Fairy Ginny

Character:
Designed and made as a gift. I had a small collection of Ginny dolls as a child, but they are not common. I do not know of any other Ginny fairy dolls.

Construction:
Base: Ginny Doll purchased on Ebay. Ginny is produced by Vogue Dolls, and is not sold in most toy stores. She retains her original hair and face paint, simply received a good cleaning. Her new dress is made from lace and silk flower petals, her crown from silk flowers, wire and crystals, and her original shoes were painted to match. Her wings are clear plastic, covered in feathers. All costume pieces are removable. Completed 2006

FYI: Before and After

Today I thought I'd share with anyone who's interested a few before and after shots from some of those early projects. (I forgot to take before shots for most of the more recent projects.)

So if you're unclear about just how much has changed, or not changed for some of these, here's some examples, click for larger versions.

Nonhumans:
Denim Blue/Queen Lizzie, Daydream Bear/Ninja Bear
It's hard to tell in the pics, but among other changes, small symbols were painted out of the eyes in both cases.


Dolls:
Before........................................

After....... Beach Barbie/Amazon, Sport Doll/Mermaid, Fashion Fever Drew/Rogue

Sharp eyes will note that the Amazon's arm band started as an accessory for another doll.
And now you know.

First Projects: Mermaid

Character:
Another early experiment, I know very little about this girl other than she obviously lives in the sea. Not a true fish-finned mermaid, but some relation.

Construction:
Base: generic Barbie knock-off from the dollar store. Hair dyed with paint, yarn streaks added, full body paint treatment (Note scales on shoulders). Hand sewn costume from scrap fabric. Completed 2005.