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The Black Apple's Paper Doll Primer: Activities & Amusements for the Curious Paper Artist Paperback - 2010

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Author: Martin, Emily
ISBN: 9780307586568

by Emily Winfield Martin

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Join the creator of The Black Apple, Emily Martin, on a trip through her magical world of paper dolls, imaginary places, and clever craft projects.

Inside this book you'll find 21 sweet, mysterious characters with clothes and accessories all their own--from a busy beekeeper's daughter to a bird-loving librarian. You'll also find 16 dolls ready to be designed and brought to life by you! Emily will show you how to draw, paint, and personalize your way to a little paper replica of anyone you'd like.

With basic art supplies and the instructions in the book, you'll also learn to:

- Make a custom wedding invitation or holiday card
- Color, cut, paste, and frame a unique family portrait
- Design your own paper clothes, shoes, glasses, and the like
- Cut and fold an armoire for doll-sized clothes
- Build a paper theater using one of the TK illustrated backdrops
- Direct a stop-motion film with jointed paper doll actors
- And so much more!

So sharpen your scissors and get ready for a unique and wonderful adventure.

Details

Title The Black Apple's Paper Doll Primer: Activities & Amusements for the Curious Paper Artist
Author Emily Winfield Martin
Binding Paperback
Edition Paperback
Pages 160
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Potter Craft, New York, NY
Date 2010-11-02
Illustrated Yes
ISBN 9780307586568 / 0307586561
Weight 1.29 lbs (0.59 kg)
Dimensions 10 x 7.51 x 0.6 in (25.40 x 19.08 x 1.52 cm)
Library of Congress subjects Handicraft, Paper dolls
Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010016328
Dewey Decimal Code 769.53

Media reviews

Praise for The Black Apple’s Paper Doll Primer:
“This book is packed full of loveliness—stunning paper dolls, creative paper projects, even a stellar toy theater, all with Emily's unique blend of irreverent sweetness. Please be seated with smelling salts nearby: Fainting might occur. It's that good.”
--Amy Karol, author of Bend-the-Rules Sewing and Bend-the-Rules with Fabric

“A trove of great imagination, and many fine diversions.”
--Rob Kalin, founder of Etsy.com

“It's like getting to play with the characters of Emily's paintings and step a little closer into their world.”
--Jenny Hart, author of Sublime Stitching and Embroidered Effects

Praise for Emily Martin:
“…sweet and appealing…”
--Rob Walker for The New York Times Magazine

“The world of Emily Martin is enchanting, exquisite, and ethereal. Behind the soft hues and the peaches-and-cream palette, one can see a lively and fertile mind at work. An aching and mysterious sweetness blends with beguiling touches of the enigmatic and the peculiar, and the results are often remarkably sublime.”
--Richard Sala, author of Peculia, Delphine, and Cat Burglar Black

“The Black Apple is the perfect place to turn to for a little taste of culture.”
--Alternative Press magazine