I'd like to introduce you to Gertrude. Gertrude started out life as a thrift shop reject. She originally was a Dream Pet hippopotamus with fabric eyes, funky yarn hair, and nothing special about her except she was purple. I spent a month working on her using the bead kit from the Beading for a Cure group. After I finished her up, I did enter her in Bead Dreams on a whim. She didn't get in which I expected, but I wanted to give it a try. I'm not really a blue type of person, but after I finished her up I just fell in love with her. I've had two people offer to buy her already. Don't know if I can even do that. I'm having doubts about sending her off to the BFC auction for next year. Last week one of the other beaded dolls like Gertrude only got a bid of @ 65 dollars. I don't know if I could let Gertrude go for such a low price as I've already been offered $150.oo for her from a local collector. Plus, I'm feeling that I might want to just keep her. I've got some time to decided, but for now she's living with me & I see her every day when I come down the stairs.
I've been absent for awhile as I've been busy getting ready for AFIC (Artistic Figures in Cloth). My best friend Cynthia came early & we got to spend some time together. I had a great time. I'm still unwinding & will post later about AFIC...an announcement that surprised me! and photos of my entry. Stay tuned as I've got to get the camera out.
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Addition: I just saw that our auctions for BFAC are back up. My doll an OOAK Podling is doing well & is going to bring in a nice price for our charity. I think I'm changing my mind & Gertrude just might have to leave my house to be auctioned off for next year. I was worried, but now I feel more confident that my Gertrude darling will do well next year. I hope Beki likes her company as that is where she will go to live for awhile. dot
8 comments:
Well, Gertrude is perfect. She is sure to bring a good price AND make her new friend happy! You do SO underestimate yourself!! Quit it!
Can't wait for the announcement.
OMG! I love this piece, he made me smile! You do excellent work!!
Thanks for making me smile!
Love,
Nita
gertrude is darling...great work...how can you let her go?
Gertrude is AWESOME, how could you part with her????
Hoopie
This is gorgeous. I just look at work like this and think "such dedication". I am in awe.
Wow! Gertrude is amazing! I think she's gorgeous. She's even more special when you realize that before she was just sitting in a thrift shop hoping to be loved again.
Gertrude is more than gorgeous (nearly as gorgeous as Scottie dogs) - I would never be able to part with her!
Gertrude is more than able to qualify for Bead Dreams. I think the judges are whacked in the head. I know my elaborate pieces should get in. That's why I only attempt it every other year. I know of a beaded art doll competition in Nashville if you're interested. Your work is fantastic and nobody should begrudge you your success. I won't. :) Happy beading.
Tamara
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