Behind the Scenes at Today’s Third Thursday

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 paulawalton2 Comments

I really love the idea of having one specific day each month when people can expect to see my newly made dolls that are available for sale. That said, some months it is a bit of a challenge to make “Third Thursdays” happen. This was one of those months! 🙂

Here is the story of Today’s Third Thursday.

To start with you’ve probably noticed that today is August 15th, that means it feels like it’s way to early in the month for it to already be the third Thursday! I know, technically no matter what day of the month the the third Thursday falls on, it’s been close to 30 days since the last one… but it just feels wrong!

Next, August in New England is almost always HUMID! My gardens are pretty happy about all that rain and humidity, but oil paints just don’t feel the same way!

Then there is the fact that August is the last month of summer… and there are all those things that need to be done while there is still a bit of summer left. At my house that means gardening, gardening and more gardening, plus most importantly ~ spending time with my granddaughter before preschool starts up again.

Which brings us to this morning…

This is what the doll house looked like when I opened up the painting studio at 7:30 this morning… during the past few weeks this studio has been more play house than studio…

play time — Furniture out of the kitchen and dolls all lined up and ready to play…

… apparently the letter of the day is H 🙂

This is what has been going on between all the doll making and gardening ❤

IMG_4849 (2) — This is the music that has been playing in my studio while I painted this week ❤

Once the studio was opened up the race was on! The doll dress, which was still damp after washing, went in front of a fan. Doll parts were checked to make sure they were dry. Preliminary photos were taken, doll parts were sewn together, a drawstring was run through the neck of the dress. The doll house was tidied, more photos were taken, videos were made. Then a rush to upload videos and photos, write descriptions and post it all online. Sweet relief! The post went up right at 12:00!!

Ta-da! Another Third Thursday has come and gone & little Miss Lily has a brand new home!

Now it’s time to get busy working on next month’s offerings, which will debut during my annual Izannah Walker birthday celebration on 9/25/19…

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Welcome to My Third Thursday ~ August 2019

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 paulawaltonLeave a comment

Good Afternoon and welcome to my (almost) monthly Third Thursday. I hope you enjoy seeing what I have finished and available for sale today!

Lily – ~~$1250~~ SOLD

A petite little 17 inch miss, with delicate face and stature. Lily comes with one dress, a chemise, pantelettes & a petticoat.

Lily is SOLD she was offered for sale on a first come basis. The way it works is simple. If you would like to purchase her, please email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com. I’ll go by the time stamp when I receive your email to determine whose request is first.

Lily’s price includes free shipping to any address in the continental U.S. Dolls are mailed via USPS Priority Mail and are insured for their full value. International Orders will be charged exact postage + a $10.00 handling fee for all international locations, except Canada, to help off-set the time it takes me to deal with customs forms – and in many cases the requirement that I actually take the package to the post office rather than scheduling it for pick-up.

Payment may be made via PayPal, credit card, layaway or personal check. Sales tax is 6.35% if I am shipping to a Connecticut address.

Isane – $1300 (with one dress & apron) or $1500 (with 2 dresses & apron)

Isane is currently a Work in Progress. She should be finished next week. If you are interested in reserving her please email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com. I’ll go by the time stamp when I receive your email to determine whose request is first.

Isane’s price includes free shipping to any address in the continental U.S. Dolls are mailed via USPS Priority Mail and are insured for their full value. International Orders will be charged exact postage + a $10.00 handling fee for all international locations, except Canada, to help off-set the time it takes me to deal with customs forms – and in many cases the requirement that I actually take the package to the post office rather than scheduling it for pick-up.

Payment may be made via PayPal, credit card, layaway or personal check. Sales tax is 6.35% if I am shipping to a Connecticut address.

Papier-Mache Heads for Izannah Walker Kit

Perfect Head w/ Booklet – Full Kit – $200

Seconds – Reduced! – Head w/ Booklet – Full Kit – $115

Perfect Head – Head Only for those of you who already have a kit instruction and pattern book – $165

Seconds – Reduced! – Head Only for those of you who already have a kit instruction and pattern book – $80

First come on these! These are the last I’m making for 2019! Email paula@asweetremembrance.com to purchase.

In September my new doll offerings will be released during my annual Izannah Walker Birthday Celebration on September 25th! So no Third Thursday in September 🙂

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“Third Thursday” Offerings Posted at Noon Eastern Time Tomorrow

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Come visit here tomorrow August 15th to see what’s new and available for sale at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time ❤

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I’m Extremely Honored That I Have Been Juried Into the Early American Life Directory of Traditional American Crafts for the 40th Time

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I’m so pleased to announce that I have been juried into the Early American Life Directory of Traditional Craftsmen for the 40th time! It’s an incredible honor to be included with such a prestigious group of artisans. Thank you Early American Life!

It’s been a busy summer here, so I’m a bit later than usual in mentioning the Craftsman Directory. I’m sure you all know how that goes… but today I am slowing down a bit and spending the afternoon reading in honor of Book Lovers Day. I hope you are all having a wonderful summer and enjoying a few long, lazy, laid back days filled with dolls, good books and dear friends ❤