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Whoo hoo .. I'm just totally excited .. my husband's laughing at me because I keep grinning. Today's mail brought happiness! I received my advance copy of Patti Culea's new book and my doll is on page 88. It's been a long wait but this book is worth it! All the dolls are fantastic and the face painting instructions are clear and concise. I just love the doll books that have lots of artists' dolls in them - so inspirational! Anyhow - I hadn't been allowed to share any pictures of my doll due to the publisher's rules but I think it's okay now. So here's the doll that's in the book. Her name is Miralys - the Halibut Queen. Her tail reminded me of the shape of a halibut, hence her name. Hope you like her!
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... and here's a link to the book on Amazon ...
Very Cool! Love the name.
Posted by: Maryellen at April 5, 2005 5:11 PMJudi,
I received my copy of the book yesterday and I love it! I saw Miralys in there and she is so wonderful. The pearlescent paint for the face and body and your dyed t-shirt for her tail are delightful techniques used for Miralys. She is such a hit!!!
Posted by: Sandra at April 8, 2005 2:49 PMHi, Judi! You're just amazing! First, thanks to you, I know how to turn those annoying little fingers! BLESSINGS ON YOU! Now, through your website, I find a brand new dollmaking book to add to my collection! (Sigh ... as if I need to spend more $$ ... oh, well - it's all in the spirit of crafting, right?) I love your beautiful doll! It gives me hope that maybe someday I'll get a fourth as skilled as you! I've added your site to my front page on the computer so I can always keep up with your inspiring news. Thanks so much! Your Comanche friend from Houston - Kai
Posted by: kai at April 8, 2005 8:14 PMThanks so much for your kind comments. Glad I could help with fingers - they can be so stubborn sometimes! You'll like the new book by Patti. What always amazes me is that you can recognize who uses her instructions on their doll's faces. But they always make successful faces. She's helped me immensely in my face painting. Practice your dolls, create your own style and you'll be there in no time!
Posted by: Judi at April 9, 2005 9:16 PMCongratulations, Judi ! !
What a thrill this must be.
Your's is the first blog I've encountered and I've been enjoying your adventures in dollmaking, etc.
I just recently joined a cloth dollmaking club and purchased Patti's first book. Now, after reading your post about Miralys being published in Patti's second book, Barnes & Noble has come through and I have 'Creative Cloth Doll Faces' in my hands.
Page 88 was my first stop - Miralys is great ! ! !
Gerry
Posted by: Gerry at April 12, 2005 11:17 PM
Make your own version of Judi's dolls.
Many patterns available!
