Every year I plan a play date for friends in my studio. Since they are not artists per se, it's important for me to come up with an idea that can be accomplished in a couple of hours with a minimum of sewing, painting, etc. - so my friends are relaxed and have fun.
"Time Flies" art doll
"Burnt Edges" texture added to photo - courtesy of Kim Klassen
simple materials I have on hand - carpenter rules, small wood disc, small rectangular piece of wood, cardboard. Rules cut to size for neck and legs; holes drilled to attach to wood
assorted crowns and faces which I may use to embellish doll - as it turns out, I only used one crown - made out of Crayola Model Magic - not thrilled with this substance - will use polymer clay instead
painted, stamped "head;" slipcover wood form
add buttons and stitch around form
Now that I've made a sample, I know what works and the steps to make this small doll. Let the fun begin!
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19 comments:
Oh, I wish I could be in your play group! I love it!
love your creative mind!
wish you a happy week ahead~
This is a wonderful creation. Well presented with pictures.
What a great idea to host a creative play date for your friends! I would love to do this for my friends, too. Your artwork is beautiful, such a great combination of textures and colors and techniques.
Once again, your creativity never ceases to amaze me my friend.
I agree with Jeanie, I wish I could be in your play group! Your project is so creative and you captured it so well with photos, it is almost like we are there too.
What a fabulous, creative idea! Your studio play date sounds like a very fun activity.
Visiting from Texture Twist and Texture Tuesday.
What a fun project and great texture too!
What a great idea. Sounds fun.
It reminds me of an old fashioned quilting bee where friends gathered to stitch together and gossip.
What a fantastic creation!
What a great project for all your guests. Beautiful. Very creative.
That's awesome! I think even I could do that (which is saying something!)
:-)
Traci
Love all your originality. Would be so fun to participate. Great idea for the color also. :)
How very fun :-).
You are so creative! Thanks for sharing at Tales of a Pee Dee Mama.
Looks like fun. I am sure your friends will enjoy it.
What a wonderful idea for a play date! That's going to be a fun get-together.
Very cool art project--wish I was a friend :)So glad I stopped by via the blog party.
Diana
Adirondack Girl @ Heart
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