Strange Creatures, Eccentric Figures, and a Dystopian Novel

I decided to quit making heads for a while

and finish at least one doll.

So, I think I've finished Branwen.

She is a comical character with her little ghostly dolly.

I've done a little more work on the Spell Book,

or Book of Shadows,

or Grimoire.

Whatever I decide to call it.

But it doesn't look much different,

just a little aged.

When I decided to make this Halloween prop,

I didn't anticipate how much time it would take.

As it turns out, 

the more variations I see on Pinterest,

the more I want to include.

It will be a longer term project than I originally thought.

Originally, the plan was

just to have the outside of the book as a prop,

but now, I want pages and embellishments.

I've started carving out a niche in the pages,

and have plans for pockets, etc.

And spells, of course;

I need spells.

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I've decided that I want to be a collector,

not just a maker, of strange little creatures.

My first purchase was last year from 
Indian Dollar Works.
Carla makes wonderful assemblage characters.
This is the charming little angel I ordered:

It wasn't intended to be a collection,
but last week I ordered a little witch 
from Treasuresnwhimsy.
She arrived yesterday,
and I love her.

Now, I think I can call myself
A Collector of Handmade Art Dolls!
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I just finished The Girl with All the Gifts

by M.R. Carey.

Wow!

If you like dystopian fiction,

this one will more than satisfy youl

Here is my review.