Friday, 19 April 2013

Spring Fashion Mannequin and Box for the Crafty Individuals' April Challenge


I decorated this papier mache mannequin for my DT sample for the Crafty Individuals' April challenge, the theme of which is Spring Fashion, as chosen by the very talented Gio. I painted it in Lilac and Blue tones and then stamped it with Script CI085 and Flowers CI206 and a selection of the 1920s ladies from the sets CI322/323. I then stamped dozens of flowers from CI206 onto Spring background paper and carefully cut them out and adhered them around the hem of the mannequin so they overlapped and formed a sort of frill. My dear friend, Jack, then stepped in as I felt it needed something more. An Easter bonnet, perhaps? Jack gave me just the thing! A little straw bonnet in just the right dimensions. I painted it pink and then covered it with more of the flowers. Perfick!

I also made this little box using the same lady, flower, and script stamps:-

Another photo of the mannequin:-



I do hope you will join in the challenge. There are five chances to win, and you can claim 25% of your Crafty Individuals' order just for taking part!

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10 comments:

  1. Brenda Brown19 April 2013 at 23:36

    Fabulous projects Lucy. I love the mannequin, such a cool project and so pretty.
    Have a good weekend.
    Hugs {brenda} x0x

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  2. Terry20 April 2013 at 05:04

    The card is gorgeous and I love those images, but that mannequin is a real treat for the eyes! The hat is truly the icing on the cake! What are the chances that a hat would be just the right fit! Love these!!! Oh it is the weekend, so have a blast! Hugs!

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  3. Daniele20 April 2013 at 07:13

    what a fabbie project, love the mannequin, the floral frill looks stunning, and the bonnet is perfect
    have a lovely weekend
    hugs

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  4. hazel20 April 2013 at 09:54

    Stunning work Lucy, I love the mannequin - the colours are lovely and the little bonnet is just perfect.
    xxx Hazel.

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  5. Astrid Maclean20 April 2013 at 13:10

    Oh, this is amazing!! The mannequin is absolutely gorgeous, love those pretty flowers you have added around the bottom, but the hat really makes this so special, LOVE it and such a great idea! The box is totally gorgeous too!

    By the way, thanks for your sweet comment re Ally Pally, I wished I could have been there, it would have been so nice to meet up with everyone!

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  6. Sophie21 April 2013 at 13:29

    Ich fasse es nicht - wie wunder-wunderschön!!!
    Was für eine entzückende Arbeit.
    Ich bin begeistert...

    Liebe Grüße xx

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  7. Sue21 April 2013 at 22:01

    Wow Lucy these are absolutely stunning, your mannequin is amazing! xx

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  8. Words and Pictures22 April 2013 at 00:22

    The mannequin is so fabulous, Lucy - what a wonderful creation! Inspiration at its very best...
    Alison xx

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  9. Lin22 April 2013 at 22:35

    this is lovely Lucy...very very pretty and I love the hat..

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  10. Unknown25 April 2013 at 11:55

    Great use of these stamps. The mannequin is stunning Lucy, love it! Chris xxx

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