For YOU!

So, I made the hats, made the mittens, made a few more witch necklaces, and there's a ton of stuff for Christmas and Halloween. PLEASE come to the show Friday night, Sat and Sun, this weekend and see what fun it is! A reminder to my customers, I only take cash or checks! No credit cards, please! There is an ATM on the premises. At least there was last year.
I hope to see you there! Remember, this will be my ONLY show this fall! I still haven't signed on to another show. Please watch the blog in case I do! I will announce it here, but it's not looking good......
Tootles!