Doll friends are the best pt2

This is how the doll came (again, minus the clothing)
She is a S.I.S head (which is my favorite to paint)
on a model muse body. I absolutely love the
combo.
I was watching a movie on my computer while I was
getting ready to do her hair, and I remembered to snap
the before shot just before I started. 

Introducing Vanessa

Vanessa is a full face repaint using
artistic acrylics and sealers.
Her jewelry is custom made out of
sterling silver.
Her shoes are from Mattel.
Vanessa was gifted to me from
Vanessa fashion dolls at van's doll treasures

Her hair was washed and twisted up in knots.

Vanessa is wearing an original design
by a new friend of mine on Facebook
Vince Nowell
His design company is named
Vince Nowell Designs.
Check him out,
 his creations are really good.

Thanks Vanessa for your gift
and thanks Vince for your wonderful
dress for my doll to wear.

Vanessa
Shopping in NYC
Chynadoll Creations
2011

Doll friends are the best!

Every now and again you come across people who are a blessing to you. Doll friends are no exception. I started this blog by meeting someone on Face Book who shares my passion for dolls. Thru this blog and Fb, I have met several people who have been a blessing to me in my life. The first of this series (Doll Friends are the best)  is dedicated to them. 

Ok, so this is how the doll arrived (minus the clothing)
She had wild hair, and her lower part was very
flexible. A day trip to the spa was all she needed
to get that under control. She worked those leg muscles!

After I assessed the hair situation, noting
that all the hair was there and not chopped
off in spots, it was time for a trip to the
Chynadoll Salon :)

Introducing Debbie

Debbie has had a comb out and trim
to her long lovely mane. It was washed
and layered to frame her face.

Debbie, has a full face repaint using artistic
acrylics and sealers.

She is wearing a custom made outfit and jewelry.

Debbie
Chynadoll Creations
2011

Thank you Debbie Garrett for the gift of this doll.
She was loads of fun for me to redo.
Check out Debbie's blog atblack doll collecting

Introducing Sapphire

Sapphire
Original design and jewelry
by
Chynadoll Creations

 She is a S.I.S Barbie repaint with a full face repaint using artistic acrylics and sealers. 

She is wearing OOAK fairy wings with sterling silver accents.

OOAK Fairy Wings created by Ann Marriott of Annes designs

"Sapphire"
Chynadoll Creations
2011

Pajama kids love Sponge Bob :)

Lance is a Mikey doll repaint.

Chilling in his Sponge Bob Pj's

Repainted Mikey doll using
artistic acrylics and sealers.

Lance
Pajama Kids
Chynadoll Creations
2011

Breast Cancer Awareness.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I was commissioned to do this particular doll for a breast cancer survivor. When I was asked to do this doll, the person asking me had their own opinion of what they wanted this doll to look like. The doll was not for them but for a friend they knew who is battling breast cancer. It was suggested that the doll be in an all pink formal gown, with pink pumps and pink makeup etc. Sorta like a pink wedding gown. They wanted pink ribbons in the hair, clothing and scenery. I was like "WOW" ... 


I prayed and meditated on this doll for three weeks.  Having a mother -in -law that is a breast cancer survivor, having had her breast and gall bladder removed,  (The cancer came back  3 times- now finally in remission) the one thing I get from her is her survival instinct. She never focused on the fact that she had  cancer, only how to get rid of it! She is now 80 years young and just as focused and determined as ever. What I pick up from her in our many conversations is her will to Survive,  her Hope,  her Strength & her Faith.


Having talked in length with my mother in law, I then asked this person to tell me something about their friend. She described a younger version of my mother- in- law, only difference is that she is in her early twenties! I asked her about her friends personality, look and her character. 
It was at this point that a picture of the doll I had been praying about started to form in my mind. I did not want this survivor to see this doll and simply focus on it as "the cancer doll"  I want this doll to reflect her style, character and personality. I want her to look at this doll and realize that it also represented Strength, Hope, Faith and Survival!


This blog is dedicated to all cancer survivors, and to those who lost a loved one to cancer.


October is about the pink.... Pass it on !
Together we can find a cure...
 Be blessed..
Cecile

Here is the before doll, for those of you
that like to see the before and after pics :)

After having her hair cut:)

Finishing touches on the outfit.

After doll :)

She is wearing an original handmade jean outfit,,
Sporting a flocked hair do in coco brown,
she is wearing handmade sterling silver
jewelry, she has on matching shoes.
She has been repainted
using artistic acrylics and sealers.

"Think Pink"
Cecile Williamson
Chynadoll Creations
2011

Magazine cover

Flocking the Red !

Well, here we go again LOL. I am so into this flocking.  It is amusing to me to snatch the hair off a doll and give it a shorter flocked look in a different color.
Ok so here is my Red flocking doll called" Red Sexy & Flirty"

Ok, so here is that infamous pile of dolls from my niece again.
She was chosen from the pile.

Here she is before here trip to the salon.

Here she is after her trip to the salon. I removed
her head and switched bodies because part of the
other body was chewed on (by what or who I do
not know LOL).

Here is Red.

She is wearing a handmade Jean outfit
(from a pair of my hubby's old jeans he
no longer wanted) The jeans were washed
and ironed then hand sewn. I painted a
face onto the jeans with glitter and red/black
accents. The design originally was to be a bird
of some sort, however at the time, I was watching
some scary mess on Netflix while painting and
there was a face that popped in the window of this
chick! Scared the mess outta me LOL. This is
the reason I usually just listen to music while
working on my creations.

hand painted design on jeans. 

Red Sexy & Flirty
Chynadoll Creations
2011

My time with a new friend.

It was an honor and a pleasure finally meeting a fellow blogger and new friend Frannie from Thrift Store Dolls. First we went to the Flea Market. We both brought a few dolls. There were not many folks out due to the weather. It was cloudy with an overcast so I guess folks thought it was gonna rain.

This was my purchase from the Flea Market.

I can't wait to begin their transformation.

Stay tuned :)

Our next stop was a quick one thru Toys R US. We walked around looking at all of the outrageous prices on some of the dolls. There were a few there that we liked, however we both walked out of there without spending a dime! That in itself deserves a pat on the back LOL.

"Lil Rusty" messing with big Rusty LOL

Our next trip was to the Thrift store. Ohh my what a huge thrift store! We went in and went straight to the doll section. The way it is displayed is really neat. Everything is on hooks in bags. We walked up and down the isles looking thru the bags. 

One of my thrift store finds. The little outfit

my son "Lil Rusty" is wearing. The doll was

made by a good friend of mine on FB. It's

called a Raggy Dee :)

Towards the back of the store (in the receiving area) they were getting stuff ready to bring out for sale. We both spied a tree house and a huge doll house. We kinda hung around waiting to see if they brought it out but they never did :(

Although we did not find any dolls (and trust me we looked, we even saw a woman with a cart that came from the back  of the store with dolls and went thru that lot) I managed to find a few things that I could use. Over all, I had a wonderful time and look forward to our next outing.

Thanks so much Frannie. Huge hugs to you for sharing with me your doll hunting adventure. 

This was my gift from Frannie. A lovely huge

assortment of dolls for OOAK projects.

Thanks a bunch Frannie :)

Check out Frannies site 

Thrift Store Dolls