Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Wooden Art Dolls

Laura Robberts has created these wonderful wooden art dolls. She has an online class at Paperwhimsy (http://www.paperwhimsy.com/classes/) with great step-by-step videos on how to make them. These are the ones I made after taking her online class.



Thanks to Jackie Peters who shared the wooden dolls she made on her blog. They're so cute!(http://goodgriefgirdie.typepad.com/blog/2012/04/more.html)

I had so much fun making these dolls and I learned a new method for doing image transfers that works perfectly. I ordered supplies to make another 15 dolls and just might sell some :-). Another great aspect of this project is that I was able to justify purchasing my own drill. (Shh! :-)

I've been wanting a drill for a couple of years now, ever since I saw Gina use it in one of our classes. I purchased the cordless Dremel 8200 with a flex shaft and a multipro keyless chuck (wow, I sound like I work in a hardware store). The flex shaft is that long cord with a marker size tip, which makes using your drill very easy to hold. The keyless chuck enables you to insert your drill bit without using a key. I love that it's cordless too. I read the reviews to find the recommended accessories. I can't wait to find more things to drill!

7 comments:

  1. Great Job Connie! They are so much fun to make!

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  2. Thank you for all of the wonderful comments about my Lover-lees Art Doll Class! Your dolls a aDORable!!! I totally support your decision to buy that new drill. A girl needs the right tools for the right job!!

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  3. loving those dolls! I agree with laura every girl needs the right tools! and you should sell them they are adprable!!

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  4. Connie!
    i love your dolls!! so cute!
    I too love my dremel drill! I 've used it for anything from dried gourds to cigar box purses! I bought the stand for it so I can have the cord out of the way!
    I miss all the fun!
    xoxox,
    Diana

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  5. Connie
    These are FAB!
    I would love to purchase some if you decide too make and sell them!
    You did a great job!
    Laura H

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  6. Hi Connie, I'm taking that class too and it sure is fun. Love what you have done with your dolls. I plan to make more also - they will probably become Christmas gifts for my friends. Chris DD

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  7. great works of art, connie...and congratulations on getting the drill. there are so many uses for it. lana cano kloch

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