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Friday, 1 May 2015

Art dressform for Rhedd's Creative Spririt *

Yes thats right it is time for a now challenge over at Rhedd's Creative Spirit.  I have put together a dress form just using old dictionary paper, pva glue, wadding, ATB, a little lace trim and a lot of patience lol

I made the body form by glueing dictionary paper over top the clingfilm on the torso of a child's doll. Once dried I cut it up the back and removed the doll for another day lol. I filled the form with wadding to help keep its shape.  I covered the ATB with the same paper and married the 2 items together.  

I then spent time folding and rolling paper and randomly stuck to the form.  I used lace to give a little interest.  I actually quite like it and pleased with my first attempt with the doll thing lol.
 






That's it for now and I hope you enjoyed your visit.  Why not head on over to our new challenge, always Anything Goes as long as it is altered/mixed media art.  We would love to see you there.

Hugz xxx

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32 comments:

  1. Sammy1 May 2015 at 09:13

    This is so lovely Elaine! You're making me want to brave the shed to dig out my daughter's old barbie dolls! x

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  2. Rupa Swaminathan1 May 2015 at 10:28

    You still have time to play with dolls, lol...Ellaine, this is fabulous. I love the frilly twirly paper dress and the perfect use of lace. Simple and elegant. Hugs.

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  3. Unknown1 May 2015 at 14:34

    Totally stunning, I love love it

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  4. Terri's Cards N More1 May 2015 at 14:35

    Beautiful design using dictionary paper and lace. Thanks for joining the Sisterhood's "Monochromatic"challenge.

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  5. Darlene 1 May 2015 at 15:24

    WOW! So unique and artsy ... love it!! Great job! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘Monochromatic’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    The Sisterhood of Crafters
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  6. Unknown1 May 2015 at 17:32

    OH Elaine this is just stunning, never seen anything like this before. You have shown you have talent and patience. The dress has turned out to be a beautiful creation. Thanks for sharing with us at Penny's Paper Crafty and we hope you will join us again soon. Jennifer DT member

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  7. Nana1 May 2015 at 19:54

    WOW this is stunning. Love the tutorial. Thanks for linking up over at 2 Creative Chicks

    Have a creative day.
    Nana
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  8. Pia S1 May 2015 at 21:17

    You're so creative, Elaine! This dress form looks amazing!

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  9. Sandra Wright.1 May 2015 at 22:20

    I'm going to have to have a play with some dolls now I've seen your fabulous creation...how I wished I'd kept my daughters dolls all those years ago...lol.
    Your dress form is stunning Elaine and I love it..xx

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  10. Sandra Wright.1 May 2015 at 22:20

    I'm going to have to have a play with some dolls now I've seen your fabulous creation...how I wished I'd kept my daughters dolls all those years ago...lol.
    Your dress form is stunning Elaine and I love it..xx

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  11. crafty-stamper1 May 2015 at 23:30

    Looks fantastic and a brilliant idea and result -love the inspiration
    carol x

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  12. Chris Stern / CS Designs2 May 2015 at 01:21

    Elaine, Just saw this on Rhedd's Creative Spirit and had to come for a closer look. Your handmade dress is absolute stunning. I have been wanting to try something like this for some time now and been thinking of purchasing some second hand dolls for this purpose but never imagined anything quite this wonderful as a possibility. I can only imagine how much time it must have taken you but what an amazing result. Thank you for the inspiration and I truly am inspired by your piece.
    :) Chris / CS Designs

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  13. Unknown2 May 2015 at 02:47

    Oh OH oh Ohhhhhhhhhh - I'm in love..... this is soooooooooooooooooooooooo wonderful. It reminds me so much of my favorite type of vintage dress. Seriously Elaine - this is a work of art. BEAUTIFUL, CHIC, ALLURING, GORGEOUS, EN VOGUE, and best of all - it's a TWIRLER - ready to dance the night away with that twirling skirt. It's just PERFECT. j.

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  14. Unknown2 May 2015 at 02:47

    Oh OH oh Ohhhhhhhhhh - I'm in love..... this is soooooooooooooooooooooooo wonderful. It reminds me so much of my favorite type of vintage dress. Seriously Elaine - this is a work of art. BEAUTIFUL, CHIC, ALLURING, GORGEOUS, EN VOGUE, and best of all - it's a TWIRLER - ready to dance the night away with that twirling skirt. It's just PERFECT. j.

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  15. Glenda2 May 2015 at 10:31

    Wow! What an amazing creation. Talk about labor intensive! Thanks for joining us at The Sisterhood of Crafters!

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  16. crafty-stamper2 May 2015 at 22:08

    Hi just popping back to say -Thank you for joining us at 613 Avenue Create
    Carol DT x
    and what is ATB ?
    Carol x

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  17. Asmah Zainal Abidin3 May 2015 at 00:26

    Gorgeous runway project Elaine! I admire your creativity {always}! I think I have thrash out my girl's doll some months back, sighhhh. I would love to give this a try some day. Thanks for your brilliant idea and inspiration. Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this fortnight. Looking forward to see you again next challenge Elaine. Happy creating :)

    Fondly,
    Asmah
    TTCRD DT
    Qinaahana Arts and Crafts {My Blog}

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  18. Rocky3 May 2015 at 11:48

    I love this, what a great make. I'm off to get a plastic doll so I can try it, thank for the inspiration.

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  19. Vickie Y3 May 2015 at 19:59

    Wow! This is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters.

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  20. Kristina4 May 2015 at 10:36

    Gorgeous dress, you really must have put a lot of work into this! Thanks for playing with us at Nordsalten Hobbyklubb.

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  21. Chana Malkah4 May 2015 at 14:50

    This is just gorgeous! Love everything about it! You never cease to amaze! BTW, you were spotlighted on our FB page today! www.facebook.com/avenue613

    Hugz,
    Chana, Owner

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  22. Unknown4 May 2015 at 16:09

    Oh My! This is gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at 4 Crafty Chicks this week!
    Tina - DT

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  23. Nadja4 May 2015 at 17:26

    This is just perfect!!! Thanks for joinig us at EAC.
    Hugs, Nadja

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  24. Zora4 May 2015 at 18:24

    A beautyful work of art. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work with us at TTCRD this week and hope to se you again in our next challenge// Zora DT

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  25. Helen6 May 2015 at 01:21

    Amazing project - thanks for sharing it with us at Penny's

    Helen x

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  26. Melissa Bove 6 May 2015 at 02:26

    Wow! Stunning! Fabulous work!!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

    hugs...
    Melissa

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  27. Melanie6 May 2015 at 19:42

    A really great project!
    Thank you soo much for taking part in our "anything but square” challenge over at Penny’s. Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…

    Hugs,
    Melanie
    (DT Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges)
    (DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)
    (DT Come and Get It)

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  28. Michelle7 May 2015 at 16:46

    This is a very unique project and I love it. I also love that it's a recycled project. She looks so perfect. Thank You for joining us over at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog.

    Michelle (DT)

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  29. applejack cards by sue7 May 2015 at 21:05

    My goodness this is amazing. What a brilliant idea, you have inspired me to try something like this. Thank you for sharing this with us over at Be Crafty and Craft. Sue DT x

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  30. caroline15 May 2015 at 15:09

    great project thanks for joining us at sisters of craft and good luck
    caroline dt

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  31. Unknown22 May 2015 at 20:02

    Elaine!!!! This is epic! I love the idea of reusing the doll on another day. The dress itself is magnificent. Such a glorious creation! xx

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Thank you for your comments. I really do appreciate them and they make my love of crafting much more worthwhile.
Hugz Elaine xx

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