More Old Time Memories in the World of Bibs!

Been diggin in my Photo pile again...MAN, I have GOT to get all of them on CD one of these days...just as soon as I find a couple extra days with nothing to do ...HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAH.. Like THAT'S gonna happen!!!

Anyway...fun shots for those not getting tired of Bib Pics and Talk... it's weird...never really thought about what a part they played in our lives until Niels and Lille brought up the International Bib Day thing... I mean, there seems to be a theme running through our lives of certain times and situations where Bibs were the dress of choice... I met others over my life that felt the same way...even the friends I have now (Kate) is all about Bibs...she even paints hers wonderfully... I must admit I am more of a purest when it comes to my bibs...I LOVE them decorated but find absolute beauty in their faded blue character , changing over time, growing more comfortable with personality and age . Having said that...I just bought a pair of 'white' bibs at the thrift store...I am looking at them now as my blank canvas ..to paint and create on...to one day hang on my wall as
artistic testimonial to the one piece of clothing that has stood the test of time and brought so much enjoyment to those that wore them... Bibs are a very interesting piece of clothing... when worn out in public (and I do often ) I find myself running into people I don't know who stop me and feel compelled to tell me tales of 'their' bibs in childhood, high school and college , or memories of their grandpa or the nice neighbor down the street...and I can tell afterwards that these are all good memories for them by the smile they share before walking away... or some just pass me and shoot a 'peace sign' smile and keep walking... as if my presence sparked a brief little memory of better times... it is funny how a simple piece of clothing can invoke so many thoughts and memories... in my book a magical piece of clothing indeed...

I think anything these days that can bring a smile, a memory or make strangers stop and chat ...

is the best kind of magic!

Anyway...the shots above are Richard in Oregon (I made those Bibs for him) in about 1980. Second shot is Richard and his older brother...such a tiny tot!! Next is the youngest picture I have of Richard with his Bibs and engineer hat on..is he cute of what!!! His Mom made the Bibs and the hat out of a pair of Richard's Dads old Bibs..how cool is that!! Next shot is my grandpa Ernie...who worked for Universal Studios in the 1920-50's ..he designed and painted sets for the old movies...and LOVED his white painters bibs! (OooOOO I just had a flash, I need to paint a small portrait of my grandpa on the white bibs I just got...COOL) anyway, he is the guy in the middle (with the bibs) they flew a small art crew to Florida (the first and only time my grandpa ever flew in a plane) to design and paint the set of the movie 'Mr Peabody and the Mermaid' ...loved that movie. The next is Richard's Daddy and his older sister.... he was a tall lanky man with beautiful hard working hands...my Richard has his Daddy's hands...I love those hands!

Keep On Bibbing!!!

Jodi

Our Newest Project

OK...40 million things happening at one time and I am at last getting to the posting on my blog of our Newest Project...a Chinese Rickshaw. It is a commission piece (yes, there will be dolls) for a collector of ours...

Richard made this from scratch it is 14 " long by 11" high (with top up) ...it wheels like butta, and turns on a dime. The elliptical springs are functional, the top and all hinges work ...he is hand carving now the seat for the Rickshaw. It eventually will be painted and detailed with a thin leather covering on the top....

If you want to see it come together I have posted pictures over on our PBASE Page there were to many to post here on the blog...

I am so proud of Richard...I have seen him make many things over the years but even this one blew me away....

Thanks for taking a peek....and as a PS...I got a shot of him in HIS BIBS!!!! hee hee...

Hugs to all

Jodi and Richard

Bibs, Bibs...we got Bibs!

Can you tell I have been digging through VERY Old Pictures today... This International Overall

Day Event has me whirling like a caffeined up Dervish.... I do love my Bibs...and think the whole world should as well. ... There not your Daddies work clothes any more...

So the above pics are just fun little ones that I came across recently... The first one with the 'Foxfire' sign is Richard and I doing our very first art show together in 1975 ...The Boulder City Art Festival in Boulder City, Nevada. Our booth was filled with our paintings, my hippie style macrame and shell jewelry, painted face rocks, and even a few of my EARLY sculpted from lumpy paper mache face planters...(who knew that would lead to this)...anyway, it was a great and fun show...our friends (on our right) and us...were the only ones at the large show that built a booth from wood to display our art...for years all they had were plank easels and a few tables...we stepped out of the box big time...

The second shot is in front of our little humble and VERY small one room abode that we lived in for the first year of our marriage in Northern Calif. We still say to this day...it was by far the smallest and by far the most happy we have been....

and the Third Bib photo is Richard and I at Disneyland ...we don't really agree on the date...so lets say it was somewhere between November 1974 and March of 1975...

Still hunting for those shots of Richard in his Bibs of the past...might have to settle for 'Recent'...as in about an hour ago...

Hugs,

Jodi

International Overalls Day!!

International Overalls Day November 20, 2009
Sassy up your overalls! Join me, and 1000's of people, all over the world for the first annual International Overall Day, Nov 20. Take a pic of you in your overalls, and you could be featured in a historical album. Who knows this could end up being a calendar with YOU in it! Post your picture on your blog or Facebook. Get the official button above for your blog. Spread the word and the fun.

Woodstock Lille
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OK... that is a wonderful message from my friend Lille ...Woodstock Lille to be exact ...you must go and check out her blog about Bib Overalls... Now I always knew that she and I had a lot of things in common (actually called ourselves 'Litter Mates') but now to find out she is crazy in love with Bib Overalls like I am ...well, it's just all wonderfully crazy!! I ADORE Big Overalls ...have worn them most of my life...of course most of us ex-Hippies lived in our comfy bibs.... sadly I am only down to 3 pairs (have them on right now even as I type this believe it or not)
To durn hot to wear em in the summer months...so fall is exciting for yet another reason...dragin out the bibs!!
I hope if you are a certified Bib 'O' File you will consider joining in the fun...but on those designs of genius and take a walk down the comfort lane of life!!

Peace!
Jodi

Clay Project Finished!!! WHEW!

Just a quick update on the 'Clay Project' ...IT'S FINISHED!!!!!! OMG... that was VERY interesting....and more taxing that I thought. When someone gives me a 'project' or duty to perform...I take it very serious...probably too serious!!LOL.... I think some of my last remaining energy was sapped just a tad... silly I know.

Anyway they are one their way ...and my work is done... I Unfortunately could not share the faces that I did or can I give any results or name of the company... Hopefully soon I will be able to tout a new clay. I will say that of the 4...I liked only one...and it is one that I would happily use. So I guess lots will depend on what others testing the clay will say ...but as for me...it was a hands down no brainier win for the one clay...

I did sculpt 4 'miniature' heads..as I feel that with the minis I would have to work harder to get the details and that would test the clay more.... I answered all the questions and wrote a loooooong statement for my conclusion and closing remarks (which they asked for) ...

WHEW... and now back to work on our doll commission....which I popped pics of Richard's Part and will share in another post....wowie zowie is all I can say....what a dude! He is waaaay ahead of me....rare! Hope everyone is having a great week ...

Hugs to All

Jodi

Fun Stuff!

Before Halloween we were asked to 'test drive' a new Polymer Clay for Doll Makers ...to give them our thoughts on how it handled, sculpted, conditioned etc... what a thrilling opportunity we thought... I don't think I can say the company name nor any details ...but I am keeping my fingers crossed for a brilliant new clay that we doll makers can have lots of fun with and enjoy working with...

I need to sculpt 4 different heads in the clay (from each batch) ...the way I normally do and tell them what I think... on a questionnaire...and then send them the heads and my thoughts...

I love these kinda things... should be fun and interesting all in one... but I often wonder why I am never asked to do blind testing for a chocolate or Vodka company??? Drat!!!

So that's about all to report from the Creager Clan..

OK...I am off to sculpt ...and if time allows...see a Wizard!!!

Hugs,

Jodi

Sniff Sniff...the decorations are down and so am I!!

It is always a very sad day indeed when the decorations come down.... I always shed a small tear in my heart when I have to put away my make believe world.... BUT...there's always next year!!!

SooOOoOoOoo the party!!! To let you know how good it was...these are the ONLY pictures I was able to shoot before everything went blank...lol! I was able to shoot quick snaps when my guests arrived...only the first 6 (a couple didn't turn out) ...then I am not sure what happened really... the camera was set down and I began to celebrate ...that was the last I saw of my camera for the night...BUT...I hear that others were shooting pics like mad...so if I can round those up, and I don't have to pay to much in blackmail money and if they are fit to print...I will post later!

Suffice it to say... everyone had a great time .... we are a group of artists and musicians ...so as you may have guessed... craziness ensued. The weather was so fantastic...we were able to sit outside for much of the night on the patio ... not common for a late October evening. We were a crazed group of Beatniks, Pirates, Gorillas, Belly dancers, Zombie Gangsters, gypsies to an out of work Ninja!
Food was out of this world and I enjoyed my martinis and Cosmos. We very late in the evening played Pictionary...but as charades ...what FUN!!! Not even sure who won...everyone was laughing so hard it really didn't matter. Even though the moon was bright...we could see the Milky Way. We had very few Trick 'O' Treaters...as downtown was in full force so all the kids like good little zombies make their way there...and forsake the neighborhood candy givers...Oh Well...my BIG Party Kids had a good time...

Everywhere a guest turned I had things that moved and made noise, from flashing strobes to talking skulls, mummies that moaned to flying bats and big fat rats. What a Blast!!

So now that I sadly removed all signs that a crazy event took place....the memories will remain in my heart for a very long time...

I thought of you all and wished from afar that each and everyone had a Good Haunted and Fun Night...

Next Up...Bird Day!!!

Hugs,

Jodi (Wench/Pirate) Alwilda...