HOW i USE MY SVG FILES

I start with the file. I use Inkscape. A simple way of turning anything I draw, into vectors, then I can use these components to create my design.

These were cut using a brother scan n cut machine.

These are from random kits that I will have in my Etsy shop. The circle is a test cut. I used 140 lb water color paper 9" inches x12 " inches.

I removed them from the cutting mat, and painted them with water color.

After painted them I added doodles and calligraphy. 

Dollhouse

More fun with my cutting machine.

A few years ago I started playing with Ink scape. I began to make my own colored SVG files. Now I am using them with my cutting machine.

Here is a house design I have been playing with:

These were cut from two of my cutting file collections.

I painted them pink with water color. I had flowers, bird and other elements.

It's fun to lay the pieces out.  Brads and foam tape are my favorites when it comes to attaching the pieces together. I will show you in the next part How I use these to put the house together.

I love this cutting machine.I have created some SVG designs from my sketches.

I cut them from water color paper.

Wow! So much fun!

Here is a purse example:

 I cut the purse SVG file from watercolor paper.

Then I painted the pieces with watercolor, then doodle in some patterns.

Then I put the pieces together by punching holes and adding  brads.

Then I created more cuts from some paper doll files, and clothing files.

I cut out the paper-doll pieces, on watercolor paper. Painted them with watercolor paints, then punched the holes, using a pencil to line up attaching pieces.

Finished paper-doll.

Then I played with cutting out paper doll clothes and embellishments.

I used a sepia graphic pen to create the doodles over the water color.

close up

The cut files (.SVG and .PNG ) will be available here:

birdandflower

i am grateful

A gratefulness journal with a twist. Pages for :

Affirmations
Gratefulness practice
Prayers for loved ones
Manifestation practice

And lots of lined areas for old fashioned journal writing.

Available at Amazon here.

I love a large format journal. This one is 8.5 x 11 inches. It feels so good to have a versatile journal you can keep near the bed, your favorite chair, or that spot where you have your morning coffee or tea.

I included spot drawings if you feel inclined to color, with lots of open space if you like to doodle or zentangle.

Here are some examples of my thought process:

It still looks great if you want to leave them uncolored and fill it with your writing. I find I have multiple topics to journal about, yet am helped/inspired by a few gentile prompts.

Take advantage of  look inside feature. I will be showing demos on getting the most from this journal as well as featuring stickers and pockets to inspire your creativity.

Mermaid coloring Pages

This is a first in a series of Mermaid coloring pages. Available now at my Etsy shop.

Full-color samples practice page and high-quality drawing that prints clearly on all printers.

More pictures at my Etsy shop

New designs! Tea Towels

I love florals!

These designs are for tea towels, and cheater quilts, and dresses! A wonderful medium to express your creativity, with beautiful floral patterns.

"fleur"

Inspired by the evening primroses that grew in my garden.

"green tea"

 Inspired by times I sipped tea in my kitchen, to get the health benefits of green tea.

These are going to be available for purchase from Fine Art America

Sign up on my e-mail list (in the side bar) to find out when they are ready, or to see the things that can be created from the fabric.

Ancient Egyptian inspired wrapping paper

Beautiful satin finish wrapping paper here in my Etsy shop.

Available in 26 x 12 or in cotton quilting fabric.

New Paper-doll! Meet Arnelle Butterfly Fairy paper doll

Arnelle is the newest butterfly fairy in my Etsy shop!

Arnelle is a full-color printable paper doll. She is designed to fit dresses from the other fairies.

She comes with a pet bird!

Arnelle is easy to put together!

As always each paper doll download features a complete supply list, of basic supplies, that are easy to find, some you may already have.

What are you waiting for? Get on my mailing list, in the side bar to find out when the new paper-dolls are coming or to recieve discount coupons.

Paper dolls and Purses

I have been creating accessories for the paper doll downloads. Here are a few dolls with purses:

This paper doll is from the boho paper doll collection.

 Etsy shop

This paper-doll is a new paper doll. The purse collection is here

Another paper doll from the tropical boho collection. Purses coming soon!

The paper dolls are instant downloads in PDF format. They can be printed on any printer. You do not have to print all the pages!

The files are formatted so that you print only the first 2 or 3 pages. If there are more dolls in the collection, the paper doll file is separate, and hopefully clearly marked. The instruction file can be viewed from your computer, to get tips and tricks.

Wren Rose paper dolls are created to print bright and clear from any printer that can print from PDF files. If you need help contact me and I will be happy to help!

Come view all the paper-doll downloads here

How to create an awesome rainy day paper doll party.

Purchase your supplies in advance

I know you just found this article, and you want to do the party now. Some of the supplies you may already have. I'll talk about what to buy ahead, and what to do if you are missing some supplies.

The Basics
1. Get your printer ready:

You will be printing many pages so have some ink on hand.Using an inkjet printer, have an extra black and a new color cartridge.

Lots of places have one-day or same day shipping. If you live in the boonies like I do you can get good deals from the manufacturer plus one-day shipping.

Having enough ink means you should be good to print 100 pages. You might only have 1 or 2 at your party so as long as you have enough to print full densely printed pages you should be good.
Before you place your ink order, check to see which supplies below you have on hand.

2. The six basics you must have

• White card-stock
• Sharp scissors
• Permanent glue stick
• Double-sided scrapbook paper.
• Mini brads I prefer antique copper
• Hole punch 1/8”

3. Optional: Nice to have

• transparent contact paper
• ribbons
• string
• cords
• Your embellishing preferences stickers, chipboard, cut-outs, etc.
• A heavy book to flatten items while the glue is drying

A cover for the table. Can be an old sheet or a plastic tablecloth

4. Printable paper dolls,printable scrapbook papers, and printable embellishments.
I will write more about this in another post. Etsy and Creative Market are my favorite places to get my printable digital needs but there are so many. Bookmark or gather the items you like in your shopping cart a week ahead and start printing them in advance. if this is an impromptu party, Print out a small group project like a banner or bunting to get the girls started while you print out the dolls and papers.

5. Additional Notes:

• Make sure your glue sticks are moist!
• I like to print out extra arms legs, accessories, and small pieces.
• A file folder for each girl is good and helps organization
• The ability to do reprints duplicates and other unforeseen discoveries is priceless

The bonus round:

Music:
Music is good to a spark mood. If this is to calm restless boredom, you can choose meditation for children or creative meditation music. There is plenty on youtube or check your favorite source for music. Sometimes sounds like a quiet rain, or a waterfall or a thunderstorm in the background can be inspiring.

A storybook on tape read in the background can also strike a quiet mood or invite interesting conversations.

I need to do my party now!

Quick ideas to point you in a direction. start with the basics, or your basics.

The basics: shortlist:

• White cardstock
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Hole punch
• Ribbons or string

More tips:

• Glue the paper dolls together or tie them with string.
• See post for the cutting challenged for ideas to use paper dolls.
• Print your own scrapbook paper for doll clothes.
• Print out just a few dolls and reprint them and use buttons bottle caps string fabric scraps stickers leaves or cotton balls.

The impromptu party is an excellent time for unstructured play.

Have you had a paper doll party? Anything you would like to share? Please leave a comment below. I will select 3 people for a free paper-doll download.

More Butterfly Fairies

I love creating fairies with butterfly wings.


Here is how I put them together




Download pattern from Etsy here