Antique Theaters Part II

Welcome!

All kaleidoscopes by inkspired and KaleidoCam 

Let’s continue exploring antique paper theaters

popular in Queen Victoria’s Era.

German wood and lithograph paper antique theater

Courtesy Ruby Lane

Here is a nice diagram showing you how the layers work,

from a top view.

Matinlumineux.blogspot.com

Remember, you want your scenery backgrounds

removable so they can be changed for different ones

to match the play.

Slots are your friend for that need!

Courtesy of museumofplay.org

 skd-online-collection.skd.museum

 Spinal Grand Theatre Nouveau Palace, eBay.com

The more slots for backdrops you have,

the greater depth and realism you will have.

You also will have more room for extra actors,

furniture, props, etc.

 The above 2 are both from geheugenvannederland.nl

Courtesy papirteater.dk

And what great actors/actresses there are!

Fairytales

Aladdin -

Museumofplay.org

 From an article on Flickr

You can also find soooo many copies of original

antique theater backdrops,

accessories, greenery -

there is a lot out there to explore!

 Papirteater.dk

 Goriniart.com

Skd-online-collection.skd.museum

Hmmm...

Don’t want to go overboard with the theme,

but I sure do like paper dollhouses,

Paper dolls and paper ephemera.

This fits me perfectly!

Here are just a few more -

I found the above illustrations from Pinterest:

Theatre a decouper

Geheugenvannederland.dk

Skd-online-collection.skd.museum

Papiertheater-forum.eu

eBay

Museumofplay.org

I hope you try out this vintage play time fun.

I would love to see your finished theaters!

You can leave a comment/photo for me,

the directions are at the bottom of this blog.

Nothing gets posted until I say ok,

so no need to worry if you just want me to see. 

‘Til next time,

inkspired

Truth - usually discovered before coffee or 10am,

whichever comes last -

Putting pants on can be difficult 

when your brain is not yet awake.

It’s best to sit down when attempting.

When ignoring this truth,

the loud thuds and groans only irritate The Dog.

And you still won’t have your pants on.

free Irish themed paper dolls

WELCOME!

Today is a paper doll day!

Oh! Happy Day!!

Shamrock Care Bear

www.ReprievesCorner.etsy.com

Today I will be featuring several lovely gowns from Liana.

If you love costumes, dresses, paper dolls or just looking for inspiration,

check out her blog! Recently she had a cute little baby,

so she hasn't been as active. She has a wonderful archive however.

Her site address is to the right of my blog.

This is Grace.

She will fit all the dresses that face to the right.

Here is Ivy.

She will also fit all the dresses that face right.

I first thought these next dolls were Irish,

but they're not

(look at the flag, Karen).

I like the dress anyway.

Yvonne and Juliane, with a lovely dress and 3 lace caps
Don't you think they are cute?

So, make some clothes for Yvonne and Juliane,
so they don't have to share just one!

card front by inkspired, using Sizzix die cuts.
You can't tell in the photo, but the shoes, top trim and skirt are from textured paper.

Have you seen the Gingham's?
They were a paper doll series of the 1970's.
Here is a page of dresses for
Sarah

Sarah always has dresses with green tabs.

Here is her other friend...

or are they sisters?
You decide!

Here are some other clothes from the set:

Aren't paper dolls fun??!!

1939 vintage ad, www.collectingvintagecompacts.blogspot.com

c.1915, courtesy Indiana Music Library

and one last costume for Grace and Ivy -

See you next time!

inkspired

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and on pinterest:

kkloberdans

'Golden Flower Fairy'

original Collage Art Doll

made from all recycled junk mail

and a bit of whimsy

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Valentine Iris Folding and Pop-Ups

"To send a letter

is a good way to go somewhere

without 
moving anything

but 

your heart."

- Phyllis Theroux

free poison dart frog Valentine courtesy the Denver Zoo

Dolly Dingle in the Pictorial Review, 1942

found on www.vintageimagecraft.com

Have you discovered Robert Sabuda yet?

He is my all-time favorite pop-up paper engineer!

He has a terrific website,

and he gives away LOTS of freebie patterns

to make your own pop-up cards!

He also has a store where you can purchase signed copies of his books,

and also limited run pop-up notecards.

After reading my blog, go check him out!!!

www.robertsabuda.com

tee hee

Here is a pop-up heart bear card from his site:

and here are the directions and patterns to print out:

For the exact directions, go to his site, and check out 'free patterns'.

He gives wonderful, detailed directions with lots of photos.

Here is a cute little bear card,

with a whole page of Valentine outfits!

I believe I got this from 

www.origamibears.com

Sticking with my theme of 

Paper Valentines

today, let's get some super Iris Folding going!

I find iris folding to be a great craft to do in front of the TV.

I can't just sit there, I always have to be doing something!

Here is a great, simple heart pattern:

from the Yahoo group Iris Folding

I would suggest that you pick 3 coordinating colors for the paper strips.

I usually mix solids and patterns,including dots.

Here is another, by Valerie Reynolds:

The blank heart in the corner is for you to use to cut the opening in your card

(sometimes called an 'aperture')

where the iris folding will show on front.
With this pattern I would choose 4 color groups, plus one for the arrow part.

Remember, you are laying your strips down on the

backside of the card!

For simple and easy iris folding directions, check out my blog on:

May 8, 2011

Here are a few more iris folding patterns that I have picked out

for Valentine's Day:

copyright by Elly de Rooy

Eiffel Tower pattern by Teri V.

please note the personal use only

These patterns are for enjoyment

NOT re-sale!

Here is a finished coach to go with a princess:

www.bergkaarten.nl

the finished coach with Cinderella

I think I would like to try it with an orange pumpkin coach,

with vine-y green wheels!

Here is a fun 'n easy pattern for an envelope.

Can't you just see rainbow hearts of all different sizes coming out of it?

pattern by Silvia Griffin, www.ifg@yahoo.com

free printable valentine courtesy of the Denver Zoo

In keeping with my 'paper' theme today,

here is another cute paper doll

for you to print and cut out with your favorite paper doll friend!

This is a paper doll set by Charles Ventura.

I found it at: 

www.marlendy.wordpress.com

I find it much easier to color before you cut it out!!

and another Robert Sabuda free pop-up card:

the finished card

the card base, and directions where to place glue and tabs

butterfly wings

:0)

Here's my last one for today -

another goodie from marlendy's site

See you later!
inkspired
www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com
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and now on pinterest too - kkloberdans!!

'Time for Red and Gold'
original Collage Art Doll by inkspired
made from all recycled junk mail

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