Etsy Favourites - Pretty DIY Kits

the espadrilles kit by ahappystitch

DIY flower embroidery kit by marijkeillustration

DIY lip balm kit by AFTERNO

Nerissa mermaid DIY kit by Gingermelon

image transfer kit by TexturesFactory

March 25

This lovely lady is a vintage doll wearing traditional greek costume, the kind that you will see today worn by children and adults in parades all over the country.

That's because today is a national holiday celebrating the beginning of the 1821 Greek War of Independence that led to the liberation of the country from the Ottoman Empire.

Today's parades are a wonderful sight as traditional costumes from all over Greece are pretty amazing in themselves but to see them parading down the street en masse -in bold technicolour- is a truly moving spectacle.

For more history click here or here.

For some great costumes click here, here, here, here, here or here.

Heavenly Pink Sea Siren

Kelsie's Lost Dolls

I've mentioned Kelsie Taylor, photographer extraordinaire, before. 

(Here, here and here in fact.)

I'm such a big fan!

Look at these astounding photos!

And I'm both proud and happy to say that the blonde 'doll' in these amazing pictures is wearing  this little Fairytale Flower hair clip:

For the full shoot of Kelsie's atmospheric photos, click on The Lost Dolls. 

Renewal

Here's vintage Dolly all cleaned up -and dressed up!

(You can see her previous state of deshabille in this post.)

 She's been washed and scrubbed and lovingly brought back to life.

If you've seen the 'before' pictures, you'll have noticed the great difference in her hair.

(I'll be sharing the 'how-to' in another post soon.)

 I was happy to make the hot pink off-the-shoulder dress for her

and the flowers in her hair were a custom order from Fairytale Flower....

If you see the face closely, it hasn't been thoroughly restored.

I was arfaid of aggressive scrubing or harsh detergents that might take off her dainty features and decided to be safe rather than sorry.

After some researching on how to do it properly, the proper cleaning of the face will be the next step in this dolly's journey of regeneration.

Here's the obligatory close-up.

I told you she was a cutie!

To see the BBA team challenge themed: Renewal.

 you can click here.

Linked to:
My Creative Space, Chase The Star, Blogging Business Artisans, I Heart Naptime

Poor Sweet Dolly

This sweet vintage Dolly is over 30 years old.

Once cherished and prized, the evidence of the ensuing years of neglect can be seen clearly on her precious little body.... 

and her lack of clothing.....

The hat is the only surviving piece of her original outfit.

  

You can see the poor state of her hair along with the rest of the damage wrought by time.

Isn't she cute?

 And those -grimy- little hands that are so perfect!

For the tender-hearted among you, don't despair!

I'll be back with her comeback and complete makeover.

(See Dolly's renewal here.)

Monday Moodboard - Intergalactic

1. Misty Aurora

2. SugarDollShop

3. SilksByUmf

4. Jugosa

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European Etsy Team every Monday. The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood on that particular day. Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game Star Of the East.

Monday Moodboard - Pretty Mauve

1. DamsonTreePottery

2. SugarDollShop

3. OverTheRainbowPrints

4. ElvesGarden

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European Etsy Team every Monday. The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood on that particular day. Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game Star Of The East.

My Creative Space - Doll Face

   
Well, this is actually my first attempt at a doll I have had in my head for ages.

I sketched her and pinned her on my board and that's where she's been staring at me from for months.

I have to redo it since I'd like her facial features to be smaller altogether and change the shape of the head a bit, but that's the general idea after I straighten out all the kinks.

Next time, maybe I'll take some shots of the body too......

Linked to:

 My Creative Space

Tickle Me Tuesdays - Etsy Girls - Past and Present

These are some of my recent favourites:

1. 1932 cover of Canadian magazine Chatelaine by Jape.

2. One of the wonderful original llustrations of  FeelingArtsy Studio, made to look like a Vogue magazine cover.

3.Who could posibly resist this little beauty by UtterMabness?

4.  Perfect! Portrait photo by jkphotography.

5.1943 Coronet magazine cover with bathing bombshell by MidCenturyMonkey.

If you want to check out other people's favourites this lovely Tuesday, then just click on Yes, Teacher!

Monday Moodboard - Sweet and Cuddly

1. Meilingerzita

2.LaFiabaRussa

3.Moligami

4.Milipa

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European Etsy Team every Monday. The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood on that particular day. Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game Star Of The East.

Tickle Me Tuesdays - Loving Red and Purple

 

I've had this red and purple combination floating around my head lately.....

1. I'm crazy about this photo by Evgeniya Maslakova.

2. How cute is she?

At BlackTulipShop.

3. This is a leather flower hair clip!

Made by ModaMakovera, a new favourite.

4.Shawna Cameron's perfect toffee apple!

5. And this little princess by SweetSapling.

What do you think?

Does it work?

For more Tuesday favourites visit Yes, Teacher!

Monday Moodboard - Sugar Kisses

1.La Boom

2. Jumi Felt

3.Freya Toys

4.Printzesa

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European Etsy Team every Monday.   The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood on that particular day. Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game Star Of The East.