Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Playing with Paper

Many of you may be familiar with Coty Farquhar, the beautiful mind behind the Styling, on line magazine and beautiful blog of the same name which originates in Australia. A few years ago, Coty shared some Christmas dolls which she had created from paper and assorted collected vintage finds....she inspired me to fashion some of my own...here is what I have been playing with! Please excuse the poor quality images...I quickly snapped them with my iPad this morning.

 

 

Felted Christmas balls, torn vintage tulle and recycled tissue paper and foil embellish them....

Bits of vintage lace are finding their way into the mix...

They are keeping my mind off the drilling, pounding and hammering going on downstairs...

I think they would look lovely as a tree topper, or sitting on a vintage hatbox or fresh green wreath as a holiday decoration....

I thinking I would like to make a more primitive looking one....

The house is a clean palette for fresh greens and a more simple Christmas this year...My mantra for the holidays...less is more...who would have thought....coming from the Queen of Embellishment!! N.xo

 

Posted by Nella Miller at 12:05 PM

15 comments:

  1. Coty FarquharNovember 19, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Hi Nella,
    What a wonderful post, I love your Christmas dolls. I will be dressing up a few of mine up for a Christmas story next week. It is amazing what you can do with them and they are so pretty. Thank you for the lovely words about my magazine. I too believe - less is more... especially this year, where has it gone?
    Wishing you a beautiful week! xxx Coty

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  2. oldgreymareNovember 19, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Your dolls are exquisite. Toot! Toot! :D

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  3. KatherineNovember 19, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Nella,
    Who doesn't love a pretty doll with lacy trimmings. So pretty.
    You manage to do both embellished and simple so well, it will be an elegant Christmas if your creative hand is on it.

    Hugs
    K

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  4. Castles Crowns and CottagesNovember 20, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    NELLA! WOW! It is so great to see you again! I have some paper items that I too made and enjoy all year round. Your home looks fantastic! I cannot wait for decorating to begin here; I have next week off so the fun will start!

    So good to see you! Anita

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  5. Ivy CladNovember 20, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Oh I love this, Nella! Paper art intrigues me, & your dolls are so charming and pretty. My mom has an oversized Nativity scene made mainly of paper. It's amazing & one of the highlights of the season to see it every year.

    Keri

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  6. Woodside ParkNovember 20, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Beautiful, Nella! Yes, I agree about your dolls as tree toppers - would be stunning. Drilling, pounding, and hammering? What are you all up to now? I'm looking forward to seeing your home decorated for the holidays. I'm also thinking less is more this season.
    Cheers,
    Loi

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  7. Castles Crowns and CottagesNovember 21, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Good morning Nella! It was so wonderful to see your comment this morning! I really miss your posts; I will be waiting for another one for the holidays!

    Enjoy the rest of your November, Anita

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  8. cindy hattersley designNovember 21, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Incredible what you have fashioned there Nella! If I tried that I think it would look like a roll of toilet paper that Beau had gotten hold of! You are so creative my dear!!

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  9. JermaineNovember 26, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    What a fabulous distraction from the construction...just beautiful and she would be perfect as a tree topper. Funny that so many of us are feeling the same way about less is more. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season. xo

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  10. JermaineNovember 26, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    What a fabulous distraction from the construction...just beautiful and she would be perfect as a tree topper. Funny that so many of us are feeling the same way about less is more. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season. xo

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  11. La Petite GalleryNovember 30, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    I have a friend that does paper art This is beautiful. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, now I am getting Christmas stuff out..
    yvonne

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  12. LeeDecember 4, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Very very lovely. I love how the paper looks like a flowing dress. So pretty.
    Happy Christmas decorating!
    Lisa
    leeshideaway.blogspot.com

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  13. millefeuillesDecember 9, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Dear Nella,

    I have been wanting to visit you for a long while now to say hello, yes, but also to marvel at the beauty you manage to surround yourself with. This doll is a perfect example of your skills. She is exquisite.

    Happy Festive season to you, dear Nella and warmest wishes from France.

    Stephanie

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  14. Ivy CladDecember 12, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Hi Nella! So nice to hear from you today. I hope your Christmas season is going well. It's amazing how quickly it's flying by!

    Keri

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  15. LeeAnn at Mrs Black's December 18, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Your house looks so pure and lovely. A sanctuary. Sigh. Love those dolls. Have a wonderful Christmas. x

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