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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

I'm Back!

I have two announcements to make. The first and most important announcement is my husband and I are expecting our first baby in November. Here is a sneak peek of the little critter at ten weeks. For the time being, I call the baby Ziggy which is short for zygote. So that is why I took a break from dollmaking. Sewing and painting just don't mix with nausea and fatigue. But now that I am in my second trimester, I am feeling much better now and can confidently talk about my pregnancy.

Our Baby at Ten Weeks

My second announcement is I am now currently working on a new doll for the 2008 Hoffman Fabric challenge. I've always wanted to enter, but this year I felt particularly compelled to do so. The fabric is very beautiful. Here is a picture of the doll in progress.

Hoffman Challenge 2008 WIP Coppermouse Dolls

2008 Hoffman Fabric Challenge Doll WIP

Needless to say, I am very happy right now. Now I just need to get back in the swing of making some more dolls to sell.

Hugs,
Melisa

20 comments:

Evelyn said...: Congratulations to you and your husband! Can't wait to see your next doll.; May 20, 2008 1:37 PM
Courageous Grace said...: Congrats! Can't wait to see your little one :D; May 20, 2008 8:59 PM
sanctus.liberalis said...: Congratz! :); May 20, 2008 9:04 PM
Coppermouse Dolls said...: Thanks guys. It means a lot to me! Hope we're still up for Saturdays. ;); May 21, 2008 12:14 PM
Fr Timothy Matkin said...: Looks like its daddy, don't it?; May 21, 2008 12:20 PM
Coppermouse Dolls said...: I can only hope. :); May 21, 2008 2:00 PM
Judi W. said...: Congratulations - such wonderful news!; May 21, 2008 2:02 PM
Coppermouse Dolls said...: Thank you Judi! :); May 21, 2008 2:19 PM
BLS said...: Congrats on the new little bundle of joy. As a dollmaker who has entered the last 12 or so Hoffman challenges I look forward to competing with you. I know you will place as your dolls are great.; May 21, 2008 9:45 PM
Natalie said...: Congratulations!!!
This is Wonderful News.

Wishing you and your hubby the Absolute Best.

Hugs,

~Nat; May 21, 2008 10:19 PM
mimi k said...: good news! The best kind of doll :-); May 22, 2008 6:09 AM
elphabainwicked said...: Congrats on your great news of you little one due in Nov.

I am new to your work but have been enjoying the challanges you put out there for the artists.

Tina; May 25, 2008 2:06 AM
Coppermouse Dolls said...: Thank you Tina. :); May 25, 2008 2:30 PM
Cindibee said...: I suppose I should come out of lurking to say CONGRATS! I would say how jealous I am, but my husband would have a heart attack if I got pregnant before graduating from school.

I know your baby will be born into one of the most creative families! Teach the little one to make amazing dolls like you do!; May 27, 2008 1:10 AM
Fran said...: CONGRATS!! OOOOOOOO! a baby, I know you and your husband are excited.
Can't wait to see your Hoffman challenge doll finished. The fabric hasn't spoke to me yet. I keep looking and hope something happens soon. It's beautiful fabric. I also bought a couple of other Hoffman fabric to go with it.; May 28, 2008 12:32 PM
Wylde Iris said...: Congratulations! My husband and I will be trying for our third soon.; June 01, 2008 5:27 PM
Coppermouse Dolls said...: Thank you Iris and good luck too. :); June 01, 2008 5:32 PM
Beate Knappe said...: Congratulations to you and your husband!; June 28, 2008 11:42 AM
Designs by Kat Lees said...: Hello I just happened on your site and your dolls are a joy to view. What a wonderful way to bring happiness to people. I love your style......I will be back often.
Hugs, Kat Lees; June 28, 2008 5:30 PM
Mia Rand said...: Congratulations! What wonderful news! I'm looking forward to more progress reports and photos of him/her!

I'm glad you're feeling better and able to do some more doll-making. I just love your work.; July 22, 2008 6:15 PM

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