Thursday, April 25, 2013

Finished!

A couple of days ago I showed you a work in progress here.  Today is the big reveal.  What did she turn out to be?

 
Meet Little Red Riding Hood!  Did you have any idea that is who she was? 
 
I had a lot of fun creating this piece.  I've got so many storybook characters rattling around in my head, asking to be made into whimsical little art dolls.  Now that there is no real holiday season I'm preparing for, I've decided now would be a good time to grant some of those wishes. 
 
This Little Red Riding Hood is sort of a cold weather version.  She is wearing long sleeves, striped stockings and fur-trimmed boots.  Her darling pleated skirt is made from paper and topped with a black velvet vest that laces with tiny black satin ribbon.  Her signature fashion statement cloak is hand sewn from red wool felt and tied with a red satin ribbon.  I love her curly auburn hair, tied into pigtails.  She wouldn't be complete without a basket of sweets for her Grandmother. 
 
 
Little Red Riding Hood is not yet available in my etsy shop.  I'm hoping to have her listed soon, along with a Big Bad Wolf.  Stay tuned!
 
What other storybook characters would you like to see me create?  I'm always open to suggestions.
 
The sun is shining here today!  YAY!  Maybe it's finally spring!!
Lisa
 




7 comments:

  1. Little Red is Adorable! I love her clothes and her basket of goodies. The cupcakes are so real looking that they are making me hungry. Fabulous creation Lisa!

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  2. Oh so adorable Lisa!! I wouldn't have guessed Little Red Riding Hood from your 'work in progress' picture, the striped socks threw me! lol! She is great! Love her cupcakes in the basket too. :) Can't wait to see the Big Bad Wolf.

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  3. Thanks Trina and Sandy! She was so much fun! I have a really cute idea for the Big Bad Wolf....I hope I can execute it like I see it in my head! That is always the trick!

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  4. She is lively...and Lovely.. but did not have a clue from the work - in -progress... !!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! I love that everyone is surprised by the finished work.

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  5. Hi Lisa! Oooo I love your Little Red! She is just too cute!! Can't wait to see the Big Bad Wolf. They are going to make a great pair. Little Red is just fantastic!! Love her! LeeAnn

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    1. Hi, LeeAnn! I'm glad you like her. She was so much fun. I haven't had a chance to get started on the wolf yet, but he will be coming soon!

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