Extreme Prim: Very grungy/dirty and worn looking primitive item.

Grungy: begrimed: thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot.

For primitive crafts this means coffee, tea, walnut ink or anything else that can be used to "dirt" something up.

Prim: Something that is handmade with a primitive touch.

Make-Do: makeshift: The phrase "Make-Do" originally came from the saying "Make do and Mend". Something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency. Usually this is a handmade pin cushion made from a scrap of fabric wrapped around some stuffing on a candle stick .

Prim Stained: Stained with coffee, tea, walnut ink or etc.

Needful Things: needed: necessary for relief or supply

Doll Patterns/ Patterns

http://www.primraggs.com

http://www.anniescupboards.com

http://www.chestnutjunction.com

http://www.sewmanyprims.com

http://www.heart-n-handgifts.com/store/Default.asp

http://www.ezshoppes.com/shoppe/?sid=americanprim

http://www.oneoftheflock.com/

http://www.sassafrashillprimitives.us/

http://www.raggedysmiles.com/

http://www.raggedypants.com/

http://www.raggedyhollow.com/store/Default.asp

http://www.rags-n-tags.com/

http://www.primsandstems.com/

Pre-made Doll Bodies

www.theraggedfence.com

Doll Hair

http://www.sewmanyprims.com

http://www.heart-n-handgifts.com/store/Default.asp

http://www.clothdollhair.com/store/Default.asp

http://www.oneoftheflock.com/

http://www.raggedypants.com/

http://www.raggedyhollow.com/store/Default.asp

http://www.sewmanyprims.com

http://www.primitiveatheartcountrycrafts.com/

http://www.sewmanyprims.com

http://www.primitiveatheartcountrycrafts.com/

http://www.primitiveatheartcountrycrafts.com/

http://www.primitiveatheartcountrycrafts.com/

http://www.grammafransfixins.com

http://www.peddlerhillprimitives.com

http://www.foxfirecreekprimitives.com/

www.rachelspotpourri.com

Graphics

http://www.primgraphics.com

http://www.raggedyscrappin.com

http://www.rags-n-tags.com/

http://www.primsandstems.com/

http://www.oneoftheflock.com/

http://www.raggedyhollow.com/store/Default.asp

http://www.rags-n-tags.com/

Tips for making dolls less country and more primitive .

*cut down on rounded features
*limit(sometimes omit) facial expression
*leave frayed edges instead of seams or make seams with big child like hand stitching
*tea dye and instant coffee dye { till your hands fall off}
*favor true homespun type fabrics rather than fabrics that are printed on...homespun will allow you to see the pattern weave/ colors on both sides of the fabric.
*muted and dark colors are favorites for primitive stuff.
*try stuffing with rags occasionally
*limit the use of hot glue and items made in taiwan LOL

Seedpod Issue #18

http://www.homespun-peddler.biz/seedpod/pp000v.htm

Great free patterns at The Chocolate Crow Trader!

http://www.thechocolatecrowtrader.com/free_pattern_archive.htm

Enjoy!!!!

Thanks AussieLu aka Carol!!!

salt dough-it-yourself
try this inexpensive and fun recipe for salt dough sculptures:

basic recipe
2 c. all purpose flour (NOT SELF RISING)
1 c. salt
1 c. water (use coffee instead for a darker clay)

combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. adding water, a little at a time mix thoroughly. you may need more or less depending on humidity. knead for 10 minutes until the consistency of the dough is smooth and firm ( not sticky). keep dough in a plastic bag to prevent drying.

flour hands before working with dough to keep from sticking. if molding dough with cookie cutters etc, spray lightly with cooking spray then remove most of spray with a paper towel. use water to act as a "glue" when joining two pieces of dough.

finished pieces can be baked or air dried before applying a finish.

baking: oven should be set no higher than 325-350' (temp can be reduced for extra thin pieces). use foil under dough and bake 1/2 hour for each 1/4" thickness or until surface of dough is a lite golden brown. bake as soon as possible after making your project. large pieces tend to curl unless weighted down by a metal tool BUT bake it a bit first so it can support the weight. cracks can be filled when the piece is cooled by filling with moistened dough.

there are many "finish" choices including : water colors, acrylics, ( you can also color the dried ingredients or water before mixing for varied effects) all finishes should be sealed for longer lasting salt dough.

so experiment, make a primitive figurine, an accessory for one of your dolls, or some seasonal ornaments. the kids can even get involved in this one~ have fun!

(source: morton salt company publication 1975)