Porcelain Doll Tag and Inspired Sunday

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When I was a young girl, I loved making paper dolls.  I remember passing away the hours cutting images out of catalogs and magazines and putting together motley little groups of paper people.  I also loved the little frozen Charlotte bisque dolls and dolls with porcelain heads.  They were quite out of the price range for my 6-year-old allowance, so I could only admire them in the cases of the antiques stores that my mom frequented.  

I was so happy to recently receive the Lottie doll stamp set from Pink Persimmon that let me combine my love of both into an adult creation.  I made the doll below for Tag Tuesday.  She hangs by a string and there is a blank space on the back for a message.  I printed a Prince Albert tobacco image for her body and so wished for a real Prince Albert tin to display with her.  I got the photos ready, ran up to my local thrift shop - a Saturday tradition - and what do you think I found almost immediately?  A Prince Albert tin!  So I reshot the pictures with the tin in the background.  I can't wait to make something with the tin!

 Thanks for stopping by.  Have a wonderful weekend, and please link up with the blog party on Sunday!  I've missed you!

Laura

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Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

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Inspired Sunday Blog Party

The link hosting site is up, so let's party!  Share your crafts, decor, antiques, junkin' finds, or anything you think will inspire us! Please link back to my blog, and please leave comments for a few other bloggers.

50% Off Sale at Pink Persimmon

Hi everyone,
I've been a bit absent lately, but I will be back later this week with some tags and Sunday with a blog party.  I just got an e-mail and didn't want anyone who might be interested to miss the 50% off sale at Pink Persimmon stamps.  See you soon!!!!

Laura

Pink Persimmon Valentines

Whew!  I am back, and it feels good! I am SO glad January is over--longest month ever!!!!  I'm wondering how your January went?  I have missed you my dear friends in blogland.  I am going to let things wind down for a few more weeks, and then I think I will bring back my Sunday party.  I just need to get settled back into life and take care of some really big projects.

I also have really missed crafting.  I bought quite a few supplies but haven't made one darned thing since I got home from my Christmas vacation. So today, I put aside the chores, and came up with a few ideas for Valentine's Day cards using my new Pink Persimmon stamps.

This card was made with the "Sewing Notions" stamp sheet.  The fabric swatches make a versatile background, and I love the pin, button, and tape measure!  The next card is a pop up made with the "Lottie" stamp set.  The outside is various papers and hearts.

When you open it, Lottie greets you. I think the bright colors update the antique porcelain doll look.

I wish you all the best and hope you have a wonderful week!

Laura