Brown Bag Cookie Molds

I was re-read a wonderful tutorial on Little Cabin Creations on How To Make Paper Castings-Brown Bag Molds
http://littlecabincreations.blogspot.com/2013/08/how-to-make-paper-castings-brown-bag.html
 I did a bit of research to find out where I could buy Brown Bag Molds.
Well for get Amazon sheeze they wanted a arm and a leg for one, 
I just happened to come across a really nice site that has a bit of every thing 
for us Prim, Folk Art Doll makers 

 http://www.rmwaxworks.com/store/Default.asp
Their prices for the  Brown Bag Molds seemed reasonable . I just looked around their shop and found all kinds of great goodies. Soon as I can I will be doing some shopping there that is for sure, Go take a peek see what you think !
Hugzs to all..Sherrrie

Fall Thyme Mouse Sisters

Fall Thyme Mouse Sisters

They are 13 inches tall.  Prim .Folk Art

They have their hand made Pumpkin Tags so they can get into the Pumpkin Patch.

Both Sisters are  hand created using cotton and flannel fabrics

 They both have pantaloons and matching bonnets,

They have the cutest ears and whiskers. Their bodies are lightly aged.

 They have weighted bottoms, they sit very lady like!

They each have their hand picked pumpkins’ to take home

Also have a hand made sunflower mug rug to sit your very hot beverage on those cool Fall Mornings!

Sisters have beads for their eyes,

Straw for their hair, Sisters keep their hair tucked neatly under their bonnets.

 Fall Thyme Sister #1

 Fall Thyme Mouse Sisters #2

 sunflower mug rug to sit your very hot beverage on those cool Fall Mornings

Hand made Fall Tag, Sun Flower Mug Rug along with One of their Pumpkins

These will be on Symple Tymes Esty

https://www.etsy.com/shop/sympletymes

My EFA Dolls, I have created.

My very first EFA Doll I ever made.

It is always nice to look back at your creations pictures and hopefully see you have improved from the first one. I still have my First EFA Doll I made.(that is her above)

She has a hand embroidery face 

 The second one my daughter has. Took me by surprise  she liked her !

My second EFA Doll  I have made , She is made to look like she is from The Civil War period.
She has a hand embroidery face .
The silk green sleeve and green silk petticoat,  I made from my son's high school graduation gown,Yet still kept his gown,I am so sentimental.. 

 doesn't show in the picture but I hand sewed tiny beads along the hem of her dress.

 Her felt shoes, socks, pantaloons 

 Her double sleeves, I use a lot of hand sewing in creating my EFA Dolls.

Showing the back of her hair and dress.

This is my 3rd EFA Doll I have made.

 I thought I would give her a hand painted face, Some thing a bit different.

 Showing her hand made felt shoes, Her pretty petticoat

and pantaloons.

 Showing her shoes with hand made socks.

 In the above picture I couldn't decide to give her a bonnet or a bow .

 Her she is finished with a bow in her hair, I hand sewed all of her hair. I named her "May" and I sold her, I kinda wish I had kept her though.

Puppets and their heritage

Very interesting read, about Puppet's, They are indeed very special kinds of doll, Think of all the work that goes in to creating them. It is amazing! I am so happy the history and the  heritage of puppets lives on through dedicated and very talented people like these. You can tell it is their passion.
 Take a look at their page it is fun and amazing,  I for one really enjoyed it.
http://www.puppetrymuseum.org/
Puppets are mentioned in writing as early as 422 B.C.E. In ancient Greece, Aristotle and Plato both made reference to puppetry. 

learn more about the history of puppets and their heritage
 https://www.bransonshows.com/articles/PuppetShowsHistoryofthePuppet.htm

I can't Believe I for got How To...

WOW I know I am getting older when I for got how to crackle my dolls.
 Or any thing. I LOVE Crackle.
So I have spent over two hours searching by different ways of crackling.
 I Came across this wonderful blog by:
http://phyllisspawdesigns.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2012-02-02T17:33:00-06:00&
max-results=7

 She shared how she crackles just using Emer's Glue.

You will need Elmer's white glue, a paint brush, and a

container to pour the glue into.Apply a base coat of paint to your project.

I used black acrylic paint. Allow to dry and apply a 2nd coat, and again allow to

dry.  Once dry spread a good coat of  white glue to the

entire project. Experiment on a scrap piece of wood, before applying

to your project.Allow to dry to a tacky state, and apply an acrylic

topcoat of your choice. I used Orange for a Halloween project I was doing.  

You will begin to see the cracks appear as it dries.

I have never tried using her method, But decided to give it try. I also searched Pinterest 
CRACKLE PAINTING
https://www.pinterest.com/explore/crackle-painting/

 
and found just simplicity.. Well I realize though every one is using their crackling technique on wood, When I will be using it on cloth.
I use to crackle every thing, I Love age , vintage look it gives. and trust me I am so frustrated for not writing how I did it..   If any one crackles differently PLEASE let me know!

"Tag Class" on the basics of Tag Making

This is how I age my tags, I am writing this tutorial to share with you all.There are many ways to do a aging process. This is how I do it, Thought I would share  with you all.

#1: I start with a large pan of very strong Tea and  Ground Cinnamon,
of  I am usually aging my cloth in this aging mixture.Then on top of the fabric  I throw in a dozen plain Tags.(I buy large jars Ground Cinnamon at the Dollar store) 

#2: I allow the Tags to absorb the aging mixture
#3: I then using thongs remove the Tags and place them on to a cookie baking sheet 

#4: Place cookie sheet with your Tags into a preheated oven, I always have my oven on at 350 degrees. Watch carefully 

#5: When Tags are dry remove them and immediately stack them together and place rubber bands around them This keeps them from curling and keeps them nice and straight for your art work:Remember these are miniatures pieces of art when you are finished.!

 

This Tag as you can see I aged dark

This Tag I aged lighter









 What to Buy For Supplies: ags…I used bigger ones, 5" long and 2 -1/2"wide.
instant Tea/cinnamon or tea for dying
foil or old cookie sheets
Jute or string
(Your choice) Rubber Stamps, or Stickers or Letter Stamps
Black ink pad
Rubber Stamps and you will use Letter Stamps a lot
Get them at Wal-Mart Lettering Stamps the whole alphabet for $9.99
Copies of old photos and clip art…I printed mine out of my computer, but you could also make digital copies of actual photos. Stickers give you a huge variety of creation also.
Other stamps, black permanent pen, etc. as desired

 



Begin!!

Place Tag in front of you 

Now pick the picture.. stamp... sticker ...buttons what ever you choose..
Place that beside your tag..
Now be clever and think what you'd like it to say...Use a word or saying that you feel bests describes Item or Doll, Animal, or Quilt, using a picture and or either stamped it on with the letter stamps, or for longer sayings, or descriptions I write them on with the permanent black pen.
Be sure to plan the saying out on your tag before actually stamping or writing!
Small stamped or drawn doodles, stars or hearts can fill in any blank spots
This is an Art Tag Vintage Style

I took the dried, aged Tag. and create a back ground of color. I used chalk with these. Then took a picture I printed out and cut the pictures to fit on the tags and glued them on. I glued with good OLE' Elmer's. and then used gel pens to high light the picture and chose a word or saying and also descriptions I felt described the doll I either stamped it on with the letter stamps or hand wrote the description on the back side of the Tag. 

Here is a little girl face I did using chalks and a bit of Acrylic paint and then sealed her

Using chalks

More examples of my Tags

Prim Folk Art Tag

Shown here a Prim Folk Art Tag... which is aged...string attached... No background. Used letter stamps for words: Fast n Simple  Tie some jute, yarn, homespun or ribbon or whatever else you'd like to use for a string. 

The uses for Tags is as high as the sky. I always personalize my dolls, animals what ever I am creating even quilts with their very own hand made one of a kind "Tag"

As you can see there is no limit what you can create simply using "Tags"

I hope you enjoyed this Tag Class, Be sure to share your Tags you created with me, I would Love to see them. Hugzs Sherrie



Primitive Shelf Sitter

I promised to share pictures of my Primitive Shelf Sitter

You will find her listed on my Etsy: Folder : Cloth Dolls

 https://www.etsy.com/shop/sympletymes

Primitive Shelf Sitter
14 inches of Love for that special shelf , or nook or cranny to just accent a bit of Prim.
I created her using a pattern from "A Stitch In Time"

She is created from aged muslin.My own aging solution. No smell of coffee. In my aging process I do not use coffee. Her dress and pantaloons also are created from aged muslin.

I adorned her dress with antique fringe as with her collar.
Face is hand painted and sealed.

Her Tag is a Christmas Tag rusty pinned to her sleeve.
Tag was created by Fran Banas, of  VintageGathering.com

as always no mailing fee. Ship from my home to yours free!
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