Newsletter #44: ODACA Day 2024

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/odaca-day-2024

ODACA Caps & Corks Challenge

 ODACA Day is fast approaching (July 23, in Kansas City) and a doll challenge was issued, to create a doll using at least one cap and one cork. These will be on display during the ODACA Luncheon and Sales Room events. 

I'm not sure what the others are making, but here's a sneak peak at mine. I'll update the blog with the finished doll upon my return home. 

I found this to be quite the challenge!

Here's Magda:

Liberty and Justice for ALL

 

Life Book 2024 July Lessons

https://mistysegurabowers.com/

https://www.kassimartin.com/

https://www.kaarenpoole.com/

https://www.ruskea.com/

https://www.toniburt.com.au/

https://tracyverdugo.com/

More Art Journaling Explorations HERE

Maisie

 I've finally completed the doll I've been working on for months. Her name is Maisie, and just about every step was a challenge.

Newsletter #43: Making a Pleater Board

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/making-a-pleater-board

Life Book 2024 June Lessons

willowing.org

https://eulaliamejia.com/

https://www.melanierivers.ca/

https://www.angela-murray.com/

https://www.nadyiaduffart.com/

https://www.pamelascolors.com/

https://www.rachelsshoppe.com/

More Art Journaling Explorations HERE

Newsletter #42: Designing Clothing for Your Doll

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/designing-clothing-for-your-doll

Happy Mother's Day!

Love to all the mothers out there!

 

Life Book 2024 May Lessons

willowing.org

https://www.idaandersenlang.com/

https://www.kaarenpoole.com/

https://effybirdwild.podia.com/

https://sillierthansally.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeganQuinlanStudio

https://nataliemechamart.com/

More Art Journaling Explorations HERE

Newsletter #41: Yarn Hair - Not Just for Rag Dolls

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/yarn-hair-not-just-for-rag-dolls

Happy Easter!

 It's a beautiful Easter morning here on the North Oregon Coast.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

 It's a beautiful St. Patrick's day here on the West Coast!

Newsletter #40: Ready to Switch Gears

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/ready-to-switch-gears

New Enigma Dolls

I'm putting the finishing touches on the three Enigma sample dolls made during the creation of my first digital course. 

Enigma 512:

Enigma 513:

Enigma 514:

(To make yarn hair like this, refer to the progress photos in Tutorials)

Life Book 2024 March Lessons

https://www.dawnvanderstoep.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeganQuinlanStudio

https://www.nadyiaduffart.com/

https://www.pamthorburnart.co.uk/

https://www.crossimagination.com/

https://www.pamelascolors.com/

https://www.rachelsshoppe.com/

https://www.ruskea.com/

 More Art Journaling Explorations HERE

Newsletter #39: I Think I've Done It!

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/i-think-i-ve-done-it

Digital Doll Course is Launched!