This
week I am running way behind and we are already setting record high
temperatures for this time of year. Those two things added together
to inspire me to find some picnic accessory printables to put
together. These are all from the Paper Minis site and are available
free to subscribers to the free newsletter. Ann has some wonderful
printables on her site both the free ones and even more wonderful
kits that are ready for you to put together. If you haven't checked
out her site be sure to go over there (here's a link) and check it
out.
Now
onto today's project.
I
thought the the picnic accessories would be a lot of fun since we are
just starting to have summer weather around here. I always assume the
dolls are having the same weather as I am so they need to start
getting outside more now.
The
first page we work on is the salt and pepper shakers, these are
really easy. All you have to do is cut the long printed strips of
paper and roll them into cylinders. I like to pre-roll mine on a
toothpick or something else that is small and round so they are ready
to take the shape. A glue stick is probably the best way to adhere
this step since we really need to cover the entire back of the
strips. Then just roll them up, making sure the end of the strip
meets the dotted line, and then use your fingertips to gently
encourage them into a round shape. Set these aside and start cutting
out the tops and bottoms. I used a liquid glue for this step. After
they are put together just set them aside for the glue to dry and
they are ready to put into you mini scene.
Now
onto the the table linens. Anne has provided a wonderful retro
looking table cloth and napkin design. I am pretty sure my mom had a
set that looked just like this when I was a little girl! I printed
mine on paper but I think it could also have been printed on fabric.
There are lots of tutorials online to guide you. Let me know if you
do this and send me a picture.
For
both the tablecloth and the napkins all you need to do is cut on the
outer line, score on the inner line, cut off the corners and then
glue up the “hem”.
The
tablecloth was a bit big for my table but that is the way it is on a
picnic so I am okay with that.
The
next part we did was the plates and a napkin holder. The page also
includes a pattern for cutting napkins if you decide to not use the
printed ones. The napkin holder is just a simple box on a base. The
plates need to be shaped after you cut them out. I used my circle
template and a ball tool that I use with my clay. Just gently shape
the paper into a plate shape.
The
last step was a little box that could contain any kind of food. Just
score on the fold lines and cut out then assemble. I do find a hole
punch to be a great help in getting those small interior areas cut
out.
There
you have it enough accessories for the doll family to get ready for
their picnic.
Now
I did tell you I would tell you a bit of what I have been up to that
has kept me so busy. Well, I have been working on a Logo for my 18”
doll channel/blog. I think I have the basic idea figured out now I
have to get my son to finalize the design for me.
I
have also been taking an online course about growing an online
business. It has been really interesting and I feel I am learning a
lot from it. I will try to tell you more about it when I get
completely done with it.
I
am also working on stuff so I can re-open my Etsy store. I have been
not only trying to make product to put in the store but also working
on packaging and labeling so that when it is received it looks nice
and professional. There are so many choices out there for packaging
and while I am really having fun with that portion of the planning
process I admit I am also more than a bit overwhelmed.
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