Cinderella Pattern update

I am excited to say that the First 20 pages of my Cinderella Pattern is completed, but that is just the face sculpting and coloring! I like to add lots of pictures and easy to follow directions. That was the hard part. I am now working on the body... woohoo! My Cinderella doesn't have glass slippers, she wears real swarovski crystals.

Oh, I have to mentions that I am also working on a Santa Doll and Pin, (two sizes). I don't usually work on two at a time, but that cute little Santa wouldn't get out of my head until I started on him. So, I already made the pattern and painted the face, now I am testing the pattern. This pattern will be Very Easy, with a flat face, cartoon/cutsy look, no sculpting, so it will take a lot less time to create. I want it to remind you of a Vintage Look/Style? You will see what I mean. Sorry I am keeping him a suprise until he is finished, then I will post him.

I am also working on a Gypsy Doll for The Gypsy Challenge in Texas in October. I purchased a couple of things and I am going to see if I can make a tambourine. Wish me luck!

Gotta get back to work!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Doll Hugss,
Caroline

New Victorian Jewelry On Auction Now

These are my newest creations in my Victorian Jewelry One Of A Kinds. They are on auction right now in my eBay store if you are interested.

http://store.ebay/com/carolines-handmades

I am on a roll with my Cinderella Pattern, woo hoo!

It is so hot here in Florida, the heat index is between 103 - 106.... ugh!

Have a lovely weekend!

Love & Hugss,

Caroline :)

Cinderella Pattern update

I am almost finished with drafting Cinderellas face for the pattern. There are lots of pictures with easy step by step directions. The face takes the most time to do, then it shouldn't be too long before the pattern is completed! WOOHOO:)I have a couple ideas of how to make a Tambourine for my new Doll. If it comes out nice I will put directions on my Blog for you.
I have been designing and creating my One Of A Kind, Victorian inspired Jewelry pieces. I will be posting some of those for you shortly.

Thank you for visiting!

Doll Hugss,

Caroline

Free Patriotic Image For You

Here's a Free Image for you, enjoy!

Hugss,
Caroline

I'm Back!

Hi Everyone,

Oh my goodness, I can't believe how long its been since I last posted anything... I a soo sorry!
My husband had surgery and I had to take care of him. I had no idea it was going to take up so much of my time. Then I got sick, the sickest I think I have ever been in my life, for about 5 weeks. Feeling much better now:)
I just wanted to share with you a couple of my Dollie Pins. They are so much fun to make.
For those of you who are waiting for my newest Cloth Doll Pattern "Cinderella", to be completed, all I can say is that I have started, but due to the medical issues over the last couple of months is what is holding things up. I am trying to get caught up with my work and special orders so I can devote my time to finishing the pattern. I will keep you posted.
I also plan on entering "The Magical Gypsy Carnival", 2010 Treasure Of The Gypsy Challenge. I am working on a one of a kind doll and ofcourse she will be a Gypsy. Due to the gorgeous colors of fabric I received for this Challenge I decided to call her Gypsy Jewel. I plan on posing her in a dance postition. My biggest challenge right now is figuring a way to make a Tambourine (doll size). This doll should be approximately 20" tall. When and if I can figure a way to make the Tambourine I will share it with you, here on my blog. IF ANYONE HAS ANY IDEAS I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR THEM!!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Doll Hugss,
Caroline :)

China Tea Cup/Saucer Pincushion PROJECT

OH MY GOODNESS, I JUST HAD TO SHARE THIS WITH YOU!

I have seen a few of these Shabby Victorian Style China Tea Cup and Saucer Pin Cusions... Oooh La La!!! I just love them, so naturally I had to make one. I had feathers flying all over the place and I sure made a mess looking for little treasures to add to it. I may have added a few too many, because now there isn't enough room for pins... LOL!!!! I really don't think anyone would use it for a pin cusion anyway, its too pretty!

Its sooo easy to make to......... you probably have everything you need right there!!! Woo-Hoo!!

All you need is a cup and saucer, how about an old one you can't get rid of because you like it so much, but it has a chip on it, well now you can use it again, "whats old is new"!

~Simply glue the Cup to the Saucer using E-6000 Glue

~Go through those scrap fabrics you just can't part with to cover the top of cup overlapping at least an inch or so wider.

~Cut a circle of fleece, the size of the top of cup.

........ Run a gather stitch all around the circle, close to the edge, as you would when making a yo-yo. Lay circle of fleece on wrong side of fabric (inside) and gently gather circle fabric so that it will fit inside top of cup, but will pop up above it.

~Using Glue Gun, put some glue around the inside of the top of cup, (not on edge, down 1/4 to 1/2 inch below rim)... put about 2 inches of glue then carefully add the gathered top, then more glue and so on. When you have about 3 inches left, stuff it with fiberfill. You might have a bit of a struggle here, because it wants to keep popping out...LOL!

~ NOW YOU ARE READY FOR THE FUN PART.... DECORATE YOUR PIECE!

~Start with putting an embellishment around the top of the cup. THIS WAY YOU CAN HIDE ANY BOO-BOO'S YOU MADE, just cover it up!

I put Ruffled Lace, Rhinestones and Pearls around the top of cup. Then just started adding your Treasures, including feathers, boa, buttons, charms, flowers, bows, millenery supplies, birds and the list can go on and on. Just have fun!

This just popped into my head! Why not decorate large Hat Pins by gluing on Flowers and Beads. Well you know what I am going to to when I sign off

I hope you enjoy this fun afternoon project!

p.s. This Shabby Victorian Cup and Saucer is on sale right now in my ebay store, if your interested!

Take care!

Caroline

For Sale! Caroline The Showgirl Diva Doll

Yes, I really am selling her... She is on auction now in my eBay Store right now! I put her on auction for 7 days starting today April 24th.

So sorry I haven't been able to keep up with my blog. I haven't had time lately due to my husband recovering from surgery. I am happy to say he is coming along.

For those of you who are waiting for my new Cinderella Pattern to come out, all I can say for now is I am working on it and there are tons of pictures. As soon as I get a better idea of when it will be available I will let you know!

Its one of those hot and humid days here in Florida, eeek! The winter was so nice and cold, great for sleeping cuddled up under the blankets... LOL!!

I hope you are all well! Have an awesome weekend!!!!

Hugss,

Caroline