Forever Thankful

Today I am reflecting on how good a life I have at this point. While I wish I could be in California today, I'm at home because I will be working tomorrow. Although I am far, I feel the love of my family just like every other year.

I am thankful for my sweet partner. He truly is there for me in every step of our lives. He takes care of me whenever I ask and with his whole heart. Yesterday he went to three stores for me/us (me) and came home with a smile and tried to help me fix my apple pie problem. What a hero right? He wants me to be who I am and just to be happy, I love him so much for that. I love him for accepting me in all my moods and weirdness.

My family is a equal to William. They are so supportive even if they disagree with my life path at the moment. I called them all this morning and truly feel their love today. I know we all wish we could be together, but I appreciate the support even though I can't be there. They are amazing.

William's family has been really great to us this year as well. Today his dad, Bob, and brother, Robert are over cooking our meal. Turkey and potatoes and yams and green beans. It's been a busy morning full of talking and music and family.

While it's silly, I'm so happy to have our cat children with us to cuddle and love at all hours of the night and day.

I hope everyone who celebrates Thanksgiving is having a perfect one, enjoy your family, friends, food, and kittens!

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

I painted once, I was awful.

My ode to Grumpy Cat.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Turtle mouth Zombie

This is a Zombiebot I am oh so proud of. And while I am happy to find him a new home once my shop is up and running, I'll be sad to see him go. I think he has a turtle mouth.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

P.S. In case anyone noticed yet, I'm trying to make my blog more about my art. Since I create almost daily, I'm going to be showing it off more and more. 

Yoshi's second life

Here is a second zombie yoshi I've done lately, the first is for my personal collection and this one will be for sale in my new shop pretty darn soon. I put him next to my Albino Mouse to show you his great size. I wish I could find more of these dolls but they were all selling out when I bought the two.

Acrylic paint on a vinyl doll

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

I'm creepin on you.

Sometimes when I create Lovebots I make silly creatures. This Creeperbot is one of those silly robots. My love of Minecraft goes as far as survival mode on super easy, I'm terrified of creepers! I'm so worried they're blow up my house and their grunts are awful. I swear I can hardly play the game on my own.

Materials:
Fleece, Felt, Buttons, Stuffing, & Thread
Machine sewn body
Handsewn face and heart

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

White Mouse

An albino mouse was so fun to do since it's completely oposite of how it was before I painted it. I am going to try my hand at sculpting my own toys and see where that gets me. For now, here is the white mouse.

Acrylic paint on a vinyl toy.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

The Quiet Thoughts of an Introvert

The older I get the more I understand the fact that I truly am an introvert. That saying I take more relaxation and strength from alone time than social time. The more and more I work in retail, which means interaction for 8 hours five days a week, the more I relish my alone time.

I find the best thing I can do to calm down after work is to sit at my desk and create something. I don't always plan what to make but it eases the stress that work builds. Today I came home and started working on a princess order I received a day or two ago, because I want to get it home and I have a new order right after that! It's been a great week for my humble shop.

Love & Turtledoves,
Jacqueline