Junker Jane Style Doll Swap, sign ups CLOSED; send by Jan 18

[CraftyMamaBee]

Well I was hoping to get a lot done over the weekend.... but there was a change in plans... I'm just so excited I'll share! Ha ha

I was adopted and saturday I was working on my doll and in the mail i had requested my original birth certificate and I had received it and because of facebook found my birth mom in about 5 minutes! I chatted with her most of the weekend and am just trying to get back in the crafting mood today! So far so good!

My extra is almost done!!!! But I maybe won't mail by the end of the week....

[lovesclutter]

Wow, that is such a great story. I'd put down the crafting too.

[Kookaloo_Starr]

CraftyMamaBee that is awesome news for you!

[Kitty_Catty]

CraftyMamaBee enjoy catching up with your birth mom!!

[CraftyMamaBee]

Thanks everyone.... well I finished my extra!!!! Almost exactly as I had pictured it in my mind.... a little off but still doable!!! On to finishing up my doll! Maybe I will ship out this weekend after all!!!!

[Sharalee]

Well I received from "Pilarfarmer" today & oh my gosh I love them!!  They are so detailed & adorable, not to creepy which is fine. I love all the jewlery on them, & I love love the steampunky one with the kitty, is my favorite too, but I love the Floral one too!Thanks so much   "Pilarfarmer" fantastic job!!!

Pics will be up in the Gallery soon!!

[puamelia]

I dont quite like the concept I came up with I think tonight I am going to go back to my original ideas and play around with some new fabrics.  I just didn't accomplish the right look I wanted on my first attempt.

Yes, I understand, that's why I am working on #2.

And congrats CraftyMommaBee! How exciting!

Sharalee, they are so perfect for you, all decked out as they are!

Ok, back to work. I've wasted all weekend setting up for school (books, reading etc.) that I've slacked on the crafting.
Oh, well and yes I did have to take apart the machine and dust/oil because it jammed. Off to try some sewing on it. :p

[faemystique]

I finished my doll. I just need to finish up the extra!!!

I finished my doll as well!! Yay, finished the extra and now to send off to you tomorrow!  Hope you like it, can't wait to see what you made!

[sullengal]

assuming you WANT it to be "darker", here's my experience:

it is the surface finishing techniques that truly make something "darker", and that create visual cohesiveness.
often, DURING the early/middle stages, some of my stuff will look garish or overly bright. but that is because i know i will finish with washes of dark acrylic, or metallic patina, or something that will subdue and harmonize the elements.

always test on scraps first!!! so, take the scraps of all the materials u used for your doll, and see what happens if u do any of the following:
--u brush all with dark acrylic diluted with water
--lightly spray paint from afar with dark color
--dredge through dark coffee
--roll in dirt, beat with rocks, sand raised areas, etc
--remove one eye, or add some messy stitching, etc

Thank you for your tips!!

Making things "imperfect" is like a fight for me!!! I will try some of your ideas when I get home!!

Thanks again!

~sullengal

[Sharalee]

"CraftyMommaBee" Your story is so heart felt! I'm so very happy you found your Birth Mother & to know she enjoys crafting like you do! Just Amazing story!
The Best to you & your Mom!!