And the winner is

Well, you'll just have to read down through this to see who the winners are!

This first doll (the one with the fine print on the face) was designed by Sally Niemand.

This red headed beauty flew across the pond and was made by Coral Smith

This beach babe was created by Viki Banaszak

Isn't she just priceless? Designed by Kathy Watson who coordinated the whole thing

Margie Higuchi submitted this dol - with such a clever folded paper outfit:

Another submission from across the pond by Rose Wotton

Edie Evans Bisbee won "Most Variety of Materials Used" for this piece titled "PLAY" - so wish you could see it in person - just fabulous!!!

Donna Schaffer made this fun bride.

Most Creative use of Materials was won by this entry fashioned by Ron Perry. Ron - you rock!!!

And Ginni Selby submitted this cute ballerina girl.

And oh dear, looks like I didn't photo my submission. Will get that posted tomorrow with a few "group shots" or the McGoo Girls!

Congratulations to the winners - voting was done by those attending the Starving Artist's Playground. And a huge thanks to Kathy again, for coordinating the challenge.

The McGoo Girls

Have you seen these little wood dolls at your craft store?

After last years retreat, Kathy and Rose went shopping and came up with the idea to do a challenge with these dolls. Kathy coordinated the whole thing.

While they come in a variety of styles, the first one I saw had the name "Lucy" on it. And because I own a little business called "Lucy McGoo" - I've dubbed them the "McGoo" girls.

Kathy sent these blank dolls out around the world. She decided to "unveil" them at this year's retreat by casting ballots and making up categories for winners. Each entry won a gold cup, but there were overall winners as well. But before I show you the whole girl....I wanted you to see the detail with some of these closeup shots:

You would never see this unless you got up real close.....tiny words in print make up the texture of her skin

This paint can can't be more than 1/8" tall

Real sea shells:

Shrink plastic charms on a belt....ever so tiny

You can just see the tip of her paper folded skirt

Fabric glued to make her clothes, beads, drilled through the wood....

Doll hair or wig? I hope it wasn't hand curled!

lace, netting, silk flowers
the tiniest little bits and bobs to make up an art collage:

loads of glitter
I'll share the dolls tomorrow or the next day.....just wanted you to get an idea of the detail that some of these women went to in decorating and adorning them. Oh, we also voted on these dolls and I guess I get to announce the winners here! But I think you need to have a bit of suspense added to the mix! LOL!

My house is soooooooo quiet! Linda went home yesterday and I decided to throw a Friendly Plastic party this Thursday.....just because it's way too quiet around here! We'll work on butterflies for the Amaco competition and maybe even get Linda to skype in for a bit!

I also need to go take photos of the "treasure" hunt that Linda sent me on after she left! She hid treasures around my house....as part of my "new" home decor! Can't wait to share more of the fun that we've had these past 2 weeks!