Now, you might recall part of this story and these girls from a while back, but it has a new twist. You see, the girls had no idea their Mother had sent them on such an exciting journey (memories of that journey long ago, found here). When they returned they carried with them tales a plenty. Tales of the things they saw behind the scenes at Stampington Headquarters (not really, but it sounds good, doesn't it? 😉
After they returned from their trip, these girls were in 2 art shows, where many folks offered to give them homes. Alas, their Mother was not ready to set them free…
Then, an enchanting thing happened. One of the sisters, The Girl in the Music Box found herself in the year 2010…
She was in April of 2010 to be exact, in a lovely full size Calendar with 11 other delightful art pieces…
She was part of Stampington's…….
Lovely debut of Somerset's first art calendars, yay!!!
The Girl in the Music Box was having such an exciting life, that she encouraged her Mother to set her and her sisters free. Free to go on adventures to new places. Grand hopes of new homes these 5 sisters had. They were ready to fly…
So, it was on a day when diamonds fell from the sky (lots of ice cold hail yesterday), that this girl, decided to set the sirens free…
And so, that is how it came to be that the girls can now be found in my shop, right here. You will also find details about each painting in my shop.
Below are some detailed images of each art piece –
Bliss
Freeing of the Chanteuse
In her Gown (which has a bit of a Marie Antoinette feel)
The Siren's Dream
The Girl in the Music Box
This is the first time I have offered these original art pieces for sale. All five are in my shop as I type…
Also, as I eluded to in this blog post title, there is a treat involved here. I have one 2010 Somerset Art Calendar to give away!
Just leave a howdy hello in comments, and your name will go into the proverbial hat 😉 I will announce the name drawn next blog post…
I have a million and one more things to say, but I must be off for a little bit, to get some of my duties done today 😉
See you sooooooon!
🖤,V
Oh Ms. V, that calendar has been on my birthday wish list since I’ve known it was coming out, yay! What a fun giveaway though (and since I don’t have it yet, I must say put my name in that proverbial hat 😉 Congrats again for another publication, and what fun…a Stampington calendar!! Those ladies are all just beautiful, oh how I’d love one hanging in my studio, ahhhh…one day maybe, tee hee. Off to get some more chores done too…
Chat soon,
Jamie 🙂
Congralutation to your girls Vanessa! I bet they had a blast with all that traveling.
Please add me to the hat. What a wonderful giveaway!!
Regards,
Vania
The ladies are beautiful and I’m sure they will find good homes. I’d love a calendar and I’m probably leaving a comment too early, but put my name in the hat and thanks!
Duties shmooties! Go out and play! Run through the thickets and dance atop the pickets and twirl in the gypsy garden to the tune of birds singing in the party tree. For duties will always be there for another day…that’s what I always say ;-). And “hey” or “Howdy” while you’re dancing could you drop my name in the hat! I would love to win that!
Your ladies are so beautiful in their frothy paper gowns!
xoxo Cori
Congratulations!! That is so exciting making the calendar. How lovely that your ladies will be able to continue their adventures. I would love to be in the drawing for the calendar!
Your girls are lovely. All of them beautiful in their own unique way. Please put my name in the giveaway! Congratulations on being in Somerset’s First Art Calendar.
WOW your girls are beautiful..They are so magical.
Katelen
hip hip hooray!
what wonderful things come your way!
<3 U!
Congratulations! And what a treat to see the girls again. I agree with Katelen, they are magical indeed.
I offer you my most hearty congratulations! I’m so excited for the exposure that your work has gotten. You certainly deserve it, these are absolutely lovely pieces.
Howdy Hello Miss April! My birthday month, so the lovely prize must be mine….no? YES! Hee hee!
Congrats on another beautiful artful project out in the world where it belongs (for all to enjoy)!
Girl….Ur work just gets better & better. I think it is amazing! Thanks for sharing with all of us!
You are AMAZING!
Your girls are so stunning and beautiful! Congratulations on the calendar. Definitely an honor well deserved!
so beautiful ! I feel inspired:)
They are all so lovely – I just love their faces. And wooohoo on having a “calendar girl” 🙂
They are all so beautiful! Congrats on having your very own Calender girl!
I am so in love with your blog. The other night I sat for hours and hours reading about your life. You inspire me beyond belief!
Wow! Hail!
Your sirens are so enchanting.
~elaine~
How exciting and congratulations!
Exciting!! You deserve it, your paintings are just so so super beautiful. I didn’t know Somerset made calendars, I’m going to have to get my hands on one of those. *runs off in search of one*
XOXO,
Krista
Hi Vanessa,
Congratulations on the calendar! Your ladies are lovely!
Sarah x
OMG! Vanessa,
How can you part with these beauties???!!!
I know that ‘The Girl in the Music Box’ is my absolute, favorite one. But each creation has its own, gorgeous, magical, ethereal, quality. I am saying in my head ‘I want!,I need! Can I please! have one of these!’ Oh My Gosh! I have admired the five ladies since they were featured in Somerset Studio. (And it is crazy that you had icy hail in the middle of summer!) I am going to e-mail you, girl. See you in a few minutes.
Cheers!
Teresa in CA
Congrats on being on that calendar, your art belongs in every creative home! (In mine too ;-)!
mwaaaahhhh, such beauty – how could a girl resist entering her name into the hat? Please please please let it be me! I have the perfect spot in my crumbling old house in England for your travelling girl. I’m sure she would have a blast eating fresh apples from the tree and enjoying a cup of tea with me, under the mulberry tree 🙂
Those girls certainly look as of they’ve been having so much fun in their travels! I especially love Ms April 2010. 🙂
What beautiful girls. You are too talented:)
You do have such fun. The calendar is divine, well done you.
Lenita xx
You are such a talent!!! I looooove your blog and your girls 🙂
Well I just came by to drop off your cape & holy dancing paper dolls! Look at the lovely girls, I had no idea they had not found permanent homes already! And momma’s ready to let them leave the nest, dancing prettily in their dresses, fluttering in the hailing breezes, away to grace very good homes with lucky lucky peeps. How bittersweet! But I know they’ll be adopted by the very best. 🖤
And a calendar! Brilliant Somerset-especially because they featured the work of The Twinklestar who shines the brightest, the one we all aspire to be in our own hearts. 🙂
So happy to see these beauties have arrived back home. It was after seeing them in Somerset that we ordered two prints for our daughter’s room. She’s a dancer and she loves them!!
I love your tale of the 5 sisters. Beautiful art.
What fun!!! Count me in, and a big YIPPEE!!! to the lucky winner!
🖤
What a BEAUUUUTIFUL calendar!! Please enter me.
I must tell you… Bliss is my favorite, with In Her Gown my second. They are so magically detailed. Like you caught a snap shot of a each girl when she wasn’t looking of who she really is. *sigh* delightful
Vanessa – please enter me in your delicious giveaway! Your girls are lovely.
Vanessa the sisters are wonderful with personalities all their own just like real sisters.
Congratulations on the calendar too Vanessa it looks awesome.
Vanessa thank you for your words, I didn’t know that, I didn’t know that at all.
Vanessa to have you such a fairy, such a dream, such a real live filled to the brim full of love person who I think of all the time also think of me gives me a lightness of spirit.
And today, dear one, I need that.
Love Renee xoxo
oh they are super special…my mister is sitting beside me and they caught his eye too! one day i will visit your studio in person, might take me 20 years to get there but heck you gottat dream big! and besides the youngest should be out of my hair by then 🙂
smooches
They are all so gorgeous! I wouldn’t have been able to part with them either! And congrats on being included in the calendar. That’s wonderful!
How wonderful! I love these beautiful girls! Have a nice day, dear friend!
Wow, congratulations on the calendar! And that is the perfect month for her to be! 😀 I’m off to check out the shop!
Vanessa, I am so thrilled for your well-deserved success. There is so much more to come. The very day I discovered your blog, you changed my life. The Lovely Ladies more than touched my heart when I first saw them; they jumped in. Especially the Siren. Will the calendar be sold where Somerset magazines are found? Cheers to Vanessa, my Magical Muse. **blows kisses** Deborah
So exciting for you!
I love your artwork!
ooooh i just love the girls…how hard it must have been to let them free…and how exciting to have your art put in the calendar…
sue xx
Howdy Hello!
You must be so proud!
Peace,
E
You know, those girls are how I found you! Reading that article in Somerset. I would certainly love a calendar.
Congratulations!! Your ‘girls’ are beautiful, as is A L L your artpieces. Thanks for the opportunity to win the calendar – it would be swell. All the best. LindaSonia (baddabinda@yahoo.com)
Congratulations!! What gorgeous art pieces.
whoo hoo – throw me in the hat!
Oh my goodness! Congratulations on making the calendar. You’re art is beautiful! I wondered if you’d ever post the girls in your shop. 🙂
Congratulations Vanessa!!!! What a great calender to be a part of. Take Care, I’m off to see the girls.
Tracy M.
How wonderful! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your work!
Oh! I’m so thrilled for you and your girls! 🙂 They do make lovely time travelers, non!? And diamonds falling from the sky…..I can think of nothing more magical. Hail always delights me so!!
Your work is so beautiful full of such motion and life! 🙂
congrats! all your pieces are unique and lovely!
congratulations on being in the calendar. that is such an honor. i have prints from two of those originals, but the one that i really love is the girl in the music box. i’ll have to order some more prints one day….
Congrats Vanessa! It’s nice to see Sommerset venturing out and creating calenders representing current artists:)
I’m only here to wave madly at you, NOT to be in the draw since I have my own copies of the calendar.
Lots of hugs and kisses from……. Miss July
Please add my name to the “hat”;)
Wow, those paintings are amazing! You are so creative! Congrats on the calendar. I would love a chance to win one. Thanks for the giveaway!!
Lisa
April is my Birthday!
Oooo, howdy howdy, what a pretty calendar.
congrats on being in it!!!! weeee.
Congratulations, I really love your work and your wonderful blog! It’s a delight to visit… and I’d be thrilled if I won the calendar and if not I know I’ll purchase one 🙂
Kind regards,
Kathleen
Your artwork is so amazing, so talented, and so glad I get to read your wonderful blog
Thank you for sharing
Karey
Darling! Congratulations…I am so very thrilled for you…what a lovely honor. Of course, I totally think you deserve it…and I’m quite certain I’m not the only one!!
V~
Oh how lovely the girls are!! I’m sure it was hard to let them go but I’m sure they will all go to lovely homes. I just wish one was mine..teehee
And did you really get hail yesterday?? In Arizona??
Well off I go…..till next time Miss V!!
Kylee
Oh how I adore what you can do with newspaper! Your originals have so much texture and dimension.
The calendar looks fabulous. I think I recognize Misty Mawn’s work on the cover?
Kim
Garden Painter Art
Vanessa,
These pieces of art are truly amazing! I haven’t a clue as to which one is my favorite – they’re all too beautiful. 🙂 Congratulations on being included in this lovely calendar.
Sincerely,
Theresa
A bevy of beloved BEAUTIES, I say! I am in love. And miss “Freeing” would be mine in a hot minute if the timing were right. Alas, mayhaps she’ll wait for me. I surely could be consoled with a calendar prize! Your giveaways are always so special…congratulations on your inclusion in such an inspiring collection of artwork!
SO BEAUTIFUL!! Love your Calender girls~ Dancing their life through the months!!!!!!
You D Best!!!!!!!!!!
xox
Constance
THe proverbial hat..I shall have that hat..and wear that hat, for I am a proverbial girl( sing to the tune of Material Girl ) I just came from Colette’s , whereupon her post was about her calendar art! Yay for you girlios ! I a mfeeling silly…NO I have not been into the Pinot…mwaaahaha
Congratulations Vanessa. Those are lovely and so unique.
fanciful twits is a pure delight! loving it
What a history those gals can share! Congrats on the calendar. Perhaps it can share my studio space for a while…wink,wink!
WOW!! Vanessa, such gorgeous artwork! truely beautiful..
have a sweet night!
vivian
Helloooooooooo…*~’,,,, please put me in the hat. what gorgeous work. you must be very proud 🙂
Your sirens are so magical and such an adventure they have had. Now they will have more to share!! Love the calendar and that you have a spot is precious!! Congrats!!
Hugging you
SueAnn
They’re so beautiful, you can almost see them move across the canvas!
Michaele
what wonderful creations!
congrats!
That looks beautiful! Congratulations for having your work recognized…. as it is so deserving and beautiful!
Oh, how lovely! And original Miss V’s in the shop. Lovely, lovely!
Miss V, I’ll give you a Howdy and a Hello!! I’m thinking that this calendar is a must have!!! Thanks for the chance to win one 🙂 If I win, would you sign your page?? (yes, yes, I am greedy 🙂
I would love to be included in your Halloween party! I love your originality in your art work…I am really glad that I found your website! I am now a follower! 🙂
They are just extraordinary!
Aaahhhhhhh….this was my introduction to you a few years ago. These ladies still remain my favorites of your art. How wonderful that they will be peeking out of this calendar.
Kathy in Chicago
Congrats Vanessa..you are so talented I could dance with these girls..hope they go to good homes…
Vanessa, your girl in that beautiful calendar, you must be so excited. Congratulations! All of the girls are so, so gorgeous. I just have been staring at them in your shop. I can imagine it’s hard to part with them. Oh and howdy hello. I would love let my name be thrown in the hat for that wonderful calendar. Thank you so much for the chance!
Congrats, Vanessa! I think the calendar would be a great addition to my office. 😀
It’s always so much fun to be published, isn’t it?
They are soooo beautiful!!!
Oh what an exciting project, loveliness to keep notes of the days in! Congratulations and the original pictures are beautiful 🙂
Hello Miss Vanessa,
Contratulations! Felicitaciones!
But I am not surprised! :O)
Your art and talent are amazing.
~ Gabriela ~
Oh, these lovely ladies will have so many more adventures! The calender girl is wonderful. count me in for a prize !
Hi there, Came across your blog today & am absolutely in love with your work! Thank you so much for sharing! They are stunning! Unfortunately we don’t get anything Stampington in our bookstores in South Africa but thank goodness for the internet, can order online! Again thank you for sharing!
More of your gorgeous creations released into the world – and a calendar! Very splendid indeed, Miss V. xoxox
How exciting for you! Congratulations on your “ladies” and their latest adventures. You are quite a talented person, Vanessa!! You coninue to inspire me. 😀
~Allie
wow.. this work is just fabulous.. amazing..wow
Wow, what an hour…congratulations! Your talent deserves to be recognized!
I love your girls twirling…
My 14 yr old was truly impressed also 😀
I love your background colors. Heck I love it all.
Oh my gosh! That’s so exciting! I need that calendar, as in yesterday.
Lovely, lovely, lovely. I remember so well that first Artful Blogging magazine article. I ordered one of these ladies in a print, and she dances her creative inspiration on my art table every day. ahhhhhhhhhhh, the calendar, Congratulations Miss Vanessa. I especially love Freeing of the Chanteuse. These ladies will find amazing new homes, and what adventures they will have.
Whether, I win your delightful giveaway, or purchase one, I will surely await this celebration of art and Stampington for my 2010 calendar.
You deserve every bit of success coming your way. Thank you for taking us on your adventure.
Karen
Congrats! They are truly beautiful!
Congrats on having one of your lovely ladies in the calendar! I love it! Off to look at your shop.
I won last time so skip putting my name in!
But here to say a big fat chunkilicious Congratulations! She is the spring girl 🙂
xoxo
Perfecto!!!
Your girls are beautiful. What an honour to be published in the art calendar. /linnea-maria
Thanks to Inkurable Stampers, today I’ve stumbled here…such a beautiful place, for my heart and my eyes.
Thanks for sharing these masterpiece with us
Gio from Italy
Thank you for been so kind on this great giveaway. I wish I’m lucky enough 🙂
OMG, you’ve used strips of newsprint to make these delicate gals.
The girls are beautiful!! Congrats on the calendar 🙂 Also enjoying the photo of the hail… the pieces do look like some diamonds that fell from the sky.
How thrilling to be featured in the calendar! Congratulations–and I’d love to be added to the calendar drawing. Now off to visit your new additions to your shop!
Weeeeee!
That is such a delightful, delicious bit of news. And you are so very generous to give away a copy. I think it would wonderful to win, but would it do to leave it up on April all year long? Then it could be springtime in my studio all the time. Congratulations!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Howdy V….what an exciting moment!! Your traveling gals must whisper to you each night…I can’t wait to see the calendar, and hopefully I’ll win one!! Yipee….you are a darling!!
add me to the hat! i would LOVE to win! 🙂
cindyascott{at}yahoo.com
Congratulations on your artwork being selected for the calendar. That’s wonderful news!!
Congratulations on being featured in Stampingtons first art calendar. I love your darling sweetheart featured. Big Hugs. Barb
So much beauty you bring to this world, Vanessa. Thank you! Twyla
I love these charming ladies! What a exciting thing to happen to have one published! Congratulations! I too have a piece I designed being recreated for the Artistry of Poland glass ornament Victorian Santa. I am hosting a Giveaway on my Blog for a chance to win one of these ornaments! I invite everyone to post a comment for a chance to win! Susan ~ seasonalwhimsies.blogspot.com
Congrats on being a part of such a fantastic calendar!!
I just love love love those beautiful ladies!!
Congralutation Vanessa!
What beautiful girls.
You are too talented.
Feliz fin de semana.
OMG..::jumps for joy:: this is so exciting darling V…Im so excited/happy for you and those dreamy art girls of yours…new adventures…:D
Congratulations on your lovely Miss April, 2010!! What an honor and so deserved! Thank you for sharing the great news! : ))
xox
The sisters are very beautiful. Congratulations on the girl in the music box being in Somerset’s 1st Art Calendar. I must say they have excellent taste. I’ve been offline for a bit so I am catching up on my favorite blogs (yours is my most favorite!)
Please enter me in the drawing for the beautiful calendar. Thanks. I hope you are having a wonderful Summer.
xoSusixo
Girlfriend – they are all just beautiful and congratulations on the calendar. Big hugs!
Miss Vanessa…I soooo remember these girls and how for the longest time you wanted to keep them together. They were such a part of you, I wondered if you would ever part with them.
This is huge my friend! I am so jealous of the folks who snap them up…they are absolutely fantastic pieces and if I can expand my VV wing just a bit, “The Siren’s Dream” will be mine! But what happened to “In Her Gown”? Has it sold?? LOVE it!!
WOW! I just happened upon your site. It’s amazing and cant wait to visit during your Halloween Fete.
Just beautiful Miss V!!!
Feel so special that I got to see the calendar a few weeks ago in person:)
Thrilled for you!!
Hugs,
K
Your Girls are absolutely lovely!
Congratulations on the beautiful calendar..
Magic & Enchantment~
Sage
All of your creations are so yummy! I love all the textures. Congratulations on the calendar as well! Please add me to the proverbial hat–I would be honored to have a calendar! Thanks! 🙂
*****ConGratS***** my girl!! I’m so so so excited for you and so so so so happy for you!!!!!! I must HAVE that calendar!! I am currently reading my newest Somerset Studio and ya wanna know why I bought this one??? hmmmm???!! WEll, it’s because of you!!!! Of course!!! Dolls the Beguile! Ring a bell!! It is so fascinating, just like you!!! You are such a fascinating wonderful person!!! I know, I tell you all the time, but it’s true!!!!!!
Again, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve been on vacation the past week and even though I was having a wonderful time — I also missed your lovely thoughts. Now I’m trying to back-read & catch up. Congratulations on the calendar and it looks amazing!
I’m very late, but I wanted to tell you how pretty everything is! Love that blue.
Now, I have to put that calender on my Christmas list! I love each and every one of those painting and would buy every one if I could.