Tuesday 7 May 2013

Feminine and Fancy


The new challenge  theme at Try it on Tuesdays is 'Feminine and Fancy'.
I hope you will pop over to TioT's to see what we have all been making
We have some news as well  and  are welcoming Valerie  to our  D.T.   Her blog Bastelmania  is an inspirational place to visit.

I have had this mannequin lurking in my craft room for months, patiently waiting for a make over.

I used acrylic  paint as a base, mainly because I knew I was aiming to cover the whole thing with torn pieces of book print.
The book paper idea came from watching a demo by Indigo Blu on TV.
The next stage was to shade with antique linen distress paint.
The flower panels were stamped onto tissue using Timber Brown Staz-on, before glueing  in place.
A favorite flower and leaf stamp, painted with Pebeo Prisme paints, then fussy cut, were added
As you see, the other trimmings I used were lace, buttons, a bead edging ribbon and a small drawer  knob  at the top, just right to hang the jewelry on.


Thank you for stopping by to take a look, I always appreciate your comments.

24 comments:

  1. Love your fancy dress form Yvonne!! So pretty!!

    Pam L

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  2. Wow, how cool, that's a gorgeous piece of art.

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  3. Wow Yvonne! What a gorgeous mannequin - just love the pretty frock and embellishing.
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  4. Beautifully put together Yvonne, what a great mannequin.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  5. Gorgeous piece, and thanks for the shout-out! I love that little mannequin, and you have made her really stylish! Hugs, Valerie

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  6. Gorgeous piece! So happy to see Valerie join you at TIOT too! ~Diane

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  7. Just l♥ve this! You did a fabulous job! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina ♥ ( fellow DT member )

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  8. Love your dress form Yvonne, I've always fancied having one but somehow never got one...will have to consider remedying the situation.

    Sally

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  9. A super project, love it. Hugs Bee

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  10. What a delightful dress form! Love this design and it really is a lovely décor project! Hugs!

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  11. Yvonne I love it! The flower panel looks great with the torn script.
    Love your choice of embellishments, and such lovely colours.
    Avril xx

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  12. Wow wow wow!! Love this project!! It turm=ned out brill. Hugs Cindy x

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  13. What a fabulous make - love the book text background!
    Alison x

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  14. It's brill Yvonne ! love all the details :)
    Von ♥

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  15. Wow wonderful creation, I love tit!!

    Greetings
    Maria

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  16. Very beautiful Yvonne-the shape is terrific for showing off your design.

    Love Chrissie xx

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  17. This is an out of the box idea,,love it!,

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  18. fabbie dress form Yvonne
    hugs

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  19. What a stunning ornament you've made Yvonne, and so fabulously feminine too x

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  20. So pretty! Love your take on the challenge.
    Hugz, Z

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  21. Love this Yvonne. Hope all is well. Have a great weekend.
    Florence x

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  22. LOVE your DT piece, that mannequin is gorgeous!
    xxx Ellie xxx

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  23. I love dress forms!! This is so pretty. What a great idea to hand jewelry off of it!!

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  24. Perfect make over the wait was well worth it.

    Hugs Shirley x x

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