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Cinderella, Tiny Books and Zombies?!
Filed under Art Projects, Collage Sheets, Featured Artwork, Giveaways, Halloween, Kristin Batsel, Newsletters
Short — but very sweet! I’ll let Miz Bella introduce Kristin Batsel’s adorable Halloween Peg Dolls, then she’ll hand the newsletter back to me to cover her own Cinderella Theatre (and some tiny books by Nichola Battilana — a follow-up to her Potter-ish Trunks from last Thursday).
Oooh that clever goil, Design Team Member Kristin Batsel. Look how flippin’ cute these Halloween Peg Dolls are that she’s made for Halloween! Yes, I said Halloween. Because, as you know, around here at Alpha Stamps that’s our most favorite holiday and we get on it early!
Kristin started by using old-fashioned Wooden Clothespins (on Wooden Doll Stands and capped off with Wooden Doll Heads) — and all of those items are New and On Sale!
Now — for the arms! Those are easy peasy! Kristin says:
“Their arms are pipe cleaners, wrapped in embroidery floss. The clothespins don’t come with holes in them to thread the pipe cleaners through. It’s possible someone could wrap the pipe cleaners around the body of the doll, but it looks better if you drill a hole and poke the arm through.”
Once the doll was painted Kristin used some awfully cute embellishments for each doll! Some of my favorites are the Masquerade Mask Cut-Outs, the too-cute-for-words Miniature Jack-o-Lantern Pail, the Bat Wings Cut-Outs and the Resin Skull Beads. Oh, and the eensie-weensie Halloween Micro Buttons! How could I have forgotten those?
Here’s a list of components that Kristin used if you’d like to sneak a peak. Treat yourself and visit Kristin’s blog to see more pictures and how Kristin decorated each doll. (Psst… scroll down to see the new FREE gift kit inspired by Kristin’s dolls!)
Speaking of clever… Design Team Coordinator Miz Bella (Kim Ayers) tucked one of the Small Paper Theatre Boxes inside of a Tim Holtz Diary Worn Book Cover for her Happily Ever After Paper Theatre!
She also used one of the New and On Sale! Ever After Die-Cut Chipboard Frames on the front cover, and it perfectly frames sweet Cinderella (you’ll have to trust me on that one… or click on that die-cut chipboard frames link to see a photo, or visit Bella’s blog to see lots more photos and read about her project).
Hey, you remember those charming Potter-ish Trunks in last Thursday’s newsletter by Design Team Member Nichola Battilana? Well, Nichola received a lot of requests for a collage sheet to make books in a similar style… and she has not disappointed! Not only has she included images for Potter-ish potion books, but also included titles for a library of Jane Austin and Grimms’ Fairy Tales!
Hooray! A Skulls and Tiny Books Giveaway!
In addition to these goodies from Kristin’s Halloween Peg Dolls (that’s a link to the supply list for pics and links to all of these items):
– Bakers Twine – Black
– Miniature Jack-o-Lantern Pail
– Plastic Skeletons
– Resin Skull Beads
– Ruffled Tulle – Orange
– Thin Orange/Black Stitched Ribbon
– Wooden Clothespins for Dolls
– Wooden Doll Stand
– Wooden Doll Head (whew!)
AND FOUR of the new items from the Clearance Sale (that’s 80% off!!):
– Skull Beads – Horizontal Hole
– Elf Rubber Stamp
– Nursery Checkerboard Rubber Stamp
– Dwarf with Box Rubber Stamp
AND a new Trick or Treat FREE Gift Kit, I included some random items I thought fit in with the theme (or were new today and too cute to pass up):
– Set of Miniature Books New and On Sale!
– Little Library Collage Sheet New!
– Black Tulle Fringe On Sale!
– Vintage Tinsel Ribbon – Orange & Purple (Just put On Sale!)
To enter the Skulls and Tiny Books Giveaway drawing all you have to do is leave a comment BELOW on this blog post TODAY OR TOMORROW (the deadline is 11:59 pm PST, FRIDAY, July 11, 2014).
Don’t forget to leave your (hello! correct) email address, too, so I can contact the winner; your email address does not need to be made public. Note: I’m offering free shipping, too, but only within the USA. International shipping will still apply.
Please be patient! Spammers try to post crap here a lot so comments are moderated. So if you don’t see your post in the comments section, be patient and check back in a few hours before re-posting it, please!
After midnight, I’ll randomly pick the winner (via Random.org). So make sure to check back to see who won! And check your mailbox on Sunday morning for the next Giveaway and Newsletter!
Hey, who won the Elegant Eggs & Halloween Giveaway? That would be Brenda Henderson! Please check your email for my message about getting your mailing address.
Skulls and books? Doesn’t get much better than that!
Oh this is the only give away I would ever need to win-best Halloween goodies to play with ever. Thanks for the chance at such happy haunting!
Books and skeletons, what else could an artist ask for!
Dwarf, elf, skull – what curious juxtaposition! Thank you for conducting these drawings. Cool toys.
Halloween is coming! YAY!!!! awesome giveaway!
Holy Halloween I HAVE to make some of these!
OMG…books and Halloween. How could this kit get any better. The little book covers are juat amazing. And, it is always time for Halloween!!
I love the little peg dolls. Great goodies for Halloween!
I LOOOOve all this stuff…Halloween is my favorit!!!
BOO to you
Move over summer
I’m ready for anything Halloween.
The Peg Dolls…. what a hoot!
These dolls are spookaliscious! I really really really hope I win this one! I LOVELOVELOVE the mini books and all the other yummy goodies in this prize package! Will keep my fingers and toes crossed REAL tight hoping to see my name on Sunday!
A great spooky kit!! Would love if this was my turn to win! :o)
Halloween in July! So much cute stuff, you have to start now. Love all of it!
Awesome Give-a-way…..spooky time-my favorite !!!!
Oh gosh, these are fabulous,who wouldn’t love the chance to have them,Wonderful hugs Georgina.
Think cooler weather and Halloween!
Oh I want to win this sooooooo bad. Love nichola’s little book…and her covers are awesome!! My fingers, toes and eyes are crossed!!!
Love this! Thanks for the opportunity to win. I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
OHHHH! what a wonderful stash of Ghostly Goodies! Oh I love them! Great finds to pick from on your site! Thanks for sharing these creative projects!
Never too early to start on Halloween.
Kristin’s wooden peg dolls are adorable! Thank for the chance to win the great
skulls and tiny books giveaway. It would give me a head start on Halloween crafting!
OMG what a great giveaway!! I LOVE Halloween…matter of fact, been making Halloweenie Prims!! Thanks for the chance to win. I’ve got my fingers crossed!!
Peg dolls how cute! And Halloween skulls and tiny books! Awesome!
Love dolls and Halloween!!!
Oh I covet this kit! Halloween is my favorite holiday
Halloween’s coming… my favorite time of year and my favorite way to decorate.
Ohhhhh how I love skulls and books. A twofer of my favorites!!!!!
I see a steampunk Halloween. great stuff, thanks for the chance to win.
I adore halloween, please, please. Let me win
OMG-Halloween is my favorite crafting holiday – I would love to be selected for this collection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ghouls, skulls, glitter, can’t get better than this!
Love Halloween–my very favorite holiday!!
Well, I keep on trying and hoping to win. Maybe this time, I’ll win.
Faboo, with extra Boos! A great selection.
Ohh! I love Halloween and would love to win this giveaway!
Zombies are cool!!
Those dolls are just adorable! I wish I had some painting skills!
Could definitely use more skulls and tiny books.
Who doesn’t love skulls and tiny books?? There is something just so fun about Halloween colors and images.I can’t get enough of them!My Halloween stash far outweighs any other embellishment choice. Thanks for sharing the goodies!
Halloween is my favorite holiday!
Hope I win!!
boo hop if I don’t get this one….love halloweeny stuff
that was boo hop not hop
Wow! Those are great 🙂 Would love to win!
Love your skulls & tiny books giveaway. Just what I need to get in the mood for fall and Halloween papercrafting!!
Macabre – just my cup of tea!
July is definitely the right time to start thinking about Halloween!
What a great giveaway! Will be fun to make for one of my sisters and a friend – Halloween is their favorite holiday! Thanks!
These are so adorable!!!
Okay, now this is the one I really, really want to win!
Don’t Cinderella and Zombies just go together! lol Cute!
These dolls are absolutely adorable, I wish I win to have fun with my daughters and paint and decorate them with the funny and lovely stuff offered! Thanks for the chance to win.
Tiny books! Tiny prizes! I want to win a tiny bit 🙂
Love the peg dolls … so cute and fun! Thanks for the chance to win this GREAT giveaway!
Love the halloween dolls-my favorite is halloween also so these are right up my alley. Will watch for them in Kristin’s Etsy shop. Too cute!!
Love the little books and peg dolls.
Halloween – Did someone say Halloween? I am all in!
Love! Thanks so much for the chance to win so many fun goodies!!
Love, love, love it. Send in the Zombies and Halloween creatures.
Love the tiny books!
Skulls skulls and more skulls gotta love it
Fun fun fun!
Adorable peg dolls and brilliant idea to use the TH worn diary book cover for the small paper theater boxes. Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.
Love the collection!!! please send to MEEE!
Would love to add these goodies to my creative stash!!
Yeah!!! Halloween!!!
Woowhee – Can’t wait to make some of these with my granddaughters. Alita is just at the age where the intricate stuff is doable and her imagination is soaring.
I love the tiny books and the peg dolls are cutie patooties!
Thanks so much for the chance! Halloween crafting is upon us!!!
My favorite holiday!! Heres wishing!!
My favorite holiday is Halloween! What fun this would be to get. Thanks for the giveaway.
Honestly – your “stuff” is always wonderful and the ideas you share are awesome – thank you!
I am so excited to get my order,..I just discovered this sight!!!!
Oh heck yeah! I’m already planning for a Halloween crafting party in a couple months. These would be a delightful addition.
halloween s my fave!
“WHEW” I love this kit!
BRRRRBRRRR IIII lololove Halloween yeh!!!! that’s why I like this set, scary!!!!!!!I wil have lots of fun with it!!
I love those Halloween peg dolls! And the tiny books, well I guess I have to have those too for my potions cabinet. Love it all!!
What cute little gouls! Would love to win this great big bag of fun. Thanks
wanna win this so bad!!! love it!!
Tiny books for my big imagination! Love them….oh and the peg dolls are lovely!
I love the little peg dolls. They have given me so many ideas… must get to playing!
Oh, that’s just my style — thanks for the chance to win these goodies! 🙂
Halloween is always in season for me! Cute, cute dolls!
Love your giveaway. Can’t go wrong with that combination !
Love the books! The dolls are adorable and could hold the books.
Oh how I love love love Halloween-please please please pick me!!!
great giveaway I love Halloween!!
Love all this stuff!!! Pick me pick me!!!
Wow! Perfect time to begin Halloween projects.
Great Halloween projects!
Usually we see Christmas in July, but I love seeing the wonderful Halloween projects.
The dolls are absolutely adorable – love Halloween.
love love love the clothespin dolls! great giveaway!
I SO want to play with all these goodies! The dolls are adorable, just so clever! Thanks for the chance to win this delightful package!
Such amazing goodies! I love halloween, such amazing ideas, so much fun!
Holy Cow I can’t keep up with all the super cute projects you’re posting. How can anyone resist these creative goodies?
We don’t do Halloween down under but your products are so cute, I would love to try the zombie dolls!
I Love Halloween too!!! Those peg dolls are adorable!
I would love these. Halloween is my granddaughters favorite holiday to decorate for.
I love your Halloween stuff.
OMG! I love Halloweeen!
Love the tiny books! Such awesome Halloween items.
Cute dolls!
this collection is so fun! gotta have the tiny books!
Halloween is my fav holiday ~ never too early to get your ghoul on!!!
What scary fun! Love it.
Halloween my favorite holiday!
Awesome giveaway as always. The festivities will definitely be here before we know it!
The 4th of July is the official kick off for Halloween projects in my art studio. I’ve been scouring the thrift stores all week for things to alter.. what FUN!
I would love to make some home decor items from this giveaway kit. I see some very awesome stuff.
Thanks for the opportunity to win this truly patootie giveaway!
How spooky! Just love those dolls.
I love books.
Love these cute dolls-and all things Halloween!
How adorable are those mini books!!! 🙂
Awesome giveaway! ::Crossing fingers::
yayyy, it’s that time of year to be thinking about again!! Thank you for such a great opportunity!
I just love the books!
bring it on!! Never too early to think about Halloween
Drooooool
Love the Halloween goodies so much! The little wooden dolls are so cute!
I just love Halloween stuff!
Halloween is my favorite too!!! What a great giveaway! Pick me! Pick me! 😉
Halloween brings the creative, fun juices flowing
How fun! What a great giveaway!
I love Halloween! The peg dolls are beyond adorable! I would love to have this giveaway. Pick me! Pick me! says my inner child.
I love this stuff. The dolls are so cute. Halloween always has fun colors and sparkles.
Spooky!
Love anything Halloween! Great giveaway!
Love the peg dolls! What a great job Kristen did! You have a very generous giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win!
Ooohhh, Halloween Peg Dolls are too cute! I’m ready for the spooky, ooky time of year!
LOVE THE DOLL SOOOOOO SWEET!!!!!!!I would love to win this fantastic give away.
I just love this hauntingly amazing giveaway! Yes, Halloween in July is sweet! And scary! 😉
tricks and treats? Great giveaway- love the Halloween theme!
Oh, my word! They are just the cutest things going…… what a treat.
Looks like a wonderful giveaway. Hope Imwin.
love it
Wonderful giveaway.
This giveaway looks like a lot of fun!
These are so cool!
Oh! Look at all the fabulous goodies! Thanks for a chance to win.
Wonderful! Can be used so many ways!
Although this collection should be spooky, I think it’s really cute. The tiny skeletons and bats are a Halloween artist’s dream.
I’m picturing armies of peg dolls marching their way into friends’ and family’s Halloween goodie baskets–way cool!!!
Love it! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
absolutely love the expressions! on the little peg dolls. 🙂
Halloween in July! Just the thing to help survive the heat and humidity – by dreaming about the coolest holiday of the year!
The books are amazing and so is her work! Thanks for the chance to win these fab books!
I’m ready for Halloween!
Just found your site and I am placing an order today! WOW!! Great Stuff!!!
SWEET JESUS THOSE MINI BOOKS I CAN’T. THEY ARE TOO FREAKING CUTE I LOVE MINIATURES.
Anyway, I love those pegs, they are so cute! And for those who are really obsessed with Halloween, I think they would make fantastic Christmas tree ornaments. 😉
Love those mini books! Is anyone old enough to remember when Cracker Jacks had ‘actual prizes’? Sometimes they had tiny tiny books you could actually read! I still have some. Somewhere. I think…
OMG those Halloween ped dolls are too cute! I never seem to have enough Halloween products to make anything worthwhile, so I’d love to enter this giveaway to see if I can win these fabulous Halloween items! Please make me bootiful happy:)
These’s are awesome! Thanks for giving the opportunity to win this!!!
I would so love to win this.
So much cute stuff, would be wonderful to win.
I’ve seen clothespin dolls before, but never like these…the others looked like painted clothespins, Kristin’s are characters with a personality. Being Halloween characters is an extra bonus!
Wowee giveaway of so many things Halloween! Mahalo for the op to win!
The peg dolls are wonderful. I would love to make one. Halloween is my favorite holiday to create for.