Jack and the bean stalk?

Here is Jackie, rewraping the brown tissue paper on the trunk of a nice old feather tree we bought at the F Burg antique show 2 weeks back from friend Ann. We cut inch wide strips of brown tissue paper from the craft store, and put a small amount of elmer's glue all along the paper strip. Then we wrap the trunk and squeeze the paper together every little bit and it all goes together like paper mache.
Years ago we made some trees and he turned nice wooden bases for them. We sold several dozen and learned a bit about the simple ways to restore them when branches come loose or something else minor happens. So 20 years later here we are with our box of tree mending supplies helping another one go for more Christmas times. We lost some nice ones in the fire, but have several back now. Penny gave us a good replica tree, which we have put on an early base we had, and that small one is just right to fit in the doll case. It is fun to get out the old holiday things and repair and straighten them up to enjoy them yet another year. The elephant on wheels (who spent a miserable year in the attic) is watching all this carefully, I am sure he plans to stand beside this tree this year. Best, Edyth

Doll Note cards ready for giving

All images copyright Edyth O'Neill 2007.





For the past few weeks I have had a great time painting some of the dear little 18th century wooden dolls called Queen Anns. Four of the little heads just called out to be used on note cards, so here they are, in very limited supply, and printed on the finest Hammermill ivory card stock. For $12 you will receive six cards and envelopes (four different). That is $10 for the cards and $2 per set for mailing them. The cards are 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches. Each one represents my copyrighted painting of an 18th century doll. My friend Hellen has been urging me to make note cards from some of my doll paintings for a long time, I hope you enjoy them! You may send $12 by paypal to joneill816@austin.rr.com or send a check to me at 2155 Lightstone, Fredericksburg TX 78624 Texas residents must add $1 sales tax. Thank you, E

Here come the Holidays

Once I made a great many rag dolls and bears! The Belsnickles had quilted beards and were fully dressed under their long coats so they did not feel out of place the rest of the year. I think toys know they look their best around a Christmas tree, my present doll family has already put their tree up and are clamoring for me to get out the box of tiny old ornaments.
We are planning a nice family gathering for Thanksgiving, everything is more fun with so many of our young family members about. I wish a sweet holiday for each of my friends. Edyth