Sunday, May 12, 2013

Molly Cottontail

The inspiration for this rabbit
came from an Easter card
I found at


I loved the idea of a grey bunny
with a pink gingham dress.

I love the hat
and the pink striped socks
and little black shoes.

Now, Molly here is a toddler bunny,
and mine are a little older than that
so I made the dress
more suitable for a big girl.

First,
painting the body grey.
This gristly image
is the body drying outside
between sandings.


After being painted and sanded
I glued on the head
and shoulder plate.


I know.
Awkward!


A lined and fitted bodice.



A full skirt.


Little white collar.


Tucks along the hem.


And the dress is finished!


 It has a wide sash
at the back,
and white daisies
on the collar and cuffs.

And it's perfect
for playing dolls,
on long Summer days
in the meadow.



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24 comments:

  1. The bunny in a oink dress is so sweet! I really like how make dresses too..Because they have to be small and it is difficult to stitch and sew small parts. Well done! May be your bunny would need a hat? or a kerchief :) it is going to be hot in the meadow on summer days...

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    1. Thank you! Yes, I think she needs a little hat, like the one in the Easter card.

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  2. This is so charming!
    Love the photos- looks like she's posing for a photo shoot!
    Visiting from Graphics fairy
    Cheers!

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    1. Thank you so much! The photo shoot came about through sheer procrastination. I hadn't mown the lawn and there was this huge patch of buttercups. I couldn't resist!

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  3. How absolutely CUTE!
    Love your Molly pics, she´s a gorgeous model!

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    1. Thank you very much! She's fun to pose, I have to admit!

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    2. Lovely gray bunny. She looks so sweet in her pink dress among the buttercups!!

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    3. Thank you so much! Yes, I saw those flowers and realised this wasn't time to cut the grass, this was a photo opportunity!

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  4. She is the sweetest bunny that I have seen.

    Have you finished your Mini Challenge head yet?

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    1. Oh my goodness! Yes I have, finished it very late on the 12th and I thought I was too late. Let me get that to you right away!

      Thank you for popping in and I'm glad you like my bunny!

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  5. She looks very pretty in her pink frock. The buttercups look great too.

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    1. Thank you! I got lucky with the buttercups. It seems a shame to cut them now.

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  6. Pretty in Pink. You are so talented girl. I wish I could own one of your creations!!

    Hugs
    Sumaya

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    1. Thank you, Sumaya.That's really sweet of you! Heh, I should have called this blog post pretty in pink!

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  7. She's really lovely dressed in pink gingham.....lovely setting for the picture too:)

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    1. Thanks so much, Mary Ann. It was just a case of luck and timing and the fact my lawn hasn't been cut yet. Serendipitous procrastination!

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  8. One of these days, I am going to have to treat myself to one of your creations!! I truly love them!! Hugs ;o)

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    1. Aw, that's very sweet of you, Magic Love Crow! Hugs in return.

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    2. Hugs ;o) I really do love your creations ;o)

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  9. How very adorable! See - i told you they were made for it other. ;)
    love how they came out...the grey and pink are fantastic together!

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    1. Thank you, Ron. They do look like they're having fun, don't they? I've always loved pink and grey together.

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  10. I LOVE this! Pink gingham on grey rabbits is on awesome look!

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    1. Oh! Thank you, Simon! That means a lot coming from you. You know I love your fabulous dolls' dresses

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  11. Molly is beautiful and has such a ladylike appeal. I love the pink gingham dress and it compliments molly's grey coloring. Alice is such a sweety too. The dresses have such a freshness ... so prestine and crisp and clean....

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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.