Saturday 11 January 2014

Dolly Daydream for Paper Artsy, Inspired by Claire Lloyd

 
Happy New Year! It's exciting to see what the new year will bring on Paper Artsy, and who will pop up. It looks like there is lots in store for us, and this week's Guest Designer is Clare Lloyd, whose beautiful work I have seen before on Unruly Paper Arts, so I was delighted to see her! I was inspired by her art doll spool on day one, so let me introduce you to my alter ego, Dolly Daydream.


I bought loads of spools when France Papillon made her spool key rings and I love art dolls, so I was very pleased to see this. I made mine with Dolls plate one, and The Eyes See Everything. I deconstructed the doll and used the tape measure from the set for the bottom part of her torso. Clare had used metal embellishments at the top and bottom of the spool and I had an I Ching coin knocking around on my craft desk which was taken from a belt and therefore had loops on either side where the chains had attached together. This gave me the chance to reconnect the legs either side of the spool so they would hang from jump rings.

I had stamped the doll on book paper and backed her onto card so I wanted to use translucent Frescos so as not to cover the text. I wanted to use a wooden button over the button on her chest so this dictated my colour choices, and I added a bit of Inky Pool to the flower on the button to tie everything in. I used some Treasure Gold Ice Fire round the edge of the button and the spool and the butterfly wings. I finished Dolly off with some hand shaped charms hanging from her arms which say Hand Made on them. It's all a bit mad, and definitely reflects part of me that tries to get out sometimes.

I am entering this into the Paper Artsy challenge for this week.

21 comments:

  1. Oh lordy, this doll is truly stunning. Love it, Lucy ♥

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  2. So wonderfully finished... with arms and legs! This extra fun and original, love it!

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  3. oh Miss Dolly is lovely, I like her slim waistline, wish mine looked as good lol

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  4. I love art dolls too! Dolly is fantastic,especially her arms and legs! This is such a fun and imaginative make! Julie Ann xx

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  5. oh this is fantastic - love that she has hands and feet xx

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  6. Fabulous dolly Lucy, love the way you have designed her.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  7. She's a real treat, Lucy - I love those articulated arms, so clever with the tiny tags!
    Alison xx

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  8. fab art doll. thanks for joining the challenge. clare @ PaperArtsy.

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  9. I love Dolly Daydream, she's gorgeous!

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  10. Hi Lucy..loving your dolly daydream!! brilliantxx

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  11. She is simply fabulous Lucy, certainly making me smile.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  12. That is gorgeous dolly daydream Lusy. I love your idea and especially her legs. She makes me smile.

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  13. Love it especially the jump ring arms

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  14. Thanks for your very kind comment Lucy, much appreciated:-) xxx

    Your ArT Doll, Dolly Daydreams is very imaginative, loads of fun & i would love to make one! Thank you for sharing such a project rich in creativity, am a new fan & follower:-) xxx

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  15. I love Dolly Daydream Lucy - she's such fun.
    xxx Hazel.

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  16. She so cute and whimsical! Love your alter ego! :-)

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