Oh how I love to make dolls! I generally create these little girls after I complete a quilt. This allows me use left over scraps of fabric and clears my mind giving me a chance to think about my next big undertaking.
The bodice is made of painted Ludtradur enhanced with flowery trim. Scraps from a long forgotten project made up the skirt. It was necessary to make a slip too since the skirt fabric was so sheer - showing the dolls hips - oh no!! The arms were attached after the bodice and skirt were sewn into place.
She was pretty, but something was missing... Using Photoshop Elements 8.0, I created wings combining my drawing of wings and scanned flowers from a gardening book, printed on watercolor paper then enhanced with Liquitex interference red acrylic paint and gold ink.
The crown is made of heavy paper again enhanced with flowery trim and crystals - ooh la la!! Her magic wand is a painted wood coffee stirrer, paper star and crystals.
I think the addition of wings was just what she needed. What do you think?
Thank you for visiting my Pink Saturday blog entry!
18 comments:
What a lovely pink angel.
Happy pink saturday'
Riet, The Netherlands
Lovely! You are such an artist! I especially love the feet and red toenails. Happy PS!
Sherry @ A Happy Valentine
Yes, I agree, just the finishing touch. I love seeing doll creations. Happy Pink Saturday!
This is just wonderful, so glad I found your blog!
She would look perfect with the addition of wings.
Happy Pink Saturday,
Leeann
Happy Pink Saturday!
Your dolls is amazing! Love it!
~ Gabriela ~
I recently made my first doll (well, official doll) with Kathy Briggs and loved doing it. Mine wears stilletto heels but I do love the bare feet! Hummm bear feet would be fun too!
Yes, the angel wings make her complete. She is so pretty. I just adore angels...
Enjoy, Dana
She really cute! i like the wings!
Happy Pink Saturday!
In Shoes We Trust,
Maggie
"Do these shoes match this purse?"
The wings do make her, though she is very pretty!
Happy PS,
Jacalyn
What a darling little doll!
HPS!!
DEbbie
This doll is stunning! And I don't think you have lost anything - the character is totally different from needle sculpting and a soft fabric finish - this reminds me of the bisque dolls the French used to produce in the 19thC and to be honest, I prefer it! I think you should definitely investigate this avenue. I love love love it - not quite folksy/naive, and not quite traditional, but something completely new.
Happy Pink Saturday!
A fairy . . . an angel? Still just as sweet!
It always amazes me to see people that are so crafty and have the talent to create :-)
Belated Happy PS!
Oooo,she's lovely. You did a wonderful job..I just love her. She looks like the older dolls in museums..I think both she and her clothes are just wonderful.. Happy Pinks,,
I LOVE this angel doll and quite agree that the wings were the perfect frosting on the cake! I loved seeing how you did the process of making her. So interesting; it's so different from my medium, and really inpiring! I followed your blog...can't wait to see more! Kathi
She is just BEAUTIFUL! The wings, the crown, the pink dress and red toe nails...love it!! The more I see all these wonderful dolls the more I want to try to make one one day. Thanks for stopping by.Happy belated Pink Saturday!
HELLO,
WOW WHAT AN AWESOME DOLL YOU HAVE MADE, LOVE IT!!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR STOPPING BY MY BLOG AND FOR YOUR NICE COMMENT!!!
This doll is so very special and impressive, you are a true artist. Simply lovely, thankyou for sharing! :)
Post a Comment