Sunday, January 31, 2010

Jan 2010 Doll Retreat


This year's retreat teacher was Cyndi Mahlstadt and the doll was her "Annie" doll. We all had a wonderful time!



Here is me with my doll




Here are the step by step photos I took during the construction process!


The wire armature




The basic face after needle sculpting





With the eyes in





The armature wrapped in batting..note the feet are apoxie clay.




Testing out the hands and head





The torso cover is now on.



The finished, painted head.



The body wrapped in fabric strips





More fabric wrapping




The sweater vest and hair are on


Vest embellishment



Shoes are done!



Final doll!




Group photos






Christmas decorations


A few pictures of the house decorated for Christmas.
My Favoarite ornament...and old Radko fountain.


Elle Dee with her Christmas collar:




The Bride Doll shelf