Sunday, January 30, 2011

Valentine's Day ...

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and I'm elbows deep in ... tons of things.
Yes, glitter is involved! There was an minor accident in the studio last week when a new container of glitter exploded!!!  I'm a down to earth person, but that day I got lots of 'bling'. Nothing sparkles like glitter! Hey, I can still be a manly man and wear pink and red glitter. Right?

This year I attempted to make Valentine's ornaments for the first time. Here are some photos of my completed ornaments. I plan to have more completed in the next couple of days. Stay tuned!







I'm off to ... create!

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Looking for something to do?

As of today, January 5, 2011, the City Island Public Library's foyer is displaying some of Doodles and Dabbles' art dolls.  The City Island Library is located on City Island, just east of downtown Daytona Beach, Florida. Simply follow Beach Street to Magnolia Avenue and take the bridge to the library.

You can make a day of it if you stop by the library on a Saturday. First, check out Doodles and Dabbles' display, which will be up throughout the month of January. Then go into the library and rent video and/or dvd for free!  After grabbing your movie(s) of choice, you can hop across the parking lot and hit the Farmer's Market (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.) to stock up on veggies for the week. Next, go downtown and check out one of the local eateries, grab a bite to eat and support local small businesses.  You can remain parked in the library's parking lot the whole time and get in a nice walk, too.
Talk about a fun filled and productive day!

It's a new year and Doodles and Dabbles is looking forward to our best year yet. The studio has finally been rebuilt after the storm forced remodel courtesy of Tropical Storm Fay, in 2008. We had a great sales season throughout Christmas 2010. Plus,. we've been super busy creating many unique pieces which will be unveiled in the January display at The City Island Library. Hint: Do you like Alice in Wonderland?

The library prohibits pricing items that are on display. However if an item is in the display, then it's available for purchase. Feel free to contact Doodlesndabbles@aol.com or to discuss product viewing and pricing. Items are reasonably priced and guaranteed to be one of a kind. There are many items available (other dolls, mosaic work etc.) that will not fit, or are too heavy, to be put in the display case. Keep in mind much of our art is commission based, such as portraits, caricatures, poetry, murals, pet memory stones and cannot be displayed. Need art? Contact us! If we can't met your art needs, we probably know someone that can.

It's sure to be a great year for Doodles and Dabbles!  We thank those of you who have been valued customers. We also look forward to working with new customers throughout the coming year.

Sincerely,

James Tripp
Owner of Doodles and Dabbles 
A Mixed Media Art Business
Daytona Beach, Florida