Voodoo Dolls, Worry Dolls, Vampire Dolls (and/or Vampire Teddy Bear Dollss)~Due May 31, 2026
- Thread starter Vicki Z
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Whystler
Perma-newb
OK , all done! 
In fact I made 8 lol. Here are the four I'll be sending.
I'm curious what kind of form it is to make more than three, and keep some for yourself or to trade later like that I'm doing, if you're making a set? Is that bad form?
More info (in case you like reading about process - I do!)
-started with a brown textured wallpaper background, and added burgundy ripped wallpaper sides
-cut the figure out of felt .
-used a pin to fray the edges of the felt.
-glued the body down.
-stitched everything into the paper.
-glued on the cardstock to the back, and rounded the corners
-glued on the four corner bits, made from cushioned wallpaper
-used a dark brush marker to provide a sort of shadowed effect? ... all around the doll, adn at the corners, and smudged it liberally with fingers
-used a gold marker and smudged areas of highlight in the more open areas of the textured brown background
-used a black fine tipped pen to add details based on a motif found in a voodoo veve (symbol) for the lwa (god) Ogun.
-pierced the middle of the doll with a brad that looks like a nail head.
-sprayed twice with fixative
-added the paper info backing
-ink distressed the edges (because the corner edges were quite white)
In the end, I really really like the textural feel of this piece, from the rough background, to the fussy felt , to the thread, to the cushy corners to the smooth coolness of the metal brad!
In fact I made 8 lol. Here are the four I'll be sending.I'm curious what kind of form it is to make more than three, and keep some for yourself or to trade later like that I'm doing, if you're making a set? Is that bad form?
More info (in case you like reading about process - I do!)
-started with a brown textured wallpaper background, and added burgundy ripped wallpaper sides
-cut the figure out of felt .
-used a pin to fray the edges of the felt.
-glued the body down.
-stitched everything into the paper.
-glued on the cardstock to the back, and rounded the corners
-glued on the four corner bits, made from cushioned wallpaper
-used a dark brush marker to provide a sort of shadowed effect? ... all around the doll, adn at the corners, and smudged it liberally with fingers
-used a gold marker and smudged areas of highlight in the more open areas of the textured brown background
-used a black fine tipped pen to add details based on a motif found in a voodoo veve (symbol) for the lwa (god) Ogun.
-pierced the middle of the doll with a brad that looks like a nail head.
-sprayed twice with fixative
-added the paper info backing
-ink distressed the edges (because the corner edges were quite white)
In the end, I really really like the textural feel of this piece, from the rough background, to the fussy felt , to the thread, to the cushy corners to the smooth coolness of the metal brad!
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FrostyPea
Rookie
I always make extras for myself. I haven't made random ones for individual trades yet. I would think it would be up to you what you do with your art.OK , all done!
I'm curious what kind of form it is to make more than three, and keep some for yourself or to trade later like that I'm doing, if you're making a set? Is that bad form?
More info ..
-started with a brown textured wallpaper background, and added burgundy ripped wallpaper sides
-cut the figure out of felt in two parts (body and arm)
-used a pin to fray the edges of the felt
-glued the arms down, and then the body on top
-stitched everything into the paper
-glued on the cardstock to the back, and rounded the corners
-glued on the four corner bits, made from cushioned wallpaper
-used a dark brush marker to provide a sort of shadowed effect? ... all around the doll, adn at the corners, and smudged it liberally with fingers
-used a gold marker and smudged areas of highlight in the more open areas of the textured brown background
-used a black fine tipped pen to add details based on a motif found in a voodoo veve (symbol) for the loa (god) Oguon.
-pierced the middle of the doll with a brad that looks like a nail head.
-sprayed twice with fixative
-added the paper info backing
-ink distressed the edges (because the corner edges were quite white)
In the end, I really really like the textural feel of this piece, from the rough background, to the fussy felt , to the thread, to the cushy corners to the smooth coolness of the metal brad!
Vicki Z
Addicted to ATCs
thanks for all the details!OK , all done!
I'm curious what kind of form it is to make more than three, and keep some for yourself or to trade later like that I'm doing, if you're making a set? Is that bad form?
More info (in case you like reading about process - I do!)
-started with a brown textured wallpaper background, and added burgundy ripped wallpaper sides
-cut the figure out of felt .
-used a pin to fray the edges of the felt.
-glued the body down.
-stitched everything into the paper.
-glued on the cardstock to the back, and rounded the corners
-glued on the four corner bits, made from cushioned wallpaper
-used a dark brush marker to provide a sort of shadowed effect? ... all around the doll, adn at the corners, and smudged it liberally with fingers
-used a gold marker and smudged areas of highlight in the more open areas of the textured brown background
-used a black fine tipped pen to add details based on a motif found in a voodoo veve (symbol) for the lwa (god) Ogun.
-pierced the middle of the doll with a brad that looks like a nail head.
-sprayed twice with fixative
-added the paper info backing
-ink distressed the edges (because the corner edges were quite white)
In the end, I really really like the textural feel of this piece, from the rough background, to the fussy felt , to the thread, to the cushy corners to the smooth coolness of the metal brad!
Vicki Z
Addicted to ATCs
Voodoo dolls do NOT have to be human shaped.
While I do NOT recommend sticking pins in your pet dog, cat, or rabbit surrogate when they relieve themselves indoors or destroy your favorite plant;
I just found these guys online:
Happy creating.
While I do NOT recommend sticking pins in your pet dog, cat, or rabbit surrogate when they relieve themselves indoors or destroy your favorite plant;
I just found these guys online:
Happy creating.
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janae
"Art is what you can get away with" -Andy Warhol
It's ALL about the process - loved reading it!OK , all done!
I'm curious what kind of form it is to make more than three, and keep some for yourself or to trade later like that I'm doing, if you're making a set? Is that bad form?
More info (in case you like reading about process - I do!)
-started with a brown textured wallpaper background, and added burgundy ripped wallpaper sides
-cut the figure out of felt .
-used a pin to fray the edges of the felt.
-glued the body down.
-stitched everything into the paper.
-glued on the cardstock to the back, and rounded the corners
-glued on the four corner bits, made from cushioned wallpaper
-used a dark brush marker to provide a sort of shadowed effect? ... all around the doll, adn at the corners, and smudged it liberally with fingers
-used a gold marker and smudged areas of highlight in the more open areas of the textured brown background
-used a black fine tipped pen to add details based on a motif found in a voodoo veve (symbol) for the lwa (god) Ogun.
-pierced the middle of the doll with a brad that looks like a nail head.
-sprayed twice with fixative
-added the paper info backing
-ink distressed the edges (because the corner edges were quite white)
In the end, I really really like the textural feel of this piece, from the rough background, to the fussy felt , to the thread, to the cushy corners to the smooth coolness of the metal brad!
I was just thinking I would put an extra ounce stamp on because it looks like they will have to hand stamp it and they get all snippy about that at the P.O. Also it was suggested to me once to fold light cardboard like a greeting card over a rough piece in case the machines do get hold of it.
Vicki Z
Addicted to ATCs
Good suggestion about extra postage.It's ALL about the process - loved reading it!
Both weight AND thickness affect postage rates
Another good suggestion about light weight cardboard over bumps.
I usually put a envelope-sized piece of paper orcardboard with my returns.
janae
"Art is what you can get away with" -Andy Warhol
I still remember that tikitiki ...thing ( was it twighlight zone?)
FrostyPea
Rookie
There might have been something similar on twilight zone but not this particular one.I still remember that tikitiki ...thing ( was it twighlight zone?)
Whystler
Perma-newb
omg ... top right ... that movie ... scarred me as a kid lol ... my brother teased the heck out of me about it.
FrostyPea
Rookie
It was very scary back in the day. Corny nowadays but NOT for kids for sure.