Paper "Bella" Dolls

Oh, I was struggling to get these girls dressed.

When I signed up for the Silverbella swap this summer, I immediately ordered

The Marie Antoinette Paper Dolls book by Tom Tierney.

Then, I had this hair-brained idea to make a shadowbox in the

Queen of France's fashionable gown.

How in the world was I going to accomplish this?

Jewelry boxes.... they would hold the mini collage I was dreaming of!

Poor girls needed some clothes. It was a cold, October day in the Midwest.

The wind was howling and pumpkins where blowing off the porches.

I just couldn't create fast enough....

Now, that is what I am talking about!!!!

A closer look will show you Marie has fake hair. It was actually a Santa beard. She is bedazzled with feathers and jewels. We all know what a fashionista Marie Antoinette was in the 1700's.

She sent you a message:

"Wherever you are, is the entry point"

So, in other words. Start where you are at and don't get frustrated because you wish you were somewhere else or at a different place in your life. Start where you are at....and enjoy the view.

I am participating in a paper doll swap at Silverbella.

It is being hosted by Elizabeth Shea.

Here is her blog and you may even see a sweet paper doll made by her.

I hope your Halloween night is Spooktacular!!!!!

Off to work on the next swap....candy, sweet charm...hmmmm