Cross Your Fingers!!

Wooohoooo! I'm so excited about being a nominee for Martha Stewart's American Made contest. I may be calling on all the fans to cast your vote! This would be huge! Check out my profile and PLEASE, pretty please, click the Facebook button to spread the news! Thanks!

Moo

This little doll is wearing a cow costume! She is the first in a series of animals. I decided to keep the horns and ears painted on, rather than creating them out of clay and gluing them on. This makes the dolls totally safe for little ones to play with.

Meet Louise! She Blushes.

I am so excited about Louise. She took me FOREVER and my eyes are still recovering. Remember these wooden kokeshi dolls are only about 3" tall, so to focus on the small details for that long...my eyes are really troopers. I finally figured out a way to add some more depth and character the faces with blush. I am really happy with the way she turned out! Get ready for more blushing dolls :)

Matryoshka Dolls and the Fear of the "Blank Canvas"

As a child, I LOVED matryoshka dolls, the Russian nesting dolls. In particular I loved the tiniest doll of the set. I had a set of these dolls and I carried the smallest around with me all the time. I named it Tiny Baby. I still have it!

I have had a blank set of these dolls for over 15 years but I was just too intimidated to paint anything on them. Yesterday I decided it was time. Here is the result! It was so much fun, I have ordered several more blank sets and can't wait to get started on those. It is such an interesting phenomenon, this "blank canvas" anxiety. This fear of messing up something before you even begin. My advice: just go for it! You never know what wonderful things await as a result of beginning. Another example of art as therapy.

A Whole New Look

A very exciting change is happening in the shop right now. I have been creating high end, very detailed kokeshi dolls and because they take so long to make, I have decided to give each one a name. I'm also doing some woodwork and creating new shapes for the dolls. It is so much fun to play! Take a peek in my shop to see their names and make sure to follow me on Instagram: @abbyjacetsy

Enjoy!

Firefly Handmade Summer Market!

Come check out the Firefly Handmade summer market this weekend, June 29-30 at the 29th Street Mall! There will be so many talented vendors there, I can't wait! Come by my booth and say HI! There are many new dolls to check out and something for everyone. I'll even have copies of my new children's book! 

Here's a sneak peek:

New Children's Book!

It's here! Celia the Great - Tricks for Being a Happy Kid is available now! Head over to my website to check it out and order a copy today! Also available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and bookstores near you!

Celia discovers that her magic can help her handle many situations. She finds that she can be patient, use good manners, listen and follow directions. This magic thing is great!

Happy Abby Pegs at DIA!

I am so excited that the peg dolls are in an exhibit at the Denver International Airport! They were chosen, along with 29 other artisans, to be a part of a display demonstrating the culture of handmade in Colorado. The exhibit is up now through April- check it out and let me know what you think! A good friend of mine took these photos on his way out of town, thanks Alex!!

Firefly Handmade Gypsy Farm Market

The peg dolls were on display at the Firefly Handmade Gypsy Farm Market! What a great event it was. The scene was total artsy awesomeness and I was honored to be a part of it again. Thanks to all the friends and family that came out to support us!

Firefly Handmade Gypsy Farm Market

You may have noticed that I have not been adding new items in my Etsy shop, or maybe you've asked for a custom order and I have had to turn you down! I'm so sorry about that, but I am busy crafting some new creations for the upcoming Firefly Gypsy Farm Market! I am so excited to be a vendor there this year. If you live in Colorado, come check it out! And don't forget to come by the Happy Abby table! I'll be making one of a kind dolls for this event, you won't want to miss them!

Boo Hoos and a Little Booze!

Another very clever customer commissioned me to paint some very special party favors for her Boo Hoos and Booze party she is throwing for her friends as they become empty nesters. What a fabulous idea!! I swear I have the most creative customers!!

A Very Special Fairy Garden

I had to share this! This is a fairy garden that a customer made for the fairy peg dolls she purchased in my Etsy shop! What an amazing idea and how totally creative! Thank you for sharing, S!

If you would like to send photos of your peg dolls in action, please email them to abby.l.jacobs@gmail.com! I love to see how much fun people have with these little ones.

More fairies for S's fairy gardens!

Tee & Cakes!

Happy Abby Peg Dolls are now on the shelves at Tee & Cakes! We are so thrilled to be in the best bakery around! Boulderites, stop in today- you know you want some cupcakes. And for everyone else, it is worth the flight :-)

Firefly Handmade Makerie Market

Last weekend the peg dolls made an appearance at the Firefly Handmade Makerie Market! It was such a great weekend and I met so many amazing, talented artisans!

Getting enough peg dolls ready for the market took SO much work! I have to give a shout out to my husband and kiddos, for allowing me to work constantly in preparation. It felt so good to have something to work on again, besides house work and "mom work." We all need to have our "thing" that gives us purpose outside of the roles we play in life! That "thing" is always changing for me, but as long as it is there, I'm a much happier mommy!

Here are a few photos of the table at the market.

Here is a photo of the cake topper that was on the Tee & Cakes cake display!! 

Now, I'm back to work on the plethora of wedding cake topper orders I have in my queue!

Firefly Handmade Makerie Market!

The most amazing handmade market is happening in Boulder, April 21-22! Come check it out- meet the pegs in person as well as so many other very talented vendors! For more information, visit fireflyhandmade.com.

Destination Wedding

I had to share this wedding cake topper with you! This was done for a very cool couple in Boulder, CO. I am wishing them a lovely beach wedding this month!!!

Wishing You Contentment

Today, my hope for all of you is that you will take a few moments to quietly appreciate something in your life. A new spring bloom, the smile on a child's face, the taste of your dessert, the wind on your face....

Help This Peg Doll Travel the World!

Help us out! We would love to send this peg doll to as many states and countries as possible!
Here is what we need you to do:

*Purchase the doll for 50 cents in my Etsy shop. (keep in mind, all profits are going to a good cause!! www.transitionsglobal.com)

*When the doll arrives, please take a picture of her next to something that represents your state or country! Have fun with the photo!

*Hold on to her until you are given mailing instructions and an address to her next destination, then send her off!

*Feel free to feature her on your blog- if you do, we will feature YOUR feature on our blog!

Let's get her around the world, while giving to a very important cause!

Follow her travels on www.happyabbypegs.blogspot.com.

On Facebook: Happy Abby Peg Dolls

On Twitter: @abbyjac

Lucy Dylan Weddings!

Happy Abby Peg Dolls is in the vendor spolight! Check out this interview!

http://www.lucydylanweddings.com/2012/03/13/vendor-spotlight-happy-abby-peg-dolls/

Easter Peg Dolls! Order Now!

Time is running out to order your Easter peg dolls! These fit easily inside Easter eggs and will last so much longer than candy, without the sugar crash! Order yours today!