I've found myself drawn to dolls lately. I come by it genetically, as my grandmother and great-grandmother both had beautiful dolls, and Grandma worked for several years at a doll museum. When I saw this broken bisque doll at last week's sale, unsold even when she was marked down to a couple of dollars, I knew she needed a loving home.
A little arm surgery and a bit of scrubbing, and she was good as new.
The allure of Little Red Riding Hood is harder to explain. She looks as if the wolf got the better of her. Probably it was her 50-cent price tag and those red shoes.
Her cape was turned into a jacket, and she turned into a little patriotic girl with an old silk flag.
I'm glad I brought them home.
I love the transformation! They are too cute!
karen...
Posted by: karen | August 14, 2013 at 01:39 PM
I just love the little bisque girl. I am glad you rescued her. All she needed was love.
Posted by: annabel52 | August 14, 2013 at 02:20 PM
Oh my goodness! I love what you did, especially for poor Little Red Riding Hood. I love her patriotic transformation!!! (I always found that story to be more than creepy..)
Posted by: JoAnne McPherson | August 14, 2013 at 02:24 PM
Oh my goodness, "Red" looked like a gonner and she turned out adorable!
I have never been a doll person, not even as a child, but find myself drawn to them lately. I'm not sure i would have been able to see the potential in Red but absolutely would have rescued the little beach babe. Well done!
Posted by: Kathy | August 14, 2013 at 02:34 PM
Awesome finds I love the dolls!!
Posted by: Tina | August 14, 2013 at 03:38 PM
I'm glad you rescue them. I can't leave tattered dolls behind either. Your gals are quite lovely now.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | August 14, 2013 at 06:47 PM
You made them so much less scary! Super super cute!!!
Posted by: Melissa | August 15, 2013 at 10:20 AM
So am I B - Sweet!
Posted by: Jewels Welsh | August 16, 2013 at 07:50 AM
amazing transformation on red riding hood. she was a bit creepy with those zombie eyes at first! maybe you are the doll whisperer :)
Posted by: jennifer | August 18, 2013 at 09:27 AM
How cute..especially the Bisque bathing beauty..do I see a tiny bunny on her suit? I have rescued a few dirty, neglected dolls before and was amazed how cute they really were once the grime & filthy clothes were off.
Posted by: tammyCA | August 23, 2013 at 11:02 PM