Someone Stop Me

Hi Folks

Yes, it is Challenge time over at eclectic Paperie!! Yipeeee :-)

And yes I made another Dress Form...actually I made three more and gave them all as gifts...

Then I had to make one for myself!!!

So the challenge by our DT Member Annette Green was to be monochromatic...

I made this to match my bedroom....it's all in the shades and tints of brown giving it a real vintage shabby chic/steampunk look.

I not only wanted a dress form for my room but I also wanted to make this an "Angel" to commemorate my two Grandmothers that have passed but have always inspired me!!! The both of them left me (the only granddaughter) all their sewing/vintage possessions. *insert BIG smile*

The fabric base of the form was made from one of my Grandmother's vintage table cloths and the lace and trim that make up the dress and skirt came from her as well.

See that fuzzy little critter...my Grandmother had a dozen of them in her hope chest...wish I knew why??  I had to add them :-)  Love the filigree butterfly!!

The wings were made by cutting chip board and plastic wings from Tim Holtz's Big Butterfly Die...it's an oldie but a goodie :-)  For the plastic wings I used the shapeable plastic material Clearly For Art from Wendy Vecchi.

Here is a close up of the jewelry I made from Tim Holtz metal parts and odds and ends.  The Wooden Spools came from Maya Road...I used two sizes long and short.  I painted them and added lace and silk thread/trim from Grandmother's sewing box.  That is a vintage needle case that sits at the bottom...it's leather!!! How cool is that!!! It contains huge needles for making sails?? Why would Nana need those LOL

I also included Nana's metal thimble :-)

  I painted the base of the dress form with Copper Viva Decor Paint.  It gave it a beautiful brown shimmer...that paint is amazing!!! Photos do not do it justice :-(

I threaded the spools and odds and ends I had through Tim Holtz Metal chains and added large gems at the bottom to hold them on.

I know I already made one of these for one of our previous challenges and you will find more info on how to make this form there.

I hope you have time to play along with eP's challenge!!! Be sure to post your project on their site for a chance to win a prize....Me likey prizes :-)

Thanks for stopping by

Peace Out :-)

Comments

[Annette Green]

Wow. This is such a beautifully vintage piece. I loved reading about all your grandmother's treasures incorporated into it. So many lovely details. What a treasure to have in your bedroom.

[Broni]

Donna Marie, this is so very awesome! I just adore all the vintage elements. I keep going back to see more details. What a lovely and loving tribute to your grandmothers! Perfection!

[Kim Schofield]

Ohhh....I love this, it's stunning! And I love that this is made out of pieces from your grandmother's goodies. Love that she had sail needles and fuzzy things in her bag of tricks...so much fun!

[Colleen]

Donna Marie,
Amazing as always, your vintage/steampunk style really appeals to me. It is so nice to have all those treasures and be able to display them in such a beautiful manner.

[pat bishop/scrappinvt]

Amazing!!

[Teresa Jaye]

wow, wowee, wow - absolutely gorgeous. How wonderful to have created this beautiful piece in memory of your grandmothers. Lovely, lovely piece.

[Rosann Barnes]

Gorgeous !! Looks so fun ... Queendom might need one... so much inspiration here ( I pieces of my grandmother and my mom's jewelry and other unique pieces from their jewelry boxes. What wonderful ideas you've given!!!

[Bonnie Irvine]

This is incredible. There is so much lovely texture and details. When you combine the loveliness with the fact that the bits came from your Nanas' stashes, it makes it even more special. I love every detail. What a wonderful tribute to them and a keepsake for you.