I have finished one more Red "Skelly"ton Ornie. I hope to do one or two more before listing them. This one is of course Freddy Freeloader
I used air-dry clay to creat his hand-held cigar, an accessory he could not be without!

This is an Elf ghost...She showed up today. She's a pretty little thing...I don't know what her story is....But Elves Do NOT Live Forever.....

When I began this little lady, I had a request for a special ornie who might be a sister to a past creation "Dreadful Diva Diane". I was so excited to be honored with such a request! I hadn't quite come up with her name and so anxious to show her to my customer I posted her here on my blog. Well, I am proud to announce her name was chosen by my new Dear friend Carole...The ornie is now known as "ELFvira" IS that not just PERFECT! I wish I had thought of it!....

My new Skelly Ornie...."RED" Skellyton!

Red Skeleton has always been a favorite of mine. He was such a wonderful comedian. He was an Artist, a published
composer and a kind and gracious man. He was born in Vincennes Indiana, and so was I!
From time to time he would return to his hometown and I was lucky enough to meet him.

I plan to create some little skelly ornaments inspired by his MANY funny characters he was so well-known and loved for through the years.


Red Skelton (July 18, 1913 - September 17, 1997)

"If some day you’re not feeling well, you should remember some little thing I have said or done and if it brings a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart then my purpose as a clown has been fulfilled."—Red Skelton

In following posts I will include more information I find in researching the man and his story.

I know you remember how he closed every program...

"Good-night, and May God Bless"

Her name is Vanity. Yes, she is a vampire. She has a Happy new home with 3 of her "Sister" dolls!

Prudence is Finally on Ebay

Researching The Dust Bowl I found so many photos of those tragic years in the National Archives.
I made this slide show to share. This is the story of my Dear Prudence and how she suffered and lost her life to Dust pneumonia. With school book, bag and her dolly, she waits for that sunny day.

I want to share my work in progress on Poor Dear Prudence. She died so young....

Poor Little Miss Muffet was a VICTIM afterall......

The poem I revised reads...

Little Miss Muffett
Sat On her Tuffett
Eating her Curds and Whey

Along came a Spider
That decided to BITE her
Poor Miss Muffet DIED
The Next Day!

She still holds on
To her Curds and Whey
But on a Leash beside her
She Keeps THAT Black Spider
SO That He Can NEVER
RUN AWAY!

She was sold and is on her way to her new home.

Oh My! Where is he going? Hmmmm.....This is a work in progress for Ebay group AHQU September theme....Fairy Tale victims...Itsy Bitsy spider.....No,that's not it...But you're close....more to come Soon!

I am anxiously awaiting Tim Burtons new film 9 !!!! It opens of course 9/09/09.

"When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. The human race is dead and gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good. They must take the offensive if they are to survive, and they must discover why the machines want to destroy them in the first place. As they’ll soon come to learn, the very future of civilization may depend on them.”

Here is a peek at my latest Witch. Click Here to see her on Ebay And READ HER STORY.
Zeta is on her way to a NEW HOME.

Here She is My "Malice in Wonderland" You see, she is an "Alice Imposter" Nothing but pure evil!
Yes, that is The Cheshire Cat's head on a stick!
She is on Ebay now...Click on DRINK ME

This Witch appeared today! Her name is Arabella. She said she is Dutch and her name means "beautiful". Well..."Beauty is, as beauty does"...we shall see...That bottle of poison tied to her waist has me a little concerned.... You now find her on Ebay to read a poem she wrote.

I finished her today. I am curious...Who does she remind you of?

She is on Ebay now...What a Hoot! Check her out...They are singin' her song!

She is on her way to her new Home!

Her story was inspired by the children transported by train from the streets of New York City to the farms in the Midwest. Between 1854 and 1929 over 200,000 orphans rode those trains. So sad but true. You can read Rose's story on Ebay

She is waiting for someone to take her home...

Here is what I am working on...a little ghost girl and her Dolly.

I am Having issues at Ebay with my listing not working properly...I am hoping to get it resolved soon!
I have completed my summary of "Morella" and entered it on my Template. She will appear on Ebay this evening.

For those interested in reading Poe's Short Story of the same name, it can be found at this link. Enjoy...

"http://books.eserver.org/fiction/poe/morella.html"

This is my "Morella". Was she a vampire? Her husband once adored her beauty,but now he can not wait for her Death! "Morella" was written by Edgar Allan Poe in 1835. More to come.....The Horror of it ALL!

Her Name is Dreadful Diva Diane
I wrote her a poem for Ebay

She appeared this morning to my surprise
With dark violet shadows on her eyes
And Red lips waiting for a kiss.
She is Pretty Patty's Older Sis.
I have to tell you, she isn't nice.
I have asked her to leave at least twice.
She told me, I Am Here To Stay
So please make an offer,
So I can send her AWAY

ok,ok, I know...I am NOT a poet....be kind...I had to say something about her.

Look who showed up today! I didn't know Patty had a big sister, but Here she is!
She won't tell me her name...But I will get it out of her!!!

Isn't she Sweet?

Pretty Patty PumpkinHead
Isn't Living. That's Right, She's Dead.
Don't You Hurt Her, Don't Make Her Cry,
Or YOU Might be
The Next To DIE.

Mrs Lovett, a character from the musical "Sweeny Todd" was a request from a Family member. Thanks Megan! I hope you like her! She is listed on Ebay. Auction ends
May 20th. SOLD Mrs Lovett has found a home!

This is who I am working on today...

Self Portrait? Well she has my eyes...But she is my newest doll...a witch with history...coming soon.

SHE IS HERE>>>http://cgi.ebay.com/OOAK-Primitive-Folk-Art-Witch-Doll-KSGP-SOATP_W0QQitemZ280334410961QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFolk_Art?hash=item280334410961&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

A fascinating woman-
who rose from dirt poor beginings to
become one of the most talked about
people of the century!

The Unsinkable Molly Brown!

SOLD...

This is my latest Titanic Ghost Doll.

Meet Mrs Isador Straus.

She and her husband, Isador, were born on the same day,February 6th and tragically died the same day on April 15th on board the Titanic.

Catherine has found a new home. She will be haunting with her Sister-in-law, Miss Mary, My last Titanic Doll.

Catherine Bourke

This is Miss Mary Bourke.

She is the second of my Titanic Dolls.

Miss Mary Bourke

I would like to introduce
Edith Corse Evans
Edith is a SkellytonArt Original Design. She is A One Of A Kind and will not be reproduced.
She is the 1st of a series of Titanic victim dolls that I will be introducing.

Her story is sad and true.
Read at your own risk.
You too may become haunted by the victims and the accounts of the sinking of the greatest Floating Palace ever built, carrying down to watery graves more that 1,500 souls.

Miss Edith Corse Evans
Titanic Biographies> 1st Class Passengers
Miss Edith 36 was born on 21 September 1875. A resident of New York City, she boarded the Titanic at Cherbourg as a 1st class passenger. She occupied cabin A-29.

Miss Evans joined a group of sisters that were returning from a sad mission abroad where they had laid to rest a fourth sister. During the voyage they had come to know Colonel Archibald Gracie who had gallantly offered his services to the unaccompanied ladies.
In the early hours of April 15th after all main lifeboats had gotten away, Gracie guided Edith and the sisters as far as he could before being stopped by the 2nd officer to prevent a rush on the life boats.

Edith turned to one sister and said "You go first,you are married and have children waiting at home." Her friend stepped into the boat,but Edith faltered and the boat eventually left without her.
"Nevermind " she is said to have called out "I will go on a later boat!" She then ran away and was not seen by her friend again.
Colonel Gracie spoke of her in his book "The Truth About The Titanic"
"When we realized that the ship's lights we saw were not coming toward us our hopes of rescue were depressed."
"Miss Evans related to me the story that years ago in London she had been told by a fortune-teller to"Beware of Water" and "that now she knew she would be drowned"Though she gave voice to her story she showed no signs of fear."
"And as the last lifeboat was supposed to have departed, she was perfectly calm and did not revert again to the superstitious tale."
Colonel Archibald Gracie

To view auction Click here

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Cold and Lost