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| yarnmamma |
Posted - May 13 2010 : 7:29:07 PM
Anyone interested?
It's a simple and sturdy dolly (could have a print fabric with a theme that makes us frustrated)....we can throw or smack around this doll...it's for therapy...so to speak...lol
I got a small one for my birthday....I wasn't happy about turning another decade older....60! :-(
LOL gotta laugh so this type of doll is silly looking too.
LOL
What you need:
Scraps of Material
Stuffing--polyester or cotton
Old buttons for eyes and belly button
Yarn for hair
Paper to make a pattern
This is quoted from a maker-- "Make a pattern by folding the paper in half and cutting out a shape of somewhat like a ginger bread man. I copied the shape from a small cookie cutter that I had. It was easier to draw the shape first and then cut it out. I found a nice fat shape looks better than a thin one.
After you have your pattern, use it to cut out two identical shapes. If you like, use pinking shears to make a ragged edge. On one side, sew on buttons for eyes and belly button. Using some yarn, attach the hair at the top. I added a mouth to mine by using a cross-stitch pattern that my sewing machine does.
Now, put wrong sides together and stitch around the edge, leaving an opening to add the stuffing. Add stuffing,(don't over stuff it)and finish sewing up the opening.
Write the following poem on a piece of paper and attach it around his neck: "
Whenever things don't go so well...
And you want to hit the wall and yell...
Here's a little dammit doll
That you can't do without.
Just grasp it firmly by the legs
And find a place to slam it
And as you whack the stuffing out
Yell, "DAMMIT! DAMMIT! DAMMIT!"
"When it comes to choosing who will be in your life, I recommend
valuing their "Yeeee-Haaaaaaa!" quality above all others."
The Universe ww.tut.com |
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| quiltee |
Posted - Jul 19 2010 : 2:24:47 PM
Shoot, wish I'd seen this earlier, too.
I've made these for years but the first 2 lines are slightly different. Mine says:
When you want to throw the phone or kick the desk and Shout! The rest is the same. LOL!
Linda
quiltee |
| brightmeadow |
Posted - Jun 13 2010 : 12:34:39 PM
Oh, I am so sorry I missed this one, looks like a lot of fun. I've been enjoying the C.M.O.N.S. puppets lately (they are part of an Opel/Vauxhall ad campaign in Europe) and they get into a lot of risque situations! Maybe it's their anatomically approximate design...
Here is a link to the original artist's web page (he calls them bimbos)
http://www.borishoppek.de/bimbos-stuffed-sculptures/bimbos/
They have videos (some are Opel commercials, others are obviously copycat) on YouTube if you want to see them in action.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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| catgirl |
Posted - Jun 13 2010 : 09:02:11 AM
Robin-
I posted pics on my blog today. Am running behind as usual. :)
Denise
http://nittinfool.blogspot.com |
| OneCraftyBugger |
Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 12:11:45 PM
LOL Denise, they are two of the cutest little freaks I'v ever seen, so cute you just wanna smack em! Posting pic of yours and mine today on blog.
Oh happy day! Farmgirl sister #1485
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFeltedGnome
http://bellasaysitsso.blogspot.com/
http://theswappingcrafter.blogspot.com/ |
| catgirl |
Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 07:28:01 AM
Robin-
I received the doll. She is so funny. I have her sitting in the living room right now. I love her bead "hair". I'm glad you liked the one I sent to you. I had to make up the pattern and was worried she wouldnt be as good as everyone else's. I might have to make another one so I can have sisters! I will have to look at your site to see pics. I will be posting some to my blog as well.
Thanks again!
Denise
http://nittinfool.blogspot.com |
| City_Chick |
Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 05:18:23 AM
Oh my! She is a Cutie Pie.
Thanks for sharing the photos of her.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
City Chick & Friends Chapter Mama
http://thecitychicks.wordpress.com/ |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jun 05 2010 : 06:33:17 AM
Awesome! I love it!
Everyone in your life is specially summoned to help you think and feel things you have never thought or felt before. It's working, huh?
Crazy rascals,
The Universe
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| MargaretW |
Posted - Jun 05 2010 : 05:34:18 AM
Ok, it took awhile but I think I got it, here is a couple of pictures of "CutiePie" sent to me by Karen......love it!
 
BFF (Being Farmgirls Forever)
Margaret
Farmgirl #1533
Proud to be an American! There is nothing better on earth than our freedom! |
| City_Chick |
Posted - Jun 04 2010 : 1:19:42 PM
Did any of you have pictures to share? Either on here or on your blogs!
I would love to see what everyone's looked like.
Hugs~
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
City Chick & Friends Chapter Mama
http://thecitychicks.wordpress.com/ |
| kkprice |
Posted - Jun 04 2010 : 1:11:23 PM
Margaret, I'm so glad you liked your doll. I'm not much of a seamstress, so I kind of make it up as I go along! I loved the doll you made me, and I'm so sorry if I hadn't already told you that! She is just darling and she sits on my desk. I'm calling her harmony, cuz she is a nice calming influence! Since, you are one of my wonderful pen pals, we'll be in touch soon! Hugs, Karen
Follow your bliss! |
| OneCraftyBugger |
Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 4:12:48 PM
Denise, I got my dolly today! ohhh my word is she funny. I sent yours out yesterday, I think when you get it you will agree that they could be brother and sister. I am going to post a pick of both of them on my web page once you receive yours, dont want to ruin the surprise for ya.
Thanks so much, love her hair, it cracks me up.
Oh happy day! Farmgirl sister #1485
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFeltedGnome
http://bellasaysitsso.blogspot.com/
http://theswappingcrafter.blogspot.com/ |
| MargaretW |
Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 11:23:27 AM
Karen.....it was love at first site, I receive my doll today and she is so "damn" cute. I sure hope you received the one I sent you, she is nothing compare to the one you sent me, but still I hope you like her. I named the one you sent me CutiePie! Again thanks I love her.
BFF (Being Farmgirls Forever)
Margaret
Farmgirl #1533
Proud to be an American! There is nothing better on earth than our freedom! |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - May 31 2010 : 07:35:41 AM
LOL you are so funny.....a little extra darnit works for me!
I haven't started on yours...oops, darnit! But I will soon! This type of dolly works best when made rough looking, don't ya think?
Everyone in your life is specially summoned to help you think and feel things you have never thought or felt before. It's working, huh?
Crazy rascals,
The Universe
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| staci860 |
Posted - May 31 2010 : 06:25:01 AM
Linda (Yarnmama) - Thanks for starting this swap and being patient!
My goal is to mail your dolly by the end of the week. It's been awhile since I've taken on any kind of sewing project (other than embroidery/cross-stitch) so I'm a little rusty with my machine. So there's a little extra "darnit" in your dolly.
Blessings, staci FG# 973
:o )
Joshua 24:15 - ...choose this day whom you will serve,...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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| OneCraftyBugger |
Posted - May 30 2010 : 6:52:08 PM
Hi Denise, sent you out an email to stay in touch, your dolly is ready to be sent out when ever your ready. Hope all is well with you.
Oh happy day! Farmgirl sister #1485
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFeltedGnome
http://bellasaysitsso.blogspot.com/
http://theswappingcrafter.blogspot.com/ |
| MargaretW |
Posted - May 30 2010 : 04:43:13 AM
Karen, I am getting a little worried have you received you DD, or maybe she ran away, lol
BFF (Being Farmgirls Forever)
Margaret
Farmgirl #1533
Proud to be an American! There is nothing better on earth than our freedom! |
| City_Chick |
Posted - May 27 2010 : 04:17:50 AM
You are very welcome Beth! I am glad he liked it. It was so fun to design and make. I wanted it to be somewhat simple for a boy but still with a little crafty charm. I thought the muslin would be fun. That way it will get that boyish charm rubbed off on it to give it a bit more personality.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
City Chick & Friends Chapter Mama
http://thecitychicks.wordpress.com/ |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - May 26 2010 : 3:53:52 PM
Dear Christina, Thank you for the adorable dang-it doll. I chose the road rage poem for my son!!LOL He already has it in his car!! He liked the button eyes! My children have grown up seeing me craft and always in the middle of projects so he got a kick out of the doll. Thanks again, Smiles, Beth
You can never be to kind! |
| City_Chick |
Posted - May 25 2010 : 05:37:27 AM
After two years I still can't seem to get my photos to post on these forums! So instead I posted a picture of my new doll over on my blog. You can all feel free to take a looksie over there if you would like.
Thanks again Beth!
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
City Chick & Friends Chapter Mama
http://thecitychicks.wordpress.com/ |
| MargaretW |
Posted - May 24 2010 : 4:38:05 PM
Karen, I mailed your "dammit" doll today! I hope you enjoy her, my 5 year old grandson helped me!!
BFF (Being Farmgirls Forever)
Margaret
Farmgirl #1533
Proud to be an American! There is nothing better on earth than our freedom! |
| Windsong |
Posted - May 24 2010 : 08:32:19 AM
As I went back and read the first post I saw a difference in what my client had and what was described here. Hers was on a stick. Kinda like one of those paddles you stir paint with.
Farmgirl Sister #758
www.windsongwellnessandtherapyshoppe.com
http://sadiesfarm.blogspot.com/
http://healthtalkcafe.blogspot.com/ |
| Windsong |
Posted - May 24 2010 : 08:28:24 AM
Hi. ladies, I am just stepping into your thread here to ask if any of you would make one of these or some of these for sale. Just about the time this subject came up one of my massage clients showed me hers and asked if I knew of someone who could make her some. She gives them to people who are going through hard times. Her source is no longer available. If you could email me I would send it it on to her. And if you could email a picture that would be good too.
LaVonna
Farmgirl Sister #758
www.windsongwellnessandtherapyshoppe.com
http://sadiesfarm.blogspot.com/
http://healthtalkcafe.blogspot.com/ |
| City_Chick |
Posted - May 24 2010 : 07:01:03 AM
Beth I got my darn-it doll!!
I absolutly love it and the little bonus finger pin cushion works great.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I finished yours yesterday so it is going out in the mail today.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
City Chick & Friends Chapter Mama
http://thecitychicks.wordpress.com/ |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 11:15:49 AM
Hi Christina, Mailed out your dolly today!! Hope you enjoy her!! Smiles, Beth
You can never be to kind! |
| MargaretW |
Posted - May 19 2010 : 06:14:32 AM
Karen, I love anything, so let your creative juices flow and let me know what it is that makes you smile!
Margaret
Proud to be an American! There is nothing better on earth than our freedom! |
