My Grandmas Teacups

The second mini that I created with the paper was actually the one I started with. I loved the whole idea of the teapot shape and the cute embellishments. Somewhere though along the way I lost my mojo on this project. Luckily I have great inspiration on tap from the Facebook Group 4 Gs (Girls, Grins, Glitter and Glue)   They came up with some brilliant additions to finish this project off. Here is where it sits now: Don't mind the shaky hands. I have an anxiety disorder and sometimes I am a bit shaky. Also I saw on a video by Crafter 45 once that people are distracted by wounds that are unexplained. The scratches are from my big sucky King Shepherd Titan who thinks he is a lap dog. At 120lbs I beg to to differ with him.

I admit that I am a paper hoarder. Honestly though, if you are going to be a hoarder, don't you think scrapbooking supplies is a wonderful thing to collect? This week, well the last couple of months on and off really, I have been enjoying the fabulous Fabscraps High Tea Paper Collection. No really, I bought the whole collection. Uhmmmm, two of the collection really but who's counting. I love the theme (come on High Tea...My Grandma's Teacups) and the designs are so beautiful.  I have only worked my way through a small portion of the first kit and have already created two really fun mini's. This is the first. It is an 8x8 chipboard mini.

Oh my goodness, I feel like I'm losing my mind! I intended to share these pictures last Friday but somehow got sidetracked. On the bright side, they're up before Christmas! We explored the **Docraft Ultimate Vintage Diecuts Pack** (now sold out), featuring 60 pages of vintage images. This kit is so extensive that we're using it across three clubs. We paired it with **Anita's cream textured 5x7 card bases**, which are excellent quality and come in packs of 20 cards and envelopes. We made 10 cards total. 2 each of 5 designs. We used a little bit of glitter glue and a pinch of glittery washi tape to glam up the cards. Some of the ladies also used embossing folders and distress ink. The card with the Angel is best completed using medium thick foam squares. My first one had really thick squares and it was really bulky looking. Our next card club is not until the end of November so you will have to check back to see what else we cook up. In the meantime be sure to...

One of the absolute best parts of having a craft business is that you meet the most talented people. The other day I was fortunate enough to have Denise Marchetti in my studio. Denise was telling me about this amazing calendar that she had created using her Prima Stamps. I was intrigued and she promised to share pictures of her masterpiece as soon as possible. Well guess what, she sent them to me Thursday. So knowing me as as you do, of course it took me until now to to get everything organized to share them. Here we are: Denise Marchetti's Prima Doll Calendar. January, is birthday theme as my daughter and granddaughter are  both January babies I used anything I had on hand that  would go with my theme. great idea to use scraps and from your stash! February: Valentine's Day March: Easter is in March 2016 April: Vacation theme May: Bring in May flowers from stamps I have June: Used stamp of the month from close to my heart  and SU ...

So yesterday's post was discussing using your Cricut cartridges to find cute accessories for your Prima Dolls. I was so excited to share the post, I forgot to include some of the finished dolls. That happens to me sometimes. My excitement gets ahead of me, and I push the publish button too soon. So here you are, without further ado, my Prima Paper Dolls: Accessorized. I know it's not nice to play favourites, but I am so in love with how this one turned out. I love the parasol. They are all listed in my eBay store. I have to keep letting them go so that I have room to make more. Join the MGT Community Don't miss a single paper crafting tutorial, bookish layout, or gift guide. Subscribe to My Grandma's Teacups to get our latest heritage inspiration delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe & Get the Freebie Kit Note from Anna: This post originally appeared in 2015. To ensure a clean experience for my current readers...

The Master Guide to Cricut & Prima Dolls: Accessories, Stamper Secrets, and Wardrobe Hacks By My Grandma's Teacups  There is a specific kind of magic that happens when the vintage world of paper dolls meets the high-tech precision of a Cricut Explore. If you have been following my journey here at My Grandma's Teacups , you know that my obsession with Julie Nutting’s "Prima Dolls" isn't just about stamping—it’s about character building. It is about taking a flat piece of watercolor paper and turning it into a persona with a story, an aesthetic, and most importantly, an enviable wardrobe. In our previous installments, Cricut and Prima Dolls #1 and Part #2 , we mastered the "Print then Cut" feature and the initial setup of your machine. But as any fashionista (paper or otherwise) will tell you: it’s all in the accessories. A doll without a hat, a purse, or the perfect pair of Victorian boot...

Well, did you get your Prima Paper Doll Stamp all set up in your Cricut Explore? Of course you did! I knew you could do it. If you need to go over what we did  this is the link.  Now comes the really fun part. I hope you remembered not to drink your coffee near your precious paper.....oh the horror....but that's another post. Making Your Prima Paper Doll You know that plastic 12x12 box that you use to collect all those teeny time pieces of paper that are just too good to throw out. Yah, the one on the shelf collecting dust. Go grab that. This is a great opportunity to put those itty bitty scraps to work. (and your husband said you would never need them......be sure he sees you using them, as though you had this planned from the start....seven years ago when you began saving scraps of paper.)  For the small layers like the dress, shoes and stockings I try to find scraps that coordinate in the approximate sizes I want.  You will need to use large pie...

Making Prima Julie Nutting Doll Stamps Easier with Cricut Cut Files (No More Fussy Cutting!) Why this game-changing tutorial is getting crafter clicks worldwide So it’s no secret that I am totally crazy about Prima Marketing’s Julie Nutting Dolls Stamps . I mean — I talk about them a lot… okay, really, really a lot. But they bring me such joy! They’re whimsical, expressive, and perfect for cards, scrapbooks, tags, journal layouts, planner spreads… You name it. But not everyone shares my undying love for fussy cutting all those tiny layers. Why This Matters: The Pain Point Every Crafter Knows Some of my crafty friends were less than thrilled about cutting out the myriad tiny pieces that make these dolls come to life. They liked the look of the finished product, but the process? Not so much. I get it — spending time with small, fiddly pieces isn’t everyone’s idea of creative zen. And let me confess something: that diminished my joy a bit. I wanted everyone to love them as much...