Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Patches

Thank you to everyone for 
your input about the patches
You're absolutely right!

And, by a stroke of luck, 
one of my favourite
 historical costume blogs,
had  just written a whole feature
on the wearing of patches,
It's a wonderful article
with lots of research and pictures.

Thank you, Isis!

So, now Marie has a patch.


A little, historically correct, dot of black
to emphasis her eye.


She also has a feather fan.


I gave her wired fingers
so I thought she'd better have
something to hold.



She's all done now.




Oh! Oh!

I got a commission!
A commission I'm just thrilled about.
Pictures as soon as I have some.

And it's goodbye to 
Miss Polly!
She's off to England.


She'll be missed!

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33 comments:

  1. OMG! YOu are soooo talented, what a gift you have, that is just stunning work! The detail is amazing! Can't wait to see what you do next

    Carol

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    1. Heh! Thank you so much, Carol. Your blog's such an inspiration for things with roses and pinks and lace, so I have you to thank for a doll like Marie. I'm glad you like her.

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    1. Thank you, Mandy! I've had such fun with Marie, I'll have to make another.

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  3. You are so incredibly talented. I am always blown away when I see what you have created. You have the perfect blend of realism and whimsy. Marie is STUNNING.

    And congratulations on your commission!

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    1. Thank you so much, Amy! I'm glad you like Marie and yes, the commission I'm delighted about!

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  4. A perfect blend of whimsy and realism.. I just love her. Your workmanship is nothing less than outstanding! Congratulation on your commission!!
    blessings,
    Penny

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    1. Thank you, Penny! She's been wonderful to make; I love it when a doll teaches me things as I go. Thank you for dropping by

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    2. How sweet of you to pop over and leave such a kind note.. I see you visited my Valentine print.. Yes, make ~note to self~ raspberry tea... I love the way the color turned out, and the scent was heavenly..

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  5. Gorgeous, as always......I love your creativity!

    Ciao bella
    Creative Carmelina

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  6. Marie, looks amazing!! Totally amazing!!! Yeh, Miss Polly is off to England ;o) She is going to have some tea ;o) Congrats on the commission! Yepee!! Can't wait to see ;o) Have a great one ;o)

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    1. Thank you so much, Miss Magic Love Crow! Yes, Polly is off to England and I'm busy with my commission!

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  7. She became even prettier and flirty :)
    Great job, Rhissanna!

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    1. Nothing like a feather fan to make any woman feel flirty! Thank you!

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  8. She's wonderful Rhissanna. I love all the special details, hair, shoes, feather fan...she's just lovely.
    Have fun with your commission!

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    1. Thank you so much. Yes, the details-fairy attacked while I was making her and it was kinda hard to stop.

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  9. Can't believe how that little black dot seemed to transform her look! She's beautiful! And I like her fan, too.

    Congrats on the sale of Miss Polly :D

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    1. Thank you! Having put the dot, I can see why they were in fashion for about two hundred years! Marilyn Monroe must have known about this, too.

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  10. I bet Miss Polly will be loved and then some, in England. She is sooo gorgeous!

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    1. Thank you, Magaly! She's to be a birthday present, apparently. I hope she doesn't get caught up in that awful storm that's coming to the NE coast. I hope no one does. It looks pretty wrathful.

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  11. Thank you so much for visiting Bebe! I thought you would appreciate the use of paper clay.. All my Bebe's have been sculpted with polymer clay, but not this one... Your kind words are really appreciated.
    Have a great weekend!

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    1. My pleasure! I did have concerns when I was obliged to use paper clay; that it was like sculpting in marshmallow, that it couldn't possibly be strong enough, that my dolls would get wet, and dissolve! But now I wouldn't go back. I think what I love is that the clay can be worked so easily after it's dried, with sanding and carving, and that it can be re-painted, so if I botch a head, I can do it again.

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  12. She is so very Marie Antoinette. Just gorgeous, I love the hairdo and fan. So chic! Oh,guess now I will have to try and give myself a little spot of beauty, too! LOL
    Thanks so much for sharing her with us, she is amazing!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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    1. Thank you, Patti! Those patches are a lot of fun. Maybe it's about time they came back?

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  13. I love the fan:) She looks so pretty with her patch. I must go over and check out that site you mentioned.

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    1. Thank you! It does make a difference, doesn't it? maybe it's about time they came back?

      Isis's costuming sites are a real inspiration. She makes some amazing historical clothes and her resources and research are excellent.

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  14. Rhissanna, These are fabulous! I envy your talent and creativity. Thank you for joining the Open House party.
    xx, Sherry

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    1. Oh, that is sweet of you to say so, Sherry. Glad I could be part of the fun.

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  15. Sweet! You are so talented at creating beautiful dolls :)

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    1. Thank you, Dee, and thank you for popping over!

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  16. Hello, I have just found you and will now follow. You are so talented. Love your dolls. I'm off to browse your blog now.
    Thank you for visiting me and for your sweet comments. :)

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Thank you all for the wonderful and supportive things you say! I'm thrilled to read them and I reply to each one.