Yesterday's AMAZING Spirit Doll Workshop!

There were 10 of us gathered at Joyce's Reiki Center yesterday. No one felt really confident in their artistic skills. What came was truly AMAZING. We had a short meditation first, putting what we 'think we know' aside for the beginners mind. Truly... when we all got into the flow, Spirit moved! Just look at the process... then, the amazing dolls that came forth!

The birthing of new Spirit Dolls

Hello friends... Yesterday was amazing! Three new Spirit Dolls were birthed! Aren't we glad that we can give birth in this gentle and creative way! Not to mention Lots of Fun!!

Here we see Shannon securing the inner padding to her doll's frame.

 The arms were secured first by the artificial sinew, then the padding is secured with long strips of torn muslin. I love the wavy arms!

 Well, someone (me) got so engrossed she forgot to take more pictures of the process! Here's Shannon's doll almost finished!

 I love the beautiful applique! and all that thick red hair!

 Here is my doll. I started off with the fall color theme that seemed popular today... but something shifted, and here she is in her purple/green/blue finery! with feathers in her hair to boot.

 Lili's doll is magnificent! (sorry I spaced out on taking more pictures of Lili's process.) I love the white dreadlocks! And the royal blue belt sets off nicely against the orange velvet dress!

 both Lili and Shannon are so focused on their creations. This is the point in most workshops where I tactfully mention 'less is often more'... we could just keep going on and on... it's such fun!

 Beautiful smiles.... beautiful Spirit Dolls. A good time was had by all!

Today we make tiny Wisdom Books.... tiny little journals. Pictures to follow! I promise.

Busy Weekend Blessed by Goddesses!

Here are a few of the beauties that came to me this Weekend. Soon to be listed on Etsy.

This ancient Crone... turned out a bit blurry in the photo... but she is the keeper of much wisdom!

 I found some amazing vintage netting to adorn her grey locks... you can't quite make out her wisdom book and her sacred pouch.

 How do you like the character and image of her face... she seems to speak such wisdom!

 She is mounted on a beautiful wooden block made by a 98 year old man.

 Here is her Sacred pouch... perfect to stow away sacred stones, crystals, or charms.

 And here is her Wisdom book, all blank for you to jot your words of wisdom. Button is the Choku Rei Reiki symbol of oneness.

 and from the back...

 Again... sort of a blurry picture.  This is "Too Muchness"... I've yet to come to her 'real' name... but she represents all of us who have been labeled 'too much'.

 I love her raving red hair. She has a fabulous vintage netting cascading over her hair. Note the 'too much' layers of beaded necklace. Her breast plate depicts her sacred bosoms, and hieroglyphics of ancient lore.

 Many steamers of Sari Silks flow from her extended arms.

 She has such a wistful gaze... dreaming of possibilities!

 Closeup of her prayer stick. You can't quite make out the Selenite crystal energizing the prayer stick.

 And from the back, you can see the multi-fabric of her tunic.

 And here is the Ancient Crone.... her face is made from an Apple! (Apple dolls are a craft of the past..) I love her crinkles and wrinkles!

 Her necklace is strung beads with some sort of claw wrapped in Native American braid.

 A side view of her prayer staff and cascading feathered headdress.

 Another close up... her face looks so real!

 And from the back.  She is mounted on a thick chunk of driftwood collected near Klamath, CA.

I'd love to hear your feedback... what you liked, suggestion for names? Thanks so much,
Sweet Blessings, Chris
PS These will be soon listed on my Etsy site.