Completed Work in Progress “Angela�

[Tampa Doll]

Work in Progress:hook http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/TampaDoll/Angelic%20Tree%20Toppers/th_AngelicTreeTopper002.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/TampaDoll/Angelic%20Tree%20Toppers/AngelicTreeTopper002.jpg)



I got a pattern book sent from fran :c9 and started on a
Christmas project:ctree

It’s coming along fine. I'll keep you updated with the progress. :compute



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/TampaDoll/Angelic%20Tree%20Toppers/TreeTopper.gif

[rebeccav]

interesting......
angel?:think

i'm anxious to see this complete!!
go go go!:cheer:cheer:cheer

[faithpa76]

That's so neat ... I can't wait to see it finished! Is it a Christmas tree with ornaments? Or maybe an angel, like Rebecca said?

[crochettreasures]

Mary Jo - that is almost like the pinapple table angels I'm working on.

They are really pretty when finished!

[vernzap]

hmmmmmm... you have me very curious!

[carrieanne]

Wow...I am going to guess an angel?

[pb&j]

Looks interesting! :scrachin Angel or tree, it looks very ambitious and so far looks wonderful. Beautiful detail! :tup

[mimi_mia]

Everything you make is beautiful, so I have no doubt this too will be, can't wait to see the finished item :hook

[tezen]

gorgeous what ever it is lol :dance

[Tampa Doll]

9/30 Update Work in Progress :hook



It’s coming along fine, making the final parts of main body then the trim and

accessories. She “Angela� stands about 20 inches high and should look good

sitting up 12 foot high looking down on us .:c9



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/TampaDoll/Angelic%20Tree%20Toppers/TreeTopperA.gif

[mamaoso]

She is Beautiful..

[crochettreasures]

Very Pretty!!! :cheer

[smyz64]

That is beautiful. I never would have thought to make one of those, but you make it look so nice. :hook

[mimi_mia]

Wow she is beautiful, I was wondering what the small balloon forms were for :think but now that she's put together, mystery solved......:c9

[sunshine1977]

Really gorgeous! Can't wait to see her totally finished!!

Laurie:hook

[crochetdiva]

Wow she is beautiful, I was wondering what the small balloon forms were for :think but now that she's put together, mystery solved......:c9

Ok, so I thought they were for boobs, LOL. Can I say boobs on here???
I am greatly relieved to see I was wrong. It is really beautiful Mary Jo!

[CrochetinClara]

:think My picture is moving, how did you do that?

Very nice, looks like it would be hard to do...

Oh my...after looking again...I know I wouldn't be able to do that! But it looks really really nice so far... :)

[Katchkan]

She is going to be loverly. :rose You do wonderful work. :bowCant wait to see her done. Love the hair. :dance
Ok, so I thought they were for boobs, LOL. Can I say boobs on here???
I am greatly relieved to see I was wrong. It is really beautiful Mary Jo!
:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :roflThat would have been a bit much I agree. :blush VA!VA! Varoom! :devil

[readyfox]

Good morning Mary Jo
My word, that Angel is absolutely stunning! Where is the pattern from? In order for it to stand so well, do you use starch and if so, what kind and what recipe? or do you use a certain type of glue?
I have a few angel patterns but not one so tall.
Keep up the good work girl.
June
from sunny Muskoka in Ontario, Canada

[Tampa Doll]

10/1 update Work in Progress :D



All crocheted now assembling and should be done tomorrow. :clap

Time for Pizza and a movie. :hook



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/TampaDoll/Angelic%20Tree%20Toppers/crafting.gif

[123mama]

She will be beautiful when she is all together :manyheart . Will she go on top of the tree or table top.?


sondra

[luvtocraft]

She's so beautiful!!! :manyheart

[Tampa Doll]

Completed WIP “Angela�



Tree Topper “Angela�:ctree http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/TampaDoll/Angelic%20Tree%20Toppers/th_ATreeTopAngela.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/TampaDoll/Angelic%20Tree%20Toppers/ATreeTopAngela.jpg)



This will complete our Christmas tree as all the ornaments and decorations will be Crocheted by me. This “Angela will look down over 150 snow flakes, little birdies and things I have made in the past years. :flake :flake

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/TampaDoll/Angelic%20Tree%20Toppers/ATreeTopAngela.gif

[Katchkan]

:wreathShe turned out lovely and will make your tree extra special. :ctreeIt all sounds wonderful.:dance She will go so well with of all your crocheted ornaments. :stocking

[shelain22]

Oh, how I wish I could do something like that!!!

[kazily]

She is beautiful & will look amazing on your :ctree

[Tampa Doll]

Where is the pattern from? In order for it to stand so well, do you use starch and if so, what kind and what recipe? or do you use a certain type of glue?


Glad you all like Angela. :c9 I have been looking for an angel for the top of my tree for quite a while now. I was sent a book called Angelic Ladies by House of White Burches. The largest of the three was the perfect size. (20") :angel I saw a pattern once for one that was 3 feet tall. Now where would you store something that big? :think I did change the wings a little, and I am happy with the results.

As to stiffening her, I used a stiffner that I purchased at the store. I have used Elmers glue and water and they give you a recipe for sugar and water. (Bugs???):bee :dragonfly

Christmas is my favorite holiday.:ctree :wreath

Happy crocheting.

[YarnFeather]

Mary Jo.. I just love her. You have out done yourself once again my dear!!

HUGS!!!!

[vernzap]

She is so beautiful! What a lovely keepsake to have in the years to come. :clap

[readyfox]

MaryJo - Angela is absolutely stunning. What a wonderful job.
In fact I do have that book and pattern and am just so tempted to start one. I also have the one for the 3 ft. angel but like you - where do you store it?
It will not only be a challenge to crochet Angela, it will also be a challenge to be able to find the fixings to do her up here in the north. But I will try. Will let you know the outcome. Thankyou for your help and keep up the good work.
Oh, by the way, love your dollies in the background also.
June

[diamond]

Mary Jo, what a true treasure you've created. Simply stunning! I am very impressed. Incredible!!!

[smokeyp81]

She is absolutly gorgeous!!!

[crochettreasures]

Mary Jo - She is So pretty!!

[jaclim]

Wow!!!!! So beautiful!!!!!

[khourtniey]

What is she being stood up with in the last picture on that first page?

[Tampa Doll]

khourtniey on the last picture of the first page, the angel is standing up by herself. The Angel has been stiffened with stiffener that was purchased at the store. In the other pictures where you see green, that is the styrafoam (spelling?) form I use for shaping.:D


readyfox-it will also be a challenge to be able to find the fixings to do her .

I had trouble finding the fixings for her also. What I did for the teardrops was in Joann's they have this trim that has beads handing down. I tried to find cheap earings for the beads, but ended up using this trim.:think

Will look forward to seeing yours when it is done.:hook

[carrieanne]

WOW! She is just beautiful. You sure are a talented lady!

[Sharon]

Mary Jo, Just stunning! Awesome!

[twoqtgirls]

Angela is absolutely gorgeous! Great job!

[irikel]

That tree topper is absolutely GORGEOUS! Beautiful work!!:hook



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[goldi316]

I'm speechless! What a stunningly gorgeous tree-topper you have created! Her hair is lovely (looks like mine when I leave it down to dry after a wash), what did you use to make that?

Truly amazing!

And Andrea, thanks for the huge belly laughs! Boobs indeed! :rofl:rofl:rofl

[Yarnster]

Have I ever told you that your work is beautiful? Because it is! I love your angel Angela, she indeed is a beauty :manyheart