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    GUY FAWKES NIGHT

    Mark your calendars! November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night, an evening for bonfire fun.

    In 1605 the British rogue Guy Fawkes was arrested in a cellar filled with barrels of gunpowder. Luckily, he was caught before he had the chance to strike the match that would blow up the kegs and King James. Yup, Guy's plans went up in smoke and he was sentenced to death.

    "This sorry tale has been preserved in British folk culture ever since, with an evening of fun on November 5th. An effigy of Guy Fawkes is burned on top of a large bonfire, and the night crackles and sparkles with fireworks.

    "On the days before November 5th children make "Guys" from old clothes, stuffed with paper or straw," as explained in All Year Round, a wonderful book of festival lore and activities. Children would then wheel their straw men through the neighborhood and ask passer-by's for "a penny for the Guy". The penny stash would be used to buy wood and fireworks for the celebration on the 5th.

    In pagan times, the transitional times between the seasons were always celebrated with fire rituals. The enthusiasm for the annual Fawkes event may be tied to the folk memory of these ancient seasonal bonfire celebrations.

    Times have changed, alright. These days it would take a wheelbarrow of pennies to buy one log! And you can bet that sending our kids out to beg on the streets would raise a few eyebrows. Now they just beg from their parents!

    But, why not embrace the Guy? Who doesn't love an occasional bonfire; it's a good excuse to clear up garden rubbish, burn all evidence of Goodwill craftbook shopping, roast potatoes,  stay out late to gaze at the stars, and dream into the flames and the flying sparks.

    If you can't manage a large bonfire, maybe gather one or two small children and organise a backyard campfire or an indoor fireplace party to celebrate the end of autumn? And don't forget to bring your Dancing Rain Dolls...they enjoy watching the fire, snuggled next to the kids they love.

     

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    08May2009

    Doll Wig Tutorial - Lesson 3

    DateFriday, May 8, 2009 at 8:59PM

    Here is the last installment in our MAKING A DOLL WIG tutorial series!

    Watch Lesson 3 : MAKING & ATTACHING HAIR to learn how to create a more natural head of hair using yarn mixes, how to add the hair strands, and tips to make bangs and parts, and more.

    I can't wait to see your pics of your doll's beautiful locks posted on our Flickr page!  

    We would love to hear your comments on our first video lessons. Do you find them helpful? And if you have ideas for future instructional videos, we look forward to hearing from you.

    Dancing Rain Dolls MAKING A DOLL WIG: Lesson 3 from Amy Prentice on Vimeo.

     

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    Reader Comments (4)

    Thank-you for posting the wigging tutorials. You are very generous and have encouraged me to try a doll for my daughter...Blessings, hc

    July 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterHeather

    thank-you for the tutorials ! i will send the link to a french dolls making blog goup !
    http://dollsfever.canalblog.com/

    July 26, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermadame bigorneau

    Thanks a lot!!Your lessons are very clear and helpful!
    And your dolls are so cute!

    July 27, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBabeille

    Thank you!! I am actually half-way through with my doll's hair, but this is very helpful nonetheless :-)

    September 3, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermaja

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