How to make primitive halloween ornaments

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               Hi there!

                            I want to share one of my newest creations. Primitive halloween ornaments, truly fun to make! I used the vintage silk lining from an old suit coat for the bodies. I freehand machine stitch, so no 2 bodies are ever the same size. I stuffed them with polyfil, & glued on chenille stems for the arms & legs. I printed vintage face images from Karen @ The Graphics Fairy L.L.C. I cut them out & glued the face to the top of the body. I used black wire for a hanger, inserted into the back upper body. They measure approx. 6" tall each. So simple, & so much FUN!!! So, maybe you want to make some holiday ornaments of your own!? The sky is the limit on where your imagination can take you! Thank you for stopping in. I'll be back soon.
                                                                Cynthia
                                                         Sweet Meadow Designs
                                                               iwathd09

Candy Corn Girl Doll DIY Instructions

Hello. I've been busy sewing & painting again. I made this Candy Corn Girl Doll, & thought you might like to make one too. I never use a pattern to make a doll. I just sew right on the two pieces of fabric (right sides together) & see what happens. I think creating like that is more spontaneous. If you like, take a pencil or fabric marker to outline your doll shape. Then sew right over the lines. I used a vintage calico fabric for my doll. I like the primitive look it gives her. Once you've sewn your doll together, trim your fabric & clip any corners or indents so it turns right side out nicely. I always sew all the way around, & cut a slit in the back of the doll so I can turn it right side out. I then stuff her FULL with polyfil or fabric scraps. Then I whipstitch the back opening shut. Now you are ready to paint her. I used acrylic paints . I like to use Ceramcoat by Delta. You will need a flesh tone, orange, yellow & white for her body & face. All of her facial features I drew on with a charcoal pencil. Then I used fine tip Lumocolor permanent markers made by Staedtler to finish the features. She certainly was fun to make. Once you finish the eyes, she really does gain her personality.

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