Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Old Toys


I love old dolls and toys. Just a little illustration
I worked on for a sample.
NJ is about to be hit again with yet
another snow storm. Stick a fork in me
cause I am done. This will be my last post
for a little bit. Need to take care of myself
and some other things too. I won't be able to
response to comments so please don't be
offended. You know I'm good for them he he he.
I'll be back in a little bit.
Shalom my friends.
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30 comments:

  1. Anne Huskey-LockardMarch 30, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Stay warm, take care, snuggle with an old toy, hugs the ones you love.
    Many hugs my friend...be safe, be blessed.

    XXOO~~♥
    Anne

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  2. micheleMarch 30, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Your place here is as soft, cozy, and well loved as these dolls- Sending you hugs and warm sunshine from California...
    See you when you return! :o)

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  3. Tamara HendersonMarch 30, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Sweet and cute dolls! Have wonderful week and take care! :)

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  4. Cereal KiddoMarch 30, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    awesome! I love it! You are so talented!

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  5. Ana M.F.March 30, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    old toys are the best, they are not only lovely but they are full of memories.
    Enjoy your time off, see you soon :)

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  6. Rebekah LeighMarch 31, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Lovely illustration..I love old toys too..Have a good day :-)

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  7. rachel awesMarch 31, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    your old toys are so
    loveable & hugable!!
    big love & hugs too
    to YOU as you now
    brave & thrive through
    another storm!! xoxo

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  8. MechelleMarch 31, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Take care! Hopefully this is the last of the winter snow.

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  9. BradMarch 31, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    great stuff vanessa! love the textures in these old toys. i hope you get all your stuff done!

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  10. Carin BramsenMarch 31, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    So lovely! Have a good, cozy week.

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  11. Michaele RaziMarch 31, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    These are simply lovely! I can look at these for hours. Such wonderful work as usual! Good luck with everything! And snow sounds so nice (but everyone I know on the East Coast is SO over it!), but in the NW it's just rain, rain, rain! xo

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  12. Jenn BowerMarch 31, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    These are divine Vanessa! I could look on your work for hours and always find something new. Like a kid in a candy shop you totally let your imagination run free with the tools you use.

    We, down here'a, are sick of the cold and rain. 38 is too cold for the southern tier in March so I feel your northern pain. Kudos for giving yourself permission to take time off from the Bloggersphere - you will be missed but hope the time is good and refreshing.

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  13. Lauren CastilloMarch 31, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    LOVE this drawing, Vanessa! So sweet~

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  14. Ellen ByrneMarch 31, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Oh, so very sweet and winsome!

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  15. Bella SinclairApril 1, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Old toys have that much more love in 'em. These are sweet, sweet dolls. Ooooh, I love the pipecleaner arms! Ugh, they don't even call them that anymore, do they. Now it's something fancier like Chenille Stems or something. And I'm enchanted by the handwriting, like the dolls are each trying to tell their stories. Beautiful!

    Awww, V, old man winter's giving you some final sugar. You go take care of yourself now. Stay warm, stay happy. See you again soon.

    XOXOXO

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  16. michael robertsonApril 1, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Hey Vanessa! Well, once you get to N.C, you won't have to worry about all that snow! Sorry for my lack of visits-I've been so busy, I had to crawl under that rock you're always crawling under when you get busy!
    Fantastic stuff as always and I'm looking forward to the amazing stuff you'll be posting upon your return. Who knows, maybe we'll see each other under that rock!

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  17. Ann Marie DiVecchiaApril 1, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Love, love, LOVE this illustration! The colors, patterns, textures (type included), sweet characters = wonderful!!! Take good care of yourself, Vanessa, and I look forward to your next post!!!

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  18. ShirleyApril 1, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Gorgeous toys, Vanessa. You take good care and tend to you and yours..you deserve all the time you need. Big hugs to you, my friend. : )

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  19. Eric BarclayApril 1, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    beautiful- love the textures

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  20. k.h.whitakerApril 1, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Hey Buttercup, oh, I hope that Spring will bring you some warm sunshine soon. I love old toys and these are so sweet. I love the writing on them too. Take care and stay warm. :)

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  21. JanineApril 2, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Old toys have a very one special beauty, all the love they recived from their children- friends make them look so adorable.
    I truely believe, that they, when they have been loved, have a soul.
    Well at least my old, damaged teddy-bears have one.
    Have a great week
    Hugs
    Janine

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  22. Debra KeirceApril 2, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    DO take care of yourself Vanessa! The world is a happier place with you and your art in it, for sure!

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  23. Morph WaffleApril 2, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    So cute, love it! see ya when you get back!

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  24. Kay AkerApril 2, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    This has such style! Take care of yourself! We love you!

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  25. Vanessa Brantley NewtonApril 3, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Love you guys! Have a good time while I'm gone!
    Shalom

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  26. Trauma F NewellApril 5, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    With old Doll Hugs and tight Dollie snugs at night when mama put you to bed. That's what I remember about my old Rag Dolls. Vanessa, have a relaxing time off and pamper yourself.

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  27. get zappedApril 11, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    So expressive. I want to pick them all up and bring them to life :) Lovely as always!

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  28. LindseyApril 14, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Oh, I just love how even your drive-by postings are so fantastically wonderful!

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  29. RuAnApril 20, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    No you worry. It takes care and devotes time, We will follow faithful by here, to see arrive the novelties. I buy my daughter a trompo(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JFIL7wP2SqY/S7Ev6iOMQkI/AAAAAAAABEY/fNlIjo4z4Mo/s1600/003.jpg) each year. It was one of the few toys that accompanied me in the childhood. Hugs.

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  30. Tomás SerranoApril 26, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Lovely broken toys! It could be a wonderful story written and illustrated by you...

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