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Spring Icicle Dolls

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Spring Icicle Dolls
Swap Coordinator:artsyjana (contact)
Swap categories: Themed  Sewing  Art 
Number of people in swap:24
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:February 15, 2008
Date items must be sent by:March 7, 2008
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I am loving all these art doll swaps, and with all the Dotee Doll swaps going on, I thought why not have another Icicle Doll swap? This is similar to the 1st Icicle Doll swap started by ENJOY (http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/9062) except this time, instead of using winter colors, think spring.

What comes to mind when thinking about spring? Do you think pastel colors, or more vibrant colors? I think of flowers starting to bloom, and plants starting to grow again. I think of love, passion and romance. It is up to you to decide what your idea of spring is.

For this swap, you will only have ONE partner, so please put some thought into your doll. Make something you would be happy to receive. This swap is INTERNATIONAL. I have set the send date at March 7 so that hopefully your doll will reach their destination by the 1st day of spring. If your partner lives in another country, you may wish to send a bit earlier, although that is not required.

Here is a link to instructions on making the doll:

http://belindaschneider.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/more-icicle-dolls-instructions/

as well as some finished dolls for inspiration:

http://belindaschneider.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/moreicicledolls.jpg http://belindaschneider.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/icicle-doll.jpg http://belindaschneider.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/belgardenicicledoll.jpg http://belindaschneider.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/iciclesjacky.jpg http://belindaschneider.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/eiszapfenpuppesaray1.jpg

Regarding faces: You do not have to print the faces on fabric as the instructions say. My only request is that you give it some sort of unusual face. There are many different ideas you could try like rubber stamping, using a clay or polymer clay face, or do what I did: I printed a face on regular white paper, then coated it in liquid polymer clay. Once you bake it, the liquid solidifies and turns clear, giving it a plastic-like coating. You could achieve a similar effect by coating in white glue and allowing to dry. These are just some ideas. Use you imagination and go nuts!

Discussion

cerwinrhiannon 02/12/2008 #

I can't get these links to work, and I don't know what an icicle doll is :<

cerwinrhiannon 02/12/2008 #

I got it by Googling. So what makes them icicle dolls? Just the shape?

artsyjana 02/15/2008 #

Yes, basicly, it's their shape that makes them Icicle Dolls. For the 1st Icicle Doll swap, we were supposed to make them in "cool, wintery" colors like white, and blue, so that is also one reason why they are called Icicle dolls.

caresalot 02/19/2008 #

Please tell me the dementions?I thought I had seen them somewhere..now I can't find them..this will be my first Icicle Doll..Thanks ..caresalot

artsyjana 02/21/2008 #

On the template, it says 1 ¾ × 6 inch without seam. This is only a guide line. If it's a bit bigger or smaller than this, that's alright. The size is a bit flexible.

SacredYoli 02/27/2008 #

Here is a link to my Spring Icicle doll. I hope my partner likes her as much as I do. She was so much fun to put together.

http://flickr.com/photos/sacredsnatch/2297612478/

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