Die-Cut Chipboard, Velvet Ric-Rac, Lots of Pendants…
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Small Round Silver-Plated Pendants
Silver Flower DanglesVictorian (Bijou) Borders Clear Stamp Set
Full-Color Floral Dresden Sets (Roses & Pansies)
Large Sheet of Gold Dresden Borders
Raspberry Velvet Ric RacSon of Doll Parts & Even More Doll Parts Rubber Stamp Sets
Die-Cut Chipboard Chess Pieces & Silverware
Charm Bracelets & Halloween
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Green/Copper Bracelet
With all the new charms and beads floating around here, everyone’s thinking up charm bracelet designs. The first (beautiful!) one is by Design Team Member Teri Calia. (There are lots of photos in the gallery — with links to all the products used — so you can see close-ups.) Here are some of the new things Teri used:
4mm Round Blue Glass or Amber Beads
Nice small size for things like the centers of flowers. The amber-colored ones are really amber; the blue are clear glass. Sets of 10.
6mm Round Copper Star Beads
6mm diameter. They’re cut out (so you can see through to the other side).
Copper Rope Beads
7mm diameter. Nicely detailed. Antiqued copper-plated pewter.
Amber Matte Glass Flower Bead Caps
Or just use as flower beads (not bead caps). Shown (far left) with an Olivine Faceted Bead.
Copper Glass Flowers
Imported Czech glass with metallic copper finish.
Bengal Spice Glass Flowers
11mm hurricane glass, imported from the Czech Republic. Hurricane glass is a combination of multiple glass colors that can change appearance and swirl pattern based on the conditions at the time of pressing. Each batch is unique and difficult to reproduce.
Ball-End Head Pins
Ornamental head pins with a ball-tip embellishment to add a decorative touch to the end of a bead or charm. Gold-, copper-, or silver-plated, 23-gauge brass wire; 2 inches with 1.5mm ball.
5mm Metal Rondelles
Dotted with 2mm balls. Antique gold-plated pewter, antique copper-plated pewter or antique pewter; 5mm diameter x 2mm.
Ophelia Charm Bracelet
This next (fabulous!) bracelet is by Design Team Coordinator Miz Bella. Some of the new things Bella used:
Pewter Skull with Rose
Antiqued lead-free pewter. Approx. 7/8″ tall.
Cherry “Quartz” Glass Flowers
Beautiful, large (18mm) roses.
Red Faceted, Fire-Polished Glass Beads
By request: brighter red beads in 10mm and 6mm sizes. The 10mm size come in sets of 4; the 6mm in sets of 8.
Wrapped Loop Tutorial
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by Teri Calia
Supply List
- 2″ Head Pin
- Bead (1 or more)
- Bead Cap (optional, but looks pretty!)
- Round Nose Pliers
- Chain Nose Pliers
Have you always wanted to make a pretty wrapped loop on the end of a head pin? You might think it’s a hard thing to do, but it’s really quite simple. Let me show you how it’s done . . .
Instructions:
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Choose your beads, I have chosen to use a 4mm rondelle (or you can use one of these 4mm round beads), a large trumpet flower and a bead cap, and thread them onto your head pin. Next you will bend the head pin 90 degrees (about 5 mm) above your beads, using your round nose pliers. Once you have done this, wrap the long “tail” of your head pin over the top of the pliers to create the first half of a loop. You will then turn the loop part so it sits in between the jaws of your round nose pliers so you can complete the loop.
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Next you will grip the loop in the jaws of your round nose pliers and using your chain nose pliers you will start to wrap the long “tail” around the head pin. You will do this until all of the “tail” is wrapped around the head pin. If, by chance, you cannot wrap all of the tail around the head pin just cut the excess off with a pair of flush cutters.
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That’s all there is to it, now wasn’t that easy? They do look much prettier than plain loops too!
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Note: You can use this wrap technique on eye pins also, just remember the “eye” end will not have a wrapped loop but a plain one or you can make your own eye pins with pretty wrapping on both ends by using wire, like our 20 gauge wire.
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Summer Flower Charm Swap + Extras for the Paper Doll Swap
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This swap has been a long time coming. I was planning it before the move… then the move ate 2 months of my life. At any rate, now we’re ready. We’re having a charm swap… a Summer Flower Charm Swap!
(and some new things for the Paper Doll Swap)
Teri has written a tutorial for her Crazy Lady Paper Dolls! She is not shy regarding mixing patterns and materials (let’s see… pearls, velvet, rhinestones, pewter, glitter, paper, fabric, chipboard… you get the idea). Anything goes with these dolls (and if you’re still thinking about joining the Paper Doll Swap, maybe this tutorial will help you make the leap.New Doll Items
Pewter Girl FaceHoles on the sides for tying or sewing the mask onto a doll. Could also be used as a mask.
Fancy Brass Hand1-3/4″ long. Brass stamping (so concave on the back side).
Pewter Hand of Fatima Charms
Said to ward again The Evil Eye.Be Bold Crown
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Distress Ink Pad — Antique Linen
A good color for distressing light-colored papers.
Wisteria Paper PadBeautiful florals (including roses and daisies) and dragonfly prints in peaceful shades of green, gold, blue & plum.
Die-Cut, Clear Acrylic People & WingsThey can be dyed, painted, glued (add glitter or papers), embellished… just peel off the clear protective film before decorating.
Here’s a bit of the info from the Swap Specs (that’s a link to the Yahoo Group, where you can also sign up for the swap):
Create 5 original flower (and/or leaf) themed charms and receive 5 in return! Your 5 charms should be similar (they won’t be exactly the same, as you’ve made each one by hand, but they should all be in the same neighborhood… like 5 red flowers all made using cochineal… ok, silly example.)
You can enter more than once… especially if you’d like enough charms
to create your own “Alpha Stamps 2009 Charm Bracelet.”
Even if you’re not interested in the swap, there are tons of beautiful new floral & leaf charms, glass beads & findings to oogle over while taking a break, so read on.
Round Metal Things
Beautiful Brass and Antique Gold… well, round things.
Repro Coins in Tin
6 coins in three different styles that range from 3/4″ to 1-3/4″. Big brothers of the tiny ones in the “Round Things” group.
Antique Brass Round Link Chain (or Jump Rings)
10mm round links (pre-cut so they can also be used as jump rings). Available in 4″ or 8″ lengths (4″ will provide 14 jump rings; 8″ could be a charm bracelet with a couple links left over).
Brass Dragonfly Charms
Two very detailed, ornate dragonflies (both are stampings so are concave on the back). The smaller is raw brass and has loops on both ends. The larger has a beautiful vintage patina.
Tiny Dragonfly Beads
Antique copper finish over pewter. Horizontal hole for stringing. 8mm x 6mm (really tiny… about half the size of the picture).
Leaf Hook & Eye Clasp
Pretty leaf & tendril clasp (silver plated with an antique finish). Pretty enough to use the components separately as charms.
4-Petal Linkie
Linkies are used to attach strands of beads, clasps, other linkies… kind of like a hub.
Botanicabella Tags & Paper, Fern Connectors…
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Botanicabella Tags & Paper
Large Gold Heart Pendants
Fern Connectors - All ColorsCrazy Lady Paper Dolls
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by Teri Calia
Supply List)
- Doll Parts Collage Sheet Collage Sheet
- Get Dressed Collage Sheet
- Maya Road Chipboard Dolls (with rings removed)
- Maya Road Chipboard Wings
- Wisteria Paper Pad
- Crackle Paint-Tattered Rose
- Distress Ink Pad-Antique Linen
- Adhesive-Backed Pearls
- Adhesive-Backed Rhinestones
- Silk Ribbons
Silk Ribbon Roses- Violet Zig Zag Dresden
- Large Jump Rings
- Tiny Doll Buttons
- Fancy Brass Hand Charms
- Pewter Hand of Fatima Charms
- Pewter Hand Charms
- Pewter Party Hat Charm
- Pewter Be Bold Crown Charm
- Sneaker Charms
- Stickles Glitter Glue (Mermaid, Black Diamond, Fired Brick)
- Maya Road Pink & Yellow Velvet Blossoms
- Ink Blending Tool
- Miscellaneous scrapbook paper, glass glitter, cigar bands and trim, and anything else that appeals to you!
Instructions:
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Gather your supplies and get ready to have fun! Start by choosing your background papers and then glue your chipboard dolls and wings directly to the paper with your favorite glue. (I used regular PVC glue.) Let them dry well.
Get out your sharp craft knife and a cutting mat and carefully cut around your dolls and wings with the paper side down. I cut after the parts are glued so that I get a perfect fit. If you want both sides of your dolls to have a nice finished look, now would be the time to glue paper to the flip side. You can then cut them out the same way you just did to the fronts.
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After you have finished cutting out your doll parts, you will want to “ink” the edges to give them a more finished look. I used the Distress Ink Pad in Antique Linen and the Ink Blending Tool with the foam blender. Dab ink onto the edges and let it extend over the sides a bit. Don’t worry about being too careful, as most of this will be covered over.
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Next you will choose which faces and or hair you want to use from the Doll Parts Collage Sheet. I like to use the chipboard wings as hair, so I only used two of the “wigs” from the collage sheet. Carefully cut out the parts you will use. I used my 1” round punch for the faces. It is a little bit smaller than the actual image, but since I usually “outline” my faces it doesn’t matter. Glue the faces to the dolls; keep in mind that the angle you glue the face down at will add character to your doll. When the faces have dried you can glue on the “hair” or “wig” of your choice. Allow the hair and wigs to dry. You are now ready to “outline” your dolls face with tiny buttons, flat back pearls or rhinestones.
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Once your doll has a face and you have started to see some personality, you will want to put some clothes on her. I have dressed my dolls in many different styles so you can see how easy it is to do. I’ve used glass glitter, bits of lace, ribbon and tissue paper. Old or vintage-type buttons and cigar bands are always a fun addition. Scrapbook paper comes in so many colors and styles only the sky’s the limit. The most important thing to remember is to have fun dressing your doll! After the clothes have dried, I like to add some finishing touches such as leg stripes, a belt decoration or whatever else may strike my fancy!) with Stickles Glitter Glue.
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When you have finished dressing your doll you will want to use a small (1/8) hole punch to make holes on her arms and legs. These are where you will attach your hand and shoe charms. I have used large jump rings to attach my charms so that I can have the holes a little higher up on the arm or leg. This will add a little more strength to the hole. You could attach eyelets to the holes if you are worried your doll may tear.
When your doll has hands and feet or shoes, you can go back and add any other detail you think she is lacking. I added hats, a handbag, some bows and “jewelry” to my dolls because I thought they need a little something more. I know you will find just the right thing to complete your doll!
Visit the Alpha Stamps Gallery for more fabulous Paper Dolls or visit the Yahoo Group to sign up for the Paper Doll Swap!
Paper Doll Swap + New Pendants & Papers…
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Beautiful Frida Kahlo paper doll by Design Team Coordinator Miz Bella using the new Pink Metal Roses (and lots of other products… see the metal roses link for the full list).
It’s a big newsletter with info on a new swap & lots of new products… so get a fresh cup of caffeine and have a seat.
Paper Doll Swap
(and a bunch of charms & trims for paper dolls)
Create 6 original Paper Dolls using the new Maya Road People Die-Cut Chipboard Set and receive 6 in return! The dolls will be due to Miz Bella on July 19th. Check the Yahoo Group for swap details.
Two New Collage Sheets
The Doll Parts & Get Dressed Collage Sheets are sized for these chipboard dolls (but can be used to make fun dolls without the chipboard base, too).
Small Chipboard Wings & Cats
Two sets of 4 small, die-cut, heavy chipboard cut-outs. Approx. 2″ x 3″. Some of the wings were used on the Paper Doll by Frieda Oxenham at right (and on Teri’s Paper Doll shown in the sidebar below about the new Design Team Members).
Pink Metal Roses
Gorgeous, with a matte (pearl) finish. 10mm (3/8″) wide. They are lightweight and I’d guess they’re are aluminum. You can easily bend the petals. Shown in Bella’s Frida doll, above left.
Silk Roses
Soft and so-vintage looking. Groups of 3 roses (and leaves) are sewn into/onto a thin net backing. Choose red or pink (6 groups of roses per set). Each set has varied colors (the pink includes peach and a light teaberry; the red has a bright pink and a dark, ruddy red).
4 Faces Rubber Stamp Set
What a bunch of cuties (with expressions from happy to amazed to disgusted)! I imagined them stamped on Easter eggs to make Humpty Dumpty figures. Or maybe for a cloth doll, the sun or the Man in the Moon. Each approx. 1″ wide.
The Artful Storybook & Artful Paper Dolls Books, Ornaments Clear Stamp Set…
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Artful Paper Dolls
6mm Teal Green Faceted, Fire-Polished Glass Beads
Ornaments Clear Stamp SetLight Pink, Royal Blue & Cream Seam Binding
Wired Pearls, Birdcages Clear Stamps, Dragonfly Brads…
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Pearlized Stick Pin Sets
Wired PearlsBlack & Orange Scalloped Grosgrain Ribbon
Large Silver & Copper Heart Pendants
Spread-Wing Bird Charms
Altered Art Circus
Die-Cut Chipboard Dress FormThin Fleur Dresden Borders - Turquoise