Whew...Thank Goodness I am finally finished with these two!!! I have not had a creation challenge me like this in a very, very long time...actually...I'm not sure I've ever had a piece challenge me like this!!! I'm just not meant to bring someone else's vision to life.....
I simply can not force something to look a certain way......It's frustrating....extremely frustrating actually!...I have also realized that it is almost impossible for me to recreate an exact copy of something I've made....at least with sculpting......I tried my absolute hardest to get these two to look the same and I could just NOT do it!
I blame them actually!!!!! :)..... Tweedledee was THE WORST!!! What a brat this guy was!! He's the one on the right..he looks like a troublemaker doesn't he!!!! I can not tell you how many times I had to put him down and walk away....or... how many times I set him aside and said.."forget it"..."I just can't do this" and truly intended to just give up on the whole thing.......
....then I would walk by and see Tweedledum and think.."nope..he's just too cute..I have to finish this!" So...after 7 faces....yes...7 faces on Tweedledee...I finally said..enough is enough...this is who you are! 
Once they were done and attached to their base...I stepped back and took a look and I'm actually pretty happy with how they came out....but ...boy oh boy...am I EVER glad they are done!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
17 delightful friends dropped in for a visit:
Doreen, I do think these guys are WONDERFUL...it doesn't matter that they don't look EXACTLY ALIKE...that's what HAND MADE is...and these are truly ONE OF A KIND....
Sorry you had to beat yourself up over it because I think the slight difference is PERFECT.
You don't want an assembly line look.
YOU GOT THE BEST LOOK.
Karen
Doreen, your challenge was certainly worth all of your efforts.
They are outstanding!
I'm crazy for them!
Audrey
Wow...they are amazing!
Hi Karen...:)So nice to see you! Thank you so very much! I think we are definitely our own worst critics...BUT... these guys certainly gave me a run for my money! And you are right..I guess this is how folks tell the difference between imports and the real handmade thing. :) Hugs, D
Hi Audrey..so good to see you. I will have to pop over and see how your vacation was.
Thank you so much for stopping by and for your compliments :) Hugs, Doreen
Hello Dawn..it's SO good to see you!!! I've not stopped by your blog in so long..I'm ever so sorry! I will stop by for a visit just as soon as I'm finished here. Thank you SO much for your compliments :) Hugs, Doreen
Doreen ,Boy these two sure gave you a run for your money but they were worth it !!! They are a hoot.The expressions on their face's are so real.I love them and I love that they have their own idenity ,you created them not copied them .Love Mom
These Guys are just Amazing !!! You did a Fantastic job !!! I love the writing on their shirts & belts....so Neat !!!! All the little details are just so Cool !!!
Hee Hee ~ glad you are back...I kept forgetting to go to your website. Hope your opportunity works out well for you. I am back in blogland also and am hoping to write something tonight, we will see :)
Love the Tweedle's but they do sound like they were a pain in the tush. They look pretty darn good to me. Love the way they are dressed.
Hope all is well with you Doreen, nice to see you here again.
Sending sunny hugs ~~ Jenn
Hi Doreen,
Good to see you back again! I am really curious what the opportunity is... inquiring minds want to know! ;) It must be something good, so I'll hope for you that it works out.
Also, I love, love, LOVE The Tweedles!!! They are my favorite creation of yours yet. I want them!
Hugs,
Stephanie
Doreen, they are wonderful! I agree with bayrayschild- your effort was well worth it- they have such personality!
I love their waistlines- I kind of feel like I look like that somedays... *giggle*
I saw your post on Facebook and had to come peek... These guys are wonderful, and so what if they are not exactly the same.... They are each unique.... Nice work!
~ Johanna
Doreen... These guys are a delight! Katie and I just spent five days up in the Champlain Valley with our daughter and friends... Wet, bone-chilling cold... but wonderful Vermont, just the same!
Your work inspires... never forget that! Daryle
Good morning everyone....THANK YOU all so very much..I am humbled by your kind words and WONDERFUL compliments..they mean so very much to me :)
Wishing you all a wonderful day,
Doreen
Doreen , you are so very gifted . Since I met you at the farmhouse , Your work has always been truly admired .We are always the hardest on ourselves , but I have to say , everything you do has a piece of you in it . so be proud !
Hugs
Deb
Wow, they are just beautiful I read your blog often and thought I should leave a comment I love your work. Have a beautiful Evening Lisa
Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it.......................................................
Hello D~I love them! Your tweedles are just as incredible as all your work! Well done! Thank you for your sweet note..I've been busy with life and little time for anything else! Hope to post something soon! So nice to be missed!(: Thank you dear friend!
Hugs~Kathy
omg...I love love LOVE them...I loved them in the movie. Maybe because I have boys...I dunno....but these guys are fabulous!!
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