2004 -- Artist Miles Wilson created this effigy to help rid his country to the influence of Osama Bin Ladin and terrorism.

2004 -- Tim Holmes took a geometric approach, writing tiny messages within this intricately folded figure's center, representing what was being left behind.

2004 -- Mitch Mandell used an old feather mask and paper plate to create this figure, inside the doll were personal messages of things to be left behind.

2004 -- This two headed monster represented leaving feelings of frustrations, impatience and anger behind.

2001, Designed by Mitch Mandell and constructed from an old mailing tube, the inside of this effigy was stuffed with personal messages of things to be left behind in the New Year. The arms and hair were made of the same business cards that dressed Cheri's doll (left).

2001, Tom and Susan Conley created this doll of twigs and a pine cone. Professional magician Tom filled the interior with some creative pyrotechnic effects that dazzled the crowd as it burned (he's a professional, don't try this at home kids).

2001, Sarah Conley created this paper masterpiece from notes from a particularly disliked class. While unfortunately the photo didn't come out, Sarah's brother Nicholas, a UCLA chemical engineering student, took a similar theme for his effigy, creating a geometric paper cube made from class notes.

2001, Tracy Burnes used paper plates for the head of this effigy and rolled up bills (representing debt) for the body. The writing that comprised the mouth of the doll and outlines the edges are personal notes of negativity and bad habits to be left behind.

2001, Wanting to be rid of debt in the coming year, Tim Holmes fashioned his doll from old credit card bills.