Doll Group

Just a quick reminder! I must be able to see that your doll is jointed like a puppet!! You don't have to use my collection, but please use it as a reference! By the way, if you want to find your own there re some lovely ball- jointed dolls out there that would fit the bill. I especially love the dolls made by the Popovy sisters!
You can view some of their work here:
https://www.jmartmanagement.com/post/popovy-sisters-fashion-dolls-artists-extraordinaire

@girlyideas You are welcome, Tracy... your dolls are a real treat!!

There's still time !!!!Enter your best doll in the Elite Contest for a another chance of a place!!! Remember that by entering the Elite contest you are helping less experienced doll makers to be place in the main contest!

@cindu12 🥰

@girlyideas It was a difficult one, Tracy... but everyone did very well!!🥰

Please if you have made more then one doll, enter your best one into the Elite Contest here:
https://urstyle.fashion/contest/9500-anyone-for-tennis-elite-edition

This is important because it allows more places to be awarded to less experienced doll-makers

Thank you for your so-operation🥰

@chiqi-yoly I hope you have a speedy recovery, Yoly🥰

@lynne2 Thank you for your kind comments and for taking part!🥰

At least the Olympics are starting on Friday Helen and I plan on watching my favorite events, including tennis!

Please remember you must leave at least one doll in the main contest!

If you forget and don't have time to make another, don't panic!! I shall simply judge your dolly in the main contest instead of in the Elite .

@bev She was especially beautiful... you match her dress up wonderfully! Thank you for taking part 🥰

I have started to relax a little now that most people have go the idea!!! Still one or two not quite there, but the ones that are good are VERY good!!!
Just so that it's clear, removing the background with the cropping tool is not acceptable..... I must be able to see the colour of the original background!

Of course, this doesn't mean you can't crop part of the subject and put it back on... for example if you wanted to put something behind it.... like adding an arm etc.!!

If you look at this set I did earlier, you can see I cropped bits and put them back after adding the chair and the plant.

I am so glad you enjoyed it, Shelley. Thank you very much for entering 🥰

@helencampbell A great contest theme and a fabulous turn-out of awesome creativity!

CONGRATS to ALL WINNERS on your delightful dragon Sets and Wins!!!

@bev It's not easy, Bev!!!!! We can but try!🥰

@girlyideas Well said, Tracy! 🥰

Please remember the dolly rules!!! I like the bookmark shape background, but the doll should be placed slightly outside the background so that it is obviously a doll, not a picture. If you think your chef is not within the rules, you have time to change the placement.
I am not going to write suggestions on the sets as I did before because some people seem to take offence at that.

If you ARE open to suggestions you can let me know either here or by PM, otherwise I will leave it to your own discretion.

@helencampbell Thank you Helen

@bev I hope it will be fun, Bev🥰

Thank you for my pace in the Contest.
Congrats to all the Winners, hugs xx

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@ellen-hilart16 Thank you, ellen... they are all gorgeous... aren't they?!🥰

@cindu12

@ellen-hilart16 You are welcome Ellen . Thank you for entering 🥰

Collection for use or inspiration
https://urstyle.fashion/collections/228507

There are also some Irish items here:
https://urstyle.fashion/collections/43506

@girlyideas Don't be overdoing it ,Tracy!!!!

@pvjewelry You are welcome, .. thank you for taking part🥰

A quick reminder that shadows can really make your doll stand out from the page! I know it isn't easy if you are working on a phone or even a tablet; so I am not making it a requirement, but if you can manage to pop in a shadow or two that would be good!!🥰

@joeanne Sorry Jo... I think it should be all right now!!!

Thank you so much for my win in this magical beautiful contest!! So many incredible entries!! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!! xoxo

One set only to be entered in Elite Contest! If you have entered more than one, please let me know which one you want me to consider.

Some of you may receive this message on your doll set
"I love her, but her background is a little too dominant... please consider changing it up!"

If you do, you have an opportunity to change the background to fit the dolly rules.Of course, you have the right to leave your set just as it is, but it will not be considered for a place in the contest, which would be a shame as some of them are beautiful dolls, just a bit overwhelmed by the background!

Please remember this is a DOLL group! Dolly should have at least THREE parts and should be the focal point of the set! Thank you

Thanks for my place - thanks, dear Helen! Congrats all!

@girlyideas Oh, so sorry you have been ill!! Sinus pain is horrible!!🥰

Bon Voyage dearest friend @auntiehelen

@DianneC : Thank you very much for my winning spot! It was an amazing contest! Congratulations to everyone!!!

So sorry I'm just getting to this now but I had my big Christmas craft show over the weekend and again, it was a huge success! Congrats to all the winners and thank you for my win! Loved looking at all the entries!

Thank YOU for placing me! CONGRATS to all winners! We always have fun, thanks you Helen! hugs and lots

Congrats to all the winners! All the dolls are gorgeous! Thank you for my win!

I must have missed seeing this contest Helen, I did not see it in my feeds at all. Oh well next time!!

@auntiehelen Just love it, the minimalist background ... a preference of mine

@auntiehelen Thank you for another concussion, we had fun in the gardens
I hope you are all well and I wish you all congratulations

@auntiehelen

@auntiehelen sighhh....lol! TY

@sheelanagig1307 You are welcome, Sheela

@auntiehelen Thank you so much for placing my sets!! Congrats to all the winners!!!

@auntiehelen My pleasure!

Just ONE day left to enter your personal favourite in the Elite Contest !!!

@ollie I did try that, Ollie! …. No joy!!! You Thanks anyway

@auntiehelen Thank you so much Helen! I love your contests, as you might have noticed
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
xxx

Gorgeous doll and set! I too have never heard of her but I'm up to the challenge!

Thank you @auntiehelen for 1st Place 🧡 in Elite & 3rd in Main. I so appreciate it. Congratulations Elite & Main winners - all fab dolls! xoxox Tracy

Remember to enter your favourite dolly from the A Little Sand Between the toes contest!!!

Main contest is here:
https://urstyle.fashion/contest/7779-a-little-sand-between-the-toes

Elite Contest is here:
https://urstyle.fashion/contest/7847-elite-edition-a-little-sand-between-the-toes

@auntiehelen Ah, I was just about to message you to ask what "elite edition" meant. But I scrolled through this! Thanks.

@mahvelus-24-7 That is so interesting! I love to see cultural influences in people's work !

@janesstylediary This is what I do with ripped jeans--I make them into wearable art by making very cool denim bags and I've also used denim for the backs of my potholders (makes them more heat resistant)!

@auntiehelen Thank you for my place darling! I found this story very interesting and your contests are always original, really fun to participate. A big hug for you, and congratulations to all the participants!
xxx

@auntiehelen Thanks so much! Unless you've seen it done or have been around it for years, like I have, it is hard to comprehend for most people.

@auntiehelen Never heard of Ching Shih before. Looking forward to this!

Wow, thank you so much Helen for my 4th place spot amongst so many formidably awesome sets! Congrats to everyone on their gorgeous artwork. Very challenging, but fun as well. ️🥰

Neither do I!!

Thank you Helen. Congrats to all on their beautiful dolls and wins!

@auntiehelen - Once again late to the party - No notification from URStyle. Congratulations to all of the winners - such fun sets! Thank you @Auntie Helen for my win(s) - much appreciated. Wishing everyone a wonderful week. xoxox Tracy

@auntiehelen Cool challenge!

Thank you for my place Helen and big congrats to all on their wins!

I just thought I'd add, if anyone wants suggestions after their Stage 1, just ask. I am no expert, but if you want my tuppence-worth you are welcome !!
P.S. Loving the dolls that are coming in