Howlin' Cats and Candy Corn

For sale on my Etsy site for $18.00 are three... 3 1/2 inch handmade candy corn bowl fillers and three... 3 1/4 inch howling cats (6 total). Made from muslin material and hand painted. The cats were stiffened and grunged with cloves for the occassion.

You can see them in Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Crafts magazine page 20...they will come packaged in a cello bag tied with homespun and a Trick or Treat hang tag.

Want the pattern for free? Buy the magazine it's in there!

SOLD

Gentleman Jacko ACEO Card by Babycakes

"Gentleman Jacko Kitty" ACEO Card

Great item to add to your collection for the Halloween just a fun addition to you holiday theme.. What a conversational piece. He is so cute half of a Jacko head and with a cat ears and whiskers, fun and whimsy look. Cat, Halloween or Jacko lovers...don't miss this one. Drop by Etsy to purchase of see more info. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807

Liberty

This is Liberty my newest Primitive handmade(without the use of a sewing machine) art doll. She is holding the actual sheet music to "God Bless America" and her own little flag.



Liberty is all dressed up in Americana materials and her hair was cut short around the face with pigtails on top tied up with red, white and blue embroidery thread. You can find her for sale $45.00 postage paid on Etsy at my shop. You can also now tweet items or "like" them for facebook on there too.
SOLD

Jacko George ATC Card by Babycakes

I call this one ....Jacko George  ATC / ACEO Card .
Great item to add to your collection for  Halloween or 4th of July, Memorial Day Holidays, and great just a fun addition to you holiday theme... Collectible fun card What a conversational piece. He is so cute half a Jacko head and with George Washington hair piece on, fun and whimsy look. Americana / Halloween or Jacko lovers...don't miss this one. Drop by Etsy to purchase of see more info.
  

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807

New Item by Babycakes...

Jacko Bunny by Babycakes

I call this one ....Jacko Bunny ATC Card .

Great item to add to your collection for the Halloween or Easter Holidays, just a fun addition to you holiday theme... Frame it for those small areas. What a  fun conversational piece. He is so cute half a Jacko head and with a bunny ear hat, fun and whimsy look. Bunny / Rabbit or Jacko lovers...don't miss this one. Drop by Etsy to purchase of see more info.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807

Primitive Americana Art Doll

This handmade, ooak, little doll is 11 inches tall. Her face and hands were made from coffee stained muslin. Her nose is needle sculpted and her face was hand drawn with artists pencils.
Her legs are of a striped Americana red and tan fabric. Her pantaloons are a beige cotton fabric with the American flag all over them. She wears a dress of Americana red with gold stars circled with black on it and her body is made from the Pledge of Allegiance fabric. She comes with her own hand drawn American Flag.
I named her Americana Hannah and she is up for sale on my Etsy Shop. This little doll was primitively hand made without the use of a sewing machine. Hannah will sit or hang up for you.

SOLD

New~ From Folk Art From The Heart

Tooth Fairy Ornie



This Tooth Fairy is ready to visit the next youngster getting ready to lose a baby tooth. She will use her trusty wand to magically transfer the tooth from under the youngster's pillow and deposit a coin in its place. The tooth will then be taken back to the Tooth Fairy factory where it will be turned into pixie dust. This special dust is what the Tooth Fairy uses to sprinkle on the heads of newborn babies so they can grow baby teeth when they get older too! It's not every fairy that is chosen to be a Tooth Fairy. It's a special job and this Tooth Fairy takes it very seriously.

The Tooth Fairy was created in my smoke free studio in sunny California. She measures 4 inches long by 3 inches wide and will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.

For a closer look at the Tooth Fairy and the rest of my whimsically~funky Folk Art, click here:
Folk Art From The Heart

New Primitive Easter Bunny Pattern

Brand new tiny bunny holding his 4 inch embroidered primitive Easter egg.

This pattern comes with a full color pattern cover, all instructions for making the rabbit and egg. If your interested in purchasing the pattern you can do so below.



Primitive bunny sitter

Meet Bunny a 4 3/4th inch primitive handmade rabbit sitter and his 4 inch Primitive Blessings egg. Easy to make fast and very prim.

Price: US$9.00

New~ From Folk Art From The Heart

Ginger and Fred



Ginger, just slightly past her prime, still loves to trip the lights fantastic. Dressed in her finest dancing gown, she gathers her new partner, Fred, and heads out to dance the night away.

Ginger was created by me, using my own hand made paper clay. Fred was created with polymer clay, as was Ginger's shoes. Once baked, Ginger was hand painted using acrylic paint. Chalks and oils were used to create highlights and shadows. The whole piece was then antiqued to bring out all the details. Finally the piece was coated with a satin sealer to protect the paint and keep the colors vibrant for years to come.

Ginger was created in my smoke free studio in sunny California. She stands 5 inches tall and 4 inches wide and will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.

For a closer look and Ginger and Fred, and the rest of my whimsical Folk Art creations, visit:
Folk Art From The Heart at Etsy

New Item Scary Mummy Bunny by Babycakes

                                              SCARY MUMMY BUNNY
                                      by BABYCAKES

I call this one ....Scary Mummy Bunny Painting. Great item to add to your decor for the Halloween or Easter Holidays, just a fun addition to you holiday theme.. What a conversational piece. He is so cute and all wrapped up in his pieces of torn rags
and those crazy eyes add to his whimsy look.

Bunny / Rabbit  lovers...don't miss this one.
 Drop by Etsy to purchase of see more info.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807

NEW Item on Etsy by Babycakes

                                               President George 
                                   "Kat" Washington
                                          by Babycakes

I call this one ....President George Kat Washington Painting.   Great item to  add to your decor for the Presidents Day or Veteran Holidays, 4th of July ...or just to go with your Americana theme.. What a conversational piece. He is so cute and all dress up in his uniform and with the flag waving in the corner.
Cat lovers...don't miss this one. Drop by Etsy to purchase of see more info.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807


Or drop by my Zazzle Store and purchase this painting in a card...
See it here:
http://www.zazzle.com/george_kat_washington_card-137061783991036627

Watch for more items for any holiday by Babycakes and the other artists of Merry Whatever.

New Dolls from Skunk Hollow Country Store

Meet Henry
This primitive ooak 9 inch rabbit art doll was made from coffee stained, painted and stiffened muslin. He has a needle sculpted mouth with two little teeth showing. His hands and feet are needle sculpted and he has painted eyes and embroidery thread stiffened whiskers. Henry is on sale in my Etsy shop for $29.99 postage paid within the US 48.
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This primitively handmade art doll is only 5 inches tall with 2 1/2 inch long ears. He was made from coffee stained, painted and stiffened muslin. His eyes were hand drawn and his face was water colored. He also has embroidery thread whiskers and a little white tooth.

Max is on his way home from the store with his coffee stained muslin shopping bag filled with his favorite carrots and a loaf of french bread. He is for sale for $34.99 on my Etsy shop
SOLD
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Handmade for a ADO (Art Dolls Only monthly challenge) This doll is called Alter Ego and holds her mask to prove it.
This ooak, primitive art doll is 13 inches tall. Her face and hands were made from coffee stained muslin and she has a needle sculpted nose and hands. Her face is hand drawn with artists pencils and sealed to protect it from dust and fading.
She wears vintage dark purple velvet from a dress once belonging to my mother.
Her body is made from tie dye fabric in shades of purples and blues. Her legs are a purple fabric and her hair is made of fibers that I cut into a bob style.
She is for sale in my Etsy shop for $54.99 postage paid within the US 48.
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Winter Snowman

Winter Snowman is an original painting on 6x6" canvas board painted with acrylic paint. What a joyful little guy! Happy in the snow as the wind blows about him, assuring his longevity through the winter months. A great addition to your original holiday art collection.

Price: $16.00 USD

http://www.artbyalisasteady.etsy.com/

Blue Sweater Snowman

Blue Sweater Snowman is an original ACEO (2.5x3.5") painted with acrylic on acrylic canvas. This piece is on recycled 300lb Arches watercolor paper, with tissue paper used for the background. An ecclectice piece, Blue Sweater Snowman is a wonderful addition to your art collection!

Price: $6.00 USD

www.artbyalisasteady.etsy.com

Halloween Boo in Blue

Boo in Blue is an original ACEO (2.5x3.5") painted with acrylic on acrylic canvas. Charming little fella for the Holiday in October, but also year round! Please visit my etsy shop for more information on this cute piece.

Price: $6.00 USD

www.artbyalisasteady.etsy.com

Hop You Bee My Valentine Doodle Painting by Babycakes

This is my latest item new on Etsy.

I call this  one  ~ Hop You Bee My Valentine  Doodle Painting ~

Combination Valentine and Easter Painting...Get two Holiday for the price of one !

One of a Kind...4 x 6  in size and come framed in black wooden frame.

Hope you like it... , buy it or see more info here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807



Have a Scary Valentine from Babycakes...

This is my latest item new on Etsy.

I call this one Scary Valentine Mummy...a combo Halloween and Valentine  doodle painting.

One of a Kind...5 x7 in size and come framed in black wooden frame.

Hope you like it... , buy it or see more info here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807

Primitive Valentine art doll

This little 10 inch one of a kind, Valentine's Day art doll is primitively handmade without the use of a sewing machine.

Her face, body and hands are made from needle sculpted coffee stained muslin. Her arms and legs are made from cotton material in maroon and tan that matches the dress she is wearing. Over the top of her dress is a little coffee stained muslin apron with a bow in the back. She holds a coffee stained tan and maroon cotton ticking heart pillow in her lap.

I used fibers for her hair in varigations of shades of light and dark auburn and highlights of pale blonde. She has a few dark strands in it too to give her depth.

Valentina's face was hand drawn and sealed to protect it from fading and dust.


Available to read more about or purchase on Etsy $39.99 postage paid.
My handmade dolls are not meant for children.
SOLD
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Primitive Handmade art doll

This small primitive, ooak, art doll is 10 inches tall and named Tiffani. Her body and legs were made of red and white checked cotton fabric. Her hands and face were made from coffee stained muslin and she has needle sculpted hands and nose.

She has a hand drawn face that I sealed to protect it from dust and fading. She wears a red dress with a darker red swirl on it and matching ribbons around her pig tails in her hair. She wears a white vintage scalloped slip of cotton under her dress and I also made her black shoes to wear.

For her hair I chose a fiber yarn and then cut it into the style I wanted. She has pig tails tied up high on the top.

Tiffani is completely primitively handmade without the use of a sewing machine. To read more about her or purchase $39.99 postage paid visit my Etsy shop. My handmade dolls are not meant for children.
SOLD
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Be Mine Valentines Cat Pin Cushion E Pattern


This primitive cat is 11 inches tall and 8 inches wide holding his favorite heart. The heart doubles as a pin cushion. He was originally seen in Country Sampler Magazine as a finished item. If you are interested in purchasing this primitive cat and heart pattern please visit Skunk Hollow Country Store where he is available as a digital E Pattern or Mailed to you Pattern.

Happy Valentine's Day

Cheers Folk Art Snowman

Let It Snow All Year Round! A cheerful fella, this snowman has been painted on 9x12 recycled canvas with acrylic paints. His canvas home was discovered as a previous painting, unloved, in a resale shop. I swooped down and snatched it up, brought it home and cleaned / prepped it for a brand new painting. I can see snowman life renewed in items that have been left to fend for themselves.

To get more information on this painting on Etsy, just click on the title of the painting.
(Price: $30.00 USD)

Spooky Bird

This colorful original piece of artwork is painted on 11x14 canvas board painted with acrylic paint. An original design, Spooky Bird is not only a conversation piece during my most favorite Holiday - Halloween, but can be hung year round to add pizzazz to your wall!

To view this piece on Etsy, click on the title of the painting.
(Price: $30.00 USD)

Exciting 2011 News ...About Merry Whatever's own Sherry Dole.

Our new year has started off with a blast for one of Merry Whatever's artists...Sherry Dole.

Sherry's artwork will be in a great show January 15-February 2, presented by the Arts Council at the Cultural Center in Hattiesburg Ms. The opening reception will be January 15.
Sherry would love to see everyone who can be there!
So drop by and visit her...and see more of her great works !
This is one of Sherry works below....her painting have been here on Merry Whatever or visit her blog on Etsy site as well.
Congratulations to Sherry...we are so proud of you !
Update on how the show went should follow later.

OH CHRISTMAS TREE ....by Babycakes Doodles & Designs

This new item is by Babycakes Doodles & Designs


This is a 4 x 6 handpainted whimsical painting on watercolor paper.
 Will come in a folkart wooden frame. OOAK original piece.
 Quality Made in USA work. Christmas or Black Folkart
 Collectors will love this item.

Hang or sit , Sealed , signed and dated. I call this painting...
Little Tiny Christmas Tree Gal Painting. Black Folkart collectors
can place this with their self or desk to add to their decor forthe holiday season.
 What a conversational piece. She is so tiny and has a cute
christmas tree costume on that just adds whimsy for sure.
 Great item to give as a gift as well. This item is ...for sale on Etsy.

Click on this link to purchase or see more of my work.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807
 
Thanks for looking and shopping on Merry Whatever
 

                                                     

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS from Babycakes Doodles & Designs

This new item is by Babycakes Doodles & Designs


This is a 4 x 6 handpainted whimsical painting on watercolor paper.
Will come in a folkart wooden frame. OOAK original piece.
 Quality Made in USA work. Christmas or Black Folkart Collectors will love this item.

Hang or sit , Sealed , signed and dated. I call this painting...
 Little TinySanta Kid Painting. Black Folkart collectors can
place this with their self or desk to add to their decor for the holiday seasons.
What a conversational piece.He is so tiny and has a cutefake beard that,
just adds whimsy for sure. Great item to give as a gift as well. This item is ...

for sale on  my Etsy page .
Follow this link to purchase or see more  of my works.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567807
 
Happy Holidays to all....
 
 

                                                                           

BONUS WINNERS PRIZES

Now below are the BONUS Prizes from

Sandra of Babycakes Doodles & Designs

Email me you snail mail address here-

littleboon2@yahoo.com

CONGRATULATIONS !!

#1 Bonus Winner - Tumbleweed Trails

2- Gingerbread Ornies

#2 Bonus Prize Winner - Brown Sugar Babies

4 pc. set of cork Santa coasters

                                              # 3 Bonus Prize Winner -     Windy Cindy                                                                Snowmen Canvas Pin

And The Winners are...Yes I said winners !!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE  

Our Grand Prize Winner is......    Sylvia Smiser  !!!   Congraulations !!..... (Sylvia entered 3 times and won on her 2nd entry). 

   

However I don't know if you all were listening but I...  Sandra of Babycakes Doodles & Designs added some BONUS Prizes.  So we have a few more winners.

  The  #1 winner of a Bonus Prize was won by  Tumbleweed Trails  ( she entered 5 times and won on her #3 entry)  and  our #2  Bonus winner was  Brown Sugar Babies ( She entered 2 times and won on her 1st entry).  And last but not least our #3  Bonus winner was Windy Cindy who has only 1 entry 

 Congratulation to all the winners. 

 I will post pictures of the Bonus Prizes with the winner name under them ASAP.

All winners  please contact Sandra ... at this email .  littleboon2@yahoo.com 

We need you snail mail address ASAP to get your prizes mailed.

This Giveaway was out way of saying Thanks for your support this year here and on our other sites and we hope when you are shopping or need that perfect OOAK handmade item you will think about

 Merry Whatever Artists.

As you will see by the items you will receive they are quality Made in America originals.

Thanks to all that entered. Hope to see you back next time.

Happy Holidays from ...

Sandra, Liz, Kim, Lisa, Sherry, Alisa,

 .

 

PRIZE SIGN UP END DEC 10th

                    
                                               Don't forget to sign up !!   
                                       Ends Dec. 10th
                                                              You could win 8 prizes...

                                                                        Good Luck .......

                                                                 Sign up here or on
                                                         3rd post down  below this one.

MERRY WHATEVER ... BIG HOLIDAYZ GIVEAWAY

                               
                                 Merry Whatever 2010
                                Big Holidayz Giveaway

Below you will see how you can enter our Holidayz Giveaway.

Merry Whatever is all about year round celebration of all holidays.
However....
Things have changed...this is getting good....
we now have 6 artists on Merry Whatever
Lisa of Skunk Hollow & Wymzee Art is back !
The 6 Artists listed here  have donated there wonderful
 Quality American made items for this giveaway.
 But  Sandra of Babycakes will still be donating 2 items.
So now... you can win 8 items... !!
And I have added the holidays they will be doing below:

Liz Revit  -  Christmas
Kim of Folkart from the Heart  - Valentine
Sherry Dole  -  Mardi Gras
Alisa Steady  -  Halloween
Sandra of Babycakes Doodles & Designs  -  Thanksgiving  &  Easter
Lisa Johnson  -  Mother's Day

Remember to read the rules below...
and get 6 chances to win these 8 prizes.

How you get entries :

We will be asking you folks to write a post or comment on our blog about
which is your favorite holiday , then you get 1 entry  to the Giveaway .

Also if you happen to purchase an item from any of the artists here or on their sites ,
you get 2 extra entries ( artist must verify your purchase).

Then 3 more extra entries if you post our Giveaway banner
 above on your blogs or websites & link to - http://babycakesmerrywhatever.blogspot.com/

Please let Sandra know by emailing her at  babycakesdesignstwo@comcast.net

And last... 1 extra entry if they join our Followers list on Merry Whatever.

Boy...in all you can get a total of 6 entries.

Hurry and sign up
Signups are from November 25th til Dec 10th.
Winner will be annouced on Dec 10th. and contacted by email.
So remember to leave your name or email in the post

Happy Thanksgivings to all !
Thanks for supporting us...it's greatly appreciated !
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SEE WHAT PRIZES YOU CAN WIN BELOW..... 
GOOD LUCK   EVERYONE  !

                                                    Thanksgiving Giveaway
                                                                 by Babycakes
                                                          Doodles & Designs
                                                      4 Piece  Harvest Coaster Set

                                                                              and

                                                   EASTER GIVEAWAY
                                                 Little Tiny Easter Gal  Doodle Painting
                                                                 Sells for $25.00
                                                               4 x 6 (not framed)
                                                  by Babycakes Doodles & Designs
                                                   ( NOT A PRINT )  This is the Original !



                                                    
                                                                            and

Christmas Giveaway
~ by artist Liz Revit ~

one 4 1/2" x 6" art print titled Joyful Snowman

and

three original, hand-painted, craft stick ornaments (similar to Liz's project featured 

in the December 2010 issue of Create & Decorate).

                                                      

                                   

                                                            Mother's Day Prize
                                                                         by
                                                                      Lisa Johnson
                                                                  of Skunk Hollow


                                                                       

Halloween

  by artist Alisa Steady.

 Acrylic on light weight vellum paper.

                                                                2010 Holiday Giveaway!

                                                           2.5" x 3.5" Artist Trading Card -






                                                               Valentine's Day
                                           is the theme for the giveaway piece created by
                                               Kim Owens of Folk Art From The Heart.

                                                    It's Cupid Frightcicle, just finishing up a
                                                                  delicious piece of
                                                                Valentine chocolate.
                                                This piece is 6 inches tall by 5 inches wide.
                                                Created from custom colored polymer clay,
                                                     it will come to you signed, dated
                                                                  and ready for display.
                                                                     Good Luck!

                                   
                                                   Tuscany Cats
                                                           by Sherry Dole
                                               It is a giclee print on matte paper
                                                             -sells for $19.95
                                                         Image Size is 5.25 x 7



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                                     Wow....what a Holidayz Giveaway....
                                            Now you see  all the prizes above...
                                               What are you waiting for ...get signed up.
                                           Winner will be announced on December 10th...
                                     Best of Luck and Thanks to all our friends, customers
                                                      for your support  in 2010 
                                        The Artists of Merry Whatever....
                                       The blog where you can see and purchase year round
                                                        Holiday quality made art 24/7

                                                
                                                                           

SNOW BOWL SUNDAE BY BABYCAKES

This is a  hand painted chalkboard by Babycakes Made from a doodle...OOAK original painting 8 1/2" x 12" in size. Snowmen collectors this is a treat.
See more info and  bid on it on Ebay.
This will be up for auction  for 5 days  starting 11/22/2010.
The link will be here then.
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=bwba+mhae

SNOW BOWL SUNDAE

Watch for more holiday goodies here on Merry Whatever... where some very talented artists have joined together to show you there wares.
Happy Thankgiving to all.

Tell you friends we are here....

NEW ITEM BY BABYCAKES...SANTA CLAUS TREE TOPPER

Santa Claus is coming to Town....
It's almost time for Christmas...OMG I cannot believe this year is almost over. Well don't miss this one. It a one-of-a-kind handsculpted origingal by Babycakes.
 Santa Claus Makedo Tree Topper.
To see more info and order click on the link below:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/babycakesdnd

New from ~Folk Art From The Heart~

Jingle Snowman Ornie



This unusual Ornie begins with a large 3 inch jingle bell. My own hand made paper clay is added to create the snowman's face and hat. Polymer clay is used for the eyes. Once dried, the entire piece was hand painted with acrylic paint. Chalks and oils were then used to create highlights and shadows. Finally, the piece was sealed with a matte sealer to protect the paint and keep the colors vibrant for years to come.

This piece was created by me, Kim Owens, in my smoke free home in sunny California.

It measures three inches by four inches and will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.

For a closer look at this piece and the rest of the Folk Art From The Heart collection, click here:
Folk Art From The Heart

New from ~Folk Art From The Heart~

Jingle Santa Ornie



This unusual Ornie begins with a large 3 inch jingle bell. My own hand made paper clay is added to create Santa's face and hat. Polymer clay is used for the eyes and another rusty bell adorns Santa's hat. Once dried, the entire piece was hand painted with acrylic paint. Chalks and oils were then used to create highlights and shadows. Finally, the piece was sealed with a matte sealer to protect the paint and keep the colors vibrant for years to come.

This piece was created by me, Kim Owens, in my smoke free home in sunny California.

It measures three inches by four inches and will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.

For a closer look at this piece and the rest of the Folk Art From The Heart collection, click here:
Folk Art From The Heart

Folk Art From The Heart

Wacky Snowman Stack

Here's a unique holiday sculpture that's sure to add a touch of whimsy to your holiday decorations this year. This whimsical snowman stack is filled with funky personality sure to bring a smile to all your holiday guests.



This piece was created by me, Kim Owens, in my smoke free studio in sunny Califoria using my own hand made paper clay. Once dried, the piece was hand painted with acrylic paints. Chalks and oils were used to create highlights and shadows. Finally the piece was covered with a matte sealer to protect the paint and keep the colors vibrant for years to come.

This piece stands 13 inches tall by 5 inches wide and will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.

For a closer look at this piece and the rest of the Folk Art From The Heart creations, click here:
Folk Art From The Heart

Folk Art From The Heart

Protector of the Patch






The Pumpkin Patch Protector is on the job making sure no one picks his friends out of the patch! The pumpkins are comfy and cozy, knowing he’s on the job.

This piece was created using my own hand made paper clay. Once dried, it was hand painted using acrylic paints. Chalks and oils were added to create highlights and shadows. The whole piece was then antiqued and then finally sealed with a satin sealer to protect the finish and keep the colors vibrant for years to come.

This piece stands 8 inches tall by 4 inches wide and will come to you signed, dated and ready for display

For a closer look at Protector of the Patch and the rest of the Folk Art From The Heart creations click here: Folk Art From The Heart