If the tooth hurts make a tooth fairy doll
September 20, 2009 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under doll and dolls and dollmaking
Ouch! The last couple of weeks have been very challenging courtesy of some seriously owee stuff going on with my teeth and jaw.
Photo by Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
Since I am a
great believer
in the healing
power of the fiber arts,
and especially of
doll making, I decided
that I would make
myself a tooth fairy
doll to bolster my
immune system
and to help me
lighten up in
my response to the pain in my jaw.
So, I got out my sketchbook, and did some drawings, and then set to work on making myself a little Tooth Fairy Doll .
She’s a pin doll, so I can wear her on my lapel. I really enjoyed making her.
After I finished her, I had to laugh, as I realized that I had unconsciously made a version of my Rosie Recycle doll.
Well, I guess that makes sense, as my Tooth Fairy doll is all about restoring balance and renewing energy, which is what the Rosie Recycle dolls are a metaphor for.
She’s terribly sweet and is smiling cheerfully at me, reminding me that: ‘All shall be well’
Here’s to healing, and most certainly, here’s to finding healing in creativity!
Hi Noreen,
I’ve had trouble logging on to your blog for a couple of days….all okay now. I love the tooth fairy, what a coincidence! I have a sore mouth after big dentist visit!! I have been huddled in so soft alpaca shawl I made, like a hug! I’ve been reading about prayer shawls…brilliant off to get my needles! Lets wrap the world in a hug!
Hi Caroline
I’m sorry that you couldn’t get onto Hankering for Yarn- I’ve asked the technical wizards if there is a problem somewhere, in hopes that they can fix it if there is…..
And, I am sorry that you, too, are going through dental pain….. and I hope that you are feeling better really soon!
Enjoy making your prayer and blessing shawls!