I started with a 9" tea-stained muslin doll & got my piece of stamped canvas that came in the Architextures Mixed Media pad. I folded it in half on the blank side, laid my doll on it, and did a quick outline of the dress (a little larger than the doll) with a pencil, then cut it out.
After that, I got a large needle & threaded regular string through it. I wanted the doll to be primitive, like a kid might make it. Nothing perfect - just whimsical!
Once you start going around the dress & handling it, the canvas starts getting those threads sticking out - perfect!
And then the fun part - accessorizing!
I added a strip of brown/blue checked ribbon at the front hem & gathered it a little bit. Then I chose one of the Architextures pocketbooks to put on her arm. And I went around the edges with distress ink.
Her little shoes are Tattered Angels Coffee Shop Glimmer Mist - and some little pearl buttons.
And let's not forget the ornate chapeau with a fancy gemstone & hat pins! Her lips are colored with Tattered Angels Sangria Glimmer Glaze.
She's my new mascot while I'm on this fantastic crew! Try making one yourself - super simple because it's not perfect and doesn't follow a pattern. And it takes no time at all!
OH MY GOSH! This is absolutely incredible!!! Such skill :)
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you! It really doesn't require alot of skill - anyone can do it! 💝
ReplyDeleteSo cute
ReplyDeleteThanks so much - and for visiting! 💚
DeleteSuper, super cute! Love all the awesome accessories! I need to get some for my voodoo dolls! Fantastic project girlie!!!! Honored to be on CCB with you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Juli! She'll be my mascot for the upcoming year! Voodoo dolls at Halloween would be awesome! 💞
DeleteShe is fabulous, love her <3
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! 💟
DeleteI love Architextures Annie!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laura. She's loving all her new friends! 💙
DeleteShe is so pretty! I love her dress. Did you stamp the canvas? I went back and reread and I did't see it but maybe I missed it. I love all the details you added.
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No - it was a pre-printed piece of canvas that came in the Mixed Media pad - it's really pretty.
DeleteSo fun! I always loved dressing up my dolls!
ReplyDeleteYes - and playing with paper dolls!
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