It's Always Christmas and Halloween at The Shabby Red Door!!

I just wanted to let all my customers and collectors know that even if you are only in the area once a year or in the summer only.....it's Christmas and Halloween in The Shabby Red Door all the time.
I'm always working on new Holiday pieces and do some custom pieces as well. So come on by. I'm back to my summer hours Tue thru Sat 10:00am until 5:00. If you need me to be here at another time just drop me an e-mail, susie@theshabbyreddoor.com or give me a call at the shop 530-249-2747
See you Soon!!

With a Heavy Heart........

I am feeling pretty sad today. Yesterday I had the sad task of having our boy Saki put to sleep. We were so blessed to have him since he was a baby (born in 96) but it's hard. He was like our kid and I have to say he was the "perfect" cat. Not a problem in 18 years at all. Nothing but a loving companion to both of us.
He will be greatly missed!! Thank you God for bringing him into our lives.....

New Cards

I'm trying to make my ADD self sit down long enough to list some new Halloween cards up on my Etsy site.
I'm joking, I think, about the ADD....

Far and Away.......

I've been away from my blog for so long and spending so much time on Facebook, that I almost forgot I had a blog! So....no promises for me to break, but I think I'm going to try harder to keep it up....I think. It seems  a good place to write more detailed info than on Facebook.
In any case here I am again, what, 3 years later??  Procrastination is my middle name.....
I am working away on my art and projects as usual. I'm so excited I am going to be featured in the Art Doll Quarterly magazine (stampington.com) in their Fall issue coming out August 1,2014. It is for their Anthropomorphic Art Doll challenge and I will post the issue here when it comes out.
In addition to selling my work on www.spookytimejingles.com, you can now find me on www.pfattmarketplace.com/susiescottstudios.html as well as on my Etsy site www.etsy.com/shop/susiescottstudios
So, stay in touch and keep me in line about posting and keeping you guys up to date with me!!! 

New Valentine, Christmas and Halloween work

"Queenie of Hearts"

"Vintage Snowman"

" Be Mine Mr. Valentine"

I have some fun new Halloween, Christmas and Valentine work up on Spookytime Jingles website.
Check it out..... I am overflowing with ideas (this can be a problem) and am busy working on more things...........talk to you later.
Susie
http://spookytimejingles.net/userpages2.php?usersearch=susiescott

Hey....I'm now part of Spookytime Jingles!

Wow, I'm so very excited. I am now part of Spookytime Jingles! If you don't know what that is, it's an incredible online marketplace that features spectacular (or spook-tackular) collectible Halloween and other Christmas and Holiday works by the most amazing artists! One-of-A-Kind, original, and oh so creative pieces. Be sure and check it out!
Thank you Dani and Lisa for your patience and your help.......

http://spookytimejingles.net/userpages.php?usersearch=susiescott

Local Press!

I'm excited. One or our local newspapers, The Sierra Booster did a little write up about me and my shop. It's nice getting some press.
What has really been nice though, are the people that remember us from when we were living here 20 years ago.
I don't know if you can tell by the article but at that time we had a great Hot Dog place called Weenie World! I also has a tiny little shop then as well. It was a little country store called Zona Rose named after Don's mom Zona and my mom, Rose.
Anyway. I keep saying I will tell you all about it and I will. It's just that it's a long story or rather it's a legend. The Legend of Weenie World.............
That will be for another time.....when I have a little more time.

Whimsical Madhatter Snowman........

I've listed another new piece in my Etsy Shop. After I finished this one it kept reminding me of the Madhatter in Alice in Wonderland. Anyway he is cute and I have to admit.....He is a personal favorite. I will miss him.............. Good thing is I have allot more designs in my head just waiting to get out!
Check him out at http://spookytimejingles.net/userpages2.php?usersearch=susiescott

Snowlady (and Man) for a Snowday.......

"I'm Dreaming of a Pink Christmas" Snowlady BirdGuardian

Woodland Snowman with willow wreath

Been working on all sorts of snowmen (and ladies) lately. Have two new large ones listed on my Etsy site. Check it out at http://www.etsy.com/shop/susiescottstudios?ref=si_shop

Oh Yeah.....I Remember!

Now I know I'm back in California! Last night at around 11:30 I had a nice jolt to remind me
that we are indeed back... There was a rumbling and a rolling and a rattling of glasses and the first thing I thought of is....Oooops, need to get prepared. I couldn't find my shoes or a flashlight or a radio etc. etc. Glad it was short lived but it did make me realize that we need to get some emergency things together..... it is easy to get comfortable until something.....happens. Apparently we have been having allot of little quakes around our area. Hope they stay that way....LITTLE!!

http://plumasnews.com/home/8747-plumas-county-feels-52-magnitude-earthquake#.TqkKEYG2Si8.facebook

From The Ashes .....

Like the mythological Phoenix bird....We have risen from the ashes, so to speak.
I apologize to all of you. I know I am not good (not good at all) at keeping you all informed along my journey. I have a very hard time while I am in the midst of everything to sit down and keep you in on the day to day. Plus, I really do get into a mode where I just want to hide and lick my wounds for awhile.
It hurt allot to close my shop in Prescott. I felt like we were just barely starting to get off the ground, but it's a long story and there really wasn't any other choice.
So it's been about 5 months now.....5 hectic months! We have made a big move back to a place we were 20 years ago (That could be a whole other blog entry- which I will try to do soon) and because of the kindness of a dear friend of ours, I now have a new shop and studio space.
It has not been easy..... it's been a lot of work. Allot of sweat and tears and emotional ups and downs but I am very, very thankful and grateful!! Being innkeepers at our friend's Bed and Breakfast was also thrown into the mix this summer. Besides being interesting we met some very nice people from all over the country. I also learned that while being fun and interesting a Bed and Breakfast is work. So all of you that have romantic notions of opening a B & B when you retire.....think about it. A gentleman told me earlier today that being retired means that you're RE-TIRED, meaning that you are more tired than ever. I thought that was a good one.
Anyway, I'm going to sign off for now. I'm back and in BUSINESS so forgive me and keep checking back. I do appreciate it so much.
Hugs,
Susie
PS Ooooops! I forgot to tell you where we were at. I'm in Portola, California which is 45 min NW of Reno, Nevada-1 hour N of Truckee California. In Plumas county which is in the beautiful High Sierras.

HEARTBROKEN.......

I have sad news today.....my heart is breaking a little. We have made the decision to close the shop!! There is happiness and sadness in it. While I am looking ahead with some excitement and anticipation.....I am still......sad. It is happening so fast!
Will keep you posted on where we are going so stay in touch....

Lil Lady Bug Mousepad from Zazzle.com

Lil Lady Bug Mousepad from Zazzle.com

Happy Mother's Day Mom!!

A day late! Pretty typical with me, but I couldn't find these pics yesterday. However, it did give me more time to think of my Mom than just one day I guess. I think about her allot really. She is always around with me though, and pops out at me at unusual times, in a thousand little ways.... So I wish her Happy Mother's Day yesterday, today and always ......

My Artwork now available on real Postage Stamps!

Oh Happy Day Postage Stamps from Zazzle.com

Working on Baby designs today.....

Rock-A-Bye Baby..............

New Art Available!

Mariemaid

Sweet Angel

In a Magic Garden

Tea Time

I have new designs now available on Fabric Blocks and Heat Transfers. Check it out at
www.fantasyfabricblocks.com
And of course I have them available here in my shop in Prescott, AZ or online at (www.shabbyreddoor.com) on cards, ornaments, magnets and other goodies as well!

He Has Risen.........

He Has Risen........., originally uploaded by Susie Scott Studios.

I know Easter isn't until next Sunday, but I want to wish you all a Blessed Palm Sunday and week ahead.
He is risen......
God Bless,
Susie

New Items on Etsy.....

Paperweights on Etsy

I have been trying to get more artwork up on my Etsy site and will be working on my website as well.
I think we had our last winter storm(maybe) and the weather here in Prescott is beautiful.
Blue skies, birdies singing, trees budding and flowers bursting forth.....Spring is coming, ohhhhh....but with it, my allergies hitting with a vengeance!!!! I can enjoy in my misery though.

A little secret.....Wish I was at the beach with this mermaid!!! ha ha........