Dear friends,
I was going to do a post to show you a few estate sale finds but have decided instead to showcase the beautiful work of my friend, and KSSG guild member, Nadine. For the last few years, she has organized the donation of dolls to the Old Newsboys Goodfellow Fund of Detroit.
From the Goodfellows official website:
"No Kiddie Without a
Christmas"
Since 1914, that’s been the mission
of the Old Newsboys’ Goodfellow Fund of Detroit. This year, 34,000 children in
Detroit, Harper Woods, Highland Park, River Rouge and Hamtramck will get
holiday gift boxes filled with clothing, candy, books, toys and more. But we do
more than make sure kids aren’t “forgotten” one day each year. We enhance their
lives with our shoe and dental programs, camperships and scholarships to Wayne
State University. Because regardless of what day it is, “forgotten” is no way
to feel.
Plain. Not fancy.
Nadine and her friends and coworkers
dressed approximately 50 dolls, this year.
The two that Nadine dressed this year
were so fantastic, I had to show them to you.
First up, Lady Gaga (whom I have MAD
respect for after seeing her with Tony Bennett).
Lady Gaga at the Oscar's.
The inspiration!
Perfection. Pure. Simple. Elegant. Perfection.
Her next doll is a tribute to a
legend we lost this year.
Prince.
Check out the pants Nadine made.
WoW!
Nadine said he borrowed his guitar from his Metallica friends!
That face!
Here are some other dolls that Nadine created, in past years, that I
thought you might enjoy seeing:
The Queen of Soul.
Aretha at Barrack Obama's
inauguration!
Look at the details - the dress, the belt, the pin, sequins on the hat and the pearl earrings.
Stunning.
Will you ever forget that hat?
Meet Nicki Minaj!
Ladies and gentleman, let me introduce
The AMAZING,
STEVIE WONDER!
I don't know about
you, but I think these Goodfellows dolls would make a wonderful display at the
ROCK and ROLL HALL OF
FAME!
Here are a few more examples of Nadine's work.
Our civil rights heroine.
Rosa Parks.
Rosa Parks.
A beauty from India:
Nadine even made these sweet sandals.
I have a pair very similar!
I have a pair very similar!
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| Every detail is thought of and exceptionally executed! |
Frozen!
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| Every girl's favorite princess. |
All are perfect.
All are Gorgeous.
I know that all are loved.
Thank you to this
beautiful lady for letting me show off the amazing dolls she created to
make Christmas so much more special for our metro Detroit, little girls.
Recognize that hat????
Thank you, Nadine!
Be well and thank you so much for stopping by and for leaving your kind notes.
Each and every note and visit is greatly appreciated!
Peace,
Terri
22 comments:
Those dolls are incredible!
Simply mouth dropping stunning! I am sitting here in awe. Your friend is quite talented in creating and outfitting the dolls.
What a very special lady!!! The dolls are just amazing with so much detail.
OMG!
These are so darn cute!
What fantastic detail.
What a great idea, and a great lady for taking this project on.
Thanks for sharing all of the pics.
I'm sure they will be loved.
I remember that hat. :)
Marilyn
The fact that Nadine throws her whole heart into this for little children is just amazing. What a special lady using her awesome talents to bless less fortunate.♥
These are so fabulous! And what a wonderful way to use all that creativity to make little girls happy. I love every one of them!
What a wonderful collection--she does exquisite work. And don't you know the children who get them treasure them forever!
How awesome!!!!! They are all so beautiful and her work is exquisite. Thank you so much for sharing these fabulous dolls and I'm sure they are the highlight of some little girl's Christmas.
Wow, the dolls are fantastic! Such attention to detail and for such a great cause. Go Nadine!!
Incredible! Quite a talented lady. :)
Oh what delightful little dolls--I'm so impressed with all the detail and attention that Nadine put into creating each one! Just love them all--thanks for posting them, Terri!
Wow. Can't be easy making those small details. Such a talent! Hope mom and dad are comfortable.
Oh my gosh, they are amazing!
Wow! She is so very talented! What a treasure her dolls must be to the children who get them!
What talent! I so enjoyed seeing the wonderful dolls your friend made. Amazing!
Wow! Amazing! Wow! Such talent!
These dolls are amazig and a real good cause. Janice
The details on these dolls are just incredible! And for such a wonderful cause, too. Nadine obviously has a huge, loving heart!
simply amazing work and what creativity and vision! Kudos to Nadine and her friends for supporting such a wonderful cause. Hope you will show your stitching and estate sale finds soon - love and hugs Mel
Wow! is all I can say. Such a lot of talent and creativity.
Those are awesome!
Oh my. I just discovered your post today. Thank you Terri for showcasing my dolls. I am humbled by all the kind and wonderful comments.
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