Pink Victorian Paper Doll Christmas Ornament

Who doesn't love the color pink?? Ever since I was a little girl, I remember being surrounded and embraced by the color pink. I still to this day, find pink a most precious memory of days gone by. My newest Etsy creation celebrates the feminine color of pink- yes, even in Christmas. Remember the Victorian era? 
Here is her story. I am so inspired by her Victorian charm that it led me to this tale:

Tucked within the paneled glass china cabinet, and sitting among chipped heirloom teacups, sits a most splendid Pretty Pink Victorian Paper Christmas Ornament. She has resided there for many years. She has graciously watched the ebb and flow of seasons gone by and has been beautifully preserved amongst the antique China ware for which she shares her days with. She has so many stories to  share of timeless traditions of olde days gone by. She is waiting patiently for the china cabinet door to open and the teacups to be moved so she can be held by a new generation of people waiting to share their tales with her.

You can find her by visiting my Etsy shop.

Halloween Witch Paper Doll Ornament

This sweet little witch has been waiting patiently to be introduced. She is created from a copy of a vintage Frances Brudage clip art image. She has a story tell as to why her dear kitty needs a bit of TLC from this darling little witch. Here is her tale

"Things That Go Meow in the Night."
What is frightening this dear kitty? It is Halloween. Maybe she sees her shadow across the wall in the light of a full moon. It is okay. Kitty has a sweet friend to scoop her up and ease all her fears away.
No need to worry when you have someone so dedicated and true to her kitty's meow of worry on Halloween. Underneath the black hat and brightly colored skirt is her darling companion who tends to her every purr and meow.

This little darling is available on my Etsy shop. She is just perfect for livening the upcoming season of fright and delight.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/158743323/halloween-witch-paper-doll-ornament?ref=shop_home_active

Victorian Christmas Paper Doll Ornament in Red and Gold

For me, it is never to early to create Christmas ornaments. Though it is not even Halloween, I find my imagination wanting to play in red and gold, perfect Christmas colors.
Introducing my Victorian Christmas Paper Doll Ornament. Isn't she a sweetie? She is  offered on my Etsy shop.

Spun Cotton Halloween Pumpkin Head Ornament

 

Introducing, "Peter Pumpkin Head." Peter is proud to be a pumpkin! Look at how colorful he is! He is ready for Autumn and Halloween. Who can resist such a colorful character? I do hope he will find lots of goodies to enjoy. Peter Pumpkin Head is my newest Etsy creation and can be found on the link below to my shop. Happy Looking:)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/164410324/halloween-spun-cotton-pumpkin-head-doll?ref=shop_home_feat

Spun Cotton Halloween Cat Ornament

 

Introducing "Jester," "The Halloween Cat."

He stands so very proud in his Halloween costume. He is ready for a night of fun. He already has picked a pumpkin for Halloween and is ready to be a decoration for someone this Halloween season.

Jester is available for adoption on my Etsy shop.

 http://www.etsy.com/shop/TinyBirdsTreasure?ref=ss_profile

 

An Ode To My Dad

How can one say goodbye to a piece of their heart? A part of that heart that beat next to yours for so many years? How can I let go of those large, work worn hands that could fix even the unfixable? Those same hands would gently pluck a seed of hope for the following growing season, planting promises of beautiful things to come. His loud voice  would proudly recite a beautiful verse of inspiration. In my mind I can hear it. It is still there, carrying it's message thru the window of my soul.

I reach out my hand, and his hand is not there. My hands rest by my side alone. Though my hand does not have his, my heart contains "Him", All of him. Joy, Love, Peace, Poems, Promises and an ache that is right now,  painful. I will walk thru the journey to healing my broken heart, but will never forget you.

Dad, you will be missed. You led a simple life in a complicated world which provided comfort to so many.

This Poem I wrote for You, Dad:


An Ode To My Dad~

There was an old man
by an old gate
standing within his garden.
He had worn pants and rusty tools,
A simple life was his life's rule.
Work hard and pray.
May the Good Lord Bless You
He would confidently say.
He was happy to give
and gracious to share
to him all was worthy
of his tender care.
The sun rose at dawn
with him on his knees
tending to flowers whose petals
did please.
The sun set at dusk
with him on his knees,
May the Good Lord Bless
all his good deeds.


Written with Love,
by your daughter, Lina

Halloween Spun Cotton Ornament

Ever since I opened my Etsy shop, I have been happily filling it with all sorts of handmade goodies. Even though the weather is still warm and stuffy and the grass very thick and green, I find my scissors cutting through layers and layers  of black and orange crepe paper, gathering a bouquet of autumnal colors to create fluffy Halloween skirts for Halloween Paper Dolls and Spun Cotton  Ornaments. It is hard not to anticipate the arrival of cooler mornings, and earlier sunsets. Until then, I happily sew and gather through layers of black and orange crepe paper and dream of apple scented orchards and large, burly pumpkins.

My latest Halloween Creation found on my Etsy shop:


The Little Queen of Halloween: A spun cotton ornament-Doesn't she look ready for Autumn?