Week 45: Charlie Chaplin

by Vickie Smith // November 15, 2019 // No Comments

Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin was born in London in 1889. He grew up in poverty and stopping atttending school at 13. He was on his own starting at age 14. His mother had mental health issues but recognized his talent... Continue reading →

Week 44: Norma Jean aka Marilyn Monroe

by Vickie Smith // November 8, 2019 // No Comments

Born with the name Norma Jean this gal bedazzled Hollywood with her blonde bombshell ditzy dame character Marilyn Monroe. I fully intended to make her in her famous skirt billowing outfit but after watching this clip of her in Gentlemen... Continue reading →

Week 43: Harriet Tubman

by Vickie Smith // November 1, 2019 // No Comments

Harriet Tubman was born with the name Araminta Ross, the child of slaves Ben and Harriet Ross. She went on to escape and then returned to the South numerous times to rescue others from slavery. As a child I read... Continue reading →

Week 42: Lucille Ball

by Vickie Smith // October 25, 2019 // No Comments

Lucille Ball will always be Lucy, the star of the I love Lucy Show. Born August 6, 1911. She had a stage name for a short time, Diane Belmont. Her first movie role was in Roman Scandles with Eddie Cantor.... Continue reading →

Week 41: Tim Tebow

by Vickie Smith // October 18, 2019 // No Comments

Since I shied clear of his professional uniforms and went with the one he wore in high school is was much trickier for guessing than I had hoped for. I guess I should’ve hidden Nesco on the shoe.. “M” didn’t... Continue reading →

My Quiet Dolls

Inspire! Direct! Delight!

Author: Vickie Smith

Week 45: Charlie Chaplin

Week 44: Norma Jean aka Marilyn Monroe

Week 43: Harriet Tubman

Week 42: Lucille Ball

Week 41: Tim Tebow