"The day the LORD created hope
was probably the same day He created Spring."
Bernard Williams
Hi Friends! I had so much fun entering the challenge over at the Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog back a few months ago that I decided to enter again. Their theme for this week is "Spring is in Full Bloom" .
For this project, I decided to make an articulated paper doll. As a child, I loved creating my own dolls out of discarded gift boxes. I still have several of them! For this beauty, I used papers from Craft Consortium's "Tell the Bees" collection and a few other random sheets of pattern paper I had on hand.
This doll measures about 11" tall from head to toe. Her bodice was created from some fabric flower trim I found on clearance at Hobby Lobby. The flowers in her hair, on her wrists, and in her gown were all "fussy cut" to add dimension to the piece. I used some pretty vintage lace that was gifted to me years ago by a friend.
Both her arms and her skirt extend out. Her skirt reveals a Springtime quote.
In our neck of the woods, Spring truly is exploding with LIFE!
I hope you enjoyed this project. If you're interested in participating in the challenge, hop on over to the Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog for more details.
Blessings!
Melissa
Melissa, your beautiful doll is so creative and a wonderful herald to spring. I love the papers you've used, the fluffy bodice and the lace at the base of her skirt. Fussy cutting the flowers and adding dimension is a stroke of creative genius! I just love this from start to finish! Thank you for sharing this with us at Frilly and Funkie! Hugs!
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You're very welcome, Sara! And thanks so much for the kind comments! I really enjoyed this challenge!
DeleteMelissa! This is such a fabulous creation! I liked it straight away, but when the skirt panel opened to reveal the quote within, I was a goner! What a clever design, and so beautifully constructed! Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Frilly and Funkie "Spring Is in Full Bloom" Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy, for the kind comments. Fun challenge!
DeleteOh Melissa I love your articulated doll! The way you've got the beautiful floral skirt opening to reveal the bees that are such an essential part of the pollinating process. Thank you for joining us for this Frilly and Funkie challenge xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny! My name means "honeybee" so I have a very special place in my heart for them.
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