When I was a little girl, I learned a lot of popular music from watching kids singalong cartoons and by
"Following the Bouncing Ball!"
As a result
I know all the lyrics to "Ain't she sweet" and " I got spurs that Jingle Jangle Jingle"
this makes me very popular at trivia parties
"Following the Bouncing Ball!"
As a result
I know all the lyrics to "Ain't she sweet" and " I got spurs that Jingle Jangle Jingle"
this makes me very popular at trivia parties
Any adult in North America, who grew up watching a lot of Saturday Morning T.V. in the mid 1950's and 60's would be very familiar with these musical cartoons.
I even learned to spell "Mississippi"from listening to cartoon songs.
however,the only time I have ever needed to know how to spell "Mississippi" and use it in a sentence,was just now,
educational television works! :D
however,the only time I have ever needed to know how to spell "Mississippi" and use it in a sentence,was just now,
educational television works! :D
I learned the following song, ( printed below), from a cartoon featuring
"Herman the Mouse and Katnip the Cat."
Originally recorded in Real Life by Bing Crosby, it was later featured in a Harvey Cartoon and sung by Louise the mouse
Originally recorded in Real Life by Bing Crosby, it was later featured in a Harvey Cartoon and sung by Louise the mouse
here are some of the lyrics, which have stuck with me even after all these years
"When Madam Pompadour was on the Ballroom floor
Said all the gentlemen "Obviously"
the Madam has the cutest... "Person al ity"
And think of all the books, about DuBarry's looks
What was it made her the toast of Par-ee?
She had a well-developed.... hmmm
"PERSON AL ITY"
Mae Questel, the voice of Betty Boop, Olive Oyl & Sweet Pea ( from the Popeye cartoons), Casper the Friendly Ghost, Little Audry and Little Lulu, sings this song as a mouse named 'Louise'.
I just learned all of this through google
I just learned all of this through google
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so I am sure that you are no doubt asking yourself,
"Why in the world is she talking about cartoon songs, and how is any of this related to miniatures?"
(here is my answer)
when I was getting this post together, that
"PERSONALITY" song about two iconic FRENCH WOMEN, sung in
burlesque by an American cartoon mouse-lady, with a rather high and squeaky voice,
kept playing in my brain, all because of THE FAUX FRENCH WIG that I made many months ago for a French inspired roombox which I had started last year and then had abandoned.
I needed props for my new series of Faux Rococo Vanity Trays (destined for etsy), and in looking around at what I could use, I spied my wire mesh hair piece, perched upon my rather uninteresting and very bland- looking dresser.
( the music in my head, kept on playing)
Then one thing led to another and before I knew it, not only the perfume trays were new and improved, but the French Dresser as well.
And since the dresser was re-vamped, so too, was the gothic wall mirror;
in fact, EVERYTHING within the old roombox was hauled out, and given
a new and cuter
"PERSON AL ITY"
Here is how it happenedThese are the original perfume trays that I made and then had second thoughts about. I didn't feel that they had enough "Pizzazz" so I took them all apart and tried to make them more frilly and fun! |
NOW WERE SPEAKING FRENCH! but then I needed a prop or two for display enter the Dowager French Dresser (not very exciting) |
so from ' ho hum' |
to oui oui some SERIOUS PERSONALITY!! :D and now, for your viewing pleasure may I present to you the series of my new rococo vanity trays |
girly |
floral |
romantic |
fun |
feminine |
formal |
exuberant! |
delicate |
and chic! instant replay I have grouped them in pairs to show you again |
and The entire French collection at a glance ***So now for a closer look at the contents of the French styled dresser (from my personal collection) inspired by the wig and the song from the cartoon |
My up-dated French Vanity This scene contains bits and pieces from my personal collection for a future French Project. It no longer fits the old roombox anymore. |