Your Creativity
Is Magical!

Soulful Doll Making For Women Ready To Create A Little Magic

A clay spirit sitting crossed legged holding a star as though she pulled that from the center of her being. Her hair is pink and blue chunky art yarn. Made by Stacy Vajta - the guardian of wonder and brilliance

Welcome to My World

In a little corner of the in-between, stories are whispered into wool, wire, and clay. Here, little dolls—or guardians, as I call them—emerge. Some arrive fierce, others a bit silly, but all carry a touch of soul. That’s true whether I make them or you do.

Each doll begins as a whisper, part energy and part story, taking shape as your hands follow what wants to be made.

Their mission is simple: to hold energy, intention, and ideas. They bring joy, offer quiet reminders, and stand watch over your world. When they catch your eye and make you smile, they’ve done their work. But keep this in mind: at any moment, they might tell you something new.

Why Creativity Matters

In a world that often pulls us away from ourselves, creativity brings us home.

Here, making isn’t about perfection. It’s about listening inward and giving form to what you feel. Each act of creating is a way to move your hands, open your heart, and awaken something real.

This is your space to return to your rhythm, your voice, and the quiet magic that’s been waiting for you all along.

Stacy Vajta needle felting a doll's face in her home studio

Hey, I’m Stacy Vajta

I create dolls that listen as much as they speak. They hold stories, energy, and a spark of the unseen. Each one begins as a quiet feeling and becomes something you can hold—a small reminder of what’s alive in you.

That same energy flows through my classes and retreats. Doll making becomes a playful way to enter the unseen world—your own inner world—through intuitive creativity. It’s a way to see your power, give form to ideas and beliefs, and meet the transformations waiting within you.

This is the heart of my work: holding space for soulful making and creative transformation. Here, you can welcome one of the guardians I’ve made into your world or learn to create your own.

Learn More About My Story

Three Ways to Create With Me

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The Artful Crone Community

A monthly online community for playful, soulful doll making. No experience needed.

Join Us

Four tree spirit dolls with twine, clay, and natural elements, set against a colorful forest

The Tree Spirits Workshop

A digital class where you create your own spirit companion from simple materials.

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Asheville Doll Making Creative Retreats

Private or small-group creative retreats in my Asheville studio.

Explore the Retreats

"I am so very grateful for the time spent with you and the other ladies in the spirit doll class!! It was an amazing class full of laughs, insight, freedom from rules, and an explosion of giving- energy, love, and acceptance. Our ideas and creativity were bursting at the seams. I needed that day so much! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 🥰 I'll definitely be signing up for another class soon!"

— Leah
"This was my 1st spirit doll creation that awakened unseen facets of myself. Stacy provided a safe, calm, nonjudgmental space for each of us to explore ourselves while creating these dolls. Stacy is a great teacher who truly loves the process. She was helpful & her supplies to create these 1 of a kind dolls left nothing out. 10 out of 10 ⭐️’s for me."

— Val
“Stacy’s work is both grounded and spiritual, both playful and powerful; and what could be better than that?!! I recently took one of her workshops, and though I pondered whether my artistic abilities could deliver anything of healing value, I was amazed at what was unveiled. Even beyond the workshop’s conclusion, as I continue to meditate on my works of ‘art,’ the revelations and a-ha’s continue. I remain deeply grateful for the many gifts Stacy has imparted on my journey.”

— Joyce
“Thank you so much for yesterday's gathering. I always enjoy working with you. Your energy is so warm, rooting, and grounding. I'm also an Intuitive and have been doing this work for decades but it's very special to be a participant and to fill my own cup. The insights that I received were unexpected. I am grateful. I look forward to the next one.”

— Judie
“Thank you very much for your wisdom, artful spirit, and hospitality. I signed up for your class, hoping to spend a day using my hands and mind in ways that would challenge me to create something I had not experienced before. Your class offered me many options to choose from when considering my spirit doll, and with your encouragement and talent, it all came together — just as you anticipated. I was grateful to meet new like-minded people in your class and to put aside the outside world for a day.”

— Shelley

Looking for a soulful gift or something special just for you?

I’d love to introduce you to a few little Guardians who’ve found their way here. Each one is a soulful creation with a presence and a story. They’re little messengers meant to remind you of your strength, your courage, and yes, even to bring a few giggles.

I love making these little spirits. They truly come to life in the process, their energy palpable and their mission clear.

Explore the doll shop — perhaps your guardian is waiting for you!

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