No more empty space!


Whisper #2No, it's not between my ears! Since I sold the original Whisper I have had a big empty space on my wall. But it's empty no more! Although I still have to make something for her to hold in her left hand I'm saying she's done! I came up with a really unique headdress that, for once, I'm not telling how I made, LOL. The headdress is really special because the purple sequin trim was bought for me by Shashi when she went to India last summer, and the part of her headress with the beautiful fall colors was made from a gift from Natalie. How do you like her 'tassel'? I think it's cool. I was afraid that it would bounce against the wall once she was hung up but, nope, it hangs freely. I'm really happy with her.

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The basic pattern was from a class that Barbara Willis came up here and taught a couple of years ago. I changed the angle of one of her arms but the rest of it is hers. The face is a cloth over clay, it is the face that I sculpted in her class. I think this is the first time that I've used that face since the class. We learned how to make a flexible mold so that was nice.

Posted by judi at January 8, 2007 2:34 PM
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Judi, she's one of the most beautiful dolls I've ever seen! I mean that! I love every single thing about her. The colors are sooooo delicious, her face is sweet and just lovely, and the embellishment is perfection! I'm just sitting here with my big mouth open, in AWE! LOVE HER!!!!!

Posted by: Kai at January 8, 2007 3:10 PM

WOOOHOOO!! Very Pretty. Love the face and fabric you used. Barb is coming in Feb. to teach our doll club Silver Doll-Ers.
Love & Hugs
Frannie

Posted by: Fran at January 8, 2007 3:16 PM

Now I want to know how you did the head dress.....it looks like ribbon...am I close? She is very serene looking, very pretty.

Posted by: Auntie Linda at January 8, 2007 3:24 PM

I enlarged the picture so I could see her head better...lace with beads, micro beads...I still don't know how you did it. LOL

Posted by: Auntie Linda at January 8, 2007 3:28 PM

Judi she is stunning. I LOVE her!!!!!

Nita

Posted by: nita at January 8, 2007 5:23 PM

Sigh... It's a good thing I read the copy before I responded -- I was going to ask how you made the head dress. I"m pretty sure I could hand dye something to resemble the fabric in the main part, but OH! those SEQUINS! To DIE for! Sigh again...

I can't believe you finished her already -- she is simply exquisite.

JudiA

Posted by: JudiA at January 8, 2007 5:57 PM

Judi, she is gorgeous! I love her face sculpt and face painting. And that headdress is gorgeous. Yep- keep it your own secret! A gal has to have some secrets, after all.
Beautiful work, Judi!
Linda F from FL

Posted by: Linda Fleming at January 8, 2007 7:31 PM

She is truly a gorgeous doll. You make it look so easy. I also like the coffee cozy. What a great idea!

Posted by: Gerry at January 9, 2007 4:58 AM

Very, very pretty Judi! I have always liked this Whisper of Barbs and you have done a marvelous job creating your very own!

Posted by: kerry at January 9, 2007 5:00 AM

I love the doll especially the face. She looks very peaceful. great job on the special secret headdress.

Posted by: maryellen at January 9, 2007 5:52 AM

I thought I had already commented on your Whisper, Judi! I love everything about her and I can see why you wanted to make another one for yourself. You did a fabulous job sculpting the face and painting it, and needless to say, an equally fabulous job on the costuming.....love those colors!
Love, MaryO

Posted by: MaryO at January 9, 2007 6:11 PM

Hi,
I can't believe I found your blog. I just ordered a Barb Willis pattern two weeks ago. I'm excited to try her, but a little intimidated too, since I've never done face sculpturing.
Your doll is just so elegant and charming!
Love the beadwork too and the tassel!
Betzie

Posted by: Betzie at January 11, 2007 3:01 PM
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