Paper Doll by Michiko

I wish I could take credit for making this.  This paper doll was made by a lovely Japanese lady that goes to our church.  A few years ago, for Christmas, she made about 40 paper angels for the teen girls. 

Michiko said that each one takes 2 hours!

The angels were absolutely beautiful and amazing!

So, I cornered her a few weeks ago and ~begged~ her to teach me how to make them.  She was very hesitant at first and doesn't like her picture taken any more than I do. :)

I told her I would gather all supplies and then yesterday she shows up with one of these.

Look at the amazing detail.  She used wooden dowels and a Styrofoam ball.

How about that umbrella!? 

I know I'm crafty, but this is beyond crafty!

Wish me luck!  2 hours might be like 12 hours for me!

Michiko uses stiff wrapping paper.  She told me she always pokes a hole in the wrapping paper (said with a giggle) before she buys it to get the right texture!

I asked her if she would ever consider using a wooden ball instead of Styrofoam and paint it with a face. 

She frowned and said that it was not the way they did it in Japan. 

I guess you don't mess with perfection! :)