Blue Dotee

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Swap Coordinator:	smmarrty (contact)
Swap categories:	Dotee Dolls
Number of people in swap:	13
Location:	Regional - USA only - sorry!
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:	April 6, 2011
Date items must be sent by:	May 4, 2011
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
Are you a dotee-lover? This series of swaps will feature easy themes to work around. You will make one dotee for one partner. The theme for this swap is BLUE. What is a dotee? A dotee is a small art doll, 3" - 5" tall, with a face and a personality. Dotees also have a loop for hanging. Tails are optional in my dotee swaps. If it adds to your concept - add one. If you're just adding fluff and stuff for no reason, then skip the tail. I do check profiles and I will ban anyone who has a spotty swapping history. Have fun - I will post more swaps in this series.

Discussion

Ilovesurprises2 04/ 5/2011 #

I am so excited. This will be my first dotee. I bought my felt for the face today and my polyfil. I designed the dotee in my head this morning and I have the fabric ready so now I just have to put it all together. I can't wait to see how this little doll turns out!

user6456 04/ 6/2011 #

I made my first dotee about a month ago actually 2 for a swap... I have been making them ever since..just for myself. I am having knee replacement surgery on the 25th so until then and after I plan to be stitching up a storm. Great timing for the 3 swaps i am dotee-ing on. I tend to make mine a bit more demensional with 3D dresses etc.. but i sure do like having a few guidelines. Not having to make arms and legs etc sure helps zoom things along. Hope all enjoy as much as i do.

smmarrty 04/ 6/2011 #

One of the great things about dotees is that you can use almost anything to make the components and clean off your craft table/area. I have dotees made from paper clay, wire and yarn, crochet, recycled plastic bottles and caps, sticks and beads. The sky is the limit. So use your imagination and go wild. And have fun.

AngelikFiona 04/11/2011 #

I made my very first dotee for this swap. I hope my partner likes her. She went out this afternoon.

pickledpandas 04/12/2011 #

I have my dotee planned out for this, just need to get the time to put her together ;)

Ilovesurprises2 04/16/2011 #

Well I started making mine and my daughter loved it and decided it was hers. So I have made the new face and have the fabric ready but I have to finish the extras for this little doll.

smmarrty 04/21/2011 #

I just started a Flickr group called "DoteesonSwapBot" - it's open to the public. Upload your photos now! And thanks.

Ilovesurprises2 04/21/2011 #

I just finished mine and will be mailing it tomorrow. I am proud of him and I would love to put his photos up but I don't want to ruin my partners surprise.

Ilovesurprises2 04/21/2011 #

I just looked and couldn't find it.

pickledpandas 04/28/2011 #

Waiting on glue to dry! Will be sending off on Tuesday!

TraySeeH 04/28/2011 #

I couldn't find this particular group on Flicker.

Ilovesurprises2 04/29/2011 #

I found it but then I have so many pictures on my camera it was taking too long to load. I will get it up probably next week.

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