Salty Dog

Here's my latest creation. I've had "Nipper the RCA dog" figurine for a few years. He was half of a salt and pepper set I picked up somewhere. I've always had a love affair with Nipper. I remember listening to "45's" on my little portable record player in my bedroom. I always thought RCA must be the best if they had a cute dog on their records.

 

 That's right, Dolly Parton singing 9 to 5. Classic.

 

I added a polymer clay hat and a little sparkle around his neck.

 

Perched atop a dressed up Jello mold.

What a sweet face.

"Honey, there is a beaver at the door..."

...and a wood duck dressed as a clown.

 The name's Silas.

Silas P. Beauregard

 

"Trick or treat!?"

 

 

 

 (knock,knock)

"Anybody home? Hello?"

 

"Trick or treat? Smell my feet. Give me something good to eat!"

 

 



Twizzlers, score!

 

"I can't reach the doorbell.

Knock, knock..."

 

"Smile for the camera. Say cheese"

 

"And here's a Tootsie Pop for you..."

 

 

"Yikes! Get up here Silas. You're a duck, not a chicken."



 

 

And then Todd discovered the joy of smashing pumpkins...

 

 

 



Just Another Day

Today I got a text from my husband saying "Take a picture of Todd with a pancake on his head...will explain later."

 

 

 



Easter Beaver

Due to the sequestration cut backs, the Easter Bunny is no longer on the payroll. We have enlisted the help of another woodland creature to fulfill the duties performed by the Easter Bunny. We are grateful a volunteer has stepped forward to help. I present, Todd the Easter Beaver...

 

 

Todd is very excited for this new endeavor. His face says it all.

 

 

 

Children are drawn to Todd.

 

 

 

Beaver and Sasquatch living harmoniously.

 

 

 

Happy Beavster!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



A Sign of Hope

What a beautiful sign of hope during this seemingly endless winter weather.

 

 

Curious True investigates...

 

 

The woolybear reacts...

 

 

 



A Day Late

Happy St. Patrick's day!

 

Todd finally woke up after celebrating all day yesterday. Beavers are nocturnal animals. I think it had more to do with the green beer. I'm sure there was much Toddfoolery going on...I don't even want to know.

 

 



"Put this bag on your head"

Those were the words that came out of my husband's mouth, the night he gave me my birthday present. So there I sat, with a paper bag over my head wondering what in the heck he was giving me. What could he possibly have gotten me that would require me to wear a bag on my head? I mean, c'mon a bag...on my head...what the heck?  And then... "Remove the bag!"

 

There stood a stuffed beaver staring at me. It was love at first sight. I laughed like I've never laughed before. Usually I'm pretty good at figuring out what Hubs is planning. He got me good this time. The. Best. Birthday. Present. EVER!

 

"Trixie" and "The LargeMan" were here for the unveiling of my beaver. They had known about my gift way back at Christmas, when my Hubs started the planning.

Right away we set out to name the beaver. Many good, funny and innappropriate names were thrown into the ring. I liked Trixie's suggestion the best. It really "fit". And so I present to you... Todd. 

 

 

I later came up with the full and proper name, Woodrow Von Munchausen III, but you can call him "Todd". Isn't he cute? When Hubs planned out the pose, he consulted "Betty" as to how the beaver should be posed. Then Hubs discussed the idea with Dan, the taxidermist (see more of his work here). Hubs asked for the beaver to be standing, and look as though he is "talking to you or giving a speech". Mission accomplished. Todd looks as though at any moment he is going to come to life and start talking. It's like I'm living in Narnia.

 

3 days after my birthday is Hubs birthday. I created a party outfit for Todd to wish Hubs Happy Birthday.

 

 

 

 

True would like to sink her teeth into Todd.

 

 

Up next, St. Patty's Todd...

 

 

 

 

   

 

 



My Furry Alarm Clock

It's time to pick up the Chick from school...

 

It's time for the school bus to deliver Sasquatch home...

 

 

 

Time for Dad to come home from work...

 

 

Time for you to get off of the computer...

 

 

 

 



Mechani-Callie Minded

My mechini-Callie minded daughter was invited to compete with her local middle/high school at Edinboro University a few saturday's ago. She was to build a mousetrap car that would travel exactly 10 ft. There were 3 portions to the competition: accuracy, craftsmanship, speech/essay and spontaneous build. On a Sunday before the competition, Callie sat down to start painting her car... four hours later, she was nearly finished. She was determined to win craftsmanship.

 

 

This is my Callie girl, and my Dad, who she can thank for her mechanical abilities.

 

 

 

Some of the cars from the competition.

 

 More competitors cars...  most are quite plain.

 

 

 

 The competition was held in the science and technology building. We couldn't resist the moose impersonation...



 

 

After lunch, awards were announced and handed out. My girl won a first for craftsmanship and a second for accuracy.

 

 

The team as a whole received 3rd place overall.

 

 

We all enjoyed the day.

 

 

 



Fun Finds

Some of my treasures while out junking...

 

 

These old blocks have great pictures and colors.

 

 

 

A gift from the incomparable Betty Bricolage after attending Cleveland Beer Week.

 

 

My son wanted a little piece of the spotlight...