Guardian Angel Art Doll

This swap came up on UK Scrappers, and while I have never made an art doll before I have wanted to have a go for a while so I signed up and got the lovely Frances as my swappee.  It's always a bit nerve wracking to make something for another crafter, in case it doesn't work out, and this little lady gave me some sleepless nights.  Even my son looked at her and declared her odd!

She is made from a tiny wooden spoon, with a domino wrapped in a bit of book paper for the body and a moulded polymer clay face.  Her halo, which also allowed me to add the hanging cord, is a vintage mother of pearl button and her skirt is layers of fabric and lace.  I unearthed a lovely box to post her in, that I had saved because it was too nice to throw away, and I decorated it to make it a shrine for the angel to hang inside, although she can easily be removed and hung separately if required.