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{More Marisole Monday & Friends Paper Dolls}
First of all, Happy Friday to all!
This it the last of the fantasy dresses for paper dolls this week and it is actually one of my favorites. I’ll confess it wasn’t one of my favorites when I first designed it, but it has grown on me and now I’m sorta loving it. (That might be the teal talking. I have a deep affection for teal.)
Sometimes my fantasy sets come with a well formed world in my head and other times they are just a chance to play with a specific silhouette that interests me. This week’s series of garments certainly falls more into the “silhouette” that intrigues me category. It would be inaccurate to suggest that I started with a clear idea of the “world” and then created the dresses.
Never the less, seeing them all together as I get to do on Friday, some idea of the universe from which these dresses come can be formed.
Given the paper dolls delicate shoes, I think it is safe to say that she either rarely goes outdoors, it is the middle of summer or she is living in a place where foot protection isn’t needed. So, I think we are dealing with an urban enviorment. Hiking through the woods in those sandals? I do not think so.
All her dresses are long and most are quite flowy. While this is beautiful, it sure isn’t practical. I think therefore we can assume that she is wealthy enough to not be concerned with practicality.
So, in the end, I think we’re dealing with a princess or a noble woman in a society where she doesn’t have to worry about hurting her feet and can spend time practicing her flute. Not a bad life I don’t think for my paper doll.
A Fantasy Paper Doll & Her Gowns
So, my challenge to you is, what do you think of her life? What stories do you think this paper doll collection tells? Let me know in a comment and have a fantastic weekend!
I love this set! And one of the best things about paper dolls is the stories behind them.
I don’t know if this has been answered before, but I have a question for you: what do you personally do with your paper dolls once you’ve created them? Do you print out each and every set and store them? Do you ever play with them?
Once again, I love this whole set. The colours, the design, awesome shoes, accessories and the doll herself (especially her red hair!)
Well, after I make them, I post them to the blog! 🙂
Honestly, I don’t print them all out. I have the files neatly stored. The way I play with mine is to make magnetic sets which live in my apartment and also get often given to friends.
Of course, the original sketchbooks get stored neatly by date.