Paper Doll Social (Marie at le petit hameau)

Happy Earth Month! 

Because my visit to The Assemblage Studio falls on Earth Day Weekend, I wanted to do something to honor the earth.  For the occasion of our Paper Doll Social on Friday night , I designed a project with vintage seed packets. My friend Jackie Peters shared these seed packets with me and when she did I promised to put them to good use.  In fact, I promised to make paper dolls with them, and re-purposed and recycled most of the materials used in this project.  I selected Marie Antoinette, the original nature girl, to wear the seed packet dress.  If you've seen the movie Copolla movie or read Queen of Fashion, you know that Marie enjoyed a more casual attire during her days at le Petit Hameau.  La reine and her friends would dress in simple muslin frocks like shepardesses and the sheep would be bathed and beribboned for their parts in the fantasy. 

The paper doll on the left is wearing a vintage seed packet, Forget-Me-Nots (Myosotis) No. 2155. Most of the other elements of her costume are of a neutral palette.   I aged some old paper doilies, used snippets of lace from a large commercial size bale I found at the thrift store ages ago, old buttons from Lakewood Antiques, a spool of white ribbon (also aged with paint), and a few other items I unearthed in my studio. 

I also want to share the seed packet paper doll that Jackie sent me this past fall. 

Looking forward to our upcoming art retreat, visiting with old friends, and finally having an opportunity to meet some new friends!

Comments

[Barbara]

Oh MY! She is totally LOVELY! THe adorable hat and the basket make her even more beautiful and fun. Love the background too...such amazing colors. I think your workshop will be such a fun experience. I hope that one day I will be able to participate. Have a safe journey.

[Janet]

She's wonderful! I love the background with the little topiary trees and red birds....it makes her stand out, and seem to be walking in a garden. All the extra little touches are just so sweet. I love her!!

Have a safe trip and a fun workshop.

[Mo'a]

They are such fun and just in time for spring planting :)

[betzie]

She is so cute Catherine, just love her! That seed packet idea is so neat! I have several that I've collected and never thought of that before. Really fun!!

[mary ann]

counting the days! this will be so much fun :0)

[jackie]

I love the doll! Wish I was closer to join in the fun. have a wonderful time.

[sherry]

This is a brilliant idea and an excellent reuse recycle idea!!

[Linda Warlyn]

What a totally charming harbinger of Spring and Earth Day...and the Paper Doll Social. Looking forward to seeing you there!