Thursday, February 14, 2019

Happy Valentine's Day: Paper Dolls

Spellbinders Valentine Flat

The only truly fun Valentines I get to make are for my nieces.  I'm surrounded by boys and men who are about as far from mushy as it gets.  (In fact this year for my 19-year old, I resorted to a McDonald's gift card because he is currently addicted to their cheesy bacon fries - I stuck it in an envelope but I did use this set (just on the envelope, no card at all) and mashed together "this may be cheesy, I only have fries for you" + the fries.  Get it? Cheese and fries!!)  

These little darlings come from the Spellbinders January Small Die of the Month Club.  It's called First Crush.  It's absolutely brilliant.  There are a number of dies that can come together in a myriad of ways - little girls, older girls, boys, different hairstyles - a classic paper doll set!  I knew it would be perfect for my youngest niece.  It might be a stretch for my oldest niece, although by the time I added earrings and cute leggings, I think it will work.  Besides I just don't have that many more years for cute girl cards so I took advantage of it this year.

Spellbinders Valentine WEB

I'm enamored of all of the little details.  Obviously the hair is different - but notice that the main hair part is the same - and that's the piece that works for a little boy.  I added ruffled sleeves to one and little socks.  One has earrings - and that piece worked for pigtail holders for the other.  Notice there are even different eyes that I think really changed the age of these sweet dolls.  I had SO much fun.  I'm not sure my nieces will enjoy receiving their cards as much as I enjoyed revisiting my childhood and playing with paper dolls!!

Spellbinders Younger Spellbinders Older

I hope your day is full of love and hugs!!  (And maybe some chocolate!)

Happy Valentine's Day!

4 comments:

  1. THese are adorable...and I have this die! I should have done these with my DGD! Cute!

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  2. Yup, these are really adorable! and unique! Happy Valentine's day!

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  3. I know it's been a while, but I sure missed reading your blogposts with that great sense of humour. :-)
    Yes I totally got it, ha, ha, great gift with the cheese and fries, made me smile!
    Ah and your paperdolls are just too cute!! Love'em!
    All those details omg, it's brilliant.
    Bye,

    Marjolein

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