PaperTraders Art: New Swap - Chipboard Stand-Up Dolls

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Saturday, October 12, 2013

New Swap - Chipboard Stand-Up Dolls

This swap is for Paper Traders Members only but we would love for you to become a member and join us. Click on the purple yahoo button in the sidebar for more information and how-tos.

CHIPBOARD STAND-UP DOLLS

one-for-one chipboard doll

Skill: Any

Partners announced: Oct 26th

Mail out by: Nov 5th

Hosted by: Beckie Holso

The idea for these dolls was inspired by some wood cuts I saw over at Artchix Studio: http://www.artchixstudio.com/shop/files/marketing/2013/201309_mainpic.jpg I thought that I would really love to have a fun doll standing on my art table as a muse to inspire my creativity. For this project, you can buy or make your own doll shapes - from either thin wood or thick chipboard... they need to be sturdy so they can stand up and not get bent or broken with handling. Be sure to make a little stand to prop them up with too. Please make your dolls about 6" tall (not including embellishments such as antlers, crowns, etc.). They can be any style/shape you feel inspired to create. You will embellish the front entirely using pretty papers, ribbons, paint, images, or whatever you'd like. Please finish the back side so that it's presentable and don't forget to sign your work. You will mail your completed doll directly to your swap partner. Partners will be announced on Oct 26th.