Deanna's Distractions

Just finished my Hoffman Challenge doll! "Milena"   If anyone out there has a Hoffman doll, I'd love to add your p...

Morning, everyone. I've been busy with life, work, grandkids, music, and making a few dolls to take to UFDC/ODACA Day in July. I've ...

I attached the arms and legs this morning. Now I can print this photo, and sketch costuming onto the paper to explore some ideas. I'm ra...

Today I'm working on my Hoffman Challenge doll. So far the doll is sewn and stuffed, and I'm just starting the face. It sure looks p...

I've finally finished my Hoffman Challenge doll, and well before the deadline. Will wonders never cease! This is Amandine. She's abo...

I've gotten a little more of the costuming done, felt shoes and a duster/vest. I think I'm at the hair stage now. I'm leaning to...

Insomnia. Not a good thing, really, but it does provide time to ruminate about all sorts of things. Last night it was how to approach the ar...

I worked a little more on my Hoffman doll after work yesterday. Her costuming still has quite a ways to go, even though I'm not sure whe...

I've made a little more progress today, adding ears, arms, and lower legs. I'm still pondering costuming options, having a very vagu...

This year, I'm hoping to complete my Hoffman Challenge doll well before the deadline. Think it will happen? Last year, I chose an unfini...

I'm getting ready to head to work in a bit, but wanted to get a post in since it's been awhile. Work and babysitting has kept me bus...

And I will be paying for Express shipping. Again. This is "Emmaline." She's made of original Doesuede fabric (some that I...

Today's the absolute last day I can send my Hoffman Challenge doll Priority Mail and have her make the deadline. I still have so much ...

My stay-at-home vacation starts today, and the next thing on today's to-do list is to get SOMETHING done on my Hoffman Challenge doll. S...

Colleen Babcock has some Hoffman Challenge dolls posted on her blog HERE .  I've got the challenge fabric for 2013, but haven't give...

I home from New Orleans, and boy, do I love being home. NO was wonderful, and I'm so glad I got to experience a little piece of it. Now ...

I finally finished my Hoffman Challenge doll this morning. Now I've just got to round up a box, complete all the paperwork, and head ...

It's time again to start thinking about this year's Hoffman Challenge . I've had the challenge fabric for a couple months, but h...

Just got an email from Julie Breidt, curator of the Hoffman Challenge . I was tickled to learn my doll " Eolande " won second plac...

I finally finished my Hoffman doll this afternoon. All that's left is the labeling, completing the entry forms, and packaging. Oh, and I...