Since I have one great granddaughter and am expecting twins - both girls in December, I thought I probably needed to come up with some cute little girl projects.
I had seen something like this on Pinterest and thought it was such a cute idea.
What spurred me on was when I went to Michaels, in their dollar bins, they had these Mary Englebreit paper dolls. You get three dolls, two scenes and four pages of clothes.
So, I was in Wal Mart grocery shopping and just happened to wander over into the home goods department. There, I found this really nice looking 7" x 14" frame for $3.00.
I cut a piece of scrapbook paper for the backing and glued the paper doll onto the scrapbook paper. Then, I put the piece in the frame and closed it up from the back.
I then, took baker's twine in pink and red and draped it across the bottom of the frame. Using these teensy tiny clothespins (which I got at WM also), I pinned the clothes onto the twine. I hot glued the twine on the back of the frame. You'll probably need to add a dab or two of glue to the backs of one or so of the clothes and/or accessories. The weight of the clothespins has a tendency to tip over and make the clothes go upside down. So, just a dab will do ya!
I think for under $5.00, this would make a darling baby gift or a birthday gift. The only time consuming part was cutting out the paper doll and clothes.
Enjoy!
Till next time, Judy
Both girls, huh? They will love your girly projects!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I used to love these dolls when I was little. This is a really pretty gift idea.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, 2 new baby girls. Your new art work is darling:)
ReplyDeleteLove it...so cute.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, delightful project!
ReplyDeleteMary
Oh Judy, how cute are those pictures. I love paper dolls. I used to get her magazine and she always had a picture in there that you could frame so I saved them and the paper dolls. My granddaughter loved the dolls.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, thank for sharing.
Mary
Judy you always come up with the cutest idea! This is precious. Congratulations on the upcoming little girls! It doesn't get any better than that, does it!!
ReplyDeleteJudy these are so darn cute! I hope my next grand (when ever that might be) is a girl!
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Linda
Oh- What a fun, fun project, Judy. I just love it-that's an adorable use of those paper dolls. Congrats on the twin girls- how fun that will be-xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHow cute! What a fun idea!!! I bought some of those paper dolls...now I'll have to try to make one! This would be so cute for my doll room! Sweet hugs!
ReplyDeleteDarling, and such a cute idea.
ReplyDeleteJen
This is so fun and I love your framed doll with the clothesline outfits. I actually have lots of the original ME paper dolls from her magazines. This is a great idea and thank you so much for sharing it. Girls are the best! Happy Creative Hearts...
ReplyDeleteCute, cute...love it :)
ReplyDeleteI love the paper dolls, any paper dolls, I especially love the way you hung the clothes across the front of the picture frame...it is so clever, I love the way you did the whole project...
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! The paper dolls are precious!
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