Regal beauties....

Several recent projects have included crowns and queens....  I noticed, as I was putting together this post, that I've been using more and more of the faded creams, ecru, and soft grays and tans tones in my projects.  

In the BlissfullARTSwaps Group, we made ATC's for  the theme "Where's My Crown?" 

 I used Shakespeare's female characters as my muse.

(images are courtesy of The Graphics Fairy)

 

 

 

 

Also for the BlissfullARTSwaps Group (make sure to check out the work of all the amazing artists in this group)....  I joined the "altered Pierrot paperdoll" swap...  

The Pierrot doll image is from The Graphics Fairy...we were to alter/dress our doll using any medium/materials we desired.

 

I had all these divine laces I've been saving for a special project,

so I decided to use them for my doll's gown.  

 

 

The bodice of the gown is made from a scrap of very, very old silk (1800's dress). 

Oh, how I wish I had seen the actual dress back in it's day - I guarantee is was magificent!

 

of course, every royal beauty needs her jewels... 

 

The original doll had a traditional Pierrot hat which didn't quite work with my "beaute royale" look, so off it came.... and in its place, a beautiful crown.

 

I am quite pleased with how she turned out... and she is enroute to her rightful owner: my swap partner, Janet.

(this is actually the second Pierrot doll I've made for Janet, as the first one never made it to its final destination!  Thanks to delivery confirmation; we were able to identify where it went... seems like my first beauty is "stuck" somewhere in the St. Paul, Minnesota USPS routing center).

 

So there they are.... my regal beauties.

Thanks for letting me share them with you!

 

Comments

[Michele Askeroth]

You made lovely crowns for all of them. Have a great week. I love your blog and all your projects are so beautiful!

[Marcia]

Thank you for stopping by, Mercedes. I checked my box (including spam) for your email but could not find it. Oh bother. :( Looks like bees got in my honey. :)
I'll just check again later. I'd leave the address here, but I use a form on my page to avoid spam.
Have a beautiful Sunday, love.
Hugs.

[Martina]

Your art is stunning, dear Mercedes! I am so happy that you are also a member of the Blissful group. The doll is FABULOUS in every way! I'm overwhelmed!I will be back for frequent visits for inspiration! WOW! Best to you
MARTINA oxo

[Marcia]

Your art is amazing, Mercedes. This is genious. I dub you the queen of embellishment. :)
I actually stopped by to ask if you may be so kind as to direct me to where you found the glassine envelope you sent me your tag in back in February. I know they have them online, but wasn't sure if you purchased yours online or at a local store. I have been to several craft stores, but no such thing.

Thank you, love.
Have a beautiful weekend,
Marcia

[Janet Ghio]

You do the most ecquisite work Mercedes! I can hardly wait to see my doll in person!!

[Kimberly at artJOYstuff]

Hi Mercedes,
All beautiful, as always.
I am the happy recipient of your crowned beauty number 3 above, thanks so much.
enJOY a sweet day,
Kimberly