Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Go, Zombies!!

I honestly don't know where I come up with these ideas sometimes! 

I was lying in bed one morning, wide awake before the alarm went off.  (I have a strict policy of not getting out of bed until the alarm goes off if I can help it. LOL!)  My brain was already in full 'work' mode, thinking of all the fun and frightful characters I could make for this Halloween season.  Zombies popped into my mind, and through stream of consciousness, a Zombie cheerleader!  WHAT?!?  Where did that come from? 

Not one to run away from an unusual idea, I went for it.  And this is how she turned out:

 
She is dressed in a classic cheerleading uniform:  a white sweater with a felt 'Z' for Zombies and a crepe paper collar, a black pleated skirt, all trimmed with stitched grosgrain ribbon.  Her little saddle shoes even have tiny striped shoelaces! 
 
 
Of course, she had to have pompoms!  These are handmade (after about 4 tries) from black and white crepe paper and tied to her wrists with black wire.
 
 
I love her face!  I think this is probably about as cheery as a Zombie gets.  Her pale flesh is accented with paint to give her that just-risen-from-the-dead look.  Her wool roving hair is tied into pigtails with tiny ribbon.
 
It was really fun working on something other than a witch or a mummy or a ghost.  (Not that I don't love doing those characters as well!)  I love the path my creativity takes me on! 
 
What on your agenda for the day?  Me?  I'm making more Halloween dolls! 
Thanks for stopping by!  I hope the Zombie didn't scare you!
Lisa
 
OH--Go, Zombies! is now available in my etsy shop, here.
 







6 comments:

  1. She's so cute and trendy right now! She's apt to become the most popular zombie at her school! I won't be surprised if she's not crowned zombie homecoming queen next fall! You're doing such great work Lisa!

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    1. HHMMM....a Zombie Homecoming Queen.....the gears are turning AGAIN! Thanks, Marian!

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  2. I'm not personally into the whole zombie world that's happening right now, but there are SO MANY people who are! She is as adorable as she could possibly be -- and her eyes totally creep me out!
    Halloween is such a fun holiday to decorate for. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if someone sntaches her up quickly!

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    1. I know you prefer the cute side of Halloween over the creepy. I just couldn't resist this idea though! Her eyes creep me out, too....that's the whole point! LOL!

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  3. She is zombically lovely!!:))) that was a great idea to make her!! My compliments!
    Anna
    http://anna-galli.blogspot.it/

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    1. Thanks, Anna! I'm glad you like her. Thanks for stopping!

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