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Sunday, 4 November 2012

Dressing Up Mrs. Claus!

Hello Everyone,

I hope you all had a great weekend. I just had 5 minutes to spare for my blog. I really don't know what's happening but at the moment I am being really busy. I have been so busy that this past week I didn't do much on my miniatures or on my new project. It is very frustrating when this happens. 

I also wanted to welcome two new followers of my blog Ellarina and my dearest friend Patty who is a great miniaturist herself. WELCOME! It is very encouraging to have 45 followers in the past year. Thank you everyone! 

Today I wanted to share with you my Mrs. Claus doll. I have realized that you find all sorts of Santa Claus dolls in 12th Scale for Christmas projects but it is very rare to find Mrs. Claus unless you go to a doll maker and ask for her.

The Lovely Couple Santa and Mrs. Claus
 So I went to my big chest where I have all my unused miniatures stashed away for a rainy day and I found an old woman doll which I never had used. This doll was given to me as a freebie not something that I really cared for but she was perfect for this particular project.

The old lady doll



Removing her clothes 

So I decided to transform this old lady doll into Mrs. Claus. I removed he clothing and made her a new outfit. First I did her petty coat so the skirt will look fuller. I also made more padding on her chest as the doll was quite flat. and started sewing her dress and apron. The dress has been hand stitched by me.  I loved her hair and bun and it was a shame to cover it with a mob hat so I did something a bit different. I also added a pair of spectacles. And here is how she looks.

The New Mrs. Claus






 I hope you all like her. I am really pleased with her. Well Santa is really happy to have her too. 

Keep tuned as I have more to share very soon.

Take Care.

Rebecca xxx
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10 comments:

  1. Unknown5 November 2012 at 02:02

    she is lovely,

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  2. Maria Ireland5 November 2012 at 10:25

    She is a perfect Mrs Clause :) I love her hair.
    Hugs Maria

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    1. Rebecca Micallef14 November 2012 at 13:41

      Thank you so much Maria I am glad you like her.

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  3. Diane6 November 2012 at 08:36

    She is lovely and looks a very kind and friendly Mrs Clause :).

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    1. Rebecca Micallef14 November 2012 at 13:42

      Thank you Diane for your lovely comments. Yes I do agree with you this dolls has a friendly face and fits perfectly for Mrs. Clause

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  4. Patty12 November 2012 at 06:40

    Dear Rebecca,
    Your website is wonderful and your miniature work is marvelous! I have enjoyed looking at the various stages of dressing Mrs Christmas! She looks beautiful!!

    Love and hugs,

    Patty

    XXXX

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    1. Rebecca Micallef14 November 2012 at 13:43

      Hi Patty my dear friend. Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so pleased that you like my blog and the dressing up of Mrs. Clause. Take Care xxx

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  5. Patty15 November 2012 at 07:42

    My dear Rebecca..............Thank you so much for your warm welcome as a follower of your wonderful blog!
    I have tried to put this message before but I can't always read the special code!
    Thank you also for helping me so much with Finding Rosa-Su some new limbs!
    You are an angel!

    Lots of love and big hugs,

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    1. Rebecca Micallef15 November 2012 at 08:40

      Hi Patty, Thank you so much I really appreciate it. I am so happy that Rosa-Su will be getting her new limbs. Can't wait to see her. Lots of love and hugs my dear friend. xxx

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