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Making a Marie Antoinette Cupcake Display Doll
Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 09:35PM 
Unfinished Cupcake Display Doll
The last time I had a craft fair for my Mai Sweet Shop, I really wanted to make a Marie Antoinette Display doll to house my cupcake carousel and never found the time. A while back when I was browsing through cyberspace, I saw a gorgeous old porcelain display doll and I never forgot it. I went to A.C. Moore and bought a generic plastic doll. I plucked her legs off (sorry legs). Using a Dremel I cut the pelvic area off and drilled holes along the bottom edge of the torso.
I drilled holes with a Dremel
I used strong wire and pipe cleaners to make the cage
There will only be cupcakes in the open cage...the bird is free
Unfinished Doll
This is the face the doll came with that I plan to alter
pattern for satin skirt
The fabric and color palette for her dress
Buttons that show the dress color palette
Stay tuned to see how she turns out. I think she would make an excellent table centerpiece too - maybe you can make your own! Let me know if you do!
Reader Comments (5)
Hello,
Thank you so much for your visit and your kind comments. Your Marie doll project looks fantastic already, can't wait to see it finished!
~ Gabriela ~
I love this doll idea! It is going to be soooo amazing with your cupcakes inside! Marie Antoinette and her little cakes is awesome! I also like seeing the production,...in process shots! Can't wait to see the finished project.
this is divine! i LOOOOVE THE FABRIC. LOVE
Hi Amarettogirl! I am so glad you like the Gossip Guide! Your 'faux cakes' are really great! I love this cupcake carosel, with the bird detail! It is so creative! I bet you could make these for weddings :o)
-Lauren
www.Marie-AntoinetteQueenofFrance.blogspot.com
Wow Mari, this project is looking wonderful. Cant wait to see it finished.