I'm pleased to present Agatha, the (almost) finished doll/figure that was just a head in the picture in my last post.
I loved doing this deconstructed idea, as it gave me a lot more freedom when costuming. Her bodice is made from handmade paper that I affixed with modge-podge, and her skirt is a series of covered wire hoops and ribbon ties. I also like the fact that she can stand on her own, so that she really feels like a display piece. And, to my childish glee, I figured out a way to make a parasol so that it can actually open and close and be shaped however one might like thanks to the wire supports along the spines of each panel.
Just mucking about with photoshop for this picture below...Usually I find it horribly crass and obnoxious and depressing when stores start advertising holiday products months before the actual holiday. It used to be just Christmas, but now it seems the that Valentine's decorations go up on Boxing Day, and then, on Feb. 15th, there are great big bunnies being shoved in your face. But when it comes to one holiday, I start thinking early...I think you know! I'm already dreaming up all manner of mummies and ghosties and witchy-types for that one glorious, freaky day and it is only September 1st...do you despise me? I'm sorry - I can't help myself. So here is a ghosty version of Agatha...
...as well as my beloved ghost doll from October Effigies...
...and two rather ghoulish offerings from Dame Darcy:
I've also fallen in love with Emily, the Mummy Girl made by the very talented Colleen of Loopy Boopy. The poor girl has been shut up in tomb, and yet she still looks quite sweet, like someone you could have a nice cup of tea with.
Happy September, everyone!
