Monday, November 29, 2010

Devout Dolls Interview & Giveaway

Sara Lanzillotta of Devout Dolls handcrafts one of a kind creations that are both cute and creative, with a touch of the macabre. Sarah is offering up a Chirpy Birdie as a giveaway! Please comment before midnight on Thursday (Dec. 2) to enter!

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UCU: Pick a song that gets you in creative mood or you think would make a great addition to a "UCU Winter 2010 Soundtrack".
Devout Dolls:
"Gut Feeling" by Devo, "Super Jellyfish" by Gorillaz, "Charlotte Mittnacht" DeVotchka, "Mishto" by Gogol Bordello

UCU: What’s one thing you wish you had known at your first craft show?
DD:
How much of everything to bring, this would include stock, change and bags! You just never know what to expect. My take on it now is, it's better to have too much then not enough.

UCU: If you have pets, introduce them and tell us a bit about them!
DD:
I have Rubin Monkey Bean the Chihuahua, his other name is Grandpa. He's kind of grumpy and, for being so tiny, he has a very large personality and an even larger bark. He's very sweet and cuddly though too. I also have Momo the cat. A black and white kitty who's not so friendly but we love her anyways.

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UCU: What item are you most excited to be offering at UCU Winter 2010?
DD:
I'm pretty excited about my new stuff, unicorns, Chihuahuas and taxidermy pins (made of fabric, not animals).

UCU: What day of show traditions are you bringing to UCU 2010?
DD:
That would be the "oh god I'm not ready freak out dance". It's all the rage among crafters right now. You start running around in circles and it involves a lot of foul language. Just the thing to get your heart pumping and ready to go!

UCU: If you could sum up your work in one word, what would that be?
DD:
creepycutetastic

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UCU: What are you nibbling on as the snow falls this winter?
DD:
homemade vegan soups with homemade bread

UCU: Favorite handmade item you have? It could be made by you, gifted to you or something you picked up.
DD:
Ooh, that's a hard one, I have so many, currently is an amazing sweater my friend Hansi knit for me.

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39 comments:

  1. I cannot wait to see the Chihuahuas!! You are one of my favorite vendors at the show!!

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  2. This birdie is super cute :) I love the two-head doll as well!

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  3. Oh my word. Seriously? That bird is about the cutest stuffed animal I've seen.

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  4. I can't wait to see what Devout has this year. I looping my pink two headed deer from the Summer show!

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  5. OMG, these are adorable! I will look for you at the upcoming show!

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  6. love! i can't get enough of mushrooms in art and stuffies!
    shenais
    divertida at fastmail dot fm

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  7. My husband is totally freaked out by the double-headed doll.
    I love it. :)

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  8. The paint work on the faces of the dolls is so exquisite. I hope I've squirreled away enough money for this winter's show.

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  9. I love this birds eyes! Very cute!

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  10. I would love a chirpy birdie to go with my sweater owl!
    -katiekonrad@gmail.com

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  11. i definitely need to pick one of these up for my nieces!

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  12. I am such a fan of your work and always ending up getting at least 1 thing at the booth! Can't wait to see what you have this year!

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  13. These are so so creative, and made me smile hugely!
    jorossi at gmail dot com

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  14. All of Devout's creations are beautiful and so well made. I love the different themes.

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  15. I hope to see some two-headed deer friends, they are my favorite!!!!!

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  16. So cute! My daughter's room needs more birds!

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  17. Red and turquoise are two of my favorite colors together. Very adorable. X

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  18. I wish I lived near enough to come to the craft show, so I stalk DD's etsy instead. I have to have more!!!!!

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  19. i've loved your stuff since i was wee!

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  20. I love creepy + adorable, especially in fluffy things!

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  21. Oooh, I've seen your work before. Love the dolls!

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  22. That lil birdie is adorable! I'm lovin the mushroom man too:)
    Jessica

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  23. Cute chirpy bird. :) And I look forward to seeing the chiuahas!

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  24. Oh I can't wait to see her new stuff!

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  25. I'm such a bird nerd! This birdie is great!

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  26. Sarah i love collecting your pieces! but my favorite part besides the dreamy exteriors of your work are the characters they embody... Every one of the dolls in my small but amazing collection have their own heart, and somtimes a bit of a temper! especially the fairys! hehe. your work is beautiful and alive! just like us.... <3

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  27. That rabbit is really something. My daughter would love it to pieces. Can't wait to see it in person. I wish you much success at the show this weekend.

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