Okay....you knew this was coming. How could I resist a doll with a bird cage skirt just like my favorite paintings?! So this is Bedelia meaning "strength". I think it suits her broad shoulders and the fact that she is the keeper of her little crow friend. 
The skirt is attached at the waist but it does lift so you can see the entire cage painted under her skirt.
This is on the back of Bedelia. It could refer to a child and a mother relationship but when I wrote it I was referring to how you feel with your soul mate. I think I have decided to write a little something meaningful on each doll. I love when things have little extra details.
She is quite regal in this pose : )
Her face REALLY crackled...I must have been laying it on pretty thick that day...but I like how it turned out.
And now, what you're really reading this post for.....
The skirt is attached at the waist but it does lift so you can see the entire cage painted under her skirt.
This is on the back of Bedelia. It could refer to a child and a mother relationship but when I wrote it I was referring to how you feel with your soul mate. I think I have decided to write a little something meaningful on each doll. I love when things have little extra details.
She is quite regal in this pose : )
Her face REALLY crackled...I must have been laying it on pretty thick that day...but I like how it turned out.
And now, what you're really reading this post for.....Oh Wee Assistant...please pick the winner.....
Cris! from Mommy's Midwest Mountain Folk Art. Yeah! Congrats Cris! Please email me your address @ julieippoliti@hotmail.com.
I had so much fun making something for you guys and I soooo loved reading all of your kind comments that I will be having another give away when I get to the Celebratory 200 followers!
So, stay tuned, and know how much your support means to my creative process!
Cris! from Mommy's Midwest Mountain Folk Art. Yeah! Congrats Cris! Please email me your address @ julieippoliti@hotmail.com.But wait!!!....
I had so much fun making something for you guys and I soooo loved reading all of your kind comments that I will be having another give away when I get to the Celebratory 200 followers!So, stay tuned, and know how much your support means to my creative process!
Have a wonderful week
xxx
You are one INCREDIBLY talented woman. I will be watching you more often for inspiration. Happy Sunday! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous doll! I love that you wrote something on it too, great idea!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Cris, she's going to love it i'm sure!! *Yay* for Cris!!!
Micki x
These are truly fantastic Julie. Love the details. X
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog, Stanley is my favourite too, i'm keeping him for a while, but shh don't tell the others ;)
ReplyDeletemicki x
Bedelia is wonderful and I love the special message tucked away. Pretty cute Halloween decorations too!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the lucky winner! What a lovely new doll you have made. I adore the bird hidden behind the folds of her dress! Theresa
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous doll, and I LOVE the dress on this one! oh and the writing too...and the crackly face..erm... actually I love everything about it!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the winner.
Will be looking forward to your next one! :-)
Wow this doll is lovely!!! I too love the way you use that crackle!!! The birdcage and dress is just gorgeous!! I can't wait to see more of your work!!! I just love how you can translate your paintings to dolls it's just brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWell now you know I enjoy reading your blog, I love the content and the art! Bedelia is sweet and I love the idea of writing a little something on each doll. Very clever!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Chris!
I love the new doll, she is simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! I can't believe I won the adorable little Rosemary!! My sis, Jennifer and I were just talking about how cute your dollies were and asking one another if we posted for your give-away! Bedelia is so cute too. Dolls are definitely YOUR thing!
ReplyDeletecongrats to chris - bedelia is awesome :D
ReplyDeleteHi Julie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting me.. you and always well coming.
Their dolls are true jewels... simply magics.
Hugs!
Yasmin :)
Cris, congratulations, what a beautiful gift.
ReplyDeleteJulie you're awesome!
Love your paintings and your dolls
She is so lovely. Of course, I love her little crow and the fabrics you used too. You really have a skill with these sweet little dollies you've been making...each one is so wonderful. You've found a way to lift your beautiful painted girls off the canvas. Wonderful work.
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Julie, I am really loving your new dolls! Can't wait to get in on the next GiveAway....c'mon 200!
ReplyDeleteI love that doll and your banner! :D
ReplyDeleteoh wow! these dolls are beyond adorable!! How did I miss this giveaway???
ReplyDeletefantastic job :D
OH MY!!! SHE IS GORGEOUS! You are tooo talented! heavens... :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winner... bummed I missed this give-away.
Love the new doll... and especially the addition of the words. These were sweet ones indeed! As for your wee assistant, oh what a cutie! Looking forward to the next giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWow! this little doll is absolutely Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Cris! You are very lucky :) Such a wonderful gift to recieve.
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