A month ago I took a doll class taught by Arley Berryhill. Last evening I put the finishing touches on her and she's ready to be hung on a wall. I just can't decide which part of the the house she should reside.
Here's how she first looked when I brought her home from the class. Her hair, arms and lace were just pinned in place.
After a couple days with some beads, sequins and glitter glue she's now ready to grace the walls of our home. (She's consented to living out of water. As she's explained to me, just because she's a mermaid doesn't mean that she has to be pigeon-holed to a watery existence. I guess she's a bit of a rebel, who knew?)
I can't decide whether she should be against one of our many cream walls, or the warm yellow walls of the family room where she'll contrast nicely. Hmm. We'll have to think about that a bit.
Your mermaid is beautiful and I love the beading on her. Her hands/fingers look very graceful.
Posted by: Heera | April 19, 2012 at 02:48 PM
Oh my goodness...she is gorgeous.
Posted by: Marie | April 19, 2012 at 05:03 PM
Great colors and love the beading! You have captured the essences of mermaids. She looks like she would fit perfectly under the seas (or in your case gracing your walls)
Posted by: Pam | April 19, 2012 at 05:22 PM
She's just gorgeous!
Posted by: Sue K | April 19, 2012 at 06:26 PM
She'll be beautiful wherever she is. And I think she knows it! :-)
Posted by: katie | April 20, 2012 at 03:28 PM
Not to worry, gal. She'll be the first to let you know just exactly where she wants to be.
They do exert their will upon us, now, don't they. Always a mind of their own and let us know at a whim.
Her hands are exquisite ! ! ! ! ! !
hugs
Posted by: Gerry | April 21, 2012 at 03:02 PM
I agree the hands are so delicate! What material did you use and how tall is she?
Posted by: Pam | April 22, 2012 at 06:06 AM
Ok, this is the BEST cloth doll mermaid I have ever seen; the most convincing tail, the sweetest expression. And yes, the tender gesture of her lovely hands is breathtaking. Glorious!
Posted by: Rhissanna | April 22, 2012 at 12:31 PM
Tami she is a work of art and so beautiful. Her details are stunning. You really took this and created a masterpiece mermaid. Blissful my dear...
Posted by: Saucy Chick Sherry | April 22, 2012 at 08:29 PM
She turned out gorgeous!! I can't wait to take that class.
Posted by: Shashi | April 23, 2012 at 12:29 AM
Wow What a beautiful mermaid!!! You did a fantastic job and all her embellishments are just right! Congrats onhaving a class with Arley. I would love to take acalsswith him!
Posted by: nita butler | April 23, 2012 at 07:00 AM
Your mermaid is lovely! Like Shashi, I can not
wait to take the class in June. Your hands and fingers are awesome~I hope I can learn the tricks for such graceful hands.
Posted by: Ruth Anne | April 24, 2012 at 03:28 PM
Very lovely mermaid! She looks so elegant and is full of expression, especially in her hands.
Posted by: Mary Anne | April 24, 2012 at 03:51 PM