NYW Creations

For this challenge the contestants had to convince a stranger off the street to get a make over, from MaryKay cosmetics, and to model their garment. So off I go to meet my stranger-at the thrift-and wouldn't know it not a doll to be found. I went to 3 stores in my area and found only raggedy, chewed beyond belief dolls, who were not coming home w/me. So I dug through my box to find a doll I was never going to use, and thought of even donating back to the thrift. And here she is before and after. Her name is Dani and she just arrive in New York, from Los Angeles to meet her fiance's family. She wanted to tone down her party girl look, so she got a new haircut and face re-paint, and a conservative animal print dress. And since Char didn't go home for that terrible, grown -up onsie...I'm safe once again:-D what's with these tasteless rompers they keep sending down the runway? Just asking*,*

I wasn't able to get my 18in doll out of storage ( I love the faces on the MADAME ALEXANDER dolls-I have 6 in storage), so I used this MOXIE girl I did a repaint on a couple of years ago. The AMERICAN GIRL doll line is going through a transition so they are re-introducing some of the characters w/modern stories. I felt that the little girl my dress is for would love to read, be artsy and craftsy ; have a vibrant imagination. She would see herself in every girl, and want to explore that world...and then move on. Hey the beauty of being a 12 year old girl:-) So I used lots of color, w/ a tulle overlay on the skirt and bows on the sleeves. And since Sandyha went home for her big onsey, with snap tape down the back no less, I'm sure I'd be safe. *,*

This was the "avant garde" challenge...sponsored by the giant, curved TV, but inspired by the wet run way. Using water-proof textiles and a "wow" from every angle.  It took me 2 1/2 viewings on HULU to fully understand that. And since I didn't want to make the same mistake as Fade w/his TV dress (which I thought was much cuter than Sandhya's circus outfit) Anyway...I let the water be my guide. I used 3 grocery bags; had to find usable area w/no print. and once I really started to cut and handle it, the bags reminded me of those silly rain bonnets that came in their own little pouch when I was a child. Same crinkle and everything:-) I should have painted the pieces BEFORE I assembled them, but  I still like how it came out. Front and back...kinda looks like "the queen of hearts" only yellow. Made me wish I had not recycled those "BEST BUY" bags, this would have been pretty in blue and white. I only had to buy paper, for .97 cents (since ...

I fell down the "Sparkle Girl" rabbit hole right in the middle of my PR challenge:-D So many cool posts on other blogs...so many cute pictures...I got caught up. Oh man ! I didn't want to be left out of all the fun. So I took the plunge and bought two fashion outfits-hey $1.97 a girl can treat herself ,right? The outfits fit the smaller 10inch Disney Princess dolls beautifully, but the shoes are too big. I don't have a doll with feet the right size for these shoes. But they don't look bad and they will be great to paint eventually. These packs are a great, economical way to fill out a store display or fill a closet. Some of the purse sets were cute as well, but I like shoes. Jasmine and Snow White can't wait to go back to school on Monday and show off their new outfits*,*

This dress is mint green micro suede, w/a tulle wrap to match her "rhinestone" necklace.I think I'll call it peridot :-) I did a little light ruching  on the front of the dress. I wanted to make it more sculptural, and hopefully not "tortured" as Zac Posen would say. I thought that almost everyone did a good job this challenge,and that Samantha should have been safe. But since she wasn't,I'm calling me ...safe*,* After a long week...for me...not the doll...I was tired; so she's sitting on w/work table.

I wanted to do my "unconventional bride" inspired by traditional African wedding wear,but not be so literal with it. I also made her a matching cuff, The reception outfit made me think of wedding trousseaus of the past, when the bride had a travel outfit she changed into at the the end of the festivities. So it's a blouse w/matching slacks and a belt made from the salvage edge of the wedding dress. I'm happy with it and since the ugly yellow craziness got sent home...I'm sure to be safe:-D And yes I realize that waist "corsage is a bit much;-P