Wednesday, May 16, 2012

What's On Your Workdesk? Paperdolls!

I can remember going shopping when I was six-years-old with my Mom, my Aunt, and my Cousin. I desperately wanted a new book of paperdolls, but I decided to share my one dollar bill with my Cousin...thereby not being able to afford the paperdoll book I wanted which held beautiful fairy princess paperdolls.
But, the paperdoll fairy was watching over me because in the next store, there was a beautiful paperdoll book for only fifty cents! I was happy--Mom or Aunt Margaret covered the taxes, and all afternoon I played paperdolls with my Cousin, Bobby. He was almost exactly my age...a sweet little blonde boy...and he was always willing to play paperdolls, Barbies, house...whatever I wished. Lord knows why!

So today, on WOYWW #154, I'm sharing what's on mine--a new project: making a beautiful paperdoll! I have only just begun this project--my paperdoll will be made with a base of foam core board, and completely embellished with beautiful scrapbooking papers, ribbons, buttons, and glitter. I can't wait!

I still have to make a trip to Hobby Lobby for some double-stick scrapbooking tape and wood circles. For this first paperdoll, I'm going to make a copy of a photo of my grandparents, and then glue Grandma's head  to the wood circle for the doll's head. I know--that sounds awful, cutting out and gluing my Grandma's head! But, as I remember when I was little, my Grandma was lots of fun and very huggy--and I think if she were here, she'd love it! Why can't Grandma's live forever?
This is my crafting-sewing-writing headquarters and what it looked like last night
So how did I get this paperdoll inspiration? First, I saw the idea on a scrapbooking show--however, they did not offer up the pattern on their website, and they really skipped over some of the crafting details--so I filed that idea in the back of my head. And then, last night, I was cleaning out my closet, again, and ran across my huge basket-o-pencils, markers, scissors and pens. I decided to clean it out--but that didn't really happen because I started thinking about that paperdoll!
So the next thing I know, I'm drawing up my doll pattern, and picking out papers. Today, I'm off to buy a few more supplies, and if this all goes well, I'll be making lots of these adorable paperdoll princesses!


You're never too old to play with paperdolls or wear your hair in braids!
Eat, Write, Dream, and Stitch Happy!



14 comments:

  1. Good luck with making all your paperdolls, it sounds as though you will be very busy. Tracey ±31

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    1. I just can't wait to get creating on this. Thanks Tracey. Happy WOYWW!

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  2. I wonder what Bobby thinks of you sharing his secret love of dolls?! Bless him.
    Have fun!
    Happy Wednesday!
    Laura 121

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    1. I had to play kickball and hunt bugs with Bobby--so he owed me! LOL!

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  3. Reading of your paper dolls brings back so many memories of the hours I spent changing the clothes on my paper dolls! I do wish you the best on this project! #100

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    1. Those were wonderful hours spent dreaming up doll scenarios and dabbling in fashion design! Thanks Darla.

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  4. oh, scrapbook soup just had paper dolls on one of their episodes. http://scrapbooksouptv.com/projects/SS_100/SS_102/scrapbooksoup_102-1.pdf That's the link to the info on it. offering my humble opinion, to use a copy of Grandma's photo and not the original. #130

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    1. Yes, I am actually copying G-ma's head onto card stock so that I color in a little bit of rosy cheeks! Thanks Lisa.

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  5. Oh, I LOVE paper dolls! Totally fun!

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  6. I love that basket of yours, willl have to hunt one down. and I cant wait to see your paper dolls
    Bridget #12

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  7. How old is Bobby now, I wonder if he would play paper dolls with you now. LOL Looks like fun, please post pictures when you have finished, I would love to see them. Also what a great desk you have with things tucked in nooks and crannies handy.

    Eliza #19

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  8. Sandy, what a sweet blog you have!I love the paper doll idea.I love playing with dolls too.No you are never too old!!
    I'm making a Dress Form pin cushion.It is from a free site, and pattern included.I can give you details if you'd like.
    Thanks for your kind comments on my blog.Welcome too(new follower).
    Judy

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  9. I love paper dolls. Look forward to seeing the end result.
    #101

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  10. Nice idea Sandy, as the recent recipient of some WOYWW paper dolls, I'm in a full agreement! In fact, two of my dollies are mermaids, You'll have huge fun, and I can see you sort of starting something here.

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