I have to say, you meet the nicest people on etsy. I shared a finished doll with the source from where I bought them,Inka, from Altered Artifacts and she thought I was going to use them for my etsy shop offerings. I hadn't thought of it but asked if it would be ok and she said of course so.....
I wrapped six yards of silk ribbon in blues around her waist then pinned on a satin flower, hung a hank of seed beads around her neck and a ribbon flower in her hair. I used little decorative brads to make her arms and legs moveable for easy ribbon removal. I listed this blue one and will be listing all colors as soon as I finish assembling them. The dolls are a bit of a process, but I love the results. Offering supplies this way reminds me of the original ciggies, a premium when you buy the product. Collect a basket full for your studio or if you have a child, they would love these when you are finished with your stash :-) Thank you for the wonderful idea and all of your inspiration Inka!
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I wrapped six yards of silk ribbon in blues around her waist then pinned on a satin flower, hung a hank of seed beads around her neck and a ribbon flower in her hair. I used little decorative brads to make her arms and legs moveable for easy ribbon removal. I listed this blue one and will be listing all colors as soon as I finish assembling them. The dolls are a bit of a process, but I love the results. Offering supplies this way reminds me of the original ciggies, a premium when you buy the product. Collect a basket full for your studio or if you have a child, they would love these when you are finished with your stash :-) Thank you for the wonderful idea and all of your inspiration Inka!


Oh this just takes the cake in presentation. Love the girl and pretties idea. Way to go.xoxox
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! I am headed over there to take a look right now.
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ReplyDeleteCute idea, I have seen this done before minus the beads:) I have tons of Inka's images and have followed her blog for along time. She is so talented. Did you see the Train case on her blog that she turned into a sewing center? Check it out, you will be impressed.
Hope all is well with you, would love to have you stop by when you have a chance and see my paper dolls on my blogs, I'm a big Paper doll fan!
I belong to the Le Papier Doll Group at Roses:) They can be very addicting, lol
Sent you a couple emails awhile back but I think you must have missed them. Hugs to you and one for your sweet Mom and Tisha. Thinking of you as I work on my latest CQ project for Christmas. I'll post when more progress is made.
Marilou xoxo
Hi, Pat: I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these. What a fabulous way to present trims and embellishments. I'm going to check out her shop. Have a wonderful weekend and holiday season. Linda
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! And who says we have to stop playing with paper dolls just because we've gotten past puberty?
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