Happy Havoc, Merry Mayhem and a Sweet Little Angel

Hi everyone!

Holy cow! Where does the time go? It's been almost two weeks since my last post and I hang my head in shame! I've been so caught up in creating for the holidays that I've completely neglected my blog duties! (Bad Joycee...bad, bad, bad!) I am definitely going to try to be a better blogger from now on....I promise! In fact, it's already at the top of my "New Year Resolutions" list....written in big letter with red crayon!

So...now that Halloween has past....(sniff*sniff)....we've arrived at that Holiday time of year when things can get a little chaotic...if we're not careful. With all the shopping, wrapping, gift giving, feasting and family gatherings....it can be the perfect recipe for havoc and mayhem. That's why my first offerings for this Holiday season were named "Happy Havoc" and "Merry Mayhem". Two little, slightly sinister Elfette sisters....that have a lot of potential to turn Santa's world upside down.

Pictured below is Happy Havoc. Happy sold last week, but I thought I would still share a picture of her with you.



Right now, I have two little enchanted ones available. Here's Merry Mayhem....Happy's older sister. She is currently listed on eBay and her auction runs until Sunday 9:30 pm EST.
~Auction Link~



And this is probably the smallest little angel I've ever made. Her name is "Believe" and she's a little more prim than my usual style. Her facial features have also been hand drawn and painted...for a softer look. "Believe" is only a 5 day auction and she ends this Friday at 9:30 pm EST.
~Auction Link~



If you get a chance...pop on over and check them out.

Well...I'm off to create some more. There's a beautiful snow girl in the works right now....and I think....a few more angels in the future as well!

Have an enchanted and creative week everyone!
Enchanted Blessings,
Joycee

Happy Halloween to all!

Happy Halloween everyone!



May you be surrounded by the magic and spooky fun of this day! Happy Hauntings to you all!




Little Annabelle Ravenson wishes you all a spooktacular day and night as well! Just a reminder, Little Annabelle is currently listed on eBay and her auctions runs until tomorrow night...Sunday Nov 1, 9:30 p.m. EST.

If you get a chance, fly on over and check out Little Annabelle. ~Auction Link~



Enchanted Blessings,
Joycee

Celebrating Edgar Allan Poe!

Happy Tuesday everyone!
Goodness...there's only 11 days until Halloween! Where did the year go? Since there's so much to do and so little time...I'm popping in here for just a moment.

This week I've decided to celebrate the Master of Macabre....Edgar Allan Poe! Born on January 19, 1809, this year marks the bicentennial of his birth. Edgar died on October 7, 1849, at the age of 40......so this year also marks the 160th anniversary of his death.




This Bicentennial Poe also comes with a handsculpted, spooky paperclay cake and cake stand. He is now currently up for auction on eBay and his auction ends Sunday October 25th...9:30 p.m. EST.

Be watching on eBay later this week for other spooky ornaments and Poe related items from Enchanted Productions....where everyone is a little sweet and a little spooky!

Have a great and creative week!
Enchanted Blessings to all,
Joycee

Shrieking Ghosts!

Ooooo It's that Ghosty time of year everyone!




Make sure you tread softly as you walk past the cemeteries too....you wouldn't want to disturb the undead!




It appears as if I've disturbed one particular spirit during my cemetery wanderings though! I'd like you to meet Shriekin' Savannah! Rumor has it that Savannah wasn't a very pleasant person in life....and from the looks of it....not much has changed in the afterlife either!







Savannah is currently listed on Ebay and...if you get a chance...you can visit her auction by clicking on the link below!
~Auction Link~

It was another busy weekend this past weekend! Our local show, dispite the threat of rain, was a success! Lots of show goers visited the Village Gift Shoppe booth, found some awesome Halloween/Fall goodies and kept Lori Davis and Hope Johnson (co-owners) very busy! I was hanging out with them on Saturday and had the chance to talk to many of the customers. Shriekin' Savannah was also on display in the VGS booth...and to my surprise...she behaved herself very well! Whew!

Yesterday, I spent most of the afternoon sculpting creepy ornaments...so stay tuned...they'll be making their appearance soon.

Also, this month's theme for the EHAG (Eclectic Halloween Artists Group) members is Edgar Allen Poe! I absolutely adore ol' Edgar...so I have a few Poe goodies in the making too!

It's time to get back to work...so have an awesomely spooky and creative week everyone!
Only 19 more days until Halloween...and then the countdown begins again! LOL!

Enchanted Blessings,
Joyce

Stop By for a Visit!

Hi everyone! The leaves are beginning to change color, there's a crispness in the air....and Halloween is only 22 days away!

I just wanted to pop in for a minute and invite all of you (who live close) to stop by the Village Gift Shoppe booth this weekend at the Dover Band Boosters Fall Craft Show! It's located at the Dover High School and it's always an annual event this time of year here in the Tuscarawas Valley. I'm sure you'll find lots of awesome Fall/Halloween goodies!

In fact, I'm busy finishing up a few smaller items that will be available in the VGS booth and I'll be there too...hanging out with Lori and Hope, tomorrow (Saturday) morning...so if you get a chance, stop by and say "Hi"!

Also, I just wanted to share a few pictures that were taken at the Ghoultide Gathering Show (last weekend) in Northville, Michigan. It was the first time that Lori and I were able to attend this show...and it was simply awesome! Talk about getting into the Halloween spirit! The artists were wonderful and the Halloween art work was stunning!

Aren't those papier mache pumpkin heads fabulous?

Don't forget...my latest little enchanted one..."A Pumpkin Named Maria"...is up for auction on eBay this week. If you get a chance...Click Here to go visit her auction.



My latest ghostly little one, which will list on eBay this coming Sunday night, will also be on display in the VGS booth this weekend!

Also....There's a feature article about my little ones in the Arts & Leisure section of the Times Reporter Newspaper today! (Our local paper) Yay! A very special thank you to Christine Engstrom (writer) and Heike Conrad (photographer) for a great job well done! I had such a blast with them!

Have a great weekend everyone!
Enchanted Blessings,
Joyce

The Spinning Witch and an Upcoming Adventure!

Happy Monday everyone!

Oh my stars....it's going to be a very busy week! I'm currently working on two new "littles ones" for my eBay listings for next week, plus I'm also putting the finishing touches on a special order. I'm getting super excited though, because I'll be leaving on Friday to attend the long anticipated Ghoultide Gathering, in Northville, Michigan, on Saturday October 3rd. I just know it's going to be an awesome show! I can hardly wait to see all of the spooky Halloween goodies that the Ghoultide artists have to offer! I'm also looking forward to finally being able to meet many of my Pfatt and Ehag friends in person!

Well, I think I better share with you my latest "little enchanted one"....and then it's back to work for me!

I'd like you to meet....Spinning Witch Wanda and her grumpy little sheep, Gryphon!

Wanda had a little sheep
Who's attitude was bad
But when she hooked him to the spinning wheel
It really made him MAD!

Oh...that little Gryphon is so grumpy!

Wanda's eBay auction runs until Sunday October 4th 9:30 EST. Click here to go check out her auction.

Have a great week everyone!
Enchanted Blessings!
Joycee

Giant Pumpkins, Caramel Apples and a Sinister Little Fellow!

Happy Tuesday everyone!

I tried to update my blog yesterday, but for some strange and mysterious reason, the "techno~computer~gremlins" decided to have some fun with me and thwarted my every attempt! In fact, I had trouble with numerous online computer tasks yesterday...so finally, in a state of sheer, dumbfounded frustration, I shrugged my shoulders, gave up and went to the County Fair with my hubby and friends! Today, everything in my little computer world seems to be running smoothly.

Our County Fair, on the other hand, was delightful! Of course, we had a blast and I had to indulge in my usual Fair food goodies...with my most fav being a big caramel apple with peanuts!! Mmmm mmmm mmmm! Gotta love the County Fair!! Check out the huge pumpkins too! The blue ribbon winner weighed in at 976 1/2 lbs and set a new Fair record!



Yes...it's that time a year again. There's a crispness in the air, the faint smell of wood smoke swirls about and darkness falls much earlier than normal. It's also that time of year, when we need to be very careful....because at times, we can find ourselves in places where we shouldn't be after dark. Oh I'm not talking about old cemeteries....I'm talking about the cornfields!!!! But if, by chance, you ever do find yourself by a cornfield after dark and you hear a slight rustling sound.....my best advice for you would be to RUN!!!!! Run as fast as you can....and don't look back, because you just never know what might be lurking just beyond those tall, ominous stalks of corn!

You know, in these parts, for generations....parents have warned their children to be home before dark and with good reason too!


Some say that there's a little creature that skulks about at this time of year.



He's been known to spook the livestock.........



Steal every ear of dried corn from the corn cribs, and even send the most fearless of watch dogs whimpering back to the farmhouse.



This little creature is known as Cobby, the Cornfield Creeper! He is quite the charmer though....in his own little sinister way!


Cobby is the last, in a series of four Enchanted Productions dolls, that are currently featured in the Fall issue of Art Doll Quarterly. Check out his eBay auction if you get a chance. ~Auction Link~ His auction runs until Sunday September 27th 9:30 EST.

Have a great week everyone! Create something magical and enjoy the simple things in life!

Enchanted Blessings!
It's All Good!
Joycee

A Gathering, My Latest Offering and a Memorial Benefit

Happy Monday everyone!

It was a busy weekend around here this past weekend, so I'm looking forward to some good coffee, soft music and lots of quiet time in the studio today...plus maybe a nap this afternoon.

On Friday, we had the largest gathering of Enchanted Productions dolls ever! Why such a gathering you ask? Well, our local newpaper is planning on doing a story about my work, so we all had to get a little spiffed up and smile pretty for the nice lady photographer! Lori D. managed to snap a few shots too during the shoot.



It really was a rare occassion too....usually, once a doll is finished, it's sold and shipped off to it's new home within a week, but it just so happened that....with the ADQ (Art Doll Quarterly) dolls still hanging out with us, my Spooky Time Jingles dolls waiting for adoption and the new James Short Memorial doll....the table top was quite crowded! It was so fun to see them all together, although, I did bump the table once and we experienced a "domino effect" of epic proportion!!! No one was seriously injured though. Whew!!!


If you notice, there's a little pumpkin ornament peeking through the slats of the bench! giggle*giggle



Saturday and Sunday was the Fall Open House at the Village Gift Shoppe...so I stopped by for a little while and chatted with some of the customers. We also had to ready the third ADQ doll for her auction, which is currently running on eBay. Meet Esmerelda Moon! Her auction runs until Sunday September, 20th. Pop on over and check her out if you get a chance.


James D. Short 1985-2009

On Sunday, my family and I attended the James Short Benefit Dinner and Concert. In case you don't know, James was my 24 year old cousin, who recently died from the injuries he sustained in a motorcycle/car accident. (He was struck by a drunk driver) He was only a few years older than my own son and, through the years, I watched him grow into an awesome and talented young man. His friends organized the event and it was absolutely amazing! I can't even begin to tell you how awesome it was to see everyone come together to celebrate James' life.



James not only inspired so many others with his positive attitude about life, but he followed his dreams and lived life his way! His favorite saying was "It's all good!" He was a professional rollerblader and accomplished singer and song writer. During the concert, his former band mates came together and treated us all to a set of James' songs. In fact, for their last song, they had managed to isolate one of James' vocal tracks from a recording and played it through the PA while they accompanied it. It was such an amazing moment....to hear James sing with his band one last time. Believe me....I don't think there was a dry eye in the place!



I miss you James! Thank you for all of the hugs, giggles, love and laughter that you gave to me during the brief time that you were with us!



You'll always be in my heart you ROCK~n~ROLLer! Roll in Peace!







Enchanted Blessings to you all!
And hug the ones you love!
Joycee

PS...if you'd like to check out James in action...here's a clip on YouTube that was filmed sometime around 2004.

C'mon Everyone! It's Spooky Time!

Oh my goodness everyone! I am so excited...I could just scream! I'm the Surprise Guest Artist over on Spooky Time Jingles this month.....SURPRISE......so if you get a chance, pop on over and check out the wicked goodies I have to offer!

Also....check out the spooktacular offerings by the other wickedly wonderful Spooky Time Jingles Artists! I know you won't be disappointed!

A big hug and thank you to Dani Nelson at Spooky Time Jingles too...for all of your kindness and help! You ROCK Girl!

Enchanted Blessings to all!
Joycee

Witches, Witches Everywhere!

Hi everyone and Happy Wednesday to you all!

It's just wild and crazy around here now, so if I've been a bit quiet here in blogland...you know why. I've been sewing about 12-14 hours a day lately...and if I'm not sewing...I'm sculpting. In fact, you may be seeing some Enchanted Productions Halloween Ornaments soon...if all goes well!

This past week...I conjured up three of my favorite themed little ones! Witches...of course!



Here's Marjorie Witchen, the Kitchen Witch. ~Auction Link~ She's been making some enchanted goodies with her magic spoon.

And here's Crazy Haired Caroline. ~Auction Link~ She's all dressed up, but can't do a thing with her hair!

And finally...here's Wee Wobblin' Western Wynona! ~Auction Link~ She busy flying around the Western prairies...ropin' those buckin' bats!

By the way, the four little enchanted ones, which can be seen in the current issue of Art Doll Quarterly, arrived home safely yesterday....thanks to the nice man in the brown uniform! Be on the lookout for their upcoming ebay auctions during the month of September. Lori and I have some great photo shoot locations lined up for them...so stay tuned! There's lots of Halloween fun to come!

Have a great week!

Enchanted Blessings,

Joycee