Tuesday, May 5, 2009

~ Mannequin Makeover ~

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Remember the old yucky brown mannequin that I posted a pic of yesterday? Well after a slight brainstorm here it is...I painted right over the fabric with my usual cream satin paint and then got out the good ol projector and used another rubber stamp transparency. I kind of want to keep this mannequin simple so all I need to do right now is find a simple something to go around her neck. A black and white flower, a domino necklace, a black ruffle? Told you it was a "slight storm"...
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32 comments:

  1. Just a bed of rosesMay 5, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    awesome, it will be fabulous when done! see your brain freeze...it only lasted a minute! Any of those you suggested will be perfect, then she needs a name to match. I am just going through piles today, so my brain is really frozen up. Making isle ways in order to work better and sending things off to the thrift shop, along with playing in the dirt outside!

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  2. The Victorian ParlorMay 5, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Gorgeous! It looks great:)

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  3. UnknownMay 5, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    WOW! I love it.........so creative!

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  4. Nice and Easy AntiquesMay 5, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Looks great! What a transformation!

    Love it!

    Clara

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  5. JenniferMay 5, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    Hey! michelle and I came to Lone Star last week, your space looks great! And I LOVE your blog!
    Also, in case you didn't know you have a check at Golightly's for something that sold!
    Have a great rest of the week!

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  6. Garden Antqs VintageMay 5, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    I love the transformation, you did a great job. I had one very similar during this past show and just let her go cheap because she was looking pretty ragged. Should have kept her!

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  7. Patina SoulMay 5, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    WOW! That is soooo cool!! You are a genius! Love the transparency idea. Did you use a marker or paint for the letters?

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  8. Nice and Easy AntiquesMay 5, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    I love the look! Big black Edwardian collar could be Fab!!!

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  9. MarleneMay 5, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Love her!!! I didn't know you could paint them..and the writing well...that just completes her look..your right she won't need much now she's ready to go! Just wonderful...Your so talented!

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  10. Lady PamelaMay 5, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Absolutely stunning! What a brainstorm.

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  11. JuneMay 5, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    Hi Tiina, That is one beautiful chick. I love her. It is just what she needed. Thank you for the comment today. That is sweet that you let your mom have first choice on your thrifting finds. Good girl. You can bet I'll be painting that cabnet. It will look so good white or cream, don't cha think?

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  12. Cottage Way of LifeMay 5, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    I have one of those mannequins and it's really ratty, but despite its ratty-ness, I haven't been able to bring myself to part with it. Thank you for the inspiration! I know what I am going to do with that ratty mannequin now. Your solution is super fabulous

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  13. KirsiMay 5, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    It looks soooo great!!!

    rgds, Kirsi

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  14. The Rustic VictorianMay 6, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    Spectacular!!! You are very creative Tiina!!!

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  15. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasMay 6, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    How gorgeous is this??? I love it! What a great idea! I want her!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  16. Mrs. WrightMay 6, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Your blog is soooo gorgeous...I was asked by someone if this was my blog...my name is Sepia and I once owned a tearoom! Of course a love for all things dreamy and creamy plus being forty something makes me wonderful if you are my missing twin!

    Simply Beautiful...

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  17. AnonymousMay 6, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Looks fabulous , love the contrast in color :)

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  18. Miss KrisMay 6, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Hi Tiina~

    Wow! So beautiful! You are so talented! I love it, everything about it, the writing, the pretty base colour, the lettering! Very impressive!

    ~Miss Kris~

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  19. Pat @ My Tattered EleganceMay 6, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    I think she looks great. And the black and white would be perfect. Also wanted to invite you and your friends to come to the Trade Days behind Collected Treasures this Sat. It's located at 604 W. Main in Arlington. Hope to meet you there.
    Smiles,
    Pat

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  20. time worn interiorsMay 6, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Love it! You are so talented!
    Theothertheresa

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  21. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMay 6, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Looks wonderful. I say the domino necklace! Can't wait to see her accessorized!

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  22. Patti's Artful DesignMay 6, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    As always, your work is beautiful! I think I need to buy a projector! Great job, Tiina

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  23. A Cottage IndustryMay 6, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    *sigh* Incredible.Simply stunning!
    You've got me lusting for an overhead projector!
    Tracey

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  24. CharleneMay 7, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    You did a great job on this! Wow what a difference!

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  25. VINTAGE HOME lifestyleMay 7, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Hi Tiina...thank you for stopping by. I just love visiting your blog to see what you are up to. You are so very creative...the mannequin looks fabulous.
    Hugs...
    Cathleen

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  26. Brenda PruittMay 7, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Well, what I thought of right away was the infamous song: Isn't She Lovely!
    Brenda
    http://cozylittlehouse.blogspot.com
    http://viewfromthepines.com

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  27. UnknownMay 7, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Can't wait to try painting one of my less favorites...what a wonderful difference....Pat said 604 West Main in Arlington for the sale...actually, it's 406 West main....hope you can stop by.....x jana

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  28. ~CC CatherineMay 7, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    This is TOTALLY so cool! Very Francais and Chic! ;) ~CC Catherine

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  29. beckylynneMay 12, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Love it! You mention creme satin paint, is the color "creme"? Can you tell me where you purchase it? I'm having a hard time finding just the right color of off-white, creme.

    Thanks...

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  30. sepiadreamsMay 14, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    The color I used on the mannequin is Valspar in satin at Lowes-color numbers are 101-6.5 and 107-36.5 and 109-1.5. I must have had it mixed from some other color so if you go to Lowes with those numbers they can mix that color for you....

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  31. anythinggoeshereMay 16, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Can I use a before and after photo on my blog?
    I did a post today showing one stripped of fabric and this would show my readers what else they could do. I would link your blog to the post. xo Joan

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  32. Zane WooderJanuary 24, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    I love that episode of Seinfeld where Kramer says he's dating the mannequin.

    zane

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