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Something Simple, Something Small

Published on January 21, 2011 in Art and Art Therapy. 1 Comment Tags: doll.

I wanted to make something simple, small and quick so as to see results right away. She’s hand stitched and hand painted. I made her little dress and scarf too. This is a little 7 inch doll made in a primitive style. She fits in my purse quite nicely and I get to drag her around wherever I go.

She’s Home

Published on January 6, 2011 in Art Therapy, PTSD and Therapy. 3 Comments Tags: doll, video.

It seemed easier to do a quick video than to type this out. The photos of the doll are quick because I know for some she could be traumatic. They’re at the beginning of the video only but the whole video is about her. The other images are art therapy pieces. I had plenty more to say but once the microphone was in my face my mind went blank. Mary Jane had something to say too so she’s in there at the end That girl kills me. Continue reading ‘She’s Home’

This Decayed Sunflower

Published on January 3, 2011 in Art Therapy, Dehumanize, Emotions, Grief Sadness Loss, Letters Home, PTSD and Trust. 2 Comments Tags: doll.

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Of all the therapy dolls I’ve made for people, it never occurred to me to make one that is broken, chipped and decaying. I never imagined others could see their inner child the way I see mine so I didn’t make a damaged doll, not for myself and not for others. The truth is, I’d never make my own therapy doll/inner child doll. I don’t want one made by my own hands. After a bit of searching I found one that is a perfect reflection of my inner child. When I saw her I knew I had to bring her home. She’ll be here in a few short days.

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Dolls and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Published on January 12, 2009 in Art, Mental Health, PTSD and Therapy. 4 Comments Tags: crafts, doll, therapy dolls.

I’ve been working my hardest to keep moving and not think too much on the last few weeks….or months. I think I’m back to my normal pain level which is manageable for the most part. This lets me get back to doll making and painting and such.

I also tried again to use the stick pins. I can sometimes but other times I can’t. One thing I started doing was keeping count of how many I used. I write the number down on scrap material then sew the numbered scraps together like a tiny little quilt. I thought it would be kind of a cool thing to frame after it gets larger. Anyway….

The doll pictured here is called Mia. She’s 26 inches tall, she sits up on her own and her head stands up on its own. This hand sewn rag doll is wearing a black and white checkered dress with black heart pockets and decorative buttons. Her white blouse has small white bows on the shoulders. To finish off her outfit she’s wearing white stockings and black patent leather shoes. What I like most about Mia is her little curly afro which has itsy-bitsy tiny little specks of silver glitter sewn right into the yarn. When I saw it I knew it would be great for hair. I have to say I like her little fro. So here she is, Mia from the Charline Doll Collection.

As far as the therapeutic aspect of doll making, it’s slow in coming. Continue reading ‘Dolls and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder’