Sunday, September 4, 2016

Megan Doll Tag

Hi friends!  I hope you have been well and are enjoying the weekend.  Those of us in the States have a holiday tomorrow and I appreciate that extra day off from work.

As I mentioned last week, I spent over six hours working on a doll tag that was inspired by a recent post by Pamellia Johnson.  She made an absolutely beautiful card featuring a Julie Nutting doll stamp.  I loved it so much that I thought I would try to re-create something similar in tag form for myself.   (I hope you don't mind, Pamellia, that I lifted the idea from you.)  Pamellia's work is much more detailed and just perfect.  She makes it look so easy in her videos; but having tried it myself, I know just how much time goes into it.  So, here is my version.


First, I stamped the Megan doll stamp onto cardstock, fussy cut it, paper pieced the dress and boots with papers from Prima's Butterfly collection (adding layers with foam tape), and colored the hair with colored pencils.  I added a bit of lace trim under the skirt edge.  A seam binding bow was tied to the waist.  A Prima doll necklace adds a touch of elegance.  Using a Prima watercolor tag, I layered, inked and distressed more papers from the Butterfly collection.  I then added a Prima doily and some Cheery Lynn diecut swirls.  The flowers are a mix of Prima, Recollections, and Spare Parts.  The two flowers at the bottom have tiny Prima resin flowers for the centers.  Some Prima flat back pearls were placed at the top.  I added some gesso to the flowers to tone down the colors.  Lastly, I tied a piece of lace to the top of the tag.


Foam tape was placed under all the layers as well as the doll for added dimension.  Here is a view from the other side.


Well, there you have it.  Quite a lot of work but I was pleased with the final result (although at one point, I was ready to toss it).  If you have a chance, check the link above to Pamellia's blog to view her gorgeous card and a detailed video.

Thank you so much for stopping by and your sweet comments.  I wish you all a wonderful week ahead.  My plans for the holiday tomorrow are to start my fall housecleaning!

13 comments:

  1. Wow, your tag is just gorgeous! I love the romantic colours and the beautiful ribbon and roses on the dress.

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  2. Oh wow your tag looks so pretty, you have created a lovely looking doll and love the doiley too.. Her boots and skirt look wonderful.. have a good holiday...

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  3. You can tell you put in a lot of time on this tag. The detail is amazing with all the fussy cutting, and the layers! Just beautiful, Patty. Happy labor day!

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  4. Your doll tag is absolutely gorgeous Patty!
    So lovely designed with beautiful embellishments and colors.
    Have a creative and nice new week :)
    Hugs, Inger

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  5. Oh, it is so beautiful! What an amazing tag, Patty! All the detail and layers you added to the doll are gorgeous!

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  6. Sorry, hit enter too soon..... Was going to add that I love your paper piecing, and the lace trim and flowers are such a great touch! Really love it!
    Sorry I've been MIA... My computer crashed on me last week, and is still in the shop. I'm trying to limp along, but I'm pretty helpless without it. 😂

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  7. Wow Patty! Your tag is incredibly beautiful! Love the sweet JN girl! Her dress looks amazing! Love the fancy die doily ~ one of my faves :)

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  8. So worth the effort--it looks fabulous!

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  9. Patty, your tag is incredibly gorgeous! Pamellia's work is ever-inspiring and I'm so grateful she encouraged your heart to create this. Megan is beautiful.. I am so in love with her dress! The pattern is stunning and I adore the touch of lace (of course). The flowers and design throughout are lovely. Wonderful work, my friend. Have a happy night. :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  10. Beautiful colours and layers on this pretty tag Patty xxx

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  11. Oh, my goodness!! Your tag is absolutely gorgeous...so feminine and pretty with lovely detail! Love the paper piecing, lace, and doily! It's a perfect creation, Patty...love it!!!

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  12. What a stunning tag! Truly beautiful and I adore the colours too :) xx

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  13. Patty, I can't tell you how big the smile on my face is right now! I'm so honoured that I had even a small part in the inspiration behind this drop dead gorgeous tag!! Thank you so much for your sweet words, the warm and fuzzies have flooded over me and I'm so grateful for that today! Your tag is just stunning, so many beautiful layers on her dress and I love the papers you used! Absolutely scrumptious and well worth the time you put into it! Thanks again for this lovely post, you have really put the bounce in my step this morning!! big hugs and take care until my return :)

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