Art Doll Softie

Artdolls are open ended so I figure we could try and combine the softie and art doll. They provide a great venue for the crafter/ artist to combine their ideas into something that makes an impression and has a great artistic value.

What will make this softie extra special and help it cross that line into art doll realm will be use of some non conventional softie items.

This can be anything from polymer clay parts( faces, hands, feet, etc.), charms, jewelry components, glass beads, pom poms. ribbon, silk flowers, brads, studs, fabric paints, fibers, etc, etc...

The sky is the limit on creativity for this doll/softie. It will be up to the sender to create something that they are proud to give to their partner.

There are only a few things that you Artdoll/ Softie has to have and should not have:

Requirements

• Must have softie element (must be stuffed)

• At least use 1 non-conventional item in your doll. (Things that arent softie related: clay parts, beads etc.)

• Must be a full body doll (head and torso at least)

• You will make one (1) softie for your partner

• Can be an animal or person

• Can be sewn, crocheted, or knitted.

• Doll must be at least 4 - 6 inches tall.

• Please no Paper Dolls!! Can have strong paper parts but the whole doll shouldnt be made of paper.

*Please NO use of googly eyes, chenille stems, popsicle stcks and other child craft materials.

*Please nothing offensive, gross, scary, or bloody (unless your partner is into that stuff, then its ok)

• And NO dangerous sharp parts, or rusted metals, and try not to do any magnets or anything that can upset a postal machine

Please be sure your doll is assembled well. (All parts are connected well) Be sure to send them in a bubble envelope or something that will make its travel safe.

To Join:

• No recent 1's or unexplained 3's.
• Newbies welcome with at least 3 type 3 swaps rated a 5.
• And all members must have a well filled profile!!
• And please be sure you are staying active, if you dont sign in for a while I wont know whats going on.

Any questions or comments, please ask me. Please have fun everyone!!