Where did you get that name, Dooflinky Dolls?
I have searched for and thought about a name for my doll making endeavors for a long time and no name ever seemed to quite cover it. Not catchy enough, not clever enough, too cute, too obscure. Finally I quite trying to figure one out.
Enter my dear mom. Mom uses the word "dooflinky" all the time when a name or a word just won't come to her.
According to SlangSite.com dooflinky (doo-fling-kee) is defined as: A word used for any noun that is not a person. As I was drifting off to sleep one night, in my head I heard my mother say "dooflinky". The Muse (and my mother) had spoken. The name was born. I like it as a tip of the hat to Mom and a perfect name for dolls that I couldn't categorize as one thing or the other.
This doll: Penelope Copper, polymer clay face and fabric scraps.
I have searched for and thought about a name for my doll making endeavors for a long time and no name ever seemed to quite cover it. Not catchy enough, not clever enough, too cute, too obscure. Finally I quite trying to figure one out.
Enter my dear mom. Mom uses the word "dooflinky" all the time when a name or a word just won't come to her.
According to SlangSite.com dooflinky (doo-fling-kee) is defined as: A word used for any noun that is not a person. As I was drifting off to sleep one night, in my head I heard my mother say "dooflinky". The Muse (and my mother) had spoken. The name was born. I like it as a tip of the hat to Mom and a perfect name for dolls that I couldn't categorize as one thing or the other.
This doll: Penelope Copper, polymer clay face and fabric scraps.
4 comments:
Joyce your blog came out great, now the world can see your wonderful creative dolls. I love this little Dooflinky doll. I am so enjoying the club, Hugs, Kat Lees
I did wonder about "dooflinky" - it's a word I've not heard here in Australia. Thanks for explaining.
Silent Thistle has such an interesting face. He looks a bit shy, but if he did talk I'm sure he'd be both wise and mischievous!
Joyce, Great blog and your art work is wonderful. Hugs,
Mary
Joyce, Great blog and your art work is wonderful. Hugs,
Mary
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