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The Lady Gets A Makeover...


Recently, I found this little lady curbside...a chippy, gaudy golden girl.  But I had other plans for her...a makeover!


I decided to decoupage the mannequin with vintage dictionary pages...the pattern is small and wouldn't detract from displays.



I didn't try to make her perfect...a wrinkly surface was fine with me...


I think she turned out beautifully!  I plan to use her in my studio for display...


of antique jewelry...


and lovely old lace...


She's so stylish now...




I am joining Angie at Knick of Time Tuesday

and Kim at Wow Us Wednesdays

Until next time...
Linda
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59 comments

  1. ChyOctober 30, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Wow! Beautiful. I was at the Antique Mall today and there was a bust of a woman that had been done in a similar way, thought yours is much nicer and unique with the jewellry and the lace. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Angie @ Knick of TimeOctober 30, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    That is absolutely lovely now!!!

    We both had vintage dictionary projects this week!

    I hope you'll link up to Knick of Time Tuesday next week with this project!

    Blessings,
    Angie @ Knick of Time Interiors

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  3. JosieOctober 30, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    She turned out beautifully! I bet if whoever threw her away saw her now they would want her back! I love it!

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  4. NuminosityOctober 30, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    I have a similar gal in my studio only she was bright orange to begin with. Yours truly has the wasp waist of the victorians doesn't she! Quite an improvement with the collage (or is it decolletage?) She'll be a fine prop for your pieces.
    xoxo Kim

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  5. Joy@aVintageGreenOctober 30, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Beautiful. You have created a great display for jewelry.
    - Joy

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  6. DortheOctober 30, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Hi dear Linda- she is totally wonderful, love the old pages you used for her make-over.She is perfect for your collection of jewelery now.
    Have a happy sunday.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  7. Allison@FabRehabOctober 30, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    That is fabulous! I love it!

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  8. DebbiedoosOctober 30, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    LOVE this, what an awesome idea Linda. You did a great job!

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  9. DebOctober 30, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    She turned out great! Wouldn't you like to have her waist.

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  10. DoniOctober 30, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Gorgeous job! Love the lace especially!!! I just got one this week and posted about her on my blog...haven't named her yet and not sure if shes going to get a decoupage makeover but so excited! Thanks so much for sharing your beauty!
    Blessings
    Doni

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  11. TammyOctober 30, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    What a find Linda! love the shape on her...very cool!
    You did a great job !
    Tammy
    Junk Wild

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  12. aliceOctober 30, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Linda! you made another star! Beautiful!
    smiles, alice

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  13. TriciaOctober 30, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Wow, Linda! That turned out great :)

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  14. The Boston LadyOctober 30, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Oh wow Linda! What a lucky find and what a creative way to give her a makeover. I absolutely love this. Ann

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  15. Gina at Vintage Junk in My TrunkOctober 30, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    That mannequin looks a million times better, Linda -- great job!!

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  16. NanaDianaOctober 30, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Linda- What a great find! I can't imagine finding something like that curbside! Love her new "do"...she is perfect now! xo Diana

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  17. Cher' ShotsOctober 30, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    What a fantastic find ~ great job!
    'hugs from afar'

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  18. Blessed SerendipityOctober 30, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Linda I love how she turned out! She is perfect for display and you found her curbside? Lucky day for you!

    Danielle

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  19. Alison @ The PolohouseOctober 30, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Gorgeous Linda!
    You better keep her.
    She turned out awesome and should
    be tucked into your home somewhere.
    Love her!
    Hope this finds you well.
    xoxox
    A

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  20. Honey at 2805October 30, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    She is so pretty now. I'm sure she's happy you came along and gave her a new dress!

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  21. VickiOctober 30, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    She is stunning and certainly a keeper.

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  22. K J DOctober 30, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Oh I love her! She is such a gorgeous shape and now you have beautified her completely with your dictionary pages.

    btw I love that the pages have little pictures :)

    Karen

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  23. GARAGE SALE GALOctober 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Nice job on the pretty lady bust! It's amazing what people put on the curb! Nice find!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  24. Katalina JewelryOctober 30, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Wow, what a find! She was a little flashy...but she looks fabulous now! And what about that waistline!

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  25. ElaineOctober 30, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Oh my!! Absolutely awesome what you did with the dicared bust. Love it

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  26. The Polka Dot ClosetOctober 30, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Curb side I am so jealous!! She was quite a find, and your make over is perfect!!

    Carol

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  27. judiOctober 30, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    linda, this is an awesome makeover! i love the use of the dictionary pages to cover up the brassy dated surface. just brilliant.
    judi

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  28. Beach House LivingOctober 30, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Wow! That is a unique piece to start with. A different shape. Your makeover looks great and completely changed the feel of it from modern to chic.

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  29. The Joyful ThrifterOctober 30, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    oh the things people give away! great re do! love it!

    Smiles,
    The Joyful Thrifter

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  30. LizlovesVintageOctober 30, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    She is so beautiful, Linda. I love the lace also. You know, I'm a sucker for old lace and dress forms of any sort.
    Happy Halloween!
    xoxo Liz

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  31. DonnaOctober 30, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Wow, Linda! You took your lady from gaudy to glam! Love the vintage dictionary treatment you gave her! If only the person who tossed her could see her now! Great job!!!

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  32. Low Tide High StyleOctober 30, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    She looks so much better now! You've transformed her from gaudy to gorgeous!

    Kat :)

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  33. SusanneOctober 30, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Lucky find, brilliant transformation!
    Susanne.

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  34. Grandma Barb's This and ThatOctober 30, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    What a great find Linda and you have made her beautiful. She looks so lovely with her jewelry and lace.
    Barb

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  35. Cindy AdkinsOctober 31, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Oh WOW, it's perfection, Linda!!! I love this!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  36. Winkel's Crazy IdeasOctober 31, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    A beautiful result of creativity and a really lovely blog. I am signing up as a follower! Have a great day :)Pam

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  37. Robin JohnsonOctober 31, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Linda you have made her so pretty. What a great find! The pretty lace really makes the necklace pop!

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  38. PriorOctober 31, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I like her so much better, now that she is well read, She looked to naked all golden!
    Lezlee

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  39. Mimi SueOctober 31, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    She's gorgeous! Love all the ideas in the idea house. Thanks for sharing with us! I need some of those big plastic letters! Mimi

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  40. Miss Gracie's HouseOctober 31, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    She IS stylin'...great idea!
    Rene

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  41. ToniNovember 1, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Great job. So glad you got the lovely lady off the street!

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  42. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    what an incredible inventive transformation! how clever of you to think of it!

    Karen

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  43. CindyNovember 1, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I must say, she looks more like a "lady" now. You did a lovely job on her.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  44. Cindy AdkinsNovember 1, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Hi Linda,
    I just popped over to say "hey!" and thanks so much for visiting, my friend! xo Cindy

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  45. M.L. @ The House of WhimsyNovember 2, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    How inspired!!! And I love how you've embellished her already.
    Kudos,
    Mary Lou

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  46. My Cottage CharmNovember 2, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    What a great find! :) I love the addition of the dictionary pages...she's perfect now. You always find the best stuff...I need to live closer to you! lol
    Thanks again for my surprise..you sure know how to brighten up a girls day!
    Love you LOTS
    Missy :)

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  47. amy of studio four cornersNovember 2, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    she is lovely...and so transformed from her side of the street look!
    love your blog - I'm your newest follower - glad you visited my blog as well!
    amy of four corners design

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  48. Sunny Simple LifeNovember 2, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Amazing what you can do with found objects these days. You can't even believe it was ever the gold gaudy girl. It is beautiful now!!

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  49. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalNovember 2, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    What a difference! No more flashy gold!

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  50. Brenda's BlogNovember 2, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Oh Linda,
    That is beautiful! Such a wonderful job of transforming her!!! Just lovely! It all just pulled together at the end and made me smile just looking at it!!! Great Post! I just did a wall in my booth with vintage dictionary pages and I love it! ;0) Hugs...Brenda

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  51. Privet and HollyNovember 2, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Your golden girl is
    truly golden now,
    Linda, and so YOU : )
    How lucky that you
    have a STUDIO! And
    I know you are creating
    lots of great things for
    Christmas......fun!

    Happy November, sweet
    friend!

    xx Suzanne

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  52. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydNovember 3, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    She is Beautiful.... A Real Treasure~

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  53. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmNovember 3, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Perfect...so glad you rescued her :) Laurel

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  54. saltbox
    treasures    November 4, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    She's beautiful! What a great curb find and transformation!
    ~ Julie

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  55. A Strange AllureNovember 4, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    What a great find...and I love what you did with it. Er, if you don't mind me asking, what did you use to decoupage it? Golden medium, liquitex...? I would not have thought to decoupage brass. So cool. :)

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  56. BeccaNovember 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Wow! Very cool! I love the book paper idea, and it turned out really nice. Hope you have a nice weekend Linda!

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  57. UnknownNovember 6, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Great makeover Linda! I think I could do this?!

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  58. Carrie @ lovely etc.November 10, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    So simple and so cute!

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  59. judiMarch 20, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    this is such a transformation! thanks for helping me "see" beyond the gaudy to the gorgeous...amazing. now i will have to look for one to makeover.
    judi

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