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!

10 comments:

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

    Liebe Grüße xx

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

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

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

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

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