It’s a Paper Doll kind of Christmas

Welcome!

A kaleidoscope by me

Today I would like to share with you 
something that is dear to my heart - 

Paper dolls!

Paper dolls found on Pinterest
Pinned by mellymodolls.tumblr.com

With paper dolls all you need is a pair of scissors
and let your imagination go!

By Jenny B. Harris
Found on Pinterest

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You can find paper dolls to fit anyone’s style,
hobbies, likes, and dreams.

Some are realistic, some are cutesy,
some are realistic and some are just silly.

Poinsettia jointed elf by Mary Mauritz 
Posted on Pinterest by origamibears.com
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If you want to browse through A LOT of paper dolls
Check out this web site:

www.origamibears.com

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There are many animal paper dolls available now.
Here is a bear and a mouse!

Santa Bear by Peggy Jo Richmund? Rosemund?

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Joan Walsh Anglund is a charming artist
with a very distinctive style.

She has several different Christmas themed paper dolls.
Here is one page with 2 dolls.

By Joan Walsh Anglund

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Here is a set much more realistic,
from a paper doll book by Dover Publications.
They are a great site to purchase paper dolls of all kinds.

I believe the paper doll book is called ‘Santa’s Elves’
By Dover Publications

🎄 Using scissors at an early age helps develop 
fine motor skills.
As we continue to use scissors I believe it helps with our dexterity.
And then there’s that thing called
Eye - Hand coordination!
(Some of us need more help than others in that area!)

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A good tip to remember while cutting out anything:

Move the paper, not your scissors.
Try it! It truly helps.

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If you have a child of any age around
(daughter, son, niece, nephew, neighbor, etc)
invite them over for a paper doll afternoon.

Tell us about it! Take pictures and share with us!
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You don’t have to buy a book of paper dolls either.
Here are 3 paper dolls I made from
recycled magazines, catalogs and flyers,
and old playing cards.
I used brads to make their arms/legs and head moveable.

Original altered paper doll by inkspired

 Original altered art paper doll by inkspired

Original altered playing card paper doll by inkspired

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Most of all, have fun!

‘Til next time,
Inkspired

Truth: (usually discovered before coffee in the am.)
The bottle of milk does not go in the pantry.
The cereal also does not go in the refrigerator.

Kaleidoscope by inkspired

Easter fun with paper dolls and

Welcome!

courtesy Indygo Junction

Let's start today's blog off with a paper cutting frenzied start!!

Paper Doll paper cutting frenzy that is!

You know I always have to fit in a Barbie or two...

:0)

This is a charming set of paper dolls, by month.

I chose February and March as they both seemed to have some 'Easter' type clothes and extras.

Be sure to print the pages with dolls and accessories onto card stock.

 Be sure to print the one above on cardstock!

These were all courtesy from a new web site I found:

www.bonecasdepapel.blogspot.com

WARNING

My anti-virus program seemed to find several things 

that it found threatening on the above blog site. 

Use with caution.

We have Kapersky.

courtesy Indygo Junction.

They have charming downloadables plus more.

Here is a set called "Ginny"

It is from www.origamibears.com - an outstanding site for paper dolls!

courtesy OrigamiBears

"Remember that your children

are not your own,

but are lent to you

by the Creator."

- Mohawk Proverb

vintage hand sewn baby bib, www.susaninpenna.etsy.com

porcelain Russian Easter Eggs, www.fanpop.com

Here are a couple of paper dolls from the Jack & Jill magazine:

and

"Children are a great comfort

in your old age -

and they help you reach it

faster, too."

- Lionel Kauffman

Next I have two Joan Walsh Anglund Easter pages:

I love the bunny in that one!!

Here is a little cut & play village. 

Wouldn't it be cute with some of the paper dolls?

Try re-sizing a few times to get it to just the right size!

Another page the kids can cut out... yeah!

Have you seen those safety scissors that will not cut kids? I couldn't believe they would work, until I tried some. They really do work on paper! There is no metal involved, another plus. Mine are hot pink!

Remember those old silver metal safety scissors with the blunt tips?

I would get so frustrated because they wouldn't cut well! Probably had cut too  many cardboard tubes and play dough...

courtesy OrigamiBears

Even though I have shared Gentle Julia before, I thought her dresses looked very 'old-time Easter'. Enjoy!

crochet bunnies with tails, www.HolidayMemories.etsy.com

Large size zip-lock baggies are perfect to carry around paper dolls and all their accessories and clothes. Also, they are quieter than a manila envelope.

Be sure to put in your paper doll 'goodie' bag: pages of paper dolls, appropriate to age, safety scissors, crayons, colored pencils, a pencil sharpener (manual only) and an extra baggie to hold crayon/pencil shavings.  Tailor this to the age of the kids that will be playing with them. I would also have a file folder with kids pages of activities and coloring pages.

If you're not including paper dolls, then have a coloring 'goodie' bag of:

coloring sheets and activity sheets, crayons, snack baggies if you will be giving crayons to children that are not sitting together, and a crayon sharpener with shavings baggie if needed. Usually for an hour or two service, I would not bother with a crayon sharpener at all.

Want to be a favorite aunt/uncle/friend?

Put in the goodie bags a small baggie of snacks for each child.

BE SURE TO CHECK WITH PARENTS FOR FOOD ALLERGIES!!!

Try things like: cheerios cereal, raisins, craisins (dried cranberries), plain unsalted almonds, M&Ms (just a few), Rice chex cereal, and pretzel sticks.

Remember:

You really don't want chocolate to muss up all those pretty Easter clothes!

Well, that pretty much winds up today.

Here is a poster/photo that I just love!

www.truthforlife.org

inkspired

www.inkspired.etsy.com

www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com

and on pinterest: kkloberdans

Paper Doll Valentines

Hi!
I have been at the computer this morning listing bottlecaps in my etsy store. I've done a lot of much-needed organizing of  photos, what's sold, etc.
So, I pretty much pooped-out on computer time.
Yet, the need to blog.....
Answer:
Paper doll Valentines!
Print out and share with your paper doll buddy.
Print out for yourself!
Make something creative with the graphics!

Onward...

Here is the same gift card set, only this one is for a granddaughter:

the last page is identical.

I don't know if there was originally more to this card, but this is what I have:



Betsy McCall has to get in on the Valentine fun:

I think the above Betsy is Feb., 1952

This next one is Feb., 1955:

I have always liked Joan Walsh Anglund's art -

c.1978

c.1993

Time to do a little coloring -

and let's end up with a charming vintage set of twins:

I wonder if you could do a front/back paperdoll with this set?

Well, my laundry calls.

Yes, I am actually doing laundry, not just thinking of it!!!

Have a super day,

and remember,

a day is happy only because you want it to be.

and vice versa.

inkspired

http://www.inkspired.etsy.com/

http://www.inkspiredmusings.blogspot.com/