My New China Doll

I love the mix of vintage china doll heads with vintage tin. A couple months ago I picked up some vintage kitchen toys. I knew when I saw the colander, that it would make for a perfect skirt. I created this altered doll this week.

My sister Lana gave me a bunch of china doll heads for my birthday...I used one of them for this doll. I started with these pieces...

I stacked them upon each other like this...

I added a pot upside down on top of the colander for the body. I used polymer clay to mold the head piece unto the pot. I then embellished the doll with lace, ribbon and bling. This was so much fun, I can't wait to make more.

I also wanted to share my finds from this month's Alameda Pt. flea market.

I love to buy vintage photos made of tin. They make great art, but it's still hard for me to cut them up. I'm into collecting pedestal candy dishes - they make great holders for small bits. I found various rhinestone pieces at great prices. I bought a group of pretty colored embroidery thread. Picked up this cute necklace made from a salt shaker. And still looking for vintage pickup trucks, to make more pin cushions.