swap with me
With help from Lithuanian post, my part of a swap finally reached Loreta! So, what was in that box:
Jane. This girl has a bit of a history as originally she looked very different from what you see in this picture below (for 4 years she was very much a girl of more modern times - bright clothes, ginger hair… high boots and she was tucked away in one of my craft boxes). My swap partner loves original dolls and she loves old, vintage things, so I decided to embrace the challenge in order to surprise her… I’ve only kept the original body and changed the rest to make Jane look like she’s from some older times (her dress is actually made from a vintage and I believe early 20th century fabric and lace!) … It took me two long nights till I got some sort of decent (not perfect) result… I can only hope Loreta honestly likes Jane. As for me – no more dolls on my work desk any time soon!
Loreta’s youngest daughter Une is attending art school, this pencil case is for her…
It was a great fun. And I’ve got some beautiful stuff to remind me of it for the rest of my life. Thanks again Loreta! x
I want to do more swaps!
Tags: all the beautiful things, doll, pencilcase, swap
February 18th, 2009 at 17:23
So many beautiful things!! I have been missing your great posts! When did it all happen??!! Jane is such an amazing creation. The detail (clothes, material, hair, face) is absolutely breath taking. The pencil wrap is also wonderful. I am sure your friend will love them all! The contrasting colours on the fabric is very effective.
Gosh, it has been a busy week. You mentioned about the pattern. That will be really exciting! I am really looking forward to talk crafty next week
February 19th, 2009 at 06:52
ooooo, kokia lėlė… Beveik madam Rekamjė, taip ir matau 19 a. literatūrinį saloną. Šukuosena, suknelė, o jau žvilgsnis žvilgsnis… Net nesitiki, kad čia tik lėlė. O gal ir ne tik?
February 19th, 2009 at 08:21
Aha, Jurga, ne tik…:) Ir mano:))) Ačiū dar kartą
February 20th, 2009 at 18:11
Hi Mia,
I lost track of you for awhile due to your relocation. I’m so glad I’m here. I know of Loreta because of my cross stitching. She is a wonderfully talented stitcher and I love those books she makes. Your Jane is wonderful. I saw your gifts on her blog this week – just beautiful work as usual.
February 21st, 2009 at 11:31
Hello there, thanks for your message. Love Jane and I’m very envious of Une’s pencil case. : O )
February 21st, 2009 at 14:12
Thank you all!
Kyoko, I’m very much looking forward too