"Garden Gate" Paper Doll Shadowbox
I couldn't resist signing up for a Paper Doll Shadowbox swap with Paperwhimsy. I love dolls, and I love the Paperwhimsy images, so putting the two together just had to be a winner. This is the Shadowbox that I created for my "secret sister" with her favorite color of purple and a nature theme. The head is from Paperwhimsy, and the arms and body were drawn onto cardstock, cut out, then covered with batting and fabric. The fabric skirt was gathered on the sewing machine and then fitted to the bodice. Accents of moss, eucalyptus, baby's breath, Prima flowers, and a rusty fence were added for accents.
Your work is so cute! I love the whole vintage thing that you have going on! Very unique. (o:
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Posted by: Cambria | April 21, 2008 at 07:06 PM
This is just adorable.
Posted by: Kathy McElroy | March 26, 2008 at 01:15 AM
She is a beauty!
Did you receive YOUR whimsy in return yet? Could you pop in at the whimsy forum and let us know? Thanks Kathy.
Posted by: Theresa | March 24, 2008 at 06:00 PM
She is a beauty!
Did you receive YOUR whimsy in return yet? Could you pop in at the whimsy forum and let us know? Thanks Kathy.
Posted by: Theresa | March 24, 2008 at 05:59 PM
So pretty Kathy!
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Posted by: Dianne | March 21, 2008 at 03:02 PM
hello,
this is my first visit to your blog and i just want to say i love your work, thanx for sharing
chriss x
Posted by: chriss | March 18, 2008 at 10:02 PM
She is beautiful Kathyand I love her little place! Awesome!!!
Posted by: Mary-Beth | March 17, 2008 at 11:17 AM
kathy... she's too precious - her expression speaks volumes.
Posted by: linda and opie's burnt offerings | March 16, 2008 at 11:51 PM
Such a beautiful and special piece. I love how you created this little masterpiece. Great work!
Holly
Posted by: Holly | March 16, 2008 at 09:35 PM
Your little paper whimsy is so lovely. Your secret Sister will fall in love with her. I definitely have to check back within the forum this weekend to see all the exciting new things going on.
Angelina
Posted by: Angelina | March 14, 2008 at 06:04 PM
loving your newest creations!!
inspires me to work with some of my paperwhimsy images ;)
xo!! ~Bella
Posted by: Izabella | March 13, 2008 at 10:41 PM
stunning work,Kathy!
Posted by: Sanja | March 13, 2008 at 02:52 PM
She is so lovely, Kathy! You've got the touch!
Posted by: Maija Lepore | March 13, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Love your little Paperwhimsy Paper Doll. Such a sweet little dress. I know your secret sister will love it. *
Posted by: Rande | March 12, 2008 at 06:29 PM
Kathy wonderful as usual .... the way you did the ribbon bow and such really makes the difference ... Linda F
Posted by: Linda Manning Findley | March 12, 2008 at 07:43 AM
She is adorable. Her dress is just beautiful! Love this whimsy image!
Great art work!
Posted by: Gaby Bee | March 12, 2008 at 03:16 AM
Kathy......this is so lovely. Great colors and that dress is darling. Your 'secret sister' will love it.
Posted by: audrey h. | March 12, 2008 at 12:36 AM
love it,so darling
Posted by: Tina | March 11, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Ohh WOW Kathy I love this!!! It's just wonderful.
Posted by: Xela | March 11, 2008 at 01:33 AM
Oh how pretty. Beautiful job Kathy! xoxo
Posted by: Cris | March 10, 2008 at 11:18 PM
What a lovely piece of art! I am sure that the person that received it will be very happy!!
Posted by: Catherine Scanlon | March 10, 2008 at 08:57 PM
Oh Kathy.....This is wonderful! Love the technique:D She is adorable!
Posted by: Linda Harre | March 10, 2008 at 08:07 PM
You know I am loving this piece! I love this image, and your work is just fantastic! Great art!!
chris p
Posted by: Chris P | March 10, 2008 at 07:20 PM
She is quite elegant.
Joanne
Posted by: Joanne Huffman | March 10, 2008 at 06:47 PM