Another of my granddaughters got an ensemble for her 18" doll too, except that hers was done in a pretty lime embroidered linen. The lime spencer that matched the dresses was done in fleece. And once more, I hand dyed the eyelet lace for the hem of the Edwardian dress to match the fabric. The outfits were a big hit with the girls and their dolls when we opened gifts this weekend!
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For my granddaughter's Christmas present this year, I made her favorite 18" doll a new ensemble to wear. I wanted to unite an Edwardian look and a modern look by making a cerulean blue fleece spencer to go with both dresses. It was so much fun making the dresses! I even hand dyed the eyelet lace for the hem of the Edwardian dress to match.
Here is another background I created for a 8x8" DAJ page spread. This one used several layers of acrylic paints and scraps of newspaper, among other things. The dress was made using a cardboard cutout I made of a dress silhouette, then wrapped with fabric scraps from another project. I added a gorgeous glitter blue tulle ruffle to the bottom of the dress and included one of my favorite quotes by Oscar Wilde to complete the page.
This gown was actually a found object. It came on the front of a birthday card a friend sent me several years ago. I kept it because it was so beautiful, but didn't know what to do with it until I began art journaling. The dress was actually made from winding black satin ribbon around a cardboard dress silhouette, then adding cream satin embellishments. I thought it was an ingenious idea and used it for another spread I did later. The background paper for this page spread was scratch paper I used when working with my ink sprays on another project. I loved how the dreamy blend of colors complemented the stark black and cream of the gown!
I had so much fun making this DAJ spread! I created the evening dress from an origami dress kit and added embellishments to it to complete the look. I ink spray dyed the doily in the upper right corner to blend with the vintage paper background. The quote is actually a combination of a few others I found over the years. This is my own paraphrase of the concept. I wish I owned this dress for real . . . maybe in a drapey jersey knit that flowed around my ankles. *wistful sigh*
This page spread includes a paper doll from Julie Nutting's "Collage Couture Studio Paper Dolls" book. I kept her bodice the same, but made the skirt from Steampunk fabric I designed and printed at Spoonflower.com. I also added a beaded and sequined belt. The background paper is one of my favorites from my stash; it has black flocking designs over a faded floral paper.
Here is another page spread (8x8") I did for the DAJ Facebook group. For this one, I combined fabric and paper to create the page, then used decorative stitches on my sewing machine to make the patchwork background. The little elf's dress is created from Christmas fabrics that I had in my stash. I added a pretty red ribbon bow and sash at the waist of the dress and a tiny red pompom on the cap.
This 9x9" textile collage was created for a sister site to the DAJ Facebook group, called Textile Collages. I used some of my precious Steampunk fabric from my stash for the background and added a cutout lady from a Robert Kaufman cotton print. The beautiful gown she is wearing has been embellished with a burgundy bow at the bustle, as well as beaded organza ribbon trailing down the back. Fun touches to the collage were the embroidered burgundy taffeta ribbon down the left side and the painted stained glass circular window behind the lady (made from plastic.) The beaded bottom edge is much prettier in person. You can find the Facebook Textile Collages website here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/677121152389690/
This gorgeous purple creation was designed as part of a DAJ (Deconstructed Art Journal) page spread I did for a Facebook group I joined. The skirt of the dress is made from purple foil and hemmed in mauve lace. Several flowers (including a tiny silk one) adorn the neckline. The page spread has many special features, including a quote from that master designer, Ralph Lauren. You can find the DAJ Facebook website here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/827848317264736/
I found this beautiful autumnal fabric in a gored skirt at my local secondhand store. I brought it home and turned it into a gorgeous sleeveless Indian summer top. The rayon fabric drapes so beautifully and feels like a million bucks to wear. And the deep chocolate brown tones are so lovely with my coloring. It’s a new favorite in my closet!
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Denise FeltI took this challenge in the hopes of expanding my creativity as an artist. Already I'm seeing art in a new light -- as something to do for fun and not just practicality! Archives
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