Thursday, April 24, 2014

Flip Books Giveaway!


I am participating in a Flip Dolls Pattern Hop and book giveaway.  I had to make something from the book, and I get to offer you a chance to win the a copy of Flip Dolls and Other Toys, by Laura Wilson .

Things have been maddeningly busy over here (baby bump, moving to new house, tax crunch,  keeping up with Pink Cheeks business).  So, I was ho-hum about starting something new.  However this book put a spark in me.  I love grabby catches and tricks when it comes to homemade toys, but I am a self-taught sewist, so I can't wrap my brain around some techniques just by looking at them.  At the same time, patterns usually make me want to hide in the corner of the room in the fetal position.  These patterns are simple, but they carry a lot of punch, and offer you a lot you can expand on.  I stuck with Laura's template and instructions (full size templates are conveniently located here [which is a genius idea, no?]), but after making one and learning how it works, I know I can use my own shape next time (which makes my heart a flutter with possibility).


I wanted to make something special for my son.  He is majorly into super heroes, and knights and dragons (which is also a flip doll pattern in the book).  I stuck with the super hero though because I wanted to use up the last of my Japanese car fabric for the alter ego's "regular guy" outfit.  The Super Hero I named Thunder Bolt. Thunder because he can control the weather and Bolt because he can run super fast.  There he is above, sensing danger and thinking "Oh no!" right before he decides that this "Sounds like a job for Thunder Bolt". 



This step reminded me of birth!

     My kid was all over me while I was making this.  When he found out I was making it for him, his eyes got wide and he ran over exclaiming "Thank you, Mommy!" and gave me a kiss.  This made my heart melt into a puddle and also filled me with guilt.  He sees me make so many things that go into boxes and then head out to other kids and babies.  He's so neglected!  I'll fix that (you're next Dragon/Knight doll). 

      It's so satisfying to learn new techniques.  I think it must make all sorts of connections in the brain which then lift up creative blocks even in non-related areas of art.  I've read this before, but it's easy to forget.  

     When I had it all sewn together, ready to turn right-side-out, I could not fathom it turning out right.  I was certain I misread the instructions or made a mistake along the way, but sure enough it came out properly and flipped like a dream!


Thunder Bolt is on some major mission here involving a rubber band tight rope.

This book is fun, guys, and full of all the tricks you need.  If you'd like to try your chance at winning your own free copy, tell me what your Super Hero power you wish you could have in the comments below.  I'll choose a winner at random one week from today.  Good luck!!




18 comments:

Miss Angel said...

How awesome! If I had a super power, I would want it to be laser eyes that duplicate things. No more hunger! Plus, some fun making copies of things! :)
Thank you for the opportunity to win this awesome book!

Laura said...

Nichol, this guy is so cute! I love the modifications you made to the hair and face - and the suspenders! I can't wait to see what you make next.

I know what you mean about that last step turning right side out - it seems so odd the way they are tacked together - but then it works! :)

Kristin said...

So cute! If I could have one super power, I'd definitely want to be able to fly. That would be the best. :)

Thanks for the giveaway!

-Kristin
sewtechnicolor (at) yahoo (dot) com

Kaizen Fashion Project said...

I'd love to have flying as my super power :)
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MiauMau said...

Super toddler entertaining powers, because sometimes I run out of ideas :)
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Unknown said...

If I had a super power I would want to fly. That way I could avoid all the traffic in Los Angeles!

Anonymous said...

Super hero powers? The ability to be in two places at once!

Anonymous said...

I wish I had the ability of communicating with all the animals, imagune what our pets could say about us!

Natalia said...

I forgot to sing my previous comment!

Carmen N said...

How about just having endless energy so I could outlast my toddler!

leah said...

it'd be awesome to be able to fly
i love how big your flip doll turned out! he looks great

Unknown said...

Happened upon your site. Love the dolls. They are art dolls and stuffed animals. As I scrolled down, I found the cover for the book you were talking about. Very interesting. I studied art in college but have pursued a career in the field of writing. Would love to follow you and your art form. I have a blog site of my own - http://morningtalkswithjohammers.blogspot.com

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