paper doll

hello gypsies and welcome back to the authentique paper blog. i am very excited to share my new little friend with you today. she's only 8" tall, and crafted with our new "delightful" collection. and she is delightful!

her bodice is covered in tiny hand-spun roses tipped with walnut distress ink. her skirt is created with layers of hand-washed papers - yep! i got the paper that i go completely wet, then crumpled it into balls, then uncrumpled and let dry until damp but not completely dry. the result is a fabric to mold and shape, tear and scrunch.

be sure to keep visiting - especially with CHA coming (craft & hobby association tradeshow for those of you new to the caravan). there'll be lots of beautiful and inspiring projects to see as i make my first pilgrimage to crafting nirvana!

merry and bright

hello gypsies and happy almost new year!

it's been a whirlwind of craftiness this month, but i wanted to sneak in one last holiday project. i'm really proud of this one and it features my number one gypsy herself. this is a xmas canvas, but just change up the colors and it can be any holiday, birthday, or any day at all!

grunge letters, chunky sparkle paint, and stickles combined

paper curls create a festive tree

paper doll with a cutey face! 

accordian-folded paper arms and legs, free-hand cut mittens and boots, button trimmed festive hat!

i hope you all have a festive and happy new year! see you back at the caravan in 2012 for more creating, more fun, and more gypsiness!