Comments on: the story thing…

By: Why not to write stories | Needle and Clay

Why not to write stories | Needle and Clay — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:02:01 +0000

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By: Sophie

Sophie — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:01:17 +0000

Your dolls ar so full of life and character that they speak for themselves! I think that is a sign of a successful dollmaker – somebody who creates dolls that tell their own story – and that’s what you do.

By: Dixie Redmond

Dixie Redmond — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:52:15 +0000

This was an interesting post. I like that you said, “I don’t want to sound like I have anything against other people writing up stories for their work- it just isn’t what I want to do.” That’s such a good reason!

I like writing, but I get that thrill in other ways. :-) I do name my dolls, though. I have a very hard time finishing them unless they have a name.

Love the blackeyed doll.

Dixie

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:32:11 +0000

Hello Mimi, I don’t currently sell dolls but as you know I used to make and sell dolls:) I found myself writing a few lines to make people chuckle mostly, they were not really whole life stories…. I enjoyed doing this. I knew some people looked at my dolls online to read the story and see how ridiculous it was. For me it was all about being playful and not taking myself too seriously. But I wondered if some people simply got a two second giggle and moved on… I enjoy your dolls very much and for me they are absolutely their own storymakers…. I’ve now come to stage when I am happier describing a little of the process behind an artwork, and telling about materials used, but I won’t ever make up elaborate stories about a collage, for example. It is like Sonya said: show don’t tell. OK I am rambling and need to get back to the stitching… x

By: kristin

kristin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:54:46 +0000

you should hear the imaginative stories Peanut makes up about “mimi-fairy-godmother” doll as he likes to call her…she been to more amazing places that i’ve ever imagined.

i always wondered about those American Doll collection (you know them?) plastic dolls that come with a book of their life…i wonder if little girls bore easily with them since there is no need for use of imaginative play with them.

By: kristin

kristin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:50:55 +0000

where can i get a mimi k mug?

By: Marianne Wille

Marianne Wille — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:40:45 +0000

You are so sweet, Mimi. I love all your dolls. I’m glad to see that biker guy was sold…I wonder if a man bought him. :)

By: mimik

mimik — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:28:49 +0000

not justify- just explain :-)
I have had enough people suggest it that I felt like I needed to say why.

By: Kitschen Pink

Kitschen Pink — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:26:24 +0000

Fine with me! Did you feel the need to justify yourself?! I think it shows remarkable creative maturity and generosity to allow owners to create their own doll from your starting point. I think so much of life is served up on a plate and in such a rush that many folk have creativity busting their seams and have nowhere to vent that – you’re providing a public service!! Besides anything else – you must put so much of your energy into each doll to expect more would be just greedy! t.xxxxxxx

By: Karen A.

Karen A. — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:32:36 +0000

Well put Mimi.
Makes sense to me!

BTW, love all the girl dolls!