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I'm a little late, but I want to join Susan's Metamorphosis Monday 500 Celebration. It took me a long time, but I finally found this particular blog post from 2009! It is about a childhood doll that I had restored. I think it is my most favorite Metamorphosis Monday. I posted it on November 29, 2009: Click here for more fun on Susan's Between Naps on the Porch blog!
I'm joining in on Susan's Metamorphosis Monday today to show my old childhood doll I just had restored. This doll is over 50 years old.
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When I mailed my old doll to Naomi to be restored, it was in six pieces as the rubber bands had deteriorated. This is the way it looked before.
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The dress had also deteriorated and could not be saved so the doll restorer took the dress apart to make a pattern so she could copy the dress exactly.
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Effanbee Honey doll. I'm trying to think of a lovely name for her,
any suggestions?
Naomi, is the doll restorer, and she has an Etsy shop, http://artheliasattic.etsy.com here, she does wonderful work, a real perfectionist! Thank you, Naomi for all your hard work! You have made me very happy!
I think you are a miracle worker! From this:
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I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving, we certainly did! Two of our children and their families were here and we had so much fun with them. I'm always sad when they leave, I wish we all lived closer together. I'm now thankful I have my blog and blogger friends to keep me company! I'm too tired today to start Christmas decorating, but hope to start tomorrow.
2018 - I hope you enjoyed seeing my doll transformation!
Have a happy day!
God Bless.
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