Thursday, February 9, 2012

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.

7 comments:

  1. What an adorable colander china doll..very clever and original (love the lace jeweled bodice). F

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  2. is there nothing you can't do?!! she ia amazing! I was at stampington and saw your article for "life" all those little books! they are wonderful!!! congrats!!

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  3. Connie!
    Can't wait to see you for class!
    LOVE your new creation!!
    xox,
    Diana G

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  4. Love the Alameda finds and your creative doll.......
    Thank you for sharing as you always do!

    Laura H

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  5. Your so Awesome Connie,I love your imagination. Those new cabinet cards are rocking fabulous find !! I can't wait to see what wonderful creation you dream of.Love your new China doll.Thanks for sharing..
    Hugs,Laura.xoxx
    Enjoy the weekend.

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  6. omg, connie..this is so fine! you know i adore china doll heads....your creation is so unique and whimsical. hope we can do a class like this... will look for more tin toys.. great finds @ alameda..

    lana kloch

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  7. You outdid yourself with this very adorable, whimsical doll. So cute!

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