Transformed Beauty

This is my latest project that I have been working on.

I bought this mannequin a few months ago. She was a sorry sight, with a nice rip across her fabric chest, and the word "garbage" written in permanent black ink  down her shoulder and onto the front of her body. I did not know what I was going to do to her at the time I purchased her, but knew she would fit in nicely with all my other worn, vintage display pieces.

Apparently she was once discarded, by a retailer  and left by the roadside for the garbage truck. She was rescued and then spent some time in a little local boutique, sporting the latest fashions and accessories. When the shop closed and sold off their retail displays, I grabbed her and gave her a new home.

So over the past few weeks she was transformed. I decoupaged layers of tissue from  vintage sewing patterns, that I picked up for free at a flea market, all over her, covering the tear in her body and trying hard to cover the  word "garbage". Unfortunately, like a tattoo on her body, it is still visible, but now it kinda adds to her personality! I gave her a tiny skirt of vintage lace, and voila...she is now the star of the show. She will make her debut this Saturday, May 4th, at the Okotoks Market Square Artisan sale. 

  




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Just a  few of the pieces that found new homes over the weekend:

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Spring Sale and New Items!

I currently have a Spring Sale going on in my Etsy shop, where I have reduced most of my Winter stock. I also added some new items yesterday, including bracelets and some earrings. AS well, there is one more day to get in on the ADDITIONAL 10% OFF which ends April 20th. Just add the coupon code BLOG10, during the checkout process. My shop will be closed from April 21 until May 2nd for the Easter break. There are currently some great deals in my shop, and with Mothers Day approaching you may just find that perfect gift for Mom.....or for yourself! Below are some brand new one of a kind creations, just listed.

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