Sunday, March 18, 2012

My Table Top Mannequin and
Bortree Corsets Paper Doll Free Printable

I really have a treat for you today :) I don't know if you have noticed but I always try to post something that goes along with what I am working on. Well I have been working on my studio. I had planned to make one big post with all my studio projects but things are taking a bit longer than I had hoped... so I thought I would just start posting some of my smaller projects.

I bought this mannequin bust on ebay but as you can see it is not quite my style. A redo was in order. I hated the thought of having to sew a new cover so I thought I would try painting it first. Because I did not want to loose the softness or texture of the fabric, I used some textile medium with my acrylic paint and gave it a whirl... it worked! I added a candle stick to the bottom and then had my son cut me a stencil that I took from one of my favorite paper dolls for the wording.


It now has a home on top of my favorite project so far.. but more of that later.
 



The paper doll that I took my inspiration from is an advertising paper doll for corsets made by Bortree manufacturing. I hope you love her as much as I do :)




Feel free to pin the thumb above but please do not pin the actual download. I would like everyone to stop by here to download it so they don't miss all my other fun free downloads




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13 comments:

  1. Victoria SayerMarch 18, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Wowee!!
    What a difference!
    Well done, Inka.
    Nice work.

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  2. plaisanterMarch 18, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    You made it beautiful, Inka, great job.

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  3. RhissannaMarch 18, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Thank you for the paper doll. She's gorgeous! And the patina on the dress form is just wonderful!

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  4. Valerie-JaelMarch 18, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Love how you have altered the bust, and thanks for sharing the paper doll! Valerie

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  5. UnknownMarch 18, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Love the makeover, I have one that needs a redo, I just can't decide what to do, will need to try that candle stick method at the bottom for sure, thanks for sharing a great idea! Thanks for the paper doll too:) Hugs Marilou

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  6. lauraMarch 19, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    I have been looking for a mannequin like that to design necklaces on! Ebay NEVER has any when I am looking!

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  7. JannMarch 19, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    This looks fabulous--love what you did with the dress form! The paper doll is beautiful, as well!

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  8. CarolynMarch 19, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    You're getting back in the groove with your projects. I like your version of the mannequin much better which is definitely more your style. Really pleased to see you posting again.

    Hugs,
    Carolyn

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  9. KathyMarch 20, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful freebies that you give out. I love your blog and creativity. I also have bought several of your downloads from Etsy. They were fabulous. Please keep up the good work. Thank you so much.

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  10. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    What a wonderful transformation, it looks wonderful and very vintage now. Love Dawn xx

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  11. JoynanaMarch 31, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Wow, your work is amazing. I have been snooping around your blog and love it.

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  12. jenApril 8, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    I agree, How clever and talented you are, it's beautiful!!

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  13. SherrynDecember 26, 2020 at 2:40 PM

    I used this wonderful doll picture many years ago to do a collage that I still love and have on my wall.

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