If you had told me a few months ago I would ever have a mannequin in my house, I would have told you...NO way!
I had been noticing on blogs the lovely dress form ladies and how desirable they were to others, I always thought, if I ever come across one I will have a big decision whether or not I get it.
I did not find a fancy dress form, but I did find a manne, just sitting at a garage sale.
Now, had I not been getting ready for my first booth, I probably wouldn't have looked twice, but, I thought..."that could be an interesting piece, for sale or display"
So...I bought her. She (Lolita) had her name in glitter on her hiney, and a glitter flower on her chest.
I scraped them off and set to work decoupaging her with old music and book paper.
Adding some flowers from wall paper samples, along with a necklace and crocheted neck piece, she is mighty spiffy now.
In fact, I rather like her, and I am not sure I want to sell her.
if you are a booth owner of any type, what would you sell her for?
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15 comments:
You've made her so lovely (the rose on her butt is so cute!) how could you let her go! She'd be cute at home or at the shoppe. Put a nice price and if she sells, fine. If not you get to use her in displays. Great job!
Hugs,
Patti
I would never have thought I'd be one to own something like this either but after the way you've dressed her up if I passed your booth I'd buy her.. She came out beautifully!
I kinda wish I had HER shape-except I would like a head, and limbs, of course. She is a beauty...isn't it funny how we desire something we thought we would never think about having? xo Diana
I tend to hang onto pieces that I can use for display. They just don't come along very often.
Great job! She's utterly transformed! x
Oh my word, she is so pretty. What a great idea. Thanks for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Wow, just beautiful! I wish i could happen upon a manne someday. Thanks for sharing.
Be blessed, Lorena
What a transformation! If I had put that much work into her I wouldn't want to sell either!
Jennelise
Love your Lolita! I have been wanting to do this too... considered buying a tabletop mannequin but I want a vintage one! I have a full size one I got at a barn sale and it is just standing there....love how you embellished yours! Visiting from What's It Wednesday!
She is looking good...too good in fact. I think I might get jealous having her around! Ha! Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!
Hugs,
Deborah
nicely done!
Oh she's a beaut all dressed up in her paper gown. Love the addition of the flowers. I am getting one on a stand tomorrow. Got a great deal from my friends, Aunt Bunny. Not sure about the ones without the stands, but the ones with go for $100 or more. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Shannon, you've got a beautiful work of art there. I don't know if I could sell her, either, she's too pretty. (And I wish I had her figure, lol!)
I have an old dress mannequin I nicknamed Annabelle who sits in the sewing room patiently waiting for new clothes to be sewn for her to model. She's had a long wait lately, not much sewing going on.
Great idea, Shannon!
What a fabulous transformation. If you don't sell her, she would be a great way to display things.
You did a great job with her. Love how you adorned her with flowers and the necklace.