Deanna's Distractions

Saturday, March 7, 2020

ODACA Helper Doll Finished!

Cecelia just had her photo shoot! It took several hours to finish her hair. I used a textured yarn for her hair, and stitched it in place. It takes a little planning to keep it symmetrical, and I used 4 needles as I worked in sections.

Her clothing is removable, and this time I gave her a narrow belt to break up the print and line of the dress. Her shoes are also removable.

I think her hears are just a little too big, so I'll decrease the size slightly the next time I use this pattern.

Friday, February 28, 2020

ODACA Day Helper Doll - Work in Progress

This week I started working on my Helper Doll for ODACA Day in July. Helpers are the raffled items during the ODACA Luncheon. This year the event is in Dallas, TX.

Because Cecelia is one of my simpler dolls, she's a logical doll to make to donate. I tweaked the head pattern a little, so the ears are incorporated (i.e., no need to sew them on separately), like the head pattern for my "Amity" pattern.

I've not yet decided on hair. I'm also thinking about shoes. With luck, I'll finish her dress today.

March 7 update ~ Working on hair:

Monday, February 24, 2020

Life Book 2020 February Lessons

https://www.willowing.org/

https://effywild.com/

https://www.willowing.org/

https://iris-impressions.com/

https://www.reneemuellerart.com/

https://mindfulartstudio.com/

More Art Journaling Explorations HERE

Monday, January 13, 2020

A New Challenge?

Just saw this on Facebook, then visited the blog. I hope to join the group and commit to the challenge, which will involve some writing as well.

Click on the image for more details.

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Life Book 2020 January Lessons

https://www.willowing.org/

This was a fun art project to do with my 10-year old granddaughter.

This is her page:

https://www.willowing.org/

https://andrea-gomoll.de/

https://www.melanierivers.ca/

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

https://theartsherpa.com/

More Art Journaling Explorations HERE

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Have a Very Merry Christmas!

Sunday, December 8, 2019

White Elephant

Tonight's our ER Christmas party. We'll have a gift exchange, so I thought I'd make another Santa pin/ornie. I did the same last year, though the cap fabric is different.

I normally glue a pom pom to the cap, but the ones I have are either too (bright) red or too white. I was lucky to find a tiny poinsettia that fit the bill.

The only things left to do are to add a string for hanging, and wrap him up.