No. 24 Marie Antoinette Mini Theater Mannequin

Hello Everyone! I know it has been quite a while since I blogged but it isn't because I have forgotten you all. No, in fact I have just been super busy getting my house ready to sell. This is another long story which I plan on sharing with all of you once all the papers are signed, sealed and delivered. For now I decided to take some time out away from the grind and making something I really have been wanting to.

  
 

No. 24

She has been on my mind for a while. Ever since I found the little porcelin number and the birdcage. She is actually No. 4 in a series I have made each different yet similar. There are some signiture things I like to do, for instance the champagne cap that I twist and turn to cap my Marie and of course the little secret drawer which make her oh so mysterious.

 

The theatre inside features Marie decked out in her finest attire with a single chandelier crystal by her side. I always imagine the crowd whispering amongst themselves as she waltzes in. She is truly a

"A Lady Of Quality" 

 

 
This mannequin is about 16 inches tall and just filled with details. I absolutely love making these - the problem is they take so long. By the time I finish I have invested so many hours that I never know what to sell them for. But sell them I must if I want to keep buying supplies. So I am told.

 

Sweet Miss No. 24 is for sale in my ETSY shop. Click here to see her.

Secretly, I hope no one buys her so she can stay with me a little longer. I must confess I finished her a few weeks ago but have been admiring her in my craftroom which now needs to be packed up for our move. I guess she would be happier with a permanent home instead of the double-wide I will be moving into. Intrigued? I told you it was a story for later......

 

Until then - Good bye for now my sweet friends...

 

Comments

[JoAnn Salyers]

oh my, its lovely...another spectacular creation.you inspired me to make one for myself I put a bird nest filled with moss and a few feathers ontop and in the scene I have a few prints of trees and a robin print is centerstage.
good luck on your move.omg i would hate to think of it, yikes. hugs JoAnn

[Carrie]

She is gorgeous. Love the color combinations and all the intricate details!