I'm feeling rather organised because I have nearly finished my first bit of Christmas craft.
I bought a 5 piece unpainted babushka doll from Russian Treasures at the stitches and craft show. I had been umming and ahhhing about what to paint on them, and in the end I just thought, "oh just do it," and this is what I came up with last weekend.
I like the concept of my work, but the execution is a little weak. It's really hard painting around bends! I have no doubt Jemima will love it. She is always playing with this set which is less than half the size so members of the family are forever going missing!
I still need to gloss it up a little. I want it to be super shiny, but the varnish stuff I have is matte finish. Hmm do I make another purchase, or do I just make do?
This will be a gift for Jemima, but Caleb saw me working on it and wants a set too, so I might be making an online purchase in the near future.
6 comments:
love them!
Oh Bek I am in love with them. I think I NEED to have them - for the kids I mean. I love the painting you did on them too. I think I would get the shiny finish though
Lovely little dolls! I like your paintwork too and I agree with Cindy, go for the shiny finish. What's next on the present making agenda? x
Oh my they look fantastic !
They are super cute girlfriend - I love them! Well done!
Bek - what a fantastic notion! Definitely shiny finish (sorry) vote from me too! I hope you don't mind, but I would love to borrow that Christmas idea of yours...(?)
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