Our lovely lovely doll is finished, thanks to the extraordinary efforts of  Jan Brown, who assembled all the various parts made by participating artists in the Ties That Bind project.   For those who aren’t familiar with it, the project is a group of artists (including me), united in the effort to benefit Ovarian Cancer Research.  Since my own wonderful mother is an OC survivor, there was no way that I could turn down this opportunity!
The skirt of the doll was made from embellished ties, men’s ties that is, and the bodice is dripping with charms and beads of all sorts.

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Awhile ago, I showed you the charm that I made for a collaborative project with other mixed media artists; the finished product in the Ties That Bind project will be auctioned off to benefit ovarian cancer research. The handmade doll that is being constructed will have decorated ties around her waist to form a skirt, and many charms all around the bodice.
Our mission is simple in concept. Artists united in their creativity to benefit Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Our project: Ties That Bind. A hand made doll created with heart and soul, donning hand embellished men’s dress ties and …read more

How could I ever say no to my friend Aileen Roberts? First she flatters me by asking me to participate in a collaborative project with other mixed media artists, some of whom I know and others whom I’d like to know, and then she tells me that the finished product will be auctioned off to benefit ovarian cancer research. How could I ever say no then? My own mother is an ovarian cancer survivor. I am honored and delighted to take part in the Ties That Bind project.
Our mission is simple in concept. Artists united in …read more