Saturday, May 3, 2008

The Swashbuckler Soiree

Ohhhhhhhhh....... such a din in me achin' head. It's past high noon ...as usual..... and here I am... must find me way to that soiree....you know...the pirate gatherin' .... the rum and the wenches... and...the rum... oh, I already said that?...












See here.... ...I've still got a few bits of pirate treasure left for another night of merrymakin'..........











































.. ...me ship's long gone.... better find me a couple of sea turtles... . and a way to get this body back to human form....



A swashbuckler that I made for a doll club challenge ...
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18 comments:

  1. Karen from A`MusementsMay 3, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    Whoooa! Ahoy and avast to ya! What a dashing pirate you've got there.... where ye been sailin' to come across such a handsome specimen as he? Smooth sailin' to ya, and enjoy the Soiree or y'll be forced to swab the decks, aaarrrhhhh!
    xoxo
    Karen sailing as The Lady of The Sea....

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  2. Ottilias VerandaMay 3, 2008 at 2:16 PM

    Lovely pirate You´ve got here! And pearls...I love pearls!

    Cheers Matey!

    Liisa

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  3. Magpie SueMay 3, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    Odds bodkins, there's a gaggle of wenches that have been lookin' fer this fellow... He might be better off where he is!

    You did a fantastic job with him!

    Magpie Sue

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  4. Ladywillowgrey AncalimonMay 3, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    Thank you for the comment! No my sister bought the dragon. She has three and is planning to get more. ^-^

    Auberne' Ancalimon @-`---

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  5. Ladywillowgrey AncalimonMay 3, 2008 at 3:25 PM

    Yes the rum is ALWAYS gone! lol

    Aubenre' Ancalimon @-`---

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  6. Donna O'BrienMay 3, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    Whew- it's great to see a swarthy MAN joining in on the voyage. Thanks for sailing along!!
    D.

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  7. Fete et FleurMay 3, 2008 at 5:42 PM

    Wow! Your doll is amazing!!

    xx Nancy

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  8. Pearl MapleMay 3, 2008 at 7:37 PM

    Beautiful dolls and characters, you have an amazing talent with these little creatures. The pirate party has been a good opportunity to get out and meet all kinds of creative folks. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. bluemufMay 3, 2008 at 7:45 PM

    I love your pirate doll. Beautiful work.

    Karen

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  10. GigglesMay 3, 2008 at 11:41 PM

    I knew it was me ye wanted all along! Us swarthy types must stick together, handsome fella that'cha are! Now fetch me more rum,and let's party into the wee hours!

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  11. Susan McShannon-MonteithMay 4, 2008 at 4:08 AM

    Oh Vee your pirate is dashing a perfect symbol of his occupation.
    I hope you didn't go out on the bike after all that rum!
    Thanks for joining us at the soiree but I think next time it should be BYOB.
    xo Susan

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  12. BethanyMay 4, 2008 at 4:19 AM

    Oh-my-goodness....he is amazing!! Love all of the amazing detail you put into him!!
    Glad to see him joining in on the wild pirate goings-on :)

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  13. Teacup MosaicsMay 4, 2008 at 4:24 AM

    Oh No Johnny has some competition. What a creation, he is pirate beautiful!
    Kelley

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  14. Twyla and LindseyMay 4, 2008 at 8:28 AM

    Your right I do love him! I think it's awesome how you did his hands. He's beautiful!

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  15. Sylvia AndersonMay 4, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    He's a fabulous addition to the soiree...a true pirate!! Love his costume and the wee details!

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  16. BumbleVeeMay 4, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    'twas a grand soiree....thankee all fer stoppin' by..... and thanks to Donna... the lass responsible.....

    there's still time to sail in an' out of a few more ports, n' ships and shops... a few more posts on more blogs...bein' as they don't just disappear...they become part o' the ship as it were.... part o' the "Blog" ..... meself, I kinda like lookin' at the backlog of postins' if I find somethin' of interest...

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  17. this is my patchMay 4, 2008 at 11:19 AM

    A cross between the Pirates of the Carribean and Edward Scissorhands! Did you model your pirate on Johnny Depp? x

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  18. AnonymousMay 4, 2008 at 7:16 PM

    That is an awesome doll!! Thnaks for sharing him with us. Happy Soiree!:)
    ~Christine

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