Bud's a new man!

I started this post three days ago and my hard drive died...I am back in business thanks to my son Nick. Luckily I was able to salvage the most important things but did loose the rest.

I have been busy getting my display props ready for my first show of the season.  I had purchased this vintage store display I call "Bud" about a month ago. You may remember him from this post. Well Bud finally got his makeover.

 I started with decoupaging vintage sheet music to his fiberglass form,

and then put a white wash of acrylic paint all over the paper. Thanks so much Renate for that suggestion. I am very pleased with the simple look.

Although Bud is still a little "manly" I think he will work great displaying my long necklaces. 

Prior to the demise of my hard drive I posted about a giveaway I am having. I am extending the giveaway until Tuesday May 24th. Y'all still have plenty of time to enter to win these fabulous antique mother of pearl buttons.

Hop on over HERE to enter!

Meet Bud

 here he is lounging on my couch in my studio...

I would like you to meet Bud, Bud Berman. I carried him home yesterday and I think he is going to stay. I could not resist him at the antique shop, he has lots of hidden charisma! Somewhat of a plain dresser as in naked, but for what I want him for he will fit my needs perfectly, plus for $20 who could resist!! He appears to be made out of fiberglass and hangs nicely on the wall.

...finally something to photograph long necklaces on! 
 

As some of you know I just love old dress forms and have been hunting for one for my studio and to use when I do shows. Although Bud is a he and not a she I think he will add something to my display booth. I plan on decoupaging his lovely form with either antique dictionary papers or muslin, I have not decided as of yet. What do you think? I think the muslin will display the jewelry better but the paper will look really vintage.

Suggestions please!