Hello :) I bought a package (30 sheets) of beautiful untouched paper dolls at an estate sale over the summer. When I bought them I didn't know what I was going to do with them. Just could not resist. I didn't even play with dolls or paper dolls growing up. Anyway the idea of making gift tags/bookmarks came to mind. So I emailed Julie over at A Vintage Chic, and asked her what kind of glitter glue would be best to use to glitz them up. If you haven't visited Julie's blog you should. Julie is so very talented, and so very sweet. I always enjoy my visits to her blog.
Dolls all cut out.
The Stickles Glitter Glue, Julie recommended. They have a fine tip for making fine lines. The colors are pretty and the price is great. I love them! Thank you for the recommendation Julie.
It took me forever to cut all 100 of them out. I had to buy special scissors with a fine tip to do job. Thank goodness for my 40% off Michaels coupon. I'm a coupon girl!
Here are a few closeups. I wish you could see how glittery they are. I punched a hole in each one, strung them using gold string, and put each one in its own cellophane bag. Now all I need to do is price each one and take them to my shop! It was time consuming and relaxing at the same time.
Now for some not so good news. My camera is in the shop. It was losing its focus. I had no choice,but to take it in for some tlc. I should hear the diagnosis in a couple of weeks. Its been one week so far. I miss my camera. For now I am using my phone. Like I mentioned in my last post I have a shop (booth) at the Mission Galleria Antique Mall. Actually the word mall isn't even in the name,but so many people add that in the name. I can't wait to share some pics of my (my two older sisters, mom, and friend share it) shop Cranberry Lane. Do you have a shop/booth ? Have you posted about it? I'd love to come by your blog and see your shop/booth. Let me know! Got to go! Until next time!
Blessings,
aimee
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These are so very cute! I was just wondering about you, I checked your blog last night to see if you had posted and I had missed it! Have a great month! :D
ReplyDeleteThey turned out beautifully, Aimee! I've been wondering where you've been!
ReplyDeleteI love cutting little things out...it IS tiring, but there's something so satisfying about it, isn't there?!
Love all the Stickles colors you chose--aren't they fun?!
I think your customers will really like these--they'd even look great on your Christmas tree!
Thanks for the kind words, my friend!
Julie
Aimee, how wonderful that you came across these darling paper dolls! I love what you have done to them! Hugs, Maryjane
ReplyDeleteI just love your paper dolls! The glitter is perfect.
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Aimee...I finally was able to stop by your booth..it was so cute! I was glad I was able to find it...I always get lost in that place:).
ReplyDeleteAimee, those are so pretty, and you are so clever to glitter them and make them into gift tags. I bet those are going to sell quickly. Hope you have a wonderful 2011! laurie
ReplyDeleteAimee, Did I ever tell you I think I have been to that antique mall when I was visiting Riverside.... If it is the one I am thinking of..... It was a really large cool place. I bought some really awesome angels for our Christmas tree from a really neat vintage decor shop off of the main strip. Can't wait to see your pictures!
ReplyDeleteI think your tags are adorable...I would definitely decorate a Christmas Tree with them. My daughter and I used to own a gift shop, I do miss it. If we lived in the same town we would own one again.
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Oh wow! What a find! And the Stickles just added the perfect touch of bling to these. Gorgeous.
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