To announce the opening of registration for classes at the Creativ Festival in Toronto October 21-23, 2011, (drum roll please) I'm releasing a free doll tutorial.
Like many of my other doll designs, these shoe deodoriser dolls will do double duty - making your shoes smell lovely while at the same time, being the cutest things the inside of your shoes have ever seen.
Even if you are not a cloth doll maker and doll faces scare the heck out of you, you can make these little fairies. I teach cloth doll making across the UK, US and Canada and I hear people complain of doll-face phobia all the time.
But guess what?
This free tutorial not only comes with thorough instructions to guide you through making your own pair of 9" (22.9cm) lavender scented cloth fairies, but it also comes with two face templates and instructions on how to print the face templates directly onto fabric so all you have to do is colour them in.
What are you waiting for? Get your free tutorial now by clicking the link to:
Download Little Sneaks Instructions and Pattern.
I'm warning you though - these fairies are mischievous and they do like to sneak into all your shoes to take naps, so watch your step as you slide into your sweet smelling shoes.
If after reading this tutorial you are feeling bitten by the doll making bug, come by booth 202 at the Creativ Festival October 21-23, 2011 where I will be available to answer all your questions .
Better yet, learn to make dolls with some expert guidance by taking one of my classes at the Creativ Festival. I'll be teaching two courses that I designed exclusively for the Creativ Festival this fall with the support of my sponsors Fairfield, who will be providing all the stuffing to be used in the class projects.
The Green Man - Friday October 21, 2011 5-8pm
All levels, including beginners
Make a male cloth doll face, learning all the tricks of drawing, needle-sculpting and colouring along the way. Pre-sewn and stuffed doll heads will be provided and sculpting and colouring tools will be available for use in class, so students only need to bring their creativity and a willingness to learn. The face can be embellished with felt leaves to create the look of a “Green Man”, a male face decorated with leaves and symbolising re-birth. The finished face could be used as a brooch, fridge magnet or ornament.
This course is a perfect taster course for beginners wanting to try out doll making or for those who already enjoy doll making but want to brush up on few techniques. As most doll courses tend to focus on female faces, even experienced doll makers will take away a new twist on drawing faces.
Dive into a Book - Saturday October 22, 2011 1-4pm
All levels, including beginners
Learn to sculpt tiny cloth doll toes with the magic of needle-sculpting. Pre-sewn doll legs will be provided and sculpting tools will be available for use in class, so students only need to bring their creativity and a willingness to learn. After learning the tricks of the doll making trade, find out how to make those tiny doll legs into more than just an exercise in needle-sculpting— learn how to turn your sample legs into a mirth-making bookmark. With the doll legs attached to the top of a bookmark the tiny toes will stick out of the pages making it will look as though a fairy has taken a dive into a book. And haven't we all just wanted to sink into a good book once in a while?
This course is a perfect taster course for beginners wanting to try out doll making or for those who already enjoy doll making but want to create more realistic bare-feet for their dolls.
Click here to find out how to sign up for my classes at the Creativ Festival.
Registration for classes is available as follows:
Up until Monday, July 25th - Platinum registration is reserved for those VIP’s who purchase "The Platinum Pass" - a 5 day pass, who also benefit from the opportunity to register for classes 1 week in advance of general registration. Platinum VIP's get to attend the Saturday night reception, dinner and fashion show, benefit from 27 hours of workshops, unlimited classes and show admission, front of the line seating, receive special gifts and more!
Beginning Monday July 25th - general class registration begins
Class sizes are limited so sign up before your spot is taken!
Colleen, these are SO cute! I can't wait to try these. I blogged this one, too. I wish I could come up there for the festival in October. But my travel schedule is really bad for October!
Posted by: Lebron James Shoes | September 15, 2011 at 04:04 PM
Amazing and lovely pattern shared by you regarding doll tutorial. Stay up the good pattern! Thanks for sharing such a nice doll tutorial.
Posted by: קומיקס | September 14, 2011 at 07:50 PM
this pattern is soooo cute cant wait to start , thankyou soooo much.
Posted by: jannette | September 01, 2011 at 07:18 PM
These are adorable! Thanks so much for the tutorial!
Posted by: gayle | July 31, 2011 at 03:15 PM
Colleen, these are SO cute! I can't wait to try these. I blogged this one, too. I wish I could come up there for the festival in October. But my travel schedule is really bad for October!
Posted by: Stephanie in MI | July 26, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Thank you so much. I'm going to share this with my doll club (Guilded Lilies) and I think I need to make a bunch of these for my closet!
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Posted by: dot lewallen | July 25, 2011 at 08:44 PM
Thank for the doll tutorial. They look adorable. I'm hoping to sign up for your Green Man class tomorrow:)
Posted by: Mary Ann | July 24, 2011 at 06:39 PM