Saturday, April 17, 2010

PINK SATURDAY

Hello and welcome to Pink Saturday hosted by Beverly of How Sweet the Sound. Thank you Beverly for hosting this fun event.

First I'd like to thank you all for your kind comments last week about my son. Bless you all, you are so sweet! We have talked to him several times this week. Just can't grasp that he is so many miles away.

Today for my pinkness I have this pretty little Ribbon Lady that I made this week. I have admired these in antique stores for years and if in good conditon they are very pricey.
These Ribbon Ladies were first made in the 1920's and 30's with paper dolls, ribbons, laces and millinery flowers.
She apprared again in the early 50's and has been sleeping ever since.
I found a pattern book to make them several years ago and finally made one.
This Ribbon Lady I named Annie and she is a 1920's era.
She was so much fun to make and like the ones made years ago she is on black velvet.
She is not going to stay in this frame, I'm going to buy a shadow box or antique beveled glass frame to put her in.






In the closeups you can see the paperdoll.







Next I have a pretty little bouquet I picked from my garden this week.




Thank you so much for stopping by, it was so nice to visit with you.
Have a wonderful week.
Blessings to ya! Shirl

23 comments:

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

Oh Shirl, you did awesomely with the pinky lady! I love her! Happy PS!

Simply Debbie said...

OH MY GOODNESS SHIRL,
SHE IS GORGEOUS...OOPS...BEFORE I GO TO SQUEALING WITH PINK DELIGHT,
HAPPY PINK SATURDAY.
I LOVE HER. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL JOB YOU DID...DID YOU MAKE THE PAPERDOLL....SHE IS A VISION TO BEHOLD.
I MISSED YOUR LAST SATURDAY POST AND I WANTED TO CONGRATULATE YOUR SON BOB AND YOU FOR HIM MAKING SERGEANT. I WILL ADD HIM TO MY DAILY PRAYER LIST FOR SAFETY AND THANK HIM FOR OUR FAMILY FOR PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY.
ONCE AGAIN SHIRL, YOU CREATED A VISION OF LOVELINESS.
BLESSINGS AND HUGS
SIMPLY DEBBIE

Mary said...

Hi Shirl!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Annie is so beautiful, her dress is so pretty. Such talent you have!
Your spring flowers are sweet. It's so nice to have fresh flowers in the house after the long winter...yay Spring!!
Blessings, Mary

Tami @ Creative girl Vintage said...

Hi Shirl...your ribbon girl is so gorgeous!! You did such a beautiful job. Have a lovely pink day! xo Tami

Olivia said...

Oh your blog is so so pretty!If you have time stop by http://shabbychictreasures.blogspot.com/
I am giving away a pretty rose teapot for the month of April!
Hugs,
Olivia

Gwen said...

Oh, Shirl, she is absolutely GORGEOUS!! There is just no end to your creativity!! I also love your banner. I am in awe as I love all things purple!!

Connie said...

Happy pink saturday, sweetpea. I am going to make one of those. It is gorgeous.
xoxo,
Connie

Lia at Petite Little Bee said...

Hello,

Happy Pink Saturday!! I just love how their little skirts are made. Thanks so much for sharing. I am a new follower!!! Hope you have a chance to come say hello.

Cheers,
Lia

Jennifer said...

Mom that is beautiful.I just love it.I have a book o some of those from that old sewing store we used to go to in Buc.Love ya,Jen

Carey said...

I love this beautiful creation you made. It looks great on the black background. Is there a place to find the pattern? If not would you be will to give a little tutorial? I really would love to make one.Your son is always in my prayers to keep him safe.Happy Pink Saturday.
Hugs,
Carey

Loretta said...

Oh, you are so talented; I love the ribbon girl! I also love your GORGEOUS blog header. You decorate so sweetly. Would you like to come and do my house too? Have a most wonderful day.

Anonymous said...

Happy Pink Saturday. Congrats to your son. Thank you to your son and to you for his service. Thank you. Doesn't seem enough to say it but it's from the depths of my heart, with prayers along with it. Back to pink - I was not only admiring the ribbon girl but the lamp next to her! Enjoyed my vist. Thanks. Jenn

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

What a pretty post, Shirl! Your posies are sweet and the picture very pretty. Thanks for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday to you.

Blessings,
Sandi

Maggie said...

Love the table arrangement!

Jeanne said...

Hi Shirl, I love those vintage ribbon dolls. Yours is stunning and I love the way you made her look so authentic. a terrific and artful job.

Happy Pink Sat.
Love, Jeanne

Mari said...

HELLO SHIRL, AND HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!! YOU OUT DID YOURSELF SHE TURNED OUT STUNNING, I JUST ADORE HER, THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING HER!!!

Cathy said...

Shirl,

Wow, wow, wow. That pink little girl is absolutely stunning. You did an amazing job. It looks so vintage. I would be so proud of her if I were you.

What an awesome Pink Saturday post. YOU GO GIRL. Make up a few more of those gorgeous ribbons girls and sell them.

xo Cath

Beverly said...

Happy Pink Saturday, Shirl. I am so glad you are able to communicate with your son. I know how hard this must be for all of you.

And, oh my gosh! I am in love with your ribbon lady. Like you, I have been wanting one of these for years. Are you going to make any to sell? Because if you are, I want to put in my order.

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

This is absolutely stunning! Great job!!
Debbie

vickie said...

Happy Pink Saturday, the Pink Lady is beautiful, and your header on this blog is so pretty too! Also love the pink glass lamp. Have a great week!

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Shirl, Oh my goodness how pretty is your ribbon lady. You did an amazing job and the black velvet background just makes it stunning. I love the ribbon you used too. It looks so pretty in this frame, but I can see the one you spoke of being very pretty too.
You are so talented with everything. I love all your creations.
Glad you are going to have some time off. I know you have lots planned to do.
Thank you for stopping by and your sweet comments. Prayers for your son and Congrats to him again.

Love ya, Celestina Marie

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Absolute perfection!!

Big Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Duchess of Tea said...

Shirl darling I stumbled upon your blog and fell in love with your talent. Luv, your blog is bursting at the seams with creativity, colour and beauty. I have joined your followers, and will return often to visit with you.

Love & Hugs
Duchess