My girlfriend Melinda sent me a youtube email a few weeks ago. She wrote at the top of the page, you have to watch the whole thing! And so I did. I sat in front of my computer screen teary-eyed and blown away like millions of people who have watched Susan Boyle sing her amazing rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" on Britain's got talent tv program.
And then I watched it a half-dozen times more... So much has already been said about why Susan affected people the way she did that night. I've read several theories from "everyone loves the underdog" to "the ugly duckling becomes a swan" theory about Susan's performance. I'm sure each are true. But there's something more too, I think. I think we love it when someone's timing, gifts, gumption, and grace all collide at the same moment in time. We love to see people who've never had the chance to shine, shine. And when they shine, they light our way; showing us that it's all still possible, we just have to "Dream the Dream" too-- and belt it out loud.
So dear Susan, thank you for your bravery-- and thanks too for wiping that smug grin off Simon Cowell's face ;) I think it was high time someone did it, and who better than lovely you!
Which all brings me back to Susan Gloria in the first photo above: my inspiration for her came from Susan Boyle and springtime, because like I said in my last post, May inspires fairy-art doll making for me. Her dress is made from a sweater sleeve (the sort some ladies of "a certain age" like to wear ;)) which I appliqued with odd pieces of fabric and felted wool. And her head is made from newspaper papier mache. When I was almost finished tearing strips of newspaper, I found one piece with the sentence "Believe in yourself". I promptly stuck that piece right across her chest! I love it when a plan comes together-- I mean, how perfectly perfect. Talk about sweet serendipity all the way around.
So believe and dream and do it my friends! Susan Gloria here is heading off to Art Doll Quarterly magazine-- I'll let you know if she makes her audition!
Happy PINK SATURDAY everyone! (I hope Susan has enough pink on her dress to qualify for today.) Thank you Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for hosting this event. There's lots more pink over at Beverly's blog, have fun!
Lots of love,
xoxoKelly
Good morning! I'm stopping by to say hello, and HPS!
Lovely post, thank for reminding me that I am indeed divine. My dreams are oversized, but my God is larger still, so it's okay.
xJ
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Posted by: Jennifer Swan-Hopkins | May 23, 2009 at 05:28 AM
Happy Pink Saturday ~ I hope you have a great weekend ~ Susan
Posted by: Susan | May 23, 2009 at 07:54 AM
Oh Kelly! Susan Gloria is spectacular and if she doesn't make it in Art Doll Mag (which I know she will) :-} I think she should travel across the pond to Susan herself! I agree, Susan Boyle is an incredible inspiration and what talent!!
Posted by: Deb | May 23, 2009 at 08:19 AM
SusanGloria is wonderful! I love the tribute to Susan Boyle (I feel the same way about her!) Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Claudia | May 23, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Ohhh, so sweet. I hope she makes it. I will be back, HPS!
Posted by: Dawn | May 23, 2009 at 04:47 PM
that was so sweet, happy pink saturday and love the dog in the chair, priceless, Char
Posted by: Char | May 24, 2009 at 01:59 PM
Love your doll, but Winston is definitely going to steal the show!
Happy Pink Saturday, and hope the week ahead is good to you!
Posted by: Beansie | May 25, 2009 at 08:24 PM
She is absolutely wonderful! I love the expression on her fact and the stars in her hair! I hope she gets her break and has her big moment in the mag! Fingers crossed!
:D
-c
yapping cat
Posted by: Cindy | May 29, 2009 at 04:09 PM