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Please contact me at thedollgirl@gmail.com to buy!!

All other plushies... such as Sugar Skull keychains, Mojo Sam keychains, and Voodoo Larry dolls are on sale for 25% off! Make great stocking stuffers!

I'm moving this weekend... help me have less stuff to take with me

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/28461086/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/28461086/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:26:56 PST

Here are the rules:
1. Post these rules.
2. You have to write 8 random facts about yourself.
3. Post a journal, saying who tagged you and linking to their profile page.
4. Tag 8 more victims.
5. Go to their page and leave a comment that tells them they have been tagged.

Eight Random Facts About Me:

1. I have a severe road rage problem

2. My dog, Louie, hates men who try to talk to me/try to date me and I find that extremely hilarious!

3. I haven't been in a relationship since the beginning of March and it seems everyone except me has a problem with that LOL

4. I need a massage. Bad.

5. I actually made a blog about what guys do wrong in relationships and openly admit I am not perfect, either.

6. My 3 dogs are the cutest, sweetest, smartest little pups ever... I have a shih-tzu (Newman), shih-tzu maltese mix (Louie-he is the one that hates men), and a maltese-pekingese mix (Joey).

7. Despite how it looks, my malti-peke Joey Seven is NOT named after anyone in Slipknot. My parents named him, not me. He's actually named after Joey from "Friends" and a Seinfeld episode.

8. I don't watch television.

I TAG no one... play at your own risk

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/28332284/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/28332284/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:50:56 PST
I'm not going!

We found out who the speaker is and...*Yawn*! My mom agreed, if the university can't go outside its own faculty and get a speaker for this, why should we sit through it! YAY!! So I can do what I want; pick my degree up in private

Best part? MUSHROOMHEAD is playing the night before! Now THAT is my idea of a party and I made my own graduation cap for that from pleather and skull-patterned lace. Pics to come once I can get a decent angle of it!

Party with Mushroomhead and pick up degree in private? That is my idea of how to do it!

In other news... I made SK plushies coz people asked me to, suggested it. And no one's buying. Come on now... this Dollmaker has to eat and get to class Each doll purchased is a few days of food or a tank of gas for me LOL!

Still looking for seasonal work but most places hate my school schedule. It sucks... I'm in that hard place where I *have* a job once I graduate college, but I'm not finished yet... and no one wants to hire me because I'm *in* college and have a funky class schedule. I made the mistake for TOO long of doing school around a work schedule and that resulted in ONE class per quarter if I was lucky, two. Know how long it takes to get stuff done with that schedule?! So last year I decided to give up full-time work, move to the main campus, and do school full-time. I definitely don't regret that choice but it's not an easy way to live, either. In a couple months (*fingers crossed*) things will be SO much different!

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/28169341/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/28169341/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:31:42 PST
1. Post these rules.
2. Each tagged person must post 10 things about themselves on their journal.

1) I love the "Dune" series and can't wait for the next installment of the new books in 2011!
2) Despite how it looks, I'm really not a Slipknot fan- their music is way too angry and heavy for my tastes and has too much going on sound-wise.
3) I can't hold liquor but I can hold a grudge for years
4) I have every historical American Girl doll and 6 modern ones.
5) I like AG so much I woke up at 5 AM to go to Chicago when their new historical doll was debuted.
6) Sometimes I go away on the weekends for no reason at all. Just because I want to.
7) I realize how lucky I am to be able to pay bills with my art.
8) I have no tolerance for racist and homophobic people.
9) I'm a very private, almost socially phobic person
10) Mushroomhead are some of the sweetest guys I know and I can't wait to see their show the night before I graduate college

I tag...

SharnaTonkin!

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/28036122/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/28036122/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:48:07 PDT
I may, however, make a line of SIMPLE Slipknot plushies that are about 12" high. Relatively simple masks and hair (thinking yarn hair or I'll see what's leftover in my hair and fur stash).

I'll see how many I can cut out over the weekend. I may sell them for $20 each plus shipping.

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/27959406/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/27959406/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:27:27 PDT

Here's questions I hate:
1.) Will you work for free?
2.) Will you work for website credit/movie credit/some sort of credits
3.) Will you trade? (I know some on here do, I can't afford to be one of them right now )
4.) Can I have it?

Just assume we all want money for our work. If you like something an artist has and would like something similar, it's actually polite to ask "I'd like something like this. How do I go about getting one?". I promise you it gets a better response than if you asked something like the above questions! Plus, I'm also more inclined to be rather generous if I have leftover supplies.

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/27933378/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/27933378/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:05:41 PDT It seemed like a fun, easy way for my work to reach a wide audience and maybe get some commissions for myself without the expense of a full-blown website.

What does your username have to do with you? Is it a combination of your favorite things, or a character of yours?
The Dollmaker: because I am the Dollmaker! I make dolls... it's what I do!

What is your current icon of?
It's a picture my sister found online of a baby with a buzz-saw hand. "Got Pediophobia" is a fancy way of saying "Scared of dolls?".

How many watchers do you have and how many people are you currently watching?
I believe I have 21 people watching me. I follow those who follow me.

Do you have more than one account?
Nope.

Name 3 of your favorite artists on DA.
Kitsune-aka-Cettie (she makes digital art look traditional!)
Taho (her watercolors are amazing!)
Zeldam (takes beautiful photos)

What deviant do you admire because of their personality?
EmptyMaggot... we have fun text convos!

How many people on here do you actually know in reality? Post their avatars (I'm just gonna post his name!).
Wat_tnb

Do you comment, fave, or both?
I try to do both. Just because I don't comment or fave doesn't mean I don't appreciate it when it shows up in my 'New Deviations'!!

What do you typically post on deviantart?
My dolls that I make.

Do you participate in clubs or contests here on DA?
No

What is your most popular deviation?
Little Wednesday 13 is my most popular deviation, he's at [link]

What's your favorite submission in your favorites gallery?
[link] "God Blessed me with a gay son" because I think it is touching that a mother is thankful for her son and takes pride in him.

What are the things you wish you could draw better?
Noses, hands, but I don't generally draw.

Are you a subscriber?
no

How many hours a day do you spend on DA?
Depends if I am uploading work and responding to comments and messages

Are you a fast, slow, or medium typer?
fast

What is the most annoying thing people ask you?
If I can get them tickets/backstage/merchandise from Slipknot or Wednesday 13. Just because Wed13 has my work doesn't mean I know him personally!!!

What is the most annoying comment you get?
Don't have any

What inspires you?
Music, Tim Burton movies

Do you use any traditional media?
Yes

Do you associate people online with their icons?
No

Have you ever suggested a Daily Deviation?
no

Everyone has considered leaving DA once or twice. Have you? Why?
No, I haven't. It's a great way to reach a wide audience.

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/27847840/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/27847840/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:27:01 PDT
Say if I made a doll of a terrible person, and he was depicted as graphically dead and corpse-like (but still somewhat "cute" in my "Ugly Baby" sort of way) and basically making a mockery of them...

If I made such a thing, would you buy it if I listed it on EBay or someplace like that?

Speaking of buying stuff... I do have plushie-voodoo dollies on sale for dirt cheap at this [link]

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/27366903/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/27366903/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:35:27 PDT
[link]

However, you can get the items for less at my personal webpage at [link]

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/27082702/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/27082702/ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:25:36 PDT
Their page with sales details is at this [link]

They are priced from $3-12 so they're priced to sell quick

*Pity card time*

I have a broken leg and can't work until October, so a girl has to do something to earn some extra income!! Chances are I'll make more before classes start... goodness knows I have plenty of fabric and beads leftover from my numerous projects over the years (I've even Freecycled a bunch... I swear it multiplies in my sewing nook!)!

Seeing as my custom vinyl dolls range anywhere from $90-400, these are quite a bargain

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/27007310/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/27007310/ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:25:40 PDT
They'll be priced between $5-25 depending on the amount of detail (they haven't been made YET, but they're ready to sew in the morning!). They're like my "Dirty Little Secret" plushies I made some years back.

They'll be this design [link]

Some will be more detailed than others... but all will be rather affordable and just in time for Halloween!

Details coming soon!!

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/22745941/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/22745941/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:45:15 PST
Not sure when I'll make anymore "Ugly" dolls, and I don't know if the clothes I made for various American Girl dolls merits a place here... unless people would LIKE to see the cute, pretty little outfits that I designed

Moved into my new place, which has its own little sewing nook set up Still, think I'll keep doll-crafting to a relative minimum for now!

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/21972309/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/21972309/ Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:04:28 PST
I DID, however, phase out my dollmaking business. School has become my #1 priority and I'm just a few classes away from finishing up. 9 more to go! YAY!! I'm also moving in 3 weeks and cleared away a LOT of my crafty-things.

I pop on here on occassion and appreciate the comments and favorites! Glad to see people still like my work!

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/15383647/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/15383647/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:26:36 PST
Still, I have some commissioned work which I WILL do!!! However, since they're for Christmas gifts, they won't be posted for a while!

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/14051053/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/14051053/ Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:44:49 PDT
I struck it rich... look for even more new work soon!

Three pieces are in the works right now!

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/13947914/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/13947914/ Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:16:39 PDT
This week, I noticed I'm making work that veers off my usual. My other dolls are comical and beautiful in their own way, and these latest ones are pretty dark and twisted.

Why the change? Well, I feel as if I always created characters that already existed, and never had a chance to make my own. These latest dolls reflect what every one of us is on the inside once in a while.

I found a muse and I am running with it...!!!

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/13920506/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/13920506/ Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:38:45 PDT
Life came at me fast when I got back from vacation... I literally went into work 4 hours after I got home, started class the next day, and have yet to catch up since! *Screams* but I have a week off class, so I can finally unwind and get stuff cleaned up around here! My workroom needs organizing bad!!!

I DID make a new marionette-style doll on 7.28.07, so check her out in my gallery!

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/11777994/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/11777994/ Sun, 11 Feb 2007 19:14:56 PST
]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/11440298/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/11440298/ Sun, 14 Jan 2007 21:04:53 PST [link]

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/11371400/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/11371400/ Tue, 09 Jan 2007 06:48:14 PST
Link found here: [link]

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/10632834/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/10632834/ Mon, 06 Nov 2006 05:30:53 PST
My fundraiser kicked major butt ($300.50! Go me!) and I'm able to do my teddy bear project for the hospital and make the other fundraising doll!

Yea, I'll be busy for a while...!

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/10511530/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/10511530/ Wed, 25 Oct 2006 21:10:43 PDT
Going to give myself a brief doll break and then...

Round #2!

Right now, my poor mind needs a rest!

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/10326821/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/10326821/ Sun, 08 Oct 2006 15:11:21 PDT
Now, to try and tend to the million other things that need to be finished/worked on... and get the motivation to do my errands!!!

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/10285881/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/10285881/ Wed, 04 Oct 2006 18:24:13 PDT
]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/10105739/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/10105739/ Sun, 17 Sep 2006 20:39:26 PDT
I did get the mask painted and my red paint bled onto my white paint once I glazed... so looks like another coating of white followed by another layer of glaze. I'd do it now but I wanna stay close to my bed ]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/10083488/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/10083488/ Fri, 15 Sep 2006 18:16:06 PDT
October 4-7 I'll be in Cleveland, OH for Cinema Wasteland Horror Convention! A LOT could happen that weekend!!! I'm ready for it! Gonna print out cards and order forms! May/may not have laptop with me.

MAYBE I'll have something new this weekend! ]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/9954784/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/9954784/ Sun, 03 Sep 2006 18:47:02 PDT
I had three trials of one doll's face with three different clays. Of course the clay that IS working will take forever to dry! I still haven't even made his clothing yet!

Gonna watch my weekly dose of trash TV that is "Flavor of Love" and then work on painting the mask to another doll. I ended up having to redo the entire back half of the mask, which, once again, set me back.

Once I get that painted I can work on the outfit for one doll since... that's all he needs.

Doesn't help I've also spent half my time off being as unproductive as possible, but hey...we all need some time off!!

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/9938692/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/9938692/ Sat, 02 Sep 2006 09:06:10 PDT Mood: Read to rock!!

OK folks... three day weekend here... and I have three dolls I am HOPING I can finish up! All of them are in various stages of production ranging from stark naked and blank, naked and painted, and just requiring the mask!

I was supposed to go to Sandusky, OH, tonight but honestly feel too tired to make the two-hour trip there and drive two hours back LATE. Who knows, I may change my mind but I somehow doubt it... just being able to chill at home sounds very appealing!

So.... I'm gonna hop in the shower, go get the supplies I need... and come back here to get to work and see if I can finish THREE Ugly Babies this weekend!!

]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/9842891/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/9842891/ Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:44:29 PDT
I'll try to get the new ones up as soon as I can! ]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/8993856/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/8993856/ Tue, 06 Jun 2006 21:44:25 PDT
However, on 6-6-06 I finished my two latest dolls, and they'll probably be the last dolls I'll have completed for a while.

Don't worry, I have a to-do list for when I get back... 2 18" dolls, a 24" doll, and a 31" doll. Hoping a 24" base I need arrives before Monday, if not, then add THAT to my ever-increasing pile! ]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/8913783/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/8913783/ Mon, 29 May 2006 17:15:38 PDT
I am also starting a scrapbook, a sort of "family album"/portfolio of my dolls. I'll also upload images of my finished pages to here.

I have SIX dolls in the works right now... four 18" and two 24" ones... they will be finished in next couple of months!

On June 16, I will take a two-week break from anything sewing and go to my lovely beach in North Carolina! I can't wait, and after I get back in July, expect to see a LOT of new things for the Ugly Babies!! ]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/8665176/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/8665176/ Wed, 03 May 2006 18:22:42 PDT See my Scraps for pictures!

TWO new orders this weekend... so *7* dolls are now in the works!

This weekend I hope to get a lot accomplished! ...After my homework is finished, of course! ]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/8605326/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/8605326/ Thu, 27 Apr 2006 18:49:58 PDT
However, on Saturday, Little Wednesday 13 will hopefully meet his real-life counterpart! I will hopefully have pictures to mark the momentous occasion!! ]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/8526303/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/8526303/ Wed, 19 Apr 2006 22:42:09 PDT
However, I currently have five NEW dolls underway... four similar to previously completed dolls and one is a new design all together! Three are 24" dolls and two are 18" dolls. I'll periodically post pictures in the Scraps section until they are finished.

This [link] is a progress picture of the 24" Waylon of Mushroomhead doll I am currently working on. This fella creeps even ME out to the point I have to move him while I am in my workroom or I feel as if he is watching at me!

I've been sick most of this week and have been sleeping when I am not working or doing schoolwork, so I did not get much finished on him, though I am designing and creating his boots. ]]> ~thedollmaker http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/8388606/ http://thedollmaker.deviantart.com/journal/8388606/ Thu, 06 Apr 2006 20:21:14 PDT
After working in the realm of custom costume/clothing design and construction, I grew tired of working with humans and decided to try my hand at dolls. It's the same idea... recreating what I see in a picture, only this time it tends to have "character" and "personality".

I have been customizing and creating dolls since December 2004. I'm sure, eventually, I'll get sick of it...

I'm here to not only showcase my work but also help out if anyone else wants to venture into the realm of doll-making

I have made around 30 dolls and slowly but surely am uploading them all on here... in the meantime... enjoy what has been uploaded so far

Currently, I have four dolls in the works. Three are 24" ones, one is an 18" one. I have an 18" one currently waiting in dollmaking limbo. Another 18" one is waiting for his final finishing touches to arrive. ]]> ~thedollmaker