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Liana's Paper Doll Blog » one page doll sets Click for larger version (PNG):page 1, page 2; click for PDF version: page 1, page 2. Click here for the list of dolls. I drew this for my mom for Christmas, and she gave me permission to post it. I hope you all like it as much as she did! I’m still learning the ins and outs of kimono drawing, so please forgive any inaccuracies. Speaking of 2011… Sometimes, people will e-mail me and ask how to draw dolls, and the advice I give is essentially just to keep practicing, using resources like SenshiStock and library books on figure drawing. I don’t have a great track record with New Year’s resolutions, and I believe last year I had none at all (which, really, I rather enjoyed). Two questions for you all. Yes 87% No 12% Created on Dec 31, 2010 Closed Total Votes: 186 My next post will be on the 4th.

Modern Mechanix | Yesterday's tomorrow, today. Marges8's Blog Non-adhesive Book « Playful Bookbinding and Paper Works This is the second year I have done this journal project with fifth graders in Saratoga Springs. I wrote about it last year, but in less detail than I plan to write about it today. This workshop day was requested by the school’s reading specialist, who had done a similar project on her own with a few students. She was impressed by the students’ reaction to their journals, and thus requested that I come for a day and make these books with the whole grade level, about 70 students. Books standing on the windowsill We used paper from large wallpaper sample books. The students folded the covers according to the directions above, with one exception. Master Page for Printing Journal Lines on Paper Students then folded 5 sheets of standard sized paper, 8 1/2″ x 11″, however, to give the pages an antique-like look, we used Ivory faux parchment paper, made by Southworth. No-needle modified pamphlet stitch This pretty much finished up the project. Inside pocket

(Inside A Black Apple): Wintery Paper Doll Download : Dot & Roscoe Hello there! I have a freebie printable treat for you - the winter-y paper miss & fur friend I created for the lovely Crafty Wonderland programs are now available for you to download and print. I recommend printing them onto sturdy cardstock or matte art paper (if'n you have it on hand.)Both sheets (story/instructions & dolls/clothes) measure 8"x10", so they should be an easy fit on standard 8.5"x11" printing paper. Download Story & Project Page Download Dolls & Clothes Page And of course, these are for personal and not commercial use. Happy Holidays!

Brain Pickings Pixie & Puck: Iksha | Paper Thin Personas {Click Here for a PDF to Print} {Click Here for a 150 dpi PNG to Print} {Click Here for The Rest of this Series} So, this is up a little later then intended. I wanted to do a sort of belly dancer fantasy set, and I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out. I think I went through about six color schemes before I settled on this one. It’s not quite what I wanted, but it’s a lot better then the purple and blue version (trust me on that one). On a semi-unrelated note, The Black Apple is offering this wonderful Winter Girl paper doll download. Oh and there’s a new poll on the side bar for people to vote in. Tagged belly dancer, blue, folk costume, green, middle east inspired, mix and match, orange, paper doll, pattern, piercings, sandals, yellow.

Paperform A.R.T. Taylor's Paper Doll Blog 14 Articles Showcasing Excellent Typography Typography has always been a fascination of mine. The simple changes that designers are able to make to spice up a font into something totally different is magical. In this post, Designussion showcases several articles that really show off what other designers have been able to achieve. If you enjoyed any of the pieces or articles posted, please leave the author or designer some feedback. Vintage and Retro Typography Showcase This showcase by the popular smashing magazine focuses on vintage and retro typography that has inspired the modern work seen today. Typography Inspiration Showcase This showcase focuses on typography that will be inspirational to other designers. Showcase Of 45 Mind-Blowing Signage, Street And Urban Typography Photos Not all typography is on paper and this showcase proves that. 15 Excellent Examples Of Web Typography Typography is also on the web. 60+ Really awesome Typography Showcases Illustrated typography showcase 10 Beautiful Motion Typography Videos

Mostly Paper Dolls Lost Type Co-op Teri's Paper Doll Scans joan walsh anglund Valentines "Sixteen" by Hilda Miloche Six and Sweet 16 Ziegfeld Girl The Candy Stripers Marlo Thomas as That Girl Sugar and Spike Pint-Size Pinups Liddle Kiddles Paper Dolls Historical Paper Dolls by Helen Page erin fairchilde paper dolls by Elaine Shants Carmen Miranda by David Zurlin Betsy McCall's First 10 Years Friends Around the World Golden Play Book of Dolls & Toys Betsy Rose by Michel Strawberry Shortcake's Paper Doll Book Vector Art Strawberry Shortcake Sonia Delaunay by Tiffany Barr Greeting Card Index The Happy Elves Christmas Morning Centerpiece Tiffany at 15 Months Note: All scanned paper dolls on this site are out-of-print, and in the personal collection of Teri Pettit Renewable energy could 'run Australia' A solar-thermal power station in remote Hermannsburg, in Central Australia, has significantly reduced the community's reliance on diesel power generation, according to Australia's Clean Energy Council. Photo by Charlie Brewer/flickr. Jan. 16, 2013 All that stands between Australia and a future fuelled entirely by renewable energy, researchers say, is the political will to make the change – a notable finding for a country ravaged by an extraordinary heat wave. By Paul BrownClimate News Network LONDON – Australia could be self-sufficient in renewable energy in 10 years by converting to solar and wind energy if the country had the right social and political leadership, according to the Energy Research Institute of the University of Melbourne. In a paper published before the current catastrophic heat wave, the researchers conclude that existing proven technologies could be deployed on a large scale to show an example to the world and to wean Australia off its addiction to fossil fuels.

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