Break from the Lady

Quick break from the Lady of Toothpicks (see previous post) to bring word of some toothpick folks who were rather insistent at having their pictures shown.

The Nutcracker. Charming as all princes should be, except when you shove a nut in his mouth. Please refrain.

St. Nicholas. Not to be confused with his rather chubbier counterpart. Will sing old English Christmas Carols when no one is listening.

Ah, the angel! Taking a break from her normal angelic duties to grace your Christmas tree. Has also been spotted with blonde, brown, or black hair.

These are my toothpick doll ornaments of the season! Travel to the Angela Michelle Dolls online shop on Etsy to see more variations and invite one home to your tree.

Merry Christmas to you!

Nutcracker Giveaway!

This ends tomorrow, Dec. 11!

Go to http://www.raechele.blogspot.com/ to enter to win one of my toothpick Nutcracker Christmas Ornaments!

These nutcrackers are made of toothpicks like most of my dolls, & hand-wrapped. His hat is fashioned out of clay, then covered in needlepoint thread. His face is my favorite part - it's made from tiny bits of colored cardstock that I've cut to make his mouth, nose, & eyes. His eyebrows are actually single strands of thread, stiffened.

Note: Although he is as charming as all princes should be, this Nutcracker will object if you actually try to crack a nut in his mouth. Please refrain.

So, a Nutcracker, St. Nick & an Angel walk into...

my Etsy shop! Were you expecting a different answer? Sorry, family-friendly blog :) But you're welcome to visit Angela Michelle Dolls on Etsy to pay them a visit!



Each ornament (or pin, as suits your fancy) is made from toothpicks, with a special holiday twist. The Nutcracker has his classic face & beard, his facial features hand-cut & put in place with a toothpick as my tool! Old World St. Nick has a Christmas Red cloak, extra fluffy beard, and wee pointed cap. The Angel holds a miniature handmade holly wreath. Her wings are my favorite part - they're made from Angelina fibers, a special fiber that bonds to itself when heated. The lights show through them beautifully!
So please, step inside out of the cold & enjoy the dolls!

Yarrrr! It's Talk Like A Pirate Day!

Arrrgh!

Pull out your eyepatch, dust off your tri-corner hat, & practice that swagger. It's Talk Like A Pirate Day!

Need to brush up on your lingo? Forgot the difference between Arrrrgh & Yarrrr? Never fear! Try a Pirate Dictionary.

Here are a few samples to get you started:

Ahoy! - "Hello!"

Avast! - derived from "hold fast". Stop and give attention.

Aye! - "Yes!"
Aye aye! - "I understand what you said and I will carry out your order!"

Having trouble getting into character? How about turning your name into a Pirate Name with a Pirate Name Generator? I'm Lady Felula the Forgetful. Hmmm...can I try that again?

Why, you may ask, should we bother with Talk Like A Pirate Day? Silly question! Why not?

Now, straighten that hat, wake up your parrot & have fun!

(The photos are from picture frames made exclusively to celebrate this silly day! Check them out at www.AngelaMichelleDolls.Etsy.com)