These Paper Mache Icicles are a quick and easy project. They look great hanging on a tree. They are also a Great craft show seller. Supplies Needed: Large Bobby Pins Tin Foil Instant Paper Mache (found at local craft store) White Paint Iridescent Glitter, Mica Flakes or similar … [Read more...] about Easy Paper Mache’ Icicles
Prim PVC Candy Canes
CANDY CANES MANY thanks to ANGIE for her pictures and directions! You will need the following materials to make one Candy Cane: Plastic PVC Yard Candy Cane (found cheapest at Walmart or Dollar Stores) 1/4 yard Tea Stained Muslin Red or Green Homespun Hot Glue If your plastic … [Read more...] about Prim PVC Candy Canes
How to Create Painted Doll Eyes
Start by drawing out the shape of the eye you wish. I generally draw out an OVAL first with a circle inside. Decide what color your want the dolls eyes to be. I have opted for blue eyes this time. Take your white paint and fill in the area of the oval. I use a small fine … [Read more...] about How to Create Painted Doll Eyes
How to Tea Stain Tags
Tools you need: Manilla shipping tags 1/2" sponge brush Instant tea (or coffee) Bowl Drying rack or old baking sheet (pic 1) 1. The mixture I use for most of my tea staining is 1 cup of instant tea to 1.5 cups of very hot water. If you can boil the water, that is better! For … [Read more...] about How to Tea Stain Tags
Creating Hand Drawn Eyes on Dolls
Learn from an experience primitive doll maker how to draw doll eyes. Cedara of Through the Attic Door is going to show you all the steps she takes to create her beautiful doll eyes. First you have to draw out the eye shape. This takes practice to get the right angle and … [Read more...] about Creating Hand Drawn Eyes on Dolls
