I was at a local antique store yesterday and heard a doll calling to me. You may have recalled that this has happened to me before...here and here. I hear the voices of rather bedraggled dolls that are begging for a makeover.
This is the doll that was calling to me.
I loved her dress and cute little shoes. She was missing her hair and her hat was rather bedraggled. She definitely had condition issues.
Poor gal....
In honor of the upcoming holiday, I think she needed a patriotic look. She came home with me and spent the afternoon in my studio.
I even had a small felt hat that was perfect for her. I added holiday embellishments.
I think she is quite happy with her new red, white and blue look.
She is going to spread some patriotic spirit and is marching off to Etsy. I was happy to give her a little TLC and she was definitely a fun project to work my magpie magic on.
Hurray for the red, white and blue.
Once again you have worked makeover magic. Wonder what a little glitter & tinsel could do for me?
Posted by: Gloria | June 30, 2011 at 09:34 AM
Well, no wonder they call to you...they've heard about your makeovers!
Posted by: Angela | June 30, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Oh how lovely.Hurrah for the red, white and blue!
Posted by: Junque Magnet | June 30, 2011 at 11:13 AM
She is a real beauty now. Ever thought of running a doll hospital?
Posted by: Debby Messner | June 30, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Very nice...very nice. Have a terrific weekend.
Posted by: twinkle beverages | June 30, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Oh, those blue eyes and dark hair! What a patriotic beauty!
Ya done good, girl.
Posted by: janet | June 30, 2011 at 01:36 PM
Oh Laurie, you did an amazing make-over on her!! She turned out just wonderful. Absolutely, it was ment to be.
Posted by: kathy | June 30, 2011 at 04:04 PM
MAGIC... pure enchanting little gal she is.... LOVE her magical make over... have a honey of a night ~ sweet dREaMs! ;O) xox
Posted by: Marlene | June 30, 2011 at 04:20 PM
Laurie, You did an amazing job on her. You should keep her as part of your patriotic collection. Her wig and hat are perfect and you painted her eyes just right. Keep her.
Mary B.
Posted by: Mary B. | June 30, 2011 at 04:27 PM
I'll just bet that she never looked better in her life !! Great job Laurie ...........
Posted by: Lisa W. | June 30, 2011 at 06:33 PM
Aw Laurie,
She is beautiful. Good eye. You really did your magic on her!
Have a wonderful 4th!
Blessings,
Shelley
Posted by: Shelley Davis | June 30, 2011 at 07:21 PM
She looks like she even put on a smile. Those little socks are so cute. Glad to see some one snatched the crimper. It didn't take long! Enjoy your holiday weekend. I'll sew you up anything anytime...smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | June 30, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Wow - she looks years younger! Maybe you can do some work on me next...
Posted by: Into Vintage | June 30, 2011 at 08:21 PM
What a lucky dolly to have won the makeover at your beauty salon!
Posted by: GardenOfDaisies | June 30, 2011 at 08:30 PM
What an amazing job you did on that doll. I have a soft heart for old things that need TLC and I wind up dragging things home to "fix" them esp if if it's one of the elves or pixies I collect.Brings me joy to see them restored again.You can almost hear them thanking you.That's probably how you feel too :-)I love what you did with her eyes.That's the first thing I noticed.Hope you have a great weekend! - Doreen
Posted by: Doreen | June 30, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Absolutely charming! Wouldn't have known it was the same doll. Just goes to reinforce the importance of a good hair stylist!
Posted by: Lindlee | July 01, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Oh Laurie, you did a fantastic
job on her!!!!!! She is so cute!
Have a wonderful Fourth of July!!
Hugs,
Janis
Posted by: Janis | July 01, 2011 at 06:22 PM
That girl was destined to be a brunette - MUCH better for her skin tone! She is absolutely adorable. Traveling this weekend; must find internet access to see you in your patriotic costume. Happy 4th, my friend!
Posted by: Barbara | July 02, 2011 at 05:11 AM
She's just lovely now. The transformation is just stunning. I'm enjoying my first Magpie Ethel purchase. She looks right at home with my patriotic bottlebrush trees. Have a splendid holiday weekend!
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | July 02, 2011 at 07:15 PM