My Whimsical Doll

Last week I was strolling through cyber space when I came across the cutest little doll.
Well, when I see something I like, I just have to try my hand at making one, too.
I've never been a doll maker, but I'll try almost any project at least once.
How do you know what you can do . . . if you never give it a try, right?

I am so sorry that I can not remember the blog
 that I saw this doll on.  
If anyone knows please let me know and I will post their 
blog and link.  
The one I saw was red, and was sitting in a shoe-box lid.

I created my pattern from the photo of the doll I saw.

I cut out two and sewed them together . . .all the way around.

Then I cut a slit down the back and turned my doll right side out.

I stuffed it with batting and painted in with Gesso.

Then the fun started and the decorative painting began.

Painting is not just fun . . . but it is what brought her to life :)

Here she is, my new baby . . .

born February 23, 2013 

I hope you find her as much fun as I do :)

This is my new thrift store find.
I am so excited and I cannot wait to get working on this project :)
be sure and check back . . .
I think this is going to be very special  . . .I hope I'm right .

Wish me luck :)
Have a great day . . .I'm off to get started.
Connie