Coppelia takes a dip - Ukraine style.

I'm gearing up for a summer of TUTU ! This is a coppelia design i did modeled after Ukrainian Eggs. I'm building it for several functions i'm involved with this summer :) I hope it reminds you all that SPRING will come :) My plan is to create a bodice, and top plate that has the sheen and texture of a dyed Easter egg. Of course there are none prettier than those done in the Ukrainian style, with layers of color and very detailed patterns. On top of my "shell" i will be layering multiple hand embroidery techniques, ribbon flowers, trapunto, and beading to give this doll a very folksy charm. I'm really looking forward to this one :)