Doll News Summer 2014 - (Page 98)
With a Little Help from
my Friends -
Christine Shively
by Ann M. Leis
This is a close up of a doll called "The Gift." The torso and neck area is separate
from the head. It is called a "tab head" doll because the stuffed head is attached to
the tab that makes up the neck and shoulder blades. Vintage textiles from India and
hand-beaded edges were used for the doll's costume.
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SUMMER 2014
ctor George Burns was once asked,
"What is the secret to a long, happy
life?" His reply was, "Fall in love
with what you do for a living." This is exactly
what doll maker Christine Shively decided
she wanted to do. Christine says she has
been an artist for most of her life and feels
fortunate to have a career creating dolls. "My
real dream was to make a living with my
imagination," she said. Christine fabricates
delightful hand-crafted cloth dolls that are
outfitted in amazing costumes with intricate
details. She combines her love of historical
fashion, vintage textiles and embellishments
to give each piece a very unique look.
Christine says she finds inspiration from
stories about the "heart and soul," a subject
with which she is all too familiar. She has had
to overcome some of life's biggest challenges
but has managed to stay focused, in part,
because of the wonderful people from UFDC
and ODACA. She shares how deeply grateful
she is to all those who showed concern
during her darkest moments. Along with doll
making, Christine attributes the healing of
her heart to the one pure joy in her life, her
nephew Alex.
Linda Christine Shively grew up in
Denver, Colorado and was the second of six
children. Although Linda was her first name,
her family always called her Chris. Christine
attended public schools that provided art
starting in kindergarten. Her parents valued
all things artistic, so art books and visiting
art museums were ever present, but there was
also one elementary school teacher who made
a difference in Christine's life. Mr. Fraley
taught fifth and sixth grade science Monday
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Doll News Summer 2014
From the Editor
UFDC Offi cers and Regional Directors
President’s Message
UFDC Nominating Process – 2015 Election Information
Conference Calendar
Welcome Newest Members
Fundraising Committee Report
Remembering Shirley Temple – So Much More than the Good Ship Lollipop
America’s Sweetheart – A Tribute to Shirley Temple Paper Doll
A Pictorial Look at Dolls and Their Royal Owners
Two Collections Raise Funds for UFDC’s Museum Collection
The Florida Seminoles and Their Dolls
The Lure of the Sea
An American in Germany – Attending the Annual Doll Festival in Neustadt
The Four Seasons of UFDC’s Museum – Summer
The President's Gift
Camping Out at UFDC Headquarters
With a Little Help from my Friends – Christine Shively
Barbie & Skipper – Celebrating 50 Years of Sister Fashions
A Doll for Her Time – Patsy Then & Now
A Monday Surprise – A Paper Doll
The Best-Dressed Doll
Reviewing Resources
Club Notes
Schedule of Functional Expenses/Schedule of Activities by Fund
In Our Memories
Donations
News & Notes
Doll News Summer 2014
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