dress form that is~ I've got a lot of dress forms, some real and some are purely decorative.... Here is one that I covered in buttons... blogged about here. Look at this manly-man shirt form that I picked up for .50¢ It is covered with sheet music fabric. I used Mod Podge to adhere it.Here is a dress form that I bought at a yard sale....I covered it with this lovely old black fabric with pink flowers on it... then I made a "slip cover" for it out of muslin. blogged about here and here. If I remember correctly it was $10.00 This next dress form I made into a cupid, when I bought it-it looked like this, I paid $20 for this one... blogged about here. Here is a link of how I covered this dress form. This one is an old-old dress form that I bought in pieces in a dusty old box, I paid only $3 for it.... blogged about here. It is a very long and slender form... You can see it in the upper right hand corner of this photo...The Styrofoam chest form on the brass stand I've had for years... that was a $3.00 thrift store find. At one time it had leopard fabric on it and was used by my daughter.... now it is covered in vintage sheet music. I'm thinking about making some changeable covers for this one so I can use it to showcase some of the jewelry I make.
I also came across this tiny plastic Barbie doll dress form that I'm going to transform into something that looks a little more vintage. I'll make a stand for it as well~ All the things in this photo are all in the Barbie house I'm working on...Lastly, this is the dress form I am looking for......
Hubba-hubba... one day... one day~
This party is being hosted by "The Polka Dot closet"
So many to pick from, I have no idea which is my favorite! lol... They are all beautiful, thank you for sharing and have a wonderful week!
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I love all your dress forms. Have you ever seen a dress form of a pregnant lady? Husband and I were out one Sunday walking and saw it in someones yard. I knocked on the door and asked them if they were getting rid of it. The woman said I could take it because if I didn't her husband would use it for target practice. Yikes, there is something very wrong with that. So I carried it home. Still haven't done anything with it but I love it. Someday I will mosaic tile it.
ReplyDeleteI also have a very small one I found at goodwill. I couldn't resist it either.
Wow --what a great collection you have! Where did you find those beautiful angel wings? All of yours are great!
ReplyDeleteOMG that is a ton of forms! I can not imagine how long it took to cover the one with buttons. The one with the angel wings is fabulous! The best part is you picked them all up for such great deals. Thank you soooo much for coming to the ball!
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I am enraptured by the button one!
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ReplyDeleteI'm coming over to see you from Carol's party and I'm a new follower.
Love all of your beautiful mannequins and the way that you have dressed them. The Valentine girl is my favorite.
Stop over and see me sometime.
hugs
Sissie
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ReplyDeleteI can't decide which I like the best..loving the one with all the buttons, then the old black fabric...forget it... I can't decide... hubba-hubba is right..this was too much fun. TFS! Have fun at the party!
ReplyDeleteYou sure did hit the jackpot with your dress form finds! And you refurbished them beautifully! Now I am thinking I will cover one of mine in fabric in order to hold her together better! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl, Love all your dress forms and the one with buttons has me sooning. Timely to do, but so gorgeous. All your pretties are fabulous and you have inspired me to make a few more too.
ReplyDeleteHope you get the one you are looking for in the last pic.
So enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog. Have fun at the party.
Hugs, Celestina Marie
You have a wonderful collection of dress forms ~ They will all have lots of fun at the ball :) My lady is looking forward to meeting them :)
ReplyDeleteWow! They are all so fantabulous! Popping in from Carol's dress form party to say hi!
ReplyDeleteLoving them all but especially Cupid!!
ReplyDeleteYou have a fabulous collection! I'm so glad that you shared it with us!
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Oh I love all your BEAUTIFUL Dress forms... I am coming over from the Dress Form Ball... I think my favorite is the one with the Buttons... Okay I actually think my Favorite is the one with the Wings... But I do LOVE that one you photographed at the Market.. WOW!!! she is Amazing!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove a dress form. You are so lucky to own so many. I specially love the one all covered in buttons.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Michele
Hello from spain: i love those molds. The use sometimes Barbies size. I like to decorate room. Keep in touch
ReplyDeleteYou certainly have a wonderful collection of dress forms! Love the idea of using sheet music, as well as buttons to cover them!
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Janet
The gathering of all your girls...swoon! How beautiful! I love the one covered in buttons...stunning! Angel wings...sigh. Have a lovely time at the ball.
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Sandy
Woe you really do have a multitude of forms! Each and all of them are amazing. So glad you joined the party.
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ReplyDeletehmmm I have a few myself but yours are all fabulous !
ReplyDeleteWOW you have so many and I do love the one with wings! I hope you find the one you are looking for this year.
ReplyDeleteDeb
Wonderful forms. Do you have names for them all? I too have a companion in my room, I call her 'Alice'
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What an amazing collection! Love the buttons, sheet music, and, of course, the angel-winged one! They all look so good the way you have them aranged too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your suggestion when visiting my blog of using my "vintage" husband's little boy photo as a fairy or something like that! You've given me some ideas there :)
Jane
Cheryl:
ReplyDeleteI LOVED strolling through your beautiful collection of dress forms. We certainly share a passion.
My favorite? The cupid form....so beautiful!
Glad I stopped by...
Cori
Starview Sonnet
You have a beautiful collection of dressforms. What lovely alterations they have received!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a collection you have! I love them all, but I especially love the Cupid one for this time of the year! I'm #8 on Carol's list if you care to visit me! ~Stacy~
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ReplyDeleteLove all of your dress forms but the ones that particularly caught my fancy was the one with buttons covering it ( such a cute idea) and the cupid one. I plan on ordering one like Carol is offering in her giveaway if i am not lucky enough to win it and then decoupage it with sheet music and lace!! Thanks so much for all the great inspiration!
Hugs,
Deb
You have a wonderful collection of dressforms! And at such amazing steals! I'm green with envy! *winks* Vanna
ReplyDeleteWhat a totally gorgeous collection of dress form you have, they are all beautiful.....
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Mari
I too am obsessed with dress forms! I've yet to alter any of mine but am certainly inspired by yours ~ thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete~Cindy
Wow, those are fabulous! Really like that button one too!
ReplyDeleteDiane
That last one is a beauty to be sure but I adore your cupid and love the slip cover you made for your ten dollar find. That was a sweet bargain my dear.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely collection :D
ReplyDeleteVisiting via Carol's Dress Form Ball at The Polka Dot Closet,
Smiles, Suzanne from NW Illinois
@whycuzican
Lucky girl to have such a beautiful collection. Love the button covered one but I whant WINGS!! off to read that post.
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They are all so beautiful It was fun to see them all.
ReplyDeleteI love all our forms. but I really love the one that is covered in vintage buttons.
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of dressforms, you can never have too many!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Your button mani is inspirational. It's got me looking for buttons!!!
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