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worry dolls
Swap Coordinator:threesweetpeas (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts  Miscellaneous  Art 
Number of people in swap:9
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:October 15, 2016
Date items must be sent by:May 19, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

this is an international swap***

these days everyone has alot of worries.....why not give those worries away to little worry dolls? the belief is that each nite before bed you tell your worry to these tiny dolls and they take them away:)

make 3 worry dolls for 1 partner. (more if you so desire:) and a little something for your partner to keep them in. (i.e. a matchbox that has been decorated, a little basket or a tiny hand sewn pouch)dress them as you choose.

for instruction on how to make them just google "worry dolls"

****no one with ratings of less than 4.5, blank profiles or 3+ no sends need apply.....newbies welcome but please leave a note of introduction below in the forum for everyone to see.

Discussion

threesweetpeas 04/18/2007 #

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/20314/toothpickpeopleaneasywaytomake.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A9914862

2 links to make worry dolls...

you can use matches or bag ties or pipe cleaners......there are some clothes pin versions out there...THIS SWAP IS NOT FOR THE CLOTHES PIN WORRY DOLLS

it is for the original sized worry dolls (no more than 2 inches tall max)

please feel free to dress your dolls as you choose, it can be simple embroidery thread or tiny fabric scraps made into clothes...sewn or glued on, they can or can not have faces......you decide:)

enjoy

*please post questions below

user7639 04/18/2007 #

This sounds like fun and addicting. I can see myself getting carried away making whole villages of worriers. Thanks for letting a newbie like me join in the fun!!

SheriFaerie 04/18/2007 #

Do these have to be homemade? I see you can purchase them on eBay, and I would be willing to buy one for my partner... If not, I might try to make one myself anyway, as they seem rather simple...

user7642 04/18/2007 #

Too fun! What a wonderful way to get rid of the worries!

user7247 04/18/2007 #

Oh how fun!! I used to have these when I was a child and forgot all about them until now!!! Count me in!

SharonF 04/18/2007 #

Hello Im SharonF I am looking forward to send the "worry dolls" off. I will be a good newbie!

threesweetpeas 04/18/2007 #

well, i prefer homemade butf that stops you from joining in the fun, then you can purchase some, its ok:)

alwaysjoy 04/21/2007 #

Hi, I made my dolls according to the toothpick pattern and they are 2 3/4 inches tall... Is that okay? I don't want to break the rules but I saw it said no more than 2 inches!

threesweetpeas 04/21/2007 #

of course joy!

user7804 04/21/2007 #

I've a couple of links for those who need some inspiration with their worry dolls. The angel worry doll is so cute! A tiny little guardian angel to soothe our worries.

http://www.makingfriends.com/angel_worry.htm

http://worrydoll.com/

stacia318 04/22/2007 #

This sounds like a wonderful swap. I can't wait to get started on making these cute little worry takers.

user7639 04/29/2007 #

I want to make sure I do this right...we're to make worry dolls out of toothpicks, right? NOT the clothespin version, correct?

I've been practicing -- and am all thumbs but this is too much fun! :)

threesweetpeas 05/ 1/2007 #

correct!!!!!!!

alwaysjoy 05/ 4/2007 #

Mine are done and will be headed to their new home on Monday! Hope you like them Jodi!

redwing480 05/11/2007 #

noel s.-- your package is on it's way from Arizona, US

threesweetpeas 05/16/2007 #

hi all, i have extended the swap date by 2 days only because we have a majority of "not sent" as of the 16th, no flakers, notify your partners of lateness, its no problem as long as we communicate:) its nice also to drop them a note when you have sent or received, either pm or right here in the forum:) dont forget your partner at ratings time:)

noel peas and love

user7639 05/17/2007 #

smartcakes...watch the mail. sorry for getting it off so late -- my fingers were glued together. :(

user7642 05/17/2007 #

AlwaysJoy, your worry dolls left Texas today on their trip to your house.

user7639 05/25/2007 #

:( My partner, jodi, hasn't mailed her worry dolls yet. I'm worried and don't have anything to tell my worries to......

user7642 05/26/2007 #

Noel, your package arrived today and I love the dolls.

alwaysjoy 05/27/2007 #

Mango gypsy I love my little dolls and their book!

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