Well we did it.... 2 things we never thought we would do....1.) Be away from EBAY this long....MAN can you believe it...6 long months...WOW where did the time go?? and 2.) Create anything 'Steampunk'...
Now we love EBAY...I know most are not a fan of this selling venue but EBAY has always been good to us...we do ETSY but have a hard time selling my jewelry let alone a doll...so we stick with EBAY until we start to have issues. And we just adore Steampunk anything...SOOOOOO much talent out there and creative minds ...WOW!!! So to dabble in that realm felt a bit uncomfortable...with all that has been done already...but ya know what I always say...try everything at least once!! But I musts tell you...we really got into this piece...loved it from the get go.... Richard needed to turn loose...and loose he was... he took his love of trains and all that is 'Steam Powered' and went nutso on this little broom....now I can't swear to it but if I had to stake money on the probability that this little Steam Based Broom could actually 'fly' I think it would be a bet worth taking!!!! He has it all worked out and it was so funny to see him explaining to me the ins and outs and the workings of this broom...He was like one of those 'New Car Salesmen' giving me the 'pitch' ...he did everything but 'kick' the broom corn!! I just LOVE IT when he gets so involved in a project ...his focus was on tunnel vision overdrive ...and to get the broom away from him so I could do my part was no easy task believe me!! I got to make the hat this time...normally he does but I remember once making a little top hat that I really enjoyed...not taking into account it was about 7 times larger... but I think it worked out just fine.
What I really liked was his 'base' design ...normally he creates a simple wooden base but he was so on a roll with the brass... he decided to create one that really went hand in hand with the broom... I like it, it is sorta Flash Gordon meets Steampunk....classic!
So there you have it our 're-entering' the EBAY Market ...oh by the by you can get to our auction if you wanna see more pics on the 'side panel' EBAY Badge...or... CLICK HERE
Thanks for taking a peek....
Thanks for taking a peek....
Hugs,
Jodi and Richard
33 comments:
Jodi and Richard, she is awesome ! wonderful, I love her to the tiniest wheel and brass bead! the broom is fabolous! You mentioned Flash gordon: my dad belongs the whole original series of books. I used to read them for hours when I was a teen. Simply great landscapes, weird creatures and fashion, I truly enjoied it. You have create a new masterpiece,as usual I'd say. Thank you for sharing Rosanna
Holy Guacamole Batman!! The doll has gone from $50 to over $700 in less then 24 hours!! You must be over the moon! And there is still 6 days to go....
She is quite a unique piece...truly one of a kind. Best of luck with this auction, Jodie and Richard. Nice job on that broom... :-)
Tabitha
Well done Richard and Jodi! I can't show this to Tessie, because she is going to want one! Great work!!!
Oh this is just too cool! Love the automated broom ;)
She's incredible! Before I read the post I thought, "it looks like it could really fly! ".Great job!
Jodi and Richard I'm in Love with this Witch and her Steam Punk Broom. Her little boots are wonderful.I can just imagine her swooping in for a cuppa..LOL xxx
Oh, I am so glad that you decided to just go ahead and do it!!
A Wonderful piece.
Well done you two!
As per your usual, a masterpiece of ingenuity, you guys!!I just love the gauges, wheels and the steam chimney! You did an awesome job on the hat and coat. We should make a couple for ourselves to wear! Excellente!
Oh Absolutely fan-blooming-tastic !
I dont know which part I love best, the witch or the broom !
they are both wonderful,
julie xxx
o my this is way cool! love it!!!
Andrea
Waaaaay beyond cool!!
This piece took my breath away. I absolutely adore it.
The first work you did that stuck in my mind was Maria the Potter, this one is pretty apt to be stuck in my head a LOOOng time. Congrats...I have to go find the mouse hole to get to the brooms
OMG your dolls are amazing. Love them. Will check out your ebay items.
Jodi and Richard,
I have to say this is a wonderful and imaginative piece! This little lady is truly inventive and obviously the envy of the neighborhood. I could use a broom like that! haha What a clever idea to combine the steampunk with a witch. Incredibly awesome! Hoping your auction goes much higher!
I LOVE her Jodi...wonderful!
We had a great steampunk exhibition near here recently which we enjoyed and you've caught the flavour perfectly!
Eileen :0)
Hi Rosanna... Thank You so much...great to hear from you.
Oh I love the whole Flash Gordan Series...Richard loved the 'F.G. seriels at the movies in the 50's ...
and I loved anything 'space age' and fantastical...
Hugs,
Jodi
Hi Tabitha...
Great to hear from you...been a while. Thanks so much for your kind words... over the moon is not the half of it...I was SOOO nervous to list again, this gives me confidence again, which I am greatly lacking in the dept!
Hugs,
Jodi
Hi Casey... Yes...you might not want to show this to Tessie... it is pretty much of a Hot Rod!!!
Thanks so much...great to hear fromy ou
Hugs,
Jodi
Hi Grimdeva...
So great to meet you... Thanks so much for your kind words...
Hugs,
Jodi
Hi Jonna ....Well that is quite a compliment indeed... wish it could fly...then I's ask him to make me a Big One!! lol
Great to see you
Hugs,
Jodi
Well Heads Up Debbie...she may well be stopping by for a cuppa...as I told her of your wonderful Tea and Lovely Home...but fair warning, she is always looking for a place to 'invent'!!! Believe it or not...I did the boots this time...gulp!! Richard had his hands pretty full!
Hugs,
Jodi
Hi Marie...
GREAT to see you ... Thanks so much.... I have tossed around the idea for a while now...and we have added a 'bit of' Steampunk here and there in various pieces over the year (before we knew what it was called...lol) this one just seemed so right to do...
Hugs,
Jodi
Hi Kate....
Well you know Richard and all his gadgets and gizmos and if it's made of brass...he is SOOOO there!!!LOL.. Yes to the top hat and coat...I fully intend to wear a top hat next fall around Havasu...but then...you know ME!! LOL
Hugs,
Jodi
Hi Julie....
So great to hear from you...Thank You so much for your kind words... funny...the broom and the witch meshed so well on this one...I think of them as one...she is one happy little witch I can tell you
Hugs,
Jodi
Hi Andrea...
Great to hear from you....
Thanks so much...so happy that you like our little Inventive Witch!!
Hugs,
Jodi
Hi Glenda...
Great to hear from you...thanks for such kind words...
As you can probably tell, we have fun with this one!!
Hugs,
Jodi
Hi Janice...
Thank you so so much...what a very nice thing to say...Great hearing from you..
Hugs,
Jodi
Hi Carolyn... Maria the potter has always been my favorite...the one that I wished had never got away from me and I still had...(need to do her in miniature!!)
Thanks so much for your kind words...great to see you
Hugs,
Jodi
Hi Margaret...
So nice to meet you... thank you so much for the kind words...
We hope to start listing more things on EBAY soon...stay tuned!
Hugs,
Jodi
Hi Lori...
So great to meet you...thank you for your sharing kind words too...
I just love 'Inventions' so to make a doll that was 'inventive' seemed so right... Steampunk was the icing on the cake for me!!
Hugs,
Jodi
Hi Eileen...
OooOOO a Steampunk Exibition...how WONDERFUL would that be to attend...
I swear it is 'addicting'!!!
Great to see you, thanks for your kind words...
Hugs,
Jodi
What an absolutely thrilling piece of work....what a steal the buyer got too....!!!! They must be excited to have such a grand piece of art...
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