I am an artist only in my head I have such wonderful ideas however just can't produce them in actions
I still need to add something to her hands. I had a star and will work on it to get it glued or attached somehow
pictures in progress
I started with an old Victorian calender from 1995 to make her top and skirt
I used Mod podge glue to stick her top to her and of course had to add some glitter to her skirt
It was fun laughing all the time and thinking well this keeps me busy with something to do anyway. Also a peak in my messy studio
I still want something else on her shirt and a star in her crown. I hung a black rosary and a cross necklace around her neck
I had a different crown I was going to use it was an old kerosene lamp piece however the jeweled one fit her much better . I was going to cut the lamp piece down and then glitter it up
Better
OK Now I think i'm done with all the extra things like the star in her crown and a huge snowflake around her neck
She may get a different look altogether after I find my paint looks like she has freckles in the above picture LOL
Here she is completed
If you didn't read my last post I started with this a prairie girl from goodwill
I usually like maybe 3 picture however I had to show ever step in playing with my new santos doll
Today is my Birthday November 17 do any of you have a birthday today also?
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Happy Birthday!! I love the little dress in the last picture and wondering if you made it. Hope you have a very special day.
ReplyDeleteYes, you did make it and it is soooo pretty!!
ReplyDeleteWow, you did a wonderful job...she looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you did the skirt with the fan folds and glitter.
Happy Birthday! Wow - she is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
Good Evening Janice, Happy Birthday to you, I hope you have a fabulous birthday today. Your Santos doll is look very pretty, I love the pleated skirt and golden crown, she looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you Janice, your studio looks much tidier than my sewing room.
Have a lovely evening.
Best Wishes
Daphne
Janice, you did an amazing job! Love the materials you used, now that's thinking outside the box! She is just gorgeous. May you have the happiest of birthdays.
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Patti
Happy Birthday and what a beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteyou are a very talented lady.
I think you did a FABULOUS job!!! XOXO
ReplyDeleteI think she is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou have me thinking about starting a doll board on Pinterest so I can pin her.
Happy Birthday!
Love her, she is precious. You did an amazing job, love her skirt is gorgeous and the crown out o the kerosene lamp, brilliant.
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Marlene
Happy Birthday! I think she is perfect, Her crown, wings, skirt, and coloring! Great job, don't change a thing!
ReplyDeleteCarol
she is amazing...I collect Santos too! Hope you had a very happy day!
ReplyDeleteFirst, thank you for visiting me. Second, love your santos doll, she is precious and third, Happy, Happy Birthday, hope you have enjoyed your day, My birthday is in January. I have several santos dolls, I have not made them guess you can say that I collect them, I just love dolls, all dolls. Birthday hug...Lu
ReplyDeleteOh wow Janice, I'm impressed! It looks good! I love the use of the Victorian calendar pieces on her. Have fun, I'm sure, if you're like me, every time you look at her you will add something or change something. :)
ReplyDeleteGina
Happy Birthday sweet friend! I hope you are still celebrating and eating cake at midnight! Sending you LOTS of birthday HUGS! And I love your precious Santos doll. The special touches you've added and that beautiful gold crown have transformed her into a beauty! What a wonderful project! I'm amazed! Enjoy your day and birthday week! Sweet birthday hugs coming your way from Florida, Diane
ReplyDeleteThat is very cool...I love her pleated skirt...and her crown!!
ReplyDeleteI think she's just adorable! Love everything that you did for her. I LOVE all of my Santos. The family thinks I'm a bit goofy! They have jewelry and crowns hanging on them most of the time. Great job on your new girl!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I just love her. Her crown, pleated skirt, wings just everything about her. She is definitely a very special Santos creation. She is lovely!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jody
I love her transformation! She is beautiful, especially her skirt. Visiting you back from my blog!
ReplyDeleteOh your Santos doll is superb! Love everything about her including her skirt, wings and golden crown. Don't change a thing and hope you had a most joyful Birthday dear!
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday Hugs,
Suzy
Beautiful work of art, I make crowns that fit well on the santos dolls heads.
ReplyDeleteI have some larger crowns I created on my new post, perhaps they may inspire you.
Thank you for your visit to my last post featuring our little GreyHound Pia Bleu.
Will enjoy getting to know you much better.
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Dore
Wow, Such lovely work and so much happier than the original doll (who looks a bit dour. I think I would feel a little fed-up in that dress). The crown is really pretty and the fan pleated skirt is just right, makes her look a little like a Christmas Fairy.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I just read up on how you found and did up this santo. What an amazing find! And what a wonderful job you did! My santo is an old one, and a bit large. About two feet tall. I want to dress mine up and make wings too. SOMEDAY! haha! Mine does not have the skirt cage. But I love the paper skirt on Wendy Addison's too. I admire what you have done with yours. Thanks for coming by!
ReplyDeletewhat you did with this goodwill find is simply fabulous! your blog is full of vintage goodness:) have a wonderful xmas!
ReplyDeleteHow fun this had to be, dolling her all up..She is precious. Just love all the goodies you used to make her quite fancy. One can tell she's full of love passed on to her.
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