Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Award and my Dolls


I love this wonderful award that Susan gave me, go and visit her blog
nearlystylish.blogspot.com
Thank you so much.




Let me show you my collection of porcelain dolls, in my cabinet.
About 25 years ago, I went to a class and learned how to make the dolls.
It was so much fun and I really enjoyed watching them take shape, from the clay mould to the finished doll.
The top shelf are dolls that I made myself including the clothes, shoes and hats.
The lower shelf are dolls that I was given.
Sorry about the photos, I may need to take some more as the reflection of the glass, seems to be showing.

I hope that you are having a great week.
Hugs
Carolyn
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38 comments:

  1. MonicaAugust 18, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    WOW! So beautiful, Carolyn! Your dolls are exquisite!
    Hugs,
    Monicax.

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  2. LolaAugust 18, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Hi Carolyn!
    Congrats on the award - so well-deserved! And what adorable dolls - you're so talented!

    Off now to check out that link - many thanks!

    Hope you're having a great week!

    xxxLOL LOLA:)
    btw thanks for all the lovely comments!

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  3. Draffin BearsAugust 18, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Thank you for visiting Monica and your very kind words.

    Lovely to have you visit Nora and Lola, many thanks.
    I hope that you are having a great week.
    I am having a lovely week ~ have just been down to visit my Parents for the day, so that was really great.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  4. AnonymousAugust 19, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    My goodness carolyn - you clever soul YOU.
    How wonderful to create this way. They are just perfect! x Have a super week.

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  5. Marsha @ Tattered ChickAugust 19, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    What a fab award! That has to be one of the best ones I've seen! Congrats!

    Your dolls are beautiful! I spy a darling merry-go-round!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  6. MargeAugust 19, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    Hello Carolyn!

    Beautiful award! Congratulations my friend! And your dolls, VERY BEAUTIFUL AND CHARMING!! You are so talent, really!!:)
    Hugs, Marge

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  7. DoloresAugust 19, 2009 at 2:27 AM

    YOur award and your dolls are lovely. Thanks for showing us.

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 19, 2009 at 3:00 AM

    You MADE the dolls on the top shelf? OH MY! They are amazing! You are so talented in everything you do! What an accomplishment! I collect dolls but I've never tried to make them. It would be fun to go to a class though and learn! Love your beautiful collection! I had no idea you did this, too!

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  9. PiitisAugust 19, 2009 at 3:35 AM

    Hei Carolyn!
    Congrats on the award
    you deserved this!
    So wondreful!!! Your dolls are exquisite!

    Have a great week!!

    Hugs to you:)
    ^_^Piitis

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  10. LisaAugust 19, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    Congrats on your award and your dolls are just lovely! what a super collection! Thanks for sharing!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  11. Sixpence and A Blue MoonAugust 19, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    Wow! These are beautiful! You're so very good!!!

    Congratulations on the award - it's lovely.

    xoxo

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  12. Southern BearsAugust 19, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Bears, dolls, lovely blog - Carolyn, you are such a talented lady! Your doll collection is beautiful.

    Pat xx

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  13. The Victorian ParlorAugust 19, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Oh my gosh! Those dolls are gorgeous!!! Wow-you have so many talents-thanks for sharing them with the rest of us:). Congrats on your award too:).

    Blessings,

    Kim

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  14. Jodie (everything vintage)August 19, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Carolyn! You MADE those dolls? Like from scratch???
    WOW~GIRL!!!!
    Each one is SO beautiful!!!!!!! I can't imagine how fulfilling it would be to create such a beautiful little masterpiece such as these...they all seem to take on their own little personalities!!!
    Is there anything you cannot do girl? You are SO full of surprises!!!
    Every time I come here, I am sooooo amazed with you!
    Congrats on your award...YOU ARE SO DESERVING!
    (shall I call you the "award lady"??? *wink wink*
    I am just so impressed!!!!
    everything vintage

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  15. Jodie (everything vintage)August 19, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    Okay, I'm back again...
    I just have to tell you how beautiful her eyes are (the one to the far left sitting on the first shelf)...I can believe you made her from a mold! Amazing Carolyn! I just can't help staring at them!
    everything vintage

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  16. BillAugust 19, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    I'm in awe of your talents!!! It's always a pleasure to visit your beautiful blog!

    Bill

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  17. Draffin BearsAugust 19, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Thank you Suzi.
    I am loving seeing all the beautiful arrangements you are doing with the fabulous flowers, you show us.

    Hi Marsha,

    Yes, the little Carousel was a little gift my daughter brought back from France and I just love it.

    thank you Marge, and Dolores, you are so kind.

    Hi Diane,

    I am sure that you would enjoy making your own doll as it is so much fun. See if you can find a class and give it a try. To have a Lavender Dreamer doll, would be lovely.

    thank you so much for visiting Piitis and your very kind words.

    Many thanks Lisa.

    Hi Sixpence and a Blue Moon,

    The Award is lovely that Susan designed.

    Thank you so much for your kind words Pat and Kim

    Hi Jodie,

    You are so kind.
    Yes, the doll body parts had all come out of a mould and then you just work away, by removing rough parts, painting, firing and putting them all together. It was so much fun and was quite addictive.
    I like the little brown eyed googly doll too. She is a replica of a very old doll.

    thank you Bill and it is always good to visit your blog too.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  18. debra@dustjacketAugust 19, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Congratulations on your award dear!

    I just adore your dolls, especially the one in the second picture to the right in red dress. So very pretty. You are so clever to make them.

    Have a lovely day,
    xoxo

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  19. Draffin BearsAugust 19, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Thank you DJ, you are so kind.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  20. RosemaryAugust 19, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    So pretty!!
    Congrats on the award, and you have a great week too!
    Rosemary

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  21. UnknownAugust 19, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Hi Carolyn!!!!

    oh wow!!! congrats on the award and I love your doll collection!!! how fun and cheery!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  22. SusanAugust 19, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    oh I am glad the award made you happy, darling Carolyn!
    and wow! you are very talented! I love dolls, too :)
    have a lovely day, much love, susan

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  23. TaraAugust 19, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    I collected dolls for a while years ago but gave them all away but one. It sounds like itwould have been fun to make your own. You have a beautiful collection. Congratulations on your award too!

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  24. Draffin BearsAugust 19, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Thank you for visiting Rosemary.
    You will have a busy week with preparing for the baby shower.

    Hi Diana,

    Hope your courses go well and look forward to hearing about them.

    Many thanks Susan, and I hope that you have a good day too.

    thanks Sares, It was fun to make my own dolls and you could choose the coloured eyes and wigs etc.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  25. blushing roseAugust 20, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    Awesome! I wish I were able to create things like you all do out there in bloggy land. TTFN ~Marydon

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  26. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    thankyou for your comment dear! and i love your collection, they are so beautiful ♥

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  27. rochambeauAugust 20, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    Your dolls love beautiful Carolyn!
    Each one unique and special.
    Congrats on your award!

    xox
    Constance

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  28. Draffin BearsAugust 20, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Hi Marydon,

    Lovely to have you visit, thank you.

    Many thanks for your kind words,
    Suzannah and Constance.
    It is wonderful to have friends like you both.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  29. Wish on a WhiskerAugust 20, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Hi Carolyn~ You are so creative! I love seeing your doll collection, especially the ones you made! ~Mandy

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  30. Draffin BearsAugust 20, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    thank you so much Mandy for your kind words and for visiting my blog.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  31. A Fanciful LifeAugust 20, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    What wonderful dolls! It's so nice to see collections together like that. Such a great award - how nice for you!
    Sharon :-)

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  32. Draffin BearsAugust 20, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    thank you so much Sharon, for visiting my blog.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  33. UnknownAugust 20, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Wow, you made those!?!?!? Incredible...you have an amazing talent!
    Xoxo

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  34. Draffin BearsAugust 20, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Thank you for visiting Mademoiselle Frou Frou.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  35. lapousmorAugust 21, 2009 at 3:49 AM

    Hi dear Carolyn!

    It seems that each new visit on your blog brings a new surprise.
    I cannot remember I ever knew you made some dolls. You are really very talented at it. These dolls you made are so pretty and sweet looking! Very fine work. Thanks for sharing with us photos of your dollies.

    Take care!
    Lots of hugs to you and your hubby,
    Sophie.

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  36. Draffin BearsAugust 21, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    Dear Sophie,

    I made the dolls years ago and was a lot of fun. Thank you for visiting and your kind words.
    Love to you and Malko.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  37. BellaRosaAugust 25, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    Goodness, I wish you were near by, I would have you teach me how to string my dolls, and how to glue the eyes in, because I haven't quite figured these parts out yet. At one of my favorite thrifts I got a huge box filled with all kinds of beautiful dolls, some already finished, just needing colthes, others needing just to be strung and then there are all kinds of bits and pieces to make dolls, whoever these belonged to, they not only loved doing it but they were very good at it, everything is so beautifully painted. Your doll collection is just gorgeous...Rose

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  38. Draffin BearsAugust 25, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Thank you Rose, and I wished I lived nearby so I could help you.
    It was 25 years ago that I made the dolls but will probably still remember how to put them together.
    how lucky that you got a box of dolls.
    It will be fun putting them back together again.

    Many thanks for visiting my blog and your kind comments.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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Thank you so much for visiting Draffin Bears.
It always makes me happy to read your comments
and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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