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Rowena
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posted 01-19-2012 05:51 AM
Well, I have to leave for my research trip today, but I did manage to finish Vanity. Here he is:
 His mirror really is a mirror. I made it out of a little doll mirror, some pipe-cleaners, and a bunch of brown yarn.
Do you like him? ![[Vanity Smurf]](graemlins/Vanity_Smurf.gif)
-------------------- "It is easy to pretend we are strong. It is much harder to admit we are weak. A true friend, by loving every part of us, teaches us to love our weaknesses." ~Quotation from Brainy Smurf
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SmurfFan82874
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posted 01-19-2012 03:40 PM
Yes, I think you captured Vanity very nicely. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Rowena
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posted 02-22-2012 02:12 PM
I was just commissioned to make a new Handy doll. I used a different, lighter shade of blue this time, and I think it looks smurfier. What do you think?
If you like it, I think I'll keep using this new yarn rather than the darker stuff. ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
-------------------- "It is easy to pretend we are strong. It is much harder to admit we are weak. A true friend, by loving every part of us, teaches us to love our weaknesses." ~Quotation from Brainy Smurf
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Carnation
dogboo22 / Brunette / Greedette / President Smurfette / Summer Smurfette
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posted 02-22-2012 02:20 PM
I think it looks very smurfy. It looks smurfy blue.
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Jokie Smurf
Jokie Smurf22 / Chloette / Elton John Smurf / My dog Padfoot
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posted 02-22-2012 04:27 PM
Yup, I love both Vanity and Handy.
-------------------- When people say giving is better than receiving they are talking about me. Giving someone one of my exploding presents is WAY better than receiving one. ;)
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Binky
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posted 02-22-2012 09:42 PM
Your Handy Smurf doll is a marvelous creation Rowena. What adorable little features he has. Thank-you for sharing.
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Archive Smurf
Baraduke Brainy / De-Evolution Smurf / Space Harrier Brainy / Oingo Boingo Smurf / ToonerSmurf Inc. / Smurfus Norsmurficus / Archive Smurf
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posted 02-23-2012 02:41 AM
You have a lot of talent! Great work Rowena!
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Sportette
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posted 02-23-2012 05:21 AM
Those are awsome!
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Jokie Smurf
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posted 02-23-2012 06:49 AM
Here's how I feel all together about them: (Binky) Your Handy Smurf doll is a marvelous creation Rowena. What adorable little features he has. Thank-you for sharing. (Smurfette) I love him! (Archive) You have a lot of talent! Great work Rowena! (Sportette) Those are awsome!
-------------------- When people say giving is better than receiving they are talking about me. Giving someone one of my exploding presents is WAY better than receiving one. ;)
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MissCassidy
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posted 02-23-2012 07:16 PM
Wow they look great!
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Rowena
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posted 02-24-2012 12:50 PM
Thank you, everyone! Your comments mean a lot.
I've been debating whether to make Clumsy or Grouchy next. Which would you rather see? ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
-------------------- "It is easy to pretend we are strong. It is much harder to admit we are weak. A true friend, by loving every part of us, teaches us to love our weaknesses." ~Quotation from Brainy Smurf
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Sportette
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posted 02-24-2012 01:21 PM
Grouchy
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Jokie Smurf
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posted 02-24-2012 01:30 PM
Yeah, I'd say Grouchy.
-------------------- When people say giving is better than receiving they are talking about me. Giving someone one of my exploding presents is WAY better than receiving one. ;)
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Rowena
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posted 02-25-2012 03:33 PM
All right, Grouchy it is. LOL!
In the meantime, I just finished a new doll for my sister. She's been feeling icky again, so I made her this little nurse doll to cheer her up!

And here she is with my Faramir doll:

![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
-------------------- "It is easy to pretend we are strong. It is much harder to admit we are weak. A true friend, by loving every part of us, teaches us to love our weaknesses." ~Quotation from Brainy Smurf
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Tabby Smurf
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posted 02-29-2012 11:18 AM
thats AWESOME
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Animator Smurf
Sam Gamgee Smurf
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posted 02-29-2012 11:42 AM
I know! I LOVE your Faramir! Have you ever considered doing a Hobbit?
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Rowena
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posted 02-29-2012 12:19 PM
Thanks! LOL!
You know, Animator, you just gave me a BRILLIANT idea! I could totally make a Hobbit out of a Smurf! He'd just need hair instead of a hat, and he'd need toes, and hobbit-looking clothes (that'll be the tough part), and not-blue skin, and he'd look just like a hobbit! I NEED to try this now. I'm waiting for a delivery of new toy stuffing so I can finish Grouchy Smurf (the craft shop here closed so I have to order craft stuff online *sigh*), and once he's done, I'm going to get started on a hobbit doll!!!
Any particular hobbit you'd like to see the most? ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
-------------------- "It is easy to pretend we are strong. It is much harder to admit we are weak. A true friend, by loving every part of us, teaches us to love our weaknesses." ~Quotation from Brainy Smurf
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Animator Smurf
Sam Gamgee Smurf
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posted 02-29-2012 12:22 PM
Well err... Sam? Sounds like a great idea! Thanks fer the enthusiasm! An if not Sam maybe
Mr Bilbo
Mr Frodo
Pippin
Merry
Rosie
Bet yer can't name all o Sam's kids!
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Rowena
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posted 02-29-2012 12:31 PM
Oh good grief, he and Rosie had, like, 13 kids! But, let's see...there was Elanor, named after the flower. And he named others after Frodo and Bilbo and Merry and Pippin. And there was Goldilocks like with the three bears, and Ruby, like my grandma. And lots of other flowers. Daisy, I think, and Rose after her mother. That's nine. I'd have to look in the book for the rest! LOL!
OK then, since I couldn't name them all, my first hobbit doll will be Sam! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
-------------------- "It is easy to pretend we are strong. It is much harder to admit we are weak. A true friend, by loving every part of us, teaches us to love our weaknesses." ~Quotation from Brainy Smurf
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Animator Smurf
Sam Gamgee Smurf
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posted 02-29-2012 12:33 PM
Hehe the only ones I can remember are
Frodo
Elanor
Merry
Pippin
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Jokie Smurf
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posted 02-29-2012 12:35 PM
That's pretty good Animator.
-------------------- When people say giving is better than receiving they are talking about me. Giving someone one of my exploding presents is WAY better than receiving one. ;)
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Rowena
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posted 02-29-2012 12:36 PM
OK, I looked them up. The ones I missed are Primrose, Robin, Hamfast, and Tolman. And that makes lucky thirteen! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
-------------------- "It is easy to pretend we are strong. It is much harder to admit we are weak. A true friend, by loving every part of us, teaches us to love our weaknesses." ~Quotation from Brainy Smurf
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Sam Gamgee Smurf
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posted 02-29-2012 12:44 PM
Not as lucky as Mr Frodo fer havin is loyal Samwise by is side but still lucky! ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Rowena
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posted 02-29-2012 12:46 PM
No one's more loyal or steadfast than Samwise the Gardner! He passed the ring's test, just like Faramir. ![[Happy Smurf]](graemlins/Happy_Smurf.gif)
-------------------- "It is easy to pretend we are strong. It is much harder to admit we are weak. A true friend, by loving every part of us, teaches us to love our weaknesses." ~Quotation from Brainy Smurf
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