ART DOLL COOL-ABERRATION 2009

Shimasani

2010-08-31T15:45:00.000-07:00

Yvonne's doll, Shimasani, began life an armless stuffed torso with a polymer clay head. During her 7800 mile journey, she gathered everything she needs to serve as Shaman in her tribe.

Shimasani in the beginning:

Shimisani now, at home in Texas:

Shimasani's journal:

Shudayra at Home

2010-07-07T16:20:00.000-07:00

Mary Anne's doll, Shudayra, began her adventure as an unadorned cloth doll with a soft sculpted face. During her visits to the other seven artists, she evolved into a highly embellished, wandering rune caster fated to return to her clan a spiritual leader.

Shudayra, in the beginning:

Shudayra completed:

Her pony:

Highlights:

Mary Anne made a 6"X4.5" stitched and embellished fabric-paper journal to accompany Shudayra on her journey:

The journal entries:

Persia Visits SK

2010-07-05T08:43:00.000-07:00

Karma made Persia a shell-embellished, net shawl, a faux leather legging for her peg leg, and a shell crown.

Kyra Visits NC

2010-07-03T08:12:00.000-07:00

Gail added a hip flounce and white and black buttons to Kyra's dress , and gave her an upswept hairdo. She painted Kyra's body skin to match her facial skintone, and made her a torch for lighting up those volcanoes.

Shimasani Visits CA

2010-07-02T08:44:00.000-07:00

Robyn made Shimasani a petticoat from old quilt yoyos, heavily embellished. She also embellished Shimasani's cloak with yoyos, rosettes, beads, buttons and stitching. Shimasani also received a gold and emerald bracelet and painted cheeks while in CA.

Shudayra Visits NY

2010-07-01T08:42:00.000-07:00

Barb made Shudayra some pantaloons (for a more comfortable ride) and outfitted her pony with tassled reins, as well as pannier and a birch bark carry basket to tote all her treasures in. She sent Shudayra home with a goddess doll, a tiny bottle of NY garnet crystals, and the rune dagaz signifying conclusion and a new day.

Camille Visits OR

2010-07-01T08:21:00.001-07:00

Jeanne made Camille a floral belt of swarovski crystals and gold wire twists.

Elspeth Visits ON

2010-06-09T19:20:00.000-07:00

MA made a handbag for Elspeth and added embellishments to her hair, skirt, and body. And she solved the mystery! Turns out FiFi wasn't kidnapped. She eloped! With Bart, the butler's dog. And there's a Bart, Jr now!

Bravura Visits TX

2010-05-28T17:52:00.000-07:00

Yvonne made Bravura a skirt from hand-dyed fabric and an image transfer, as well as adding a flower to her necklace and a handmade fabric flower to the back of her shoulder. She also sent along an ostrich feather for "Bravura to hold when she's not smoking."

The Queen Visits TX

2010-05-28T17:15:00.000-07:00

Yvonne made The Queen a backwards clock and added heart, diamond, ribbon, bead, lace and stitched embellishments to her headdress, skirt, shoes, and legs. And she actually caught The Queen smiling at the hunky cowboy she met in Texas!

Camille Visits WA

2010-05-20T15:40:00.000-07:00

Em embroidered flowers on Camille's arms and added more beads to her leg.

Persia Visits ON

2010-05-19T16:01:00.000-07:00

Mary Anne made Persia her very own pirate ship, a treasure map, and a special tube to hold her map.

Bravura Visits CA

2010-05-08T17:46:00.001-07:00

At Robyn's, Bravura received a wonderful, audacious headdress and a Vaudeville past. Robyn also put together a scrapbook of her Vaudeville memories, and added beads and embroidery to Bravura's shawl, rouge to her cheeks, and sent along sparkly false eyelashes to attach when she returns home to NC.

Miss Elspeth Visits NY

2010-04-24T13:53:00.000-07:00

At Barb's, Elspeth found Fifi! She also received a cool petticoat, an x-ray monocular, and lace half-gloves.

Shimasani Visits OR

2010-04-19T17:52:00.000-07:00

Jeanne beaded wonderful moccasins for Shimasani.

The Queen Visits WA

2010-03-16T15:51:00.001-07:00

Em made The Queen of Hearts a petticoat and added intricate beaded mandalas and a bead and fabric rose belt to her gown.

Camille Visits SK

2010-03-16T08:09:00.000-07:00

Karma made Camille oodles of tiny accessory treasures including darling felted hand and ear muffs, a hat box full of treasures from her family history, letters from her mom, a scrapbook full of family travel memories, a little cigar box full of painting supplies, a tube filled with vintage posters, and more.

Kyra Visits TX

2010-03-08T07:52:00.001-08:00

Yvonne added a bracelet; a necklace; a key, a watch, and other embellishments to her belt and hair; and pieces of lava rock for her bag and to hold.

Shudayra Visits NC

2010-02-23T19:20:00.001-08:00

Gail gave Shudayra the runes Ehwaz (horse) and Jera (a year, a good harvest). She altered a horse statue with paper mache and made a paper mache umbrella for Shudayra, and added beach pebbles and an eye bead to her rune bag.

Tabula Rosa Visits ON

2010-02-10T19:02:00.000-08:00

Mary Anne gave Tabula a purse woven in the Peruvian style and a beautiful medallion skirt.

The Queen of Hearts Visits SK

2010-01-31T18:42:00.001-08:00

Karma embellished The Queen's dress with strips of embossed fabric around the waist and neckline. She added a ribbon rose made of the same fabric. Red locks were added to The Queen's headdress. The Queen also got her own rose bush and some little "club guards" to order around. She has also taken over Valentine's Day. LOL.

Shimasani Visits WA

2010-01-30T07:02:00.000-08:00

Em gave Shimasani a long beaded fringe on her hip wrap (for more shimmy when she shakes), beaded and fiber trim on her tunic, more embellishments in her headdress, and 3 golden necklaces.

Bravura Visits OR

2010-01-28T08:39:00.000-08:00

Bravura finally got hands at Jeanne's! Along with a cigarette in a glamorous holder.

Kyra Visits CA

2010-01-26T17:05:00.000-08:00

Robyn and Jayn tattooed Kyra's leg, hand and chest. Robyn embellished her skirt with oodles of beaded flame appliques and gave her a bead bracelet.

Persia Visits NY

2010-01-25T06:23:00.000-08:00

At Barb's, Persia finally got her pirate hat! She also acquired more treasure including lace for her bloomers, coral embellishments, and sparkling gems to add to her sea chest.

Camille Visits ON

2010-01-20T07:11:00.000-08:00

At Mary Anne's, Camille received a string of black pearls (indigenous to Tahiti); puffy sleeves; a tapa cloth (Tahiti craft); and bead, ribbon and metal embellishments on her cape.

Elspeth Visits NC

2010-01-12T18:30:00.000-08:00

Gail painted Elspeth's chest and shoulders to match her face and hands. She made Elspeth a roller skates charm to dangle below her skirts and an umbrella rifle (in case things get out of hand at the ball).

Shudayra Visits TX

2010-01-12T09:11:00.000-08:00

Yvonne added a furry collar, feathers and metal embellishments to Shudayra's cape. She gave her the rune, Kenaz, which she painted on her face, hand, and cape. She styled Shudayra's hair and added sparkling yarn, spirals, and a charm representing fire/flame. A copper pendant was added to Shudayra's necklace, and a clay face cab to her front representing the child for Kenaz.

Kyra Visits OR

2009-12-28T05:03:00.000-08:00

While visiting Jeanne, Kyra received beads in her hair and wonderful wings befitting a volcano goddess.

Shimasani Visits SK

2009-12-18T14:51:00.000-08:00

Karma made Shimasani a felted back pack, a rattle with a goddess head, a medicine bundle, and a tribal belly dancing belt.

Shudayra Visits CA

2009-12-18T13:20:00.000-08:00

Robyn and Jayn (Robyn's daughter) bedecked Shudayra in intricate paper beads, spiral patches, and spiral stampings, and added more eyes to her spirit bag. In CA, she also received earrings, a rainstick, and the rune, Ansuz.

Bravura Visits WA

2009-12-18T07:03:00.001-08:00

Em beaded around Bravura's face and made her a stole and a skirt "belt" out of crocheted copper wire.

Camille Visits NY

2009-12-15T08:29:00.000-08:00

Barb made Camille a lace top and a hooded cape to keep her warm during her adventures in the north country.

Tabula Rosa Visits NY

2009-12-08T04:18:00.000-08:00

Barb made Tabula arms and hands and a sweet baby alpaca to love.

The Queen Visits ON

2009-12-07T19:18:00.000-08:00

At MA's, The Queen of Hearts received a queenly pillow on which to rest her royal rump, a diamond ring, and a tiny hedgehog for playing croquet.

Persia Visits NC

2009-11-23T07:08:00.000-08:00

Gail made Persia a pirate belt with sword, dagger, and flask attached, and a pirate boot adorned with a doubloon. She also added beads to her bracelet and embellished her peg leg in gold.

Elspeth Visits TX

2009-11-23T06:44:00.000-08:00

While visiting Yvonne, Elspeth received a steampunk style necklace and bead and fiber embellishments below her skirt. And, of course, a new chapter on the mystery of the missing FiFi.

Bravura Visits SK, Canada

2009-11-10T18:04:00.000-08:00

Karma gave Bravure her clay face and headdress, and adorned her skirt with ribbon flags. Sadly, Karma didn't have time to work in Bravura's journal.

Elsepeth Visits CA

2009-11-10T17:35:00.000-08:00

Robyn gave Elsepeth hair done up in a snood, sleeves and beaded cuffs, and embellishments on her skirt.

Kyra Visits WA

2009-11-08T07:09:00.000-08:00

Kyra got an amazing boob job at Em's! She also received adornments on a leg and arm, and embellishments on her skirt.

Shudayra Visits OR

2009-11-08T06:39:00.000-08:00

Jeanne gave Shudayra a face, hair and beaded shoes, and added more charms to her bag.

Shimasani Visits ON

2009-10-28T13:39:00.000-07:00

Mary Anne gave Shimasani arms, hands, and feet; all over tribal body paint; boobies; and a fur collared cape.

The Queen of Hearts Visits NY

2009-10-22T09:35:00.001-07:00

Barb (possibly at knife point) made the Queen a sparkly red gown with boobies & matching shoes, and added a checkerboard design to her leg.

Persia Visits TX

2009-10-22T07:17:00.000-07:00

Yvonne gave Persia a tattered top (complete with boobies!); bracelets; button, bead, coin, and shell embellishments to her hair, necklace, anklet and skirt; and a beautiful antique sea chest complete with treasures (diamonds, gold and coffee beans).

Camille Visits NC

2009-10-22T06:51:00.001-07:00

At Gail's, Camille received a skirt made from a map, beads and french knots on her head and neck, ribbon fiber on her leg, and some tiny painted roses for her hair.

Shimasani Visits NY

2009-09-29T04:55:00.000-07:00

Barb donned Shimasani in a much needed ceremonial robe and made her a shamanic amulet.

Persia Visits CA

2009-09-28T09:47:00.000-07:00

At Robyn's, Persia acquired a skirt and pantaloons befitting a Pirate Queen, a sparkle in her eyes (sequins), an earring, paper beads in her hair, and more pirate-ish charms on her journal cover.

Shudayra Visits WA

2009-09-26T04:59:00.000-07:00

Em gave Shudayra a silk and painted netting dress with a knitted collar and jewel- encrusted shell to anchor her consciousness while on her spiritual journey.

Miss Elsepeth Darkly Visits Oregon

2009-09-23T06:05:00.001-07:00

Jeanne made Elsepeth a lovely beaded bustier and a paper mache mask to wear to the masquerade ball.

Kyra Visits SK, Canada

2009-09-22T07:04:00.000-07:00

From Karma, Kyra received a fiery red dress in the Roman style of Pompeii and a belt of ashes with images of her victims embedded within.

The Queen Visits NC

2009-09-21T17:05:00.000-07:00

The Queen got a paper mache head and crown, a beaded choker, and a felted handbag at Gail's.

Bravura Visits ON, Canada

2009-09-21T17:00:00.000-07:00

While visiting Mary Anne, Bravura's man eater persona was furthered with the addition of a gorgeous evening cape, a matching necklace (a la Betty Rubble), a tiny book for recording the names of the men whose hearts she breaks, and a lachrymatory bottle for collecting their tears.

Tabula Rosa

2009-09-20T06:58:00.000-07:00

We originally began this project with nine players, but Susan had to drop out for personal reasons. The rest of us decided to continue Tabula Rosa around the circuit as a gift for Susan. So here's Tabula, the 9th Cool-Ab doll.

Tabula Rosa
by Susan in WI
stuffed fabric doll

Susan sent Tabula to Yvonne in TX where she received her expressive polymer clay face, long sari silk tresses, a rain stick, and a tiny journal of her own.

Next, in NC, Gail added a felt wrapping blanket and Peruvian hat.

Shudayra Visits SK, Canada

2009-09-19T05:45:00.000-07:00

At Karma's, Shudayra acquired glowing skin, a shimmery cloak and head scarf, and a scroll and tokens in a clan bag.

Shimasani Visits NC

2009-09-19T05:22:00.001-07:00

At Gail's, Shimasani received face paint, an elaborate headdress, a spirit stick, and a dove totem in a basket to assist her in her shamanic training.

The Queen of Hearts Visits CA

2009-09-19T05:02:00.000-07:00

While visiting Robyn, the Queen acquired royal pantaloons, Bunraku puppet sticks, a giving lotus in her palm, and beaded embellishments.

Persia Visits OR

2009-09-19T04:03:00.000-07:00

Jeanne beaded Persia a really fun face and gave her wild pirate hair. She also got a new sidekick, Polly the beaded parrot, and some pirate-ish charms.

Kyra Visits ON, Canada

2009-09-19T03:41:00.000-07:00

During her visit with Mary Anne, Kyra's skin and hair took on a the hue of molten lava as she began her transformation to a volcano goddess. She also got a lava-like handbag and hair embellishments befitting a goddess.

Miss Elsepeth Darkly Visits WA

2009-09-18T17:05:00.000-07:00

Elsepeth picked up her first clues as well as arms and a cool dark skirt during her visit with Em in WA.

Camille Visits TX

2009-09-18T16:43:00.001-07:00

Camille got her hair from Susan in WI before Susan had to drop out of the project. Then she was off to her visit with Yvonne in Texas where she received a new upswept hairdo, hands, cute-as-a-button shoes, assorted beads, buttons and flowers, and boobies! Oh, and her name, too!

Bravura Personified Visits NY

2009-09-18T15:22:00.000-07:00

Bravura Personified after her 1st visit to Barb. Barb gave her wonderful sparkling skin, her dress bodice, and a dressy bag. Bravura's on her way to being a maneater!

Shudayra

2009-09-17T18:07:00.000-07:00

Shudayra
by Mary Anne in ON, Canada
stuffed fabric doll with needle sculpted face

Shimasani

2009-09-17T17:48:00.000-07:00

Shimasani
by Yvonne in TX
stuffed fabric doll with polymer clay head

The Queen of Hearts

2009-09-16T17:31:00.000-07:00

The Queen of Hearts
by Jeanne of OR
stuffed fabric doll

Persia the Pirate Queen

2009-09-16T17:15:00.000-07:00

Persia the Pirate Queen
by Em in WA
stuffed fabric doll with driftwood peg leg

Kyra

2009-09-16T16:46:00.000-07:00

Kyra
by Barb in NY
stuffed fabric doll

Miss Elsepeth Darkly

2009-09-16T14:43:00.000-07:00

Miss Elsepeth Darkly
by Karma in SK, Canada
felted doll with clay face

Camille

2009-09-16T14:34:00.000-07:00

Camille
by Robyn in CA
pieced fabric and stuffed on wire armature

Bravura Personified

2009-09-16T10:28:00.001-07:00

Bravura Personified
by Gail in NC
paper mache and glass vase