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Thrilled to have Won 1st Place in the 2004 Barbie Bazaar Magazine Domestic BMAA  (Barbie Makeover Artist Awards)
competition Bridal Category!

  • "Helma Sophia" a 1920's Bride named in memory of my maternal grandmother.  This was my first ever of customizing a larger 15.5" inch fashion doll ;)

    • full facial repaint with newly applied lashes
    • fully satin lined custom designed wedding gown using glass seed beads and sequins individually crocheted into the gown by hand
    • bridal veil was custom created by crocheting individually glass seed bead edging by hand
    • all silk ribbon rose embellishments on veil and gown were custom created
    • custom floral bouqet was created with custom painted paper roses and fine silk ribbon streamers hand tied.
    • entire costume is completely removable
    • doll was formerly a Gene®

    Congratulations to All of my fellow Artists who placed in the International and Domestic Barbie Bazaar Makeover Artist Award Competition!