I was on etsy yesterday just browsing through shops, my coworker and I were talking about little dolls and she told me I needed to do one out of paper, I must admit in the past I've contemplated this but was afraid to try - there are some quillers out there who do the most gorgeous miniatures and I didn't know where to start. Over the past year or so I've learned a few techniques and the idea of a miniature doll didn't seem so far off, so around 9 pm last night I told my husband I was going into my computer/craft room and I wasn't coming out until I had something.....well, 3 1/2 hours later I was done, little miss adrianna was complete - I still have to create her stand but that will be tonight or tomorrow and I'll post that photo then.
I took photo's as I went, something I've never done but I wanted to share with everyone my work process.
Here are the steps it took for me to create my paper doll.
Step 1 - sketch out what I want it to look like , look at that cutie
Step 2 - Create head and add hair
Step 3 - Once hair is complete, make neck and shoulder area (not shown) to hold up dress
Step 4 - Cut out dress from scrapbook paper, glue on to shoulder area
Step 5 - Once dress is on, create legs and shoes
At this point it was getting late so I guess I wasn't thinking about taking photo's I then created the sleeves and little hands, painted the legs and face - added a bow and she was complete, tonight I will create her stand
Final Side View
Final Front View - not bad for my first doll and too cute if I do say so myself
My son wants to know if I can make little boys so that will be next, not sure about those; but I definitely look forward to expanding on my paper dolls.
Congratulations on trying something new! Pretty good for a newbie dollmaker if I say so myself!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable! I love the way she turned out. You got skills girl! And I love the silver nail. LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeletethank you both - and you girlie, those nails are a smashing silver purple; just gotta love them - although I am definitely not a hand model
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial! She is just adorable.
ReplyDeleteI have something for you on my blog.
So sweet your little girl.
ReplyDeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteI have looked at this little sweetheart so many times and thought I had left a comment! I love her - she is wonderful! I am so inspired to make one!
Wishing you a happy day!
Barbara Diane