Calling all furbangers...

Alcide Hervaux is finally ready for Sunday night's finale! Just in time to save Sookie, too! Feast your eyes on the beefcake and have fun kids. Be sure to download the high resolution PDF from my website http://andyswist.com/TrueBlood-dolls.html

I've plans on including more extras for this one in the near future. Who can resist Alcide in that jumpsuit, or that bathrobe? Well, you'll have to make do with the basics for now. ;)

Paper Dolls to the Rescue!

AAARRRrrrrooooooo! Sunday is the True Blood finale and I'm busy getting one more paper doll ready. I've received a lot of requests and speculation as to whom (or what) is coming next, and I thank you for them all. So here (sketch at top left) is a peek at what to expect... can you figure it out now? Regardless, be sure to check out my website later tonight and see the final results.

If you appreciate my hard work, I'd love to know... and a small donation would be much appreciated, too. (just click on the button at the top right of my blog). The money goes to keeping my site up and running for fans around the world: Brasil, Poland, Australia, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Canada, Holland, Croatia, Iran, Mexico, England... and some strange place called the United States. Many, MANY thanks to those kind folks who have already shown their generosity!

To date, I've also used donations to help non-profit causes for charities supported by True Blood actors: the Stephen Moyer Kids Theatre Fund, and The Choroideremia Research Foundation (CRF).

The Kids Theatre Fund helps to produce a Christmas show and provide low-cost transportation for the hundreds of children that experience the thrill of live theatre. Stephen Moyer is the patron of the Brentwood Theatre that created this fund in his honor. To learn more, visit the Brentwood theatre's webpage http://www.brentwood-theatre.org/ The Vault is a True Blood fan site that is currently giving fans a chance to win items autographed by Stephen Moyer with donations to the Theatre Fund, but only until September 30th! Hurry and get your chance to win while helping needy kids http://www.allstephenmoyer.com/stephen-moyer-kids-theatre-fundraiser/

Deborah Ann Moll's boyfriend, E.J. Scott, suffers from a rare genetic disorder called Choroideremia (CHM) which causes a person to slowly lose their sight. The Choroideremia Research Foundation helps in researching a cure and developing treatments. You can help support Deborah and E.J. in their goal to raise $100,000 for Choroideremia research this year by donating here http://ejcurechm.blogspot.com/ or via the True Blood fansite The Vault here http://www.trueblood-online.com/choroideremia-research-foundation/. You can also donate to the CRF directly and learn more about this disorder by visiting their homepage http://choroideremia.org/crf/

There are also many other ways you can help your favorite True Blood actors help their favorite charity:

If you haven't already heard about the "Battle of the Fang" it's a fun contest between Bill and Eric fans to see who's team can raise the most money for charity. Stephen Moyer is supporting the Gulf Crisis, and Alexander Skarsgard is helping the SOS Children's Villages. There's only two days left to battle, so help out your favorite vamp now! http://www.trueblood-news.com/battle-of-the-fang-a-looziana-grudge-match
I'm proud to say that Team Bill is currently in the lead! WOOT!WOOT!


Finally, I've seen Kristin Bauer showing off her whale tail a lot. Of course, I'm talking about the ocean mammal, not Pam's thong! In fact, Kristin's husband, Abri Van Straten, is a talented musician from South Africa and together they both support the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). If you buy Abri's new album on Amazon, Kristin has graciously agreed to include a personalized autograph! AWESOME!! Go to Kristin's website now and order a copy http://kristinbauer.com/Kristin/%22Voices%22_for_Whales.html

I'm sure there's a lot more charities to mention, but these are the ones that are close to my heart. Now I'm off to complete my paper doll! Everyone enjoy the week-end and remember to watch the True Blood finale on Sunday with your new paper doll friends!

Russel's ready for action!

Print out and bring Russell to life while watching TrueBlood tomorrow night! Oh... and make sure you print out an Eric paper doll for the big showdown! WOOT WOOT!

Download Russell and the rest here (the jpeg posted here is low res, and not as pretty)
http://andyswist.com/TrueBlood-dolls.html

Thanks so much to everyone for their awesome suggestions for Russell's undies. I actually had to sketch a few before deciding upon the gorgeous silk boxers. I chose a regal looking print for this now ex-King of Mississippi, and think Talbot would have approved. And how about them socks? A bit old fashioned, but then again... Russell is an old timer. Enjoy!

Russel's dirty laundry

This week's BloodWork! announced my next paper doll will be the genius that is Russel Edgington! No doubt his doll will feature things like designer shirts, sunglasses, jodhpurs and an oversized antique crystal candydish filled with Talbot's remains! But what, pray tell, does the man wear beneath it all? Tweet, email: askandy@andyswist.com, or post a comment to share your ideas and help me decide.

If you haven't yet watched the vlog yet, then check it out below. Note I'm wearing my "Billsbabes" t-shirt to show my love and support for my peeps and fellow Bill Compton lovers. And did you know that the Billsbabe T-Shirt is available for purchase in the Billsbabe Shoppe? All proceeds of the sales go to the Stephen Moyer Kids Theatre Fund, so go ahead and shop til you drop!



Also show your love for CampBlood, and pick up some merch there to help support and keep the Camp alive and well.

Baby Vamp Jessica Paper Doll

I finally finished and posted Baby Vamp Jessica! Why not download the art and combine with the other True Blood characters to have ready for tonight's episode. Paper doll tip: DON’T cut out the white space between legs unless you’re using sturdy paper. The more parts you choose to dress Jessica up with, the heavier the doll becomes. If you have several pieces on already AND you cut out the white space, she might have a wee bit of trouble keeping her from falling over. ENJOY!

and don't forget to tune for Loving True Blood in Dallas' BlogTalk radio show after tonight's episode for the chance to speak with myself and CampBlood's creator and my partner in crime: Brian Juergens!

Blood Work Season 3

True Blood starts next week, and I can't wait! In case you might have missed it, I'm a huge fan and help put together a video blog (vlog) each week, called "Blood Work", with the help of my dear hubby Brian Juergens over at Camp Blood. It was this vlog that started my True Blood paper dolls last season, and you can rest assured that I'm adding to the collection. Find out what paper doll is coming next and what else is in store by listening to Dallas' talk radio blog tonight 9pm CT.
http://www.lovingtruebloodindallas.com/2010/06/talk-blood-tonight-true-blood-season-3.html

Blood Money: support a starving artist!

Hey everyone! Just letting you know that I've got goodies for folks that donate money to a starving artist (errr... that would be me).

Every donation gets a "Thank You" from me which consists of a professionally printed post card featuring my Sookie, Bill, and Sam paper doll art. You can easily cut and fold along the guides to make nifty paper mini figures! Sound cool?

Well, if you donate $10: I send you an envelope containing the post card along with an additional oversized card with Pam, Laffy, Tara, Jason, and Eric! There's even artwork to make your own Merlott's bar or Fangtasia club. I'm digging thru my records now and sending folks who have already donated, and a big thanks to everyone in advance for their support.

Check out the photo above and see for yourself. When you click the donation button on my site, it usually includes a mailing address/ contact info. If not, you have to make sure and write in your address or the address you'd like for me to send it. All cards are sent US Mail.

BTW- Did I mention it makes a fun gift idea? ;)

True Blood Valentines

I thought it would be appropriate to make some fun Valentines Day e-cards with some of my paper doll art for folks to use. Sorry there's only a select few characters at the moment. I'll try to add some more, but no promises! Just click on the card you want to open a larger version and drag it to your desktop, or right click on the image and "save as" to your computer.
































I'm also going to hold a contest here for the best caption to this True Blood valentine cartoon.
If you think you've got a clever caption for what Tara is saying to Sookie, then post it in the comments section to this post. I'm going to pick my favorite, and if it's yours I'll sketch a portrait of your favorite True Blood character on a 4 x 6 card and send it to you! Contest starts now until midnight, February 21st 2001.

BTW: I've done lots of other valentines in the previous years that have been posted on Campblood.org so why not stop by there and check them out? They're all horror-related and campy fun!
http://www.campblood.org/Features/Valentines2007.htm
http://www.campblood.org/Features/Valentines2006.htm
http://www.campblood.org/Features/Valentines.htm

Be sure to check out all of Campblood's amazing movie reviews, news, and fun while you're there! http://www.campblood.org/

A True Blood companion

Recently, I was contacted by a lovely woman named Rebecca Wilcott who is not only a fan of the True Blood television series, but also the author of an upcoming companion guide to the series called "Truly, Madly, Deadly: The Unofficial True Blood Companion" (June 2010, ECW Press). From what I understand so far, the book contains a series of sidebars and short interviews with a wide variety of people responding to True Blood and/or the vampire genre. The point is to show how pervasive the genre is/has always been in society. Each sidebar is unique in that each person's contribution is different.

The best part of all this (in my opinion) is that Becca asked me and my dolls to be a part of it, too! I even did up a portrait of myself just for her book in "True Blood" style. Oh, I suppose I should mention my better half, Brian (the genius behind Campblood.org and the ever fabulous Blood Work vlog) is also featured. Yeah!

For more about Rebecca and her work, visit her wordpress web page:
http://rebeccawilcott.wordpress.com/about/

I'll post more news about the book when I hear it. For now, you'll have to just play with my paper dolls and wait.

Paper doll extras and MORE...

I've updated my website so that you can easily find my paper dolls and download what you need including my True Blood stencil art! Yeah!

My Extras this time are for Bill, Jason, and Laffy:

Bill's hair has been soo bad last season that I had to make ridiculous wigs to make his normal "do" amazing. Of course, Bill needs a pair of sexy boardshorts and sunglasses so he can properly hang poolside with the Queen. I had to throw in that nice gray shirt he barfed on, too. That was just too funny. *sigh* Poor Bill!

Jason has his "Rambo" gear complete with chainsaw to battle his mindless neighbors, and I've been itching to add a pair of those funny silky gloves he wore from season 1 when he was all into those S&M games (remember that?)!

Lafayette gets his fighting gear on, too... but his is more fashionable in a lace tank and sleeveless vest. Just look how he waves that shotgun, too! Work it Guhrrrl-friend!

OH! And there's a new episode of Andy's Unicorner on Campblood's House of Horrors! I talk about some new web animated series as well as a fun game to play with your friends: Werewolves of Millers Hollow! It's FUN!

The Blonde Vampire Viking Commeth!

Well, I am truly sorry you all had to wait extra long for this Eric paper doll. I tell you, Eric just won't do anything until he's ready to do it. He's the boss and no matter how much I beg and plead... he just wouldn't come out until tonight. I think he had his hands full handling Bill Compton. ;)

I hope you all like the Eric paper doll. I've tried my best to include outstanding outfits from the novels (the silk boxers, silk pajama pants, red bikini briefs, pink spandex, etc.) as well as some of my favorites from the HBO series (the bloody haircut barber thing, the track jacket, and classic tank top).

There is still LOTS more cooking for Eric's doll as well as the others. More fun outfits and accessories... and some more dolls, too! So please check back or feel free to write me or leave a comment and let me know what you're doing with these crazy creations. And PLEASE feel free to go crazy and make your own clothes, additions, etc. Draw some bloody tears or even give him angel wings? The sky's the limit! :)

Much love and thanks again to all of you for your exciting comments and support. It really means a lot to me, and I really appreciate it.

True Blood paper dolls globe trekking

WOW! Just heard my paper dolls are featured on websites from Hungary and Spain! True Blood fans are everywhere!! :)

Hungary:
http://www.sorozatjunkie.hu/2009/09/03/lafayette-babat-mindenkinek

Spain:
http://www.machacas.org/jason-stackhouse-recortable

Why only ONE True Blood doll this week?

I wonder if you're here because you followed the link from my True Blood paper doll site... wondering why on Earth I only have ONE doll this week? Are you one of these people? Well if you are... this post is for YOU!

Believe-it-or-not a lot of work goes into making these dolls. Well, it's kind of not "work" because I enjoy it sooo much, but I call it "work" because it's part of my list of weekly responsibilities. I also don't make any income from all the work I put into these babies... unless I receive a generous contribution from a fellow True Blood fan, or fan of my artwork. This is not a plug for you to make a donation, but this guy needs to concentrate on earning a living, too! ;)

So why Jason this week? Well, besides the fact that I've been enjoying Jason's character much more recently... I had his sketch ready for a while. This past week was also a bit of a "crunch" for me, and I haven't had as much time to devote to making True Blood babies... so the choice was practically made for me.

Now some of you may be miffed that you haven't seen an Eric paper doll yet. True, Eric is a devilish slice of heaven and a major character on the show. Also true that there is only ONE more episode of True Blood this season! *gasp* So.... you know what? You guessed it: Eric will be making his appearance here with the season finale. You know what they say: "Save the best for last". (Well, Bill is "my best" ...but I'm not going to get into that here.)

BTW- I will have some special paper doll goodness posted next week, even tho True Blood will be on break. So check back next week to see what I'm talking about.

Thanks again to all of you who follow my art, help to promote my work, and *most importantly* enjoy playing with these dolls! It's a labor of love for me, and I'm seriously tickled to death that they are such a hit with people.

THANK YOU!

True Blood paper dolls are popular!

WOW! I'm flattered that soo many people are enjoying my True Blood paper dolls!
If you like them as much as I do, please consider making a donation from the link on my paper doll web page. Many thanks and much love to you all!! Let's keep True Blood alive ... FOREVER!

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