Mr. Crow

Mr. Crow flew in from Pennsylvania today and landed in sunny Florida. I bet he didn't expect to find a pumpkin patch here. Mr. Crow is the wonderfully creative art doll I received from Michelle of http://thestudioatcrowhavenfarm.blogspot.com/ in the Monsters in the Closet Swap sponsored by Zan of http://wildatheartart.blogspot.com/. Mr. Crow is dressed appropriately for the season in his wool plaid pants and his dashing scarf. When I found the package on my front porch this morning I couldn't
wait to open it and discover the treasure inside. I have been a long time admirer of Michelle's work, and am honored to own a piece of her art. I'm a kid at heart and I wanted to undress Mr. Crow to see how he was put together. He has a soft body and is bendable. I would like to find instructions on making this kind of doll. Right now, Mr. Crow is sitting in the pumpkin patch soaking up the air conditioning, a far sight from the cold he left behind. I hope likes his new home. I sure am glad he's here.

Old Bones- Monster in the Closet

The monsters are on parade at http://wildatheartart.blogspot.com. There are scary ones, and cute ones, and some under the bed. Please go over and visit Zan as she presents the "Monsters in the Closet" parade.

Quiet! What's that rustling I hear?

I pull up the covers and cringe in fear.

From the deepest shadows there comes a sound.

Like something crawling along the ground.

Slithering, whispering, sighs, and moans

And the clattering sound of creaky old bones.

Deep in the closet, my worst nightmare

With grinning teeth and patchy hair.

Watching and waiting til the lights go out.

He's in there now, I have no doubt.

For this fun swap, you were to create the monster that lived in the closet that set you nerves on edge. This is "Old Bones". He is quite the scary fellow and I wouldn't want him rustling around among my shoes and clothes. He is created from polymer clay, bead bones and marble eyes. He sits on a painted wooden block, and is draped with tattered cheese cloth. This horror holds his own head, and I'm afraid he might want yours or mine.

Monsters in the Closet Swap

Do you remember when the lights went off at night and you were all alone? The slightest creak or a gust of wind would conjour up dreadful imagines. Are you still afraid to let your hand hang off the bed at night? What is lurking in the shadows in the darkest corner of the room? Use your imagination and bring to life the monster that haunted your childhood. Join Zan of http://wildatheartart.blogspot.com/ with her "Monsters in the Closet Swap". Who will have the creepiest creature to haunt your dreams now?