Monday, September 03, 2007

"Charmed One" is finished

In celebration of the last official day of summer, the girls had their 2 best friends over for an afternoon of frivolity and eating. Oh my, I would feel young again if I weren't so TIRED, LOL! I didn't think I could get a chance to get a doll done today -- I had a zillion other things to do -- but this evening I just sat down and DID it. The girls popped in some "Miss Marple" DVD's, so I took the opportunity to listen in on their conversations and get some hand work accomplished. I still have some clean up to do in the kitchen and the laundry has gotten behind, but she is DONE.



I am thinking in my mind that I would like to do a beaded fringe under the ruching at her neckline, but then I think back to all the beading I did on my Klimt doll and I tell myself not to be absurd. Maybe some other day... in the meantime, she is DONE.

I had hoped to use her to display my own personal charm bracelet, but as you can see it is broken, though none of the charms are missing. I wonder when that happened...

I also managed to apply the crackle finish to "Nancy Anne". Now I need to hunt down my satin finish varnish and seal her, then she will be ready to dress. I WILL finish 2 dolls this week... if I can find that darned varnish!

8 comments:

Judi W. said...

I think she is just stunning! These dolls have been a joy to watch develop - every one has been so different.

Kai said...

She's one of the prettiest yet! Your colors are especially great because they give her a very ethereal look! Now that I can sort of SEE again, I believe I'm going to HAVE to do another one! LOVE yours!

Anonymous said...

She is stunning as Judi said,beautiful artwork!!

Jennifer A. said...

I really don't think she needs beading, especially if she is going to display charms and things. She's complete. Don't add too much.

Erica said...

lovely work, it's fascinating to see what can be done around a simple gourd!

Denise said...

Judy, she is STUNNING! I love the colors you used.
WOW! 2 dolls in one WEEK. I'm blessed if I finish 2 dolls in one MONTH.

Yvonne Nathanson said...

I adore both dolls!!! They are beautiful!! Can't wait to see the antique reproduction finished, too.

Thank you for sharing.

Yvonne

jandee said...

Goodness Judi---You make it sooo hard to pick a favorite!! Everything you do is spectacular!makes your blog a special treat!!