Grace Gets an Upgrade

This is Grace, made by artist Rebecca Kerin.  I have posted about her before, as her hair was damaged when I got her.  I made paper clay hair for her.   It was better than nothing, but I always wanted to try again and see if I could improve on it.  Just for reference, the photo below is my first attempt.

If you look closely at the first photo at the top, I hope you can see the differences.  It took me two more times to make it better.  Part of the problem was that the first time I did it, the material was too thin and shapeless.  I knew that had to be changed.  It was a lot of work and a lot of drying and curing time, but I think it was well worth it.

The next photos show more of the layering and work done.  I'm so pleased with how it turned out.  I think Grace is pleased too. 

I tried to keep the same hair color as before, but changed the style a little bit.  Another change is the material I  used.  The first hair was made of creative paper clay.  This time I used apoxie sculpt.  

I think those little tendrils in the front add so much charm to the overall appearance of her new hair, if I do say so myself.  Grace is one of my most favorite dolls, especially being a big fan of Rebecca Kerin too.  

I hope life has been treating all of you well.  I always appreciate your visits and comments.

Until next time, be blessed!  

Happy Birthday Sybil!

Sybil has been here for two years already!  Time is flying right by us.  For her birthday, I bought her a sweet dress.  I bought Tibby one from the same maker a couple of weeks ago.  When I saw this dress I knew Sybil had to have it because the trim is the same fabric as Tibby's dress. 

I knew you would want to see Tibby's dress too.  It's hard to tell in my pics because the pink gingham is a small scale.  I love them both! 

Sybil has been getting all of my attention today, as it should be.  Even the weather was nice today, and that was a gift to all of us around here. 

Enjoy the rest of your day and be blessed!

Tibby

This lovely doll is Tibby, a handmade Izannah Inspired doll by Jan Conwell.  The photo is several years old.  I got Tibby back in May of 2014.   I bought her from a sweet friend and kept her almost three years.   At that time, I had so much "stuff" that I felt the need to downsize, and Tibby was adopted by the very same friend that I bought her from.

A few weeks ago, I saw on her blog that she is now downsizing and had Tibby up for adoption.  I was so happy to have a chance to get her back.  I'm thrilled to have her home with me again!  Tibby was made by the same artist (Jan Conwell) who made Sybil, so they are real sisters. 

Since she has been home, the sisters have gotten to know each other. It has been so much fun to play with them.  I have bought Tibby a few new dresses because she has only had one her entire life, that I'm aware of.  When I commissioned Sybil, I asked the artist to make her a seasonal wardrobe.  She did an amazing job on the doll and the dresses.  So now I'd like for Tibby to have a seasonal wardrobe as well.  I think she deserves to be spoiled.  The dress in the photo above would make a lovely Spring dress, but it will work for Summer too, for now.

Tibby is 21 inches tall, where Sybil is 18 inches.  Tibby is also a "Barefoot Izannah" doll, where Sybil has painted on boots.  Tibby's eyes are brown and Sybil's are blue.  So lots of subtle differences, but both beautiful girls.

I hope you enjoyed "meeting" Tibby.  I'm sure there will be more posts about her and her sister in upcoming posts.

I hope you all are happy and well. 

From all of us here to all of you....Be blessed!