All I can say is that there's a sweetness here, a Southern sweetness, that makes sweet music...
-Al Green-
I'd like to introduce you to my latest project, Miss Clara Scarlett...
She is my first attempt at an altered doll assemblage. Her beginnings were quite humble...
Clara Scarlett is the most Southern of belle's and she dreams of dancing...
She dreams of a hat to match the shade of her eyes...
She dreams of a custom made gown with a fitted bodice and billowing skirt...
She dreams of her first pair of handmade dancing slippers ordered all the way from Snyder Brothers in New York, dealers in boots, shoes, and slippers...
She is my first attempt at an altered doll assemblage. Her beginnings were quite humble...
Clara Scarlett is the most Southern of belle's and she dreams of dancing...
She dreams of a hat to match the shade of her eyes...
She dreams of a custom made gown with a fitted bodice and billowing skirt...
She dreams of her first pair of handmade dancing slippers ordered all the way from Snyder Brothers in New York, dealers in boots, shoes, and slippers...
She dreams of wearing her great grandmothers pearls...
She dreams of her first calling cards with her name inscribed in a scrolling script...
She dreams of receiving her first rose...
Which she dreams of pinning in her hair...
Its scent wafting around her as she swirls around the dance floor while wrapped in the arms of her beloved...
She dreams of being a princess on a pedestal for one enchanted evening...
She dreams of a collection of mementos and memories from her magical night...
She dreams of that certain Southern syrupy sweetness...She dreams...I hope you have enjoyed dreaming right along with Clara Scarlett and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Miss Sandy
Sandy....this is just too cute! Love all of the details you've put into this treasure of a doll! love love love
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WOW! WOW! WOW! Her beauty takes my words away.
ReplyDeleteShe's darling! So now I get it...one can "alter" anything. Hmmmm...oh the possibilities. As always, Miss Sandy, you've put a lot of thought and detail into this delightful project.
ReplyDeleteSandy, she is adorable, what a beautiful job you did!!!
ReplyDeleteLove all the little touches inside!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Dear Miss Sandy:
ReplyDeleteI almost fell from my chair when I SAW your creation. It is out of this world and I LOVE her. I can't imagine how beautiful must be in person. Your talent amaze me and give me so much inspiration to create beautiful things. I hope one day I can create something as beautiful as yours.
THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for sharing this Magnificent piece!!!
best regards,
Wanda C.
WOW! What an amazing doll...so special! I can't imagine all the time and thought that went into creating her...thank you for sharing...
ReplyDeleteShe is truly a Southern Belle ! !
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Oh Sandy, she is beautiful! I've been wanting to try something like this and you certainly have inspired me.
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Claudia
Sandy, she is a real beauty, a fantastic art piece. And maybe because of her name---but also of her look and beauty, I had to think of Scarlett O`Hara--I loved :Gone with the Wind----and that she also had a time, where she could only dream of happy momentoes in her life.
ReplyDeleteI love how you made her "collections of dreams"-gorgeus.
Thanks for showing your beautifull Southern Bell.
Hugs, Dorthe
A magical doll for sure.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! I too love the way you put the pieces of her life inside.
ReplyDeleteThis is by far the loveliest thing I have seen in a long time. Everything about it is stunning.
ReplyDeleteGreat Job!!!
Sandi
It looks like her whole life is planned in dreams! She's precious, Sandy!
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Diane
Your first attempt huh? It looks a lot like you know what you're doing! She is simply beautiful, in such a dreamy sort of way... really though, very lovely and very creative!
ReplyDeleteWOW Sandy! What a beautiful doll! And a sweet story to go with her...you are truly gifted and sharing her with us is soooo appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try something like this too. Gosh, it just gives me goosebumps.
Thank you, Miss Sandy for inspiring us!
Hugs, Sonya
What a lovely way to make that doll so special.
ReplyDeleteDolls seem to bring out the little girl in us all but this one is strictly for the grown ups.
Thanks for showing us, your are so clever.
Best wishes,
Angela.
Oh my- its amazing to watch someone like you- who always creates such inspiring projects- take on a new medium, like altered dolls- and see just what comes up. Clara Scarlett is a belle.
ReplyDeleteSandy!!!! She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! I just love each and every touch sweet friend....you've incorporated so many wonderful elements ~ this is why I love blogging, true inspiration that feeds my creative soul!!!! hugs and love, Dawn
ReplyDeleteOh my, Ms. Clara Scarlett you are so wonderful, keep on dreaming...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Michele
Hi Sandy, Stopping by to say "hi" and admire your latest creation. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteWow! girl! you have outdone yourself! She's absolutely gorgeous! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! And what an inspiring piece.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful attention to detail, like in everything you do!
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