Sometimes, simple makes a big impact

 In July of 2022, one of stage managers of Come From Away left to work on Broadway Vacation.  Natalie of the Junkyard Dogs had an idea for his going away gift and knew exactly who could make the vision come to reality.  The idea?  A figure in a CFA t-shirt.

 I suggested Batman.   The supplies that were bought were a Batman Doll and Baby T-shirts, in the color Royal, size 12 months

Using the internet, I found a few images, cropped them and then printed on  dark Iron-on Transfer Paper, using the 3X5 print setting.

And yes, I decided that Batman needed a few looks.

I cut them out, leaving a little tail so that I could remove the images from the paper, which then I trimmed away.  The t-shirts were washed/dried on hot before I put the image on.  I let them cool overnight.  (Mainly because it was time to go home!)

Ready to be boxed.

This was a quick project that everyone enjoyed.   Sometimes, simple makes a big impact!

Nick Cave Doll

In July of 2005, inspired by the Bongwater song Nick Cave Dolls, I made for my beau a Nick Cave doll.


This was my research.

Here is his face.  I wanted it to have a folk doll feel.  I used an old wig to make his hair and painted his clothes.

It has held up well.  Here, the doll holds Ann Magnuson's 2016 release "Dream Girl' (She was the frontperson for Bongwater).  Unfortunately, I wasn't thinking and gave him a Red LEFT Hand.  (Always double and triple check your work!)