Thursday, March 3, 2011

Oh to be a Queen!!

I have to tell you I have been holding back. I made this crown and doll
last summer and had grand illusions I was going to submit it for possible
publication, Well I still haven't gotten around to it. So when I saw
the challenge on Gingersnap Creations Was crowns I knew it was time to share
my Marie Antoinette Crown I made.
Last summer I had purchased a poor little vintage doll at an estate sale. 
Who's legs and arms were broken, Her skirt had been home to a spiders nest. I knew she was in bad need of a makeover.
I striped her down and found a bird cage for her skirt. made her clothes and adorned her with the jewels a proper Queen would wear.

For her crowning touch a nest from a handmade flower ,pearl eggs and a bird with a long feather tail.
Inside holds a bouquet of the same handmade flowers and a sweet bird making
her skirt a Home sweet Home!
Oh to be a Queen!!!!


Also entering this in the anything but a card challenge at Cheerful Stamp Pad.

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69 comments:

  1. SherylMarch 3, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    OH MY WORD!!! This is GORGEOUS! (sorry for all the yelling) I am in serious love with this.

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  2. Gerrie JohnnicMarch 3, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful Lynn, how your imagination runs wild! I'm a queen, but don't have a dress or crown like that one, mine is ah...rather grungy! lol xxoo

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  3. Lucy EdmondsonMarch 3, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Glorious! This would definitely get published. Do you have a photo of the doll beforehand>

    Lucy x

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  4. Cher' ShotsMarch 3, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I love the creativity you've shown in this piece. The birdcage, nest and birds are such 'tweet' embellishments for the Queen.
    'hugs from afar'

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  5. Vicki RomaineMarch 3, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Lynn, this is gorgeous. It must have taken days to put this together. I showed to my hubby and he was fascinated too which means you did an awesome job. He seldoms comments on things I show him.

    Don't stay away so long as you are missed.

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  6. TimiMarch 3, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Wow, that is fantastic!! What a great transormation. The bird on her "crown" is beautiful. Love it, love it.

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  7. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansMarch 3, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Oh wow what fabulous creative pieces, love the crown, beautiful detail and the doll is superb, love the cage as her body and the bird o top, stunning work. Tracy Evans x

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  8. ZoechaosMarch 3, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Adorable doll so much detail and so witty! XOXO Zoe

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  9. NettyMarch 3, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Oh to be a Queen if they all looked like this gorgeous doll Lynn. So much work has gone into this it must have taken you weeks to complete it. Truly wonderful. Annette x

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  10. Sonya BadgleyMarch 3, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Oh my goodness, Lynn! I am just in awe! I love the color you chose for your crown and doll! Just beautiful! Love the bird and nest on top of her head!
    What can't you do?
    You so inspiring!
    Have a wonderful day and thanks so much for sharing your fantastic creations.
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  11. glitterBugStudiosMarch 3, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Lynn you have created magic here! Adore the birdy in the cage looking out from her dress...

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  12. flutterbycrafterMarch 3, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Wow, this is absolutely stunning, you never cease to amaze with your work, so inspirational but I could aspire to produce something as fantastic as this. xx

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  13. flutterbycrafterMarch 3, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Wow, this is absolutely stunning, you never cease to amaze with your work, so inspirational but I could aspire to produce something as fantastic as this. xx

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  14. JingleMarch 3, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!

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  15. Marie Lost Bird StudioMarch 3, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Hi Lynn,
    I don't know how many times I can say; you are amazing!!!WOW, love your projects.Have a wonderful weekend GF!
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  16. Valerie-JaelMarch 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Lovely doll, very regal. Well done!

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  17. HelenMarch 3, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Oh, she's fabulous! What a hairdo!!
    And I love your Hot chocolate challenge too - love hot chocolate, may have to have some this evening now you've put me in the mood.

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  18. Beverly GMarch 3, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    You may not have been posting, but you've been leaving really nice comments at my place, thanks. What's holding you back girl, send these in and get published-crown is wonderful, but you have surpassed yourself with this little Queen--she's a beauty!!!

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  19. PetraBMarch 3, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    WOW, Lynn, I am speechless ... this is so stunning .. any queen looking at this must be seriously jealous and wishing for a makeover!

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  20. LynnFMarch 3, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Such elegance and such creativity! Awesome, Lynn!

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  21. Elaine AMarch 3, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Lynn -

    What a beautiful creation! I bet she is so happy you brought her home with you? You've turned her into an extraordinary piece of art.

    Elaine Allen

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  22. LululizMarch 3, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Both are just gorgeous. I love what you have done with the little doll, that hat is TDF!

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  23. TeriMarch 3, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    The crown is absolutely stunning!! I love it. Your doll is gorgeous too. Great idea for the topper on her head.

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  24. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    what are you waiting for GIRL! Send that crown in for publication. Better yet...send it to me and i'll send it to Somerset Studio for you! Really...i will! LOL! Soooo gorgeous!

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  25. Janet GhioMarch 3, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Love your crown!! Wish I had one! and the bird on the doll hat is fabulous!! as well as the doll!

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  26. JoMarch 3, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    OMG!!!! Lynn, this is just freakin' gorgeous ... like totally gorgeous ... i am in love with her!!! your beautiful brain just never ceases to amaze me ... wow!!! i love it!!! and the crown is pretty cool too!

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  27. misteejayMarch 3, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Stunning...

    Both pieces are just amazing and I adore the colour choice.

    Toni xx

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  28. 2amscrapperMarch 3, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    so glad this little doll was rescued and turned into a stunning queen--love the headdress. And the crown is perfect for the Gingersnap Creations challenge!

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  29. TerryMarch 3, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Oh the beauty that lurks in your head!!! The royal crown is stunning, but the transformation of the doll is sheer brillance! Love them!

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  30. katemade designsMarch 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    the birdcage below the bodice is wonderful. So cool.

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  31. CgraMarch 3, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Fantastic!!

    Do you happen to have any 'before' pictures? I think it would be inspiring to see all the wonderful changes you've made.

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  32. Louise (KardKrazy)March 3, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    What a great vision you had for that rejected doll, Lynn. I love her birdcage torso. And your crown is certainly publish-worthy! (Although I know how you feel, I have several things just sitting here because I'm too busy to write up the directions:)

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  33. Karen LarkoMarch 3, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Love the color, the crown and the doll! Simply gorgeous!

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  34. cherylMarch 3, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    oh wow what a stunning post hun,gorogues or what just fantastic hugs cheryl xxxx

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  35. Kim BMarch 3, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Just love your crown and doll! Beautiful. Hope you are having a great week. Hugs, Kim

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  36. DianeMarch 3, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    These are so imaginative and pretty. I love the crown and what you did with the doll. I love, too, the way that bird's tail droops down, perfect!!

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  37. Artfully MusingMarch 3, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Wonderful stuff Lynn! Laura

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  38. trisha tooMarch 3, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    That is awesome--I like how the skirt is a bird cage, it kind of juxtaposes how they sometimes actually wore the bird cages (with live birds in them!) on their heads!

    You made that dolly VERY happy,
    Lynn--you can just tell she loves her majestic makeover!

    :)

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  39. MarleneMarch 3, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    OH WOW. You are without a doubt, the most talented woman I know!!! BEAUTIFUL!

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  40. SusanMarch 3, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Oh how gorgeous is that bird!! I love it!!

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  41. Marva Plummer-BrunoMarch 3, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Okay, the crown is awesome but the doll is totally fabulous!!! I love her!!!! You are amazing!

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  42. CreateologyMarch 3, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I am breathless with how glorious your crown and doll are. The colors are perfect. The details are perfect. The theme of birdcage skirt and flower nest with exquisite bird on her hair is genius. You are amazing my dear...

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  43. Riki SchumacherMarch 3, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    OMG Lynn, how darling!! You outdid yourself with this one. I LOVE her little cage, and bird in her hair. OMG, you are so clever!!! Yes, great minds do think alike. Thanks for visiting, and letting me know. I haven't been too good about surfing these days, just tooooo busy! Hugs, Riki

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  44. Evelyn S.March 3, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Oh to be queen is right! You are the queen of this kind of creation, Lynn!

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  45. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Oh my sweet friend.. You have done it again.. These are wonderful works of Art. I just love them..

    Hugs, Linda

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  46. MicheleMarch 3, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    this is beyond fabulous! LOVE it! xo

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  47. Jennie -The Artistic StamperMarch 4, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    ABSOLUTELY gorgeous .. am loving the Marie Antoinette bird lady!! genius!
    xx

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  48. SandyMarch 4, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    O M G !!!!!
    Lynn I´ve missing all my words. What for a wonderful project. Absolutely excellent. I love it.

    Have a lovely weekend my dear friend.

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  49. joyMarch 4, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    This is one amazing creation, Lynn! Lovin' that bird in the crown!

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  50. Lynne MoncrieffMarch 4, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    OH MY WORD - jaw dropping to floor. You definitely need to submit this - which publication I don't quite know but they will flip when they see both these items. What about Holidays & Celebrations for that divine crown. Incredible artwork, as always.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  51. Healing WomanMarch 4, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    I love the embellishments you have given your queen. Pomp and Circumstance is my immediate thought!

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  52. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I think you should wear that crown because you are definitely the queen of make-over for dolls. She is just absolutely stunning. Wish I had a hat like hers, lol. xx

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  53. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Fantastic pieces, Lynn! Truly fit for a queen!

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  54. OxanaMarch 4, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    WOWWWW Lynn! This is simply GORGEOUS!!!! and I love the cage and nest.
    Many hugs
    Oxana
    Have a nice weekend!

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  55. SewPaperPaintMarch 4, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    WOW! Such eye candy! Always a pleasure to see what you're up to.

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  56. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    WOW! WOW! WOW! er did I say WOW

    Love your imagination from a spiders nest to a birds paradise. This is a work dying for publication. I am so happy you decided to share it with us though.

    Her clothes and hair oh my, she must be so happy to be loved again. just stunning Lynne just stunnning

    Love Dawn xx

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  57. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Oh and I forgot all about the crown having looked at the doll. The crown is truly YUMMY

    love Dawn xx

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  58. Dreaming of VintageMarch 4, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Hi Lynn! I'm speechless! Absolutely beautiful!

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  59. Sherry GoodloeMarch 4, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    1 word and in all caps! . . . FAB-U-LOUS!!!

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  60. Suzanne CMarch 4, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    WOW! Stunning projects! Lovely details. Would love to see this in person!

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  61. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Lynn she is so beautiful! Love the birdcage body....very creative and of course that crown is so awesome but love that bird to.

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  62. LoriMarch 4, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Oh my! Stunning, Lynn, just stunning! I just love that you used a bird theme for the doll make over, just wonderful!

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  63. Jo Capper-SandonMarch 5, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    *big smile*

    love her xx

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  64. MinxyMarch 5, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Absolutely speechless... she's amazing :D

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  65. Vicki RomaineMarch 6, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    There are not enough adjectives in the English language to describe your masterpieces...wonderful, awesme, beautiful, georgeous, full of imagination, original, You get the idea. I'm envious of your talent!

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  66. Vicki RomaineMarch 6, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    P.S. Thanks for entering "Anything But a Card" at the Cheerful Stamp Pad.

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  67. donnaMarch 6, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Gee I got so lost looking at your mural that I forgot my main reason for coming to your blog. Thank you for your warm welcome to my becoming a Gingersnap Yahoo. Your crown and doll are spectacular as is your mural. You do such fantastic art.

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  68. Jean Franks BeckMarch 6, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Lynn!!!! Good gracious, I'm speechless. These are stunning, that doll is over-the-top gorgeous! So creative, so beautiful, so WOW.

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  69. MaggieMarch 12, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Oh WOW! absolutely fabulous what a gorgeous makeover just love the bird and flower hat, stunning. What a lucky doll to be found by you!

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