New Ideas!

Ok... so I did end up going to the Craft Expo and they had a lot of neat stuff... but I was a bit disappointed. I've noticed that they sell a lot of the same things. So I checked out the dolls that were made and I think I came across just a very few non-repeat items (stuff you can find at the Central or other tourist places). Here are a few dolls that I saw...

Here are a few Kuna cloth dolls... they were $5 each.

This lady had a few original Kunas... cloth and wood spoon dressed as Kunas

Pollera/Kuna/Other Nativity Scenes

There were mini Pollera dolls ($2) and the big cloth Embera Indians on boat ($35)

And Pollera Angel ornaments ($5)

So overall... I came out of here with a few ideas I wanna try. Not necessarily polymer clay dolls... but cloth dolls and teddy bears. Right now I'm in the process of making my own pattern and then sewing up a test toy and see what I come up with. ;) Photos soon... stay tuned!

My current frustration!! >:(

Well... Lately I've had a bit of a frustration that has slowed my progress down. First my heat gun died on me... my hubby has yet to check to see what's wrong with it and see if it's worth fixing or if I need a new one. I also don't have an oven yet in my new home... and my grandma's house is about 15 minutes away. So, trying to drag my unbaked dolls on a scooter is not the wisest idea!! Not sure what to do yet, but have been looking into this small item that heats your dolls (or food) like a conventional oven. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140337284193#ht_5452wt_712 Pretty neat and portable.

Excuse my venting!! Had to let it out!!