Sunday, 13 July 2014

Art Doll, Ruby

Something completely different tonight from Penny on the PA blog. Set my mind whirring and once again untidying the just sorted craft room.

I got my inspiration from looking through my PA stamps and the first thing that I decided was to use the heart from HP1104EZ as my fabric bodice. Next I chose one of my fave faces from LP stamps, used the pen to form pleats for the skirt and a rather obvious boot. I made the skirt a bit flirty by folding some net and there was my art doll.
I painted some card with Chalk fresco paint and then brayered (good old Ellen Vargo) a background using Chartreuse and Beach Hut. I stamped another LP stamp with Cornflower Blue archival.
Before I assembled my doll, I painted over the images with Blood Orange which luckily is translucent.
A metal corner finished off the skirt and a few drops of stickles blinged it up a bit. I also roughly painted a border.
The doll is called Ruby because she represents my Ruby wedding which I will be celebrating on Sunday. I think that Ruby looks contented and even after 40 years is managing to maintain a flirty look which will keep her other half on his toes!!

Thankyou Penny for inspiring me to create something meaningful.
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15 comments:

  1. sam21ski13 July 2014 at 22:08

    Ooooh Tuby looks absolutely stunning Hazel and congrats to you and hubby for your 40 years, great achievement xxx

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  2. Helen13 July 2014 at 22:16

    Tuby!! lol Sam..
    Love it Hazel, I can't believe how quick you are - she looks fabulous!! Congratulations on your anniversary.

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  3. Deborah Wainwright13 July 2014 at 22:24

    Wow Ruby is stunning and what a wonderful piece of art that is truly unique to remind you of a very special celebration. You clever girl xxx

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  4. craftimamma13 July 2014 at 22:44

    Love the elements you've pulled together to create Ruby, especially the pens to form the skirt!

    Happy 40th Anniversary Hazel which I'm assuming is next Sunday. Have a very special day!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  5. massofhair13 July 2014 at 23:00

    Haven't seen the post yet but your Ruby doll is awesome, very pretty, great colours and textures.

    Not sure if your Anniversary is today or next week. I wish you both hearty congratulations & many more happy, healthy years together. A huge and wonderfully inspiring achievement, many hugs & love:-) xxx

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  6. Etsuko13 July 2014 at 23:09

    Oh very quick and Ruby is fabulous. I was inspired by your card too! Congratulations on your anniversary.

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  7. Shilpa Nagaonkar14 July 2014 at 00:31

    Aww you are so quick, And Ruby is fabulous !!
    Great take...love your card!!

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  8. Lucy Edmondson14 July 2014 at 17:21

    This is amazing, hazel! Love all the details. Was sketching mine out at mums today,

    Lucy x

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  9. Lin15 July 2014 at 06:36

    Ah Ruby is gorgeous Hazel!! Love the way you've used the metal corner and the pen nibs for the skirt. the heart bodice is great especially for your Ruby wedding :D congratulations xx

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  10. pennylopes5415 July 2014 at 08:17

    This is brilliant Hazel! I love the colours, the choice of stamps and the skirt is brilliant.
    And the sewing!
    Thank you for joining in :)

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  11. Alison15 July 2014 at 11:23

    Ruby looks amazing Hazel!
    Happy Anniversary!
    Alison xxx

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  12. Sarah B17 July 2014 at 10:38

    great fun, loving the skirt and heart - congratulations on your 40th anniversary too xx

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  13. Darcy Marshall18 July 2014 at 00:54

    40yrs, well done!!! Love Ruby, she does look content, but with that ed skirt a bit sassy too.

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  14. Trish18 July 2014 at 16:33

    Ruby looks great, and well done on your anniversary!

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  15. Unknown19 July 2014 at 22:39

    Oh wow I love this Hazel, the skirt is so pretty

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