"The Dance"

On January 27, 2008, an invitation was posted on this blog
and The Theater Troupe was formed.
The Theater Troupe is a collaborative group of artisans who have endeavored to participate in an exhibition of toy fashion theaters,
Theater Des Modes.A slide show presentation of all the Toy Theaters can be seen here!
The following 23 Artists participated in this extraordinary event!

Cindy (Rella) Gauthier, Barbara Smith, Betzie Smith,

Amarie Hill, Catherine Moore, Cynthia Papenfus,

Dawn Marie Lippincott, Denise Nelson, Jackie Peters,

Jennifer Pearson Vanier, Karen Langlie, Kristy Cokayne,

Linda Warner, Lisa Guerin, Mary Ann McKeating,

Michelle Cummings, Pat Rogerson, Rande Hanson,

Rima St. John, Robin Bartolette, Rose Williams,

Sara Hanlon, Terri Gauthier.

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The following pictures show you the "making" of my Theater...

Please click on any photo for yummy close up details!

I won this cage and bird at Brian's Holiday work party last year.

I carefully removed a front piece and sponge painted it with silver paint.

This inside card divider image was taken from a art book I borrowed from the library. Please click on it for a close up to see the subtle detail I added to the little chandeliers...

Per chance while browsing the clearance books at a local book store, I found a

American Family Paper Doll book for $2.97!

I glittered up every one's costumes and even hand sewed material and trim to make up Marie's dress! I colored her hair in with a fabric marking pencil .

I made the chandelier from 2 felt ornaments that I got from a $1 bin a Michaels Craft store.

The back of the Theater shows a place behind the curtain for Marie to rest.

Those are her children waiting to enjoy tea and pastries near the fire place.

All the paper dolls are mounted to a single magnet, so they may be moved around.

~ I did not permanently adhere anything in place as I now have a place to show off future paper doll art for any festive occasion!

Hope you enjoyed "The Dance"!