Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Pieces from Countries

Ever heard of Santos Cage Dolls?
I first saw one when I was reading this blog
See the cage doll on the table?

There are sooooo many Santos Cage Dolls on Pinterest.

I was so inspired by these beautiful dolls that I set out to make one myself.

As I was putting the doll together I realized that the pieces I gathered were from around the world.  Different countries we have visited put this doll together.

From Guam
I found this photo holder at the Salvation Army.
It will now serve as the "cage" of the Santos Cage Doll.



I drew out the pattern for the doll..........freehand.



From Germany
 The fabric came from the lining of a basket that I found in a thrift shop in Birkenfeld, Germany.
I love the texture of the fabric


 Paintng on this fabric was awesome.  I used acrylic paint.
I purchased the acrylic paint from the Creative Craft Center in Baumholder, Germany.






FROM HONG KONG
I used pearl beads that I picked up in Hong Kong to serve as buttons on the Santos Cage Doll.


From the Philippines
The tassel edging I bought in the Philippines in 2007 when we shopped there for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary.


From Alaska (U.S.A)
In 2004 I visited my sister in Alaska and we went to garage/rummage sales and I picked up vintage buttons.
I needed two buttons to connect the arms to the body.




From Tacoma Washington (U.S.A.)
I picked up the embroidery thread from a Joann's in Tacoma Washington and this is what I used to attach the arms to the body with the buttons from Alaska.



From Korea
Santos Cage Dolls were once used as altars in homes in little towns that had no churches.  I want to use my Santos Cage Doll to display rosaries my husband picked up in Korea.  The rosaries came in these beautiful round trinket boxes.


So now let's take a look at my
Santos Cage Doll
Made........Compliments of
Pieces from Countries









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12 comments:

  1. Anonymous13 February 2013 at 05:02

    What a fabulous Santos doll! I so love that not only did you make it yourself, you pulled all the items from different countries. The whole time I was reading this I kept thinking,"Is she going to put this on Etsy?" Don't blame you a bit for keeping it and cherishing it...it is so special.
    I do think you have a creation that would be very attractive to the public...me for one!
    melinda

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    1. Kay San Nicolas @ Gallery Fifty Eight13 February 2013 at 05:45

      Hi Melinda - Thank you for your lovely comments. Gee.........I had to go back and count how many countries LOL. I counted 5 countries and one unincorporated territory of the United States (that would be Guam). I do have an Etsy shop where I sell my pug inspired art (Paddywak Pugs). And I do have plans to open one for Gallery Fifty Eight. My target is 4th quarter 2013 - we should be in Alaska by then.
      Hugs,
      Kay

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  2. Donna Wilkes14 February 2013 at 09:04

    This tutorial on making a Santos is great. I love that she is made from pieces from around the world. Very special!

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  3. Revi15 February 2013 at 07:00

    How clever! And great-looking as well. Following you now!
    -Revi

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  4. Rose Garden Malevik16 February 2013 at 03:02

    woow......what a beauitful doll.....and lovley story too.....
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  5. Anonymous17 February 2013 at 00:46

    Hi Kay,

    I would like to pass along to you the Leibster Award which honors new bloggers. You can get the details at The Refeathered Roost. Congrats and keep up the great work!
    melinda

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  6. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson18 February 2013 at 15:36

    Very clever and I love how all of the pieces will be a reminder of the places you have traveled. Must say, you are a world wide traveler, even Korea? I did not know that was the original use of the cage dolls. I have ran across quite a few in shops and they are very pricey. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  7. Pamela20 February 2013 at 05:04

    Love this! Thanx for sharing at THT.

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  8. Ivy and Elephants20 February 2013 at 17:02

    What a unique and fabulous piece, you are so creative!
    Your Santos doll is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing with us.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  9. Art and Sand20 February 2013 at 19:56

    I have see similar dolls, but never knew they were called cage dolls. You created a wonderful "worldly" doll.

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  10. Unknown20 February 2013 at 21:50

    Wow, that is amazing! You did a fabulous job. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent this week. So thrilled to have you share. Hope you are having a great week. :)
    Hugs
    Kathy

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  11. PJH Designs24 February 2013 at 09:25

    How very creative! Your doll turned out so pretty and I love how you shared where all your parts came from. You've done a lot of traveling! Thanks for linking up at Transformed Tuesday! Have a wonderful week.
    Hugs,
    Peggy

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