Artwork by Elaine Jackson

Sketchbook Saturday

2011-11-19T08:00:00.000-08:00

Entry from my sketchbook/journal. I like working in colored pencil, clean-up is easy.

Sketchbook Saturday

2011-11-12T08:00:00.000-08:00

My entry for the Sketchbook Challenge. The November theme is "imaginary animals". I've always imagined sea turtles with flowers painted on their backs.

Sketchbook Saturday

2011-10-08T09:00:00.000-07:00

Retro paper doll and variations

2011-09-27T17:31:00.000-07:00

A new paper doll download, retro paper dolls. They have instructions and patterns for lots of variations, collars, dress shapes and aprons.

Here is a variation made with the same pattern using handmade elements (not included with the pattern). This pattern is very compatible with stickers, chipboard embellishments and rubberstamps.

Both are available for purchase here

Sketchbook Saturday

2011-09-24T09:33:00.000-07:00

From my sketchbook:

Dress shapes inpires me ;)

Fantastic Flat Paper-doll May 2011

2011-05-28T16:33:00.000-07:00

This months challenge? "Bird head Human Body"

Love Bird

I decided to do a bird sketch.

Then I colored the sketch.

I chose elements that I liked to create the basic doll.

I have a collection of doll dresses that I modified to fit then traced on scrapbook paper.

This one is for sale here.

Instructions for making your own coming soon!

Fantastic Flat Paper-doll April 2011

2011-05-08T18:08:00.000-07:00

I know its May, but it took time to finish this one because of regular life and overbooking.

The April theme was "cherry blossom".

I'm experimenting with backgrounds and creating a scene. I had quite a few ideas for this one and they were changing everytime I went to the drawing board. It was a fun ride!

Butterfly Fairy Paper doll pattern

2011-04-18T09:25:00.000-07:00

Just because I love spring so much, I have created a variation on my Butterfly Fairy Paper-doll download.

This is how the pattern looks:

The finished dolls from the original pattern look like this:

More info here.

New set of Mermaid cards

2011-04-06T12:42:00.000-07:00

These cards have affirmations on them, with a healing theme.

More info here

Flat paper doll swap for March Spring Fairy

2011-04-05T12:45:00.000-07:00

Spring is my favorite time of year. The sun is in Aries, and the energy to start new things takes over me for better or worse.

Here is the doll I am swapping:

W
ant to swap with us?

Mermaids

2011-03-23T14:29:00.000-07:00

I love making mermaids. This paper doll is very large approx. 13 inches. The paper doll is for sale as well as instructions for re-creating her your self.

Paper-doll
Paper-doll downloads

Retro paper-doll

2011-03-11T21:17:00.000-08:00

Early 60's dressing. Shifts and prim skirt and blouse sets. These paper dolls are available either as a set or as complete instructions in a PDF file to put together.

Three dolls for purchase here.

More info about paper-doll download here.

Embellished paper dolls

2011-03-10T20:56:00.000-08:00

paper-dolls embellished with stickers.

More info here.

The Winners have been chosen!

2011-02-21T10:26:00.000-08:00

Thank you everyone who commented on the One World One heart blog give away. I had so much fun reading your comments, each one touched my heart in a unique way. I did visit most of the blogs here, and I will be returning, soo many creative people in the world.
The Prize:

The Winners:

(picked by:
random number generator at mathgoodies.com/calculators/random_no_custom.html

Bliss Angels, Doreen g, Peggy aplseeds, and Elaine Thornton

I will be sending e-mails to notify the winners.

One World One Heart (OWOH)

2011-02-05T09:06:00.000-08:00

Thank your for stopping here. Hello to those who are visiting my blog for the first time. I make paper dolls. I love drawing their faces, designing their clothes, posing them and telling their stories.

Their main story they tell is about how unique and special we all are just by being.

These are the paper dolls featured in the drawing.

Please leave a comment below to participate in the drawing. I am giving away 4 paper dolls, (separate drawing for each). If you do I will be visiting you at some point.

Hello to everyone who checks in to see what I am up to. There are so many interesting blogs, with beautiful projects, and meaningful topics and heartfelt stories, and eye candy, I am honored that you took the time to stop here.

Here are the paper dolls in the drawing:

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2

3

4

This is the final year of One World One Heart . Please leave you comment here for the drawing and click on the link to vist Lisa Swifka's blog (the originator of OWOH) A Whimsical Bohemian and get to know more bloggers.

A year in review

2011-01-27T22:12:00.000-08:00

Here are some randomly selected projects that I worked on in 2010. Month by month it did not seem like I was accomplishing much, but I turned out a large body of work. This is a sample of what I worked on.

paper-dolls

paintings

more paintings

I was inspired by Deryn Mentock of Something Sublime who was using this to evaluate her work and to take a look towards a creative path forward. Looking at my work I am not sure what my way forward is.

I know what I want the end products to be and where I want to take them, the question I have to ask is, where are they taking me? What part in my healing does my art play? Where does it want me to go?

These are the things I want to listen for in the coming year.

Paper-doll with crown

2011-01-24T20:56:00.000-08:00

I love making paper dolls with removable crowns.
This one has a simple dress embellished with stickers.

See the lace inset on her dress:

More info here.

four new paper dolls

2011-01-23T09:25:00.000-08:00

I like creating paper doll sets, either with themes or wardrobes. I was thinking of simple dresses to wear to lunch.

More info here

Butterfly Fairy Paper-dolls

2011-01-16T21:10:00.000-08:00

Latest paper dolls for sale :

More details here

Five fairies paper doll download

2010-09-19T14:55:00.000-07:00

A new paper doll download. This is my easiest download yet. Just print out the dolls on card-stock, and they are ready. Includes instructions for making them into sturdy ornaments.
You can also apply stickers, rubber-stamps and more to make them your own. More info about them: here.

New paper doll "Create with heart"

2010-07-29T15:00:00.000-07:00

I've been on a paper doll making spree, finishing them faster than I can post them. It has been fun creating the embossed an patina copper hearts.

This doll is dedicated to my creative renewal. More info here.

Artsy Trade

2010-07-16T13:39:00.000-07:00

I am doing a trade with Tejae. You might say an exchange of hearts. Here is the paper doll I made for Tejae. Here is a link to the hearts she made for me.

Healing comes from the heart, and we all have places that could use heart felt energy. In my case I find that my heart needs a gentil space to heal in.

New e-pattern: 30 Tags

2010-06-25T13:26:00.000-07:00

I love placing tags in my projects. I love creating projects just so that I can tuck a tag inside a pocket.
In this download there are 30 tags, 2 sets.

One is a large and small set of coordinating pictures and colors,

and the other one is mostly faces.

Sizes:
1-1/2 x 2-3/4 inches(the smallest) to 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches
3.81 x 6.985 cm 6.35 x 8.89 cm

There are a total of 7 pages, and 4 are the full color tags ready for print out.

More info here.

Paper doll tutorial

2010-06-21T14:40:00.000-07:00

Basic Paper Doll Construction

The goal of this tutorial is to demonstrate how I put my paper dolls together. I will be adding steps to this tutorial.

Later I will write instructions on how to turn your artwork into paper dolls. This tutorial goes along with my paper doll downloads.
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Lets say you have your pattern pieces cut-out, drawn painted, copied or colored.

First:
Cut out the paper doll head leaving a border.

You do not have to leave as much border like the picture, when you cut out the head, just leave whatever your printed spacing will allow.

Second:
Cut out the neckline and shoulders of the dress.

You can leave a border around the rest of it if you like. Glue the dress to the head.

To create a pose you can tilt the dress a little on the neckline. When you finish you can glue the head and the dress together to another piece of cardstock.

(I will fill in the rest later)

Tips for the legs and a sample of how they look on the back:

Here are examples of how the legs are attached.
I like to put them in the curves of the dress, but as you can see they do not have to be precise. They are made to be played with so that you can create whatever body language you want for your doll. They are also made so that you do not have to measure.

I have examples of several different spacings I have used in attaching the legs. I cover the back with another sheet of scrapbook paper to make it all look neat. If you punch holes in the top center of the legs it should be fine.

To create different poses with the legs, you can have the feet turn in or turn out.

After you glue the dress on to the doll you can use two sided print card-stock to create a lining.

To make the doll sturdier, add an additional layer of plain white card-stock.

playing around with paper dolls

2010-06-11T09:52:00.000-07:00

My Mac computer finally died. It was the first computer I ever bought in 2003, and in computer years it lasted a long time. Knowing that it was going to die soon, Llanite Dave, built a Linux computer for me. So now I work on the Gimp and in Photoshop Elements. This is something I am playing with now:

These are new paper doll heads and bodies that I scanned into the computer and adjusted clothing from other paper dolls to fit. I am working on a tutorial on how to do this.

I also will be posting tutorials for my paper doll downloads to show how these dolls can be used with mixed media techniques.

I am finishing up a tutorial on different was this download can be used

So much catching up to do

2010-06-11T09:45:00.000-07:00

I've been busy going so many places and doing so many things. Experiencing a time when my creative energies are shifting. I was really focused on health and travel,and renewing my creative well. I'll up date as time allows so if you haven't been here for a while, check back to the posts after November as i will be filling in from time to time.

I am also posting things i am working on here:

I am keeping this blog and will still be posting mostly paper dolls here.

New paper doll download

2009-11-10T07:26:00.000-08:00

These paper dolls started as face sketches. I imagine the
dresses as breezy cotton prints. I love sewing these kind
of dresses.

With this download you get 2 PDF files with full color
patterns to make the five paper dolls shown. You
provide your choice of scrapbook paper or other
materials for the dresses.

For more info: Go Here

New paper-doll sets

2009-10-09T09:39:00.000-07:00

I am working on some new paper-doll downloads.
The new ones will feature a paper-doll with a wardrobe
to cut out.

My original wren-rose paper dolls were made like this. If
anyone remembers them comment below for a free download.
This offer is good until November 10, 2009

Alice Angel

2009-09-19T20:12:00.000-07:00

A new paper doll in my etsy shop:

Inspired from a customer.
Look for e-pattern to follow.

The busiest summer ever!

2009-08-07T20:39:00.000-07:00

I went to a trade show in May. It was very discouraging, and it had the effect of energizing my artwork in a new direction. Lots of visits from family and friends and gardening. I missed spring so not too many pictures.

I am behind in so many projects. I had trouble with arthritis in my hands and the weather here has been insane! I am doing many things behind the scenes to heal and that believe it or not have been very inspiring.

Our well motor burned out and i am barely getting caught up with watering. Good news is we had lots of grapes which I am juicing and they are delicious. Peaches are ripe now, and pears are coming in fast. The basil from last year took over the garden, so we're eating lots of pesto.

I am enjoying creating nightshade free dishes, pesto, spanish rice without tomatoes and spaghetti with out tomatoes. I created a wonderful yam salad with buttermilk dressing that is delicious. I hope to create a blog with recipes for special diets.

I am not even mentioning the birds and bunnies and hawks and bats and horses and other wonderful things that wonder in and out of our yard.

So much is happening and so fast that I am barely able to keep up.

I hope to be posting more artwork soon!
Love, E

More Paper-doll patterns

2009-06-18T16:09:00.000-07:00

I have posted more paper-doll patterns. They are in PDF files and are easy to download.

You may have seen the angel one here.

One of the newest one is a fairy paper-doll pattern. The paper dolls come with patterns to cut and play or out-line drawings to create your own.

I am working on a paper doll give-away/contest and some tutorials as well as wanting to get back to paper doll swaps.

I've just been swamped with summer and unusual weather, and daily life. I can tell things are not going to slow down, so please forgive me if I fit everything in in crazy ways ; )

Beautiful distractions

2009-05-15T11:04:00.000-07:00

The following is a collection of distractions that has cut my work time down. Spring flowers, my vegetable garden, the warm weather.

Sketchbook

2009-05-13T10:57:00.000-07:00

I admire people with beautiful journals, and sketchbooks. I often draw and sketch on paper taken right out of the printer. The only flat surface not covered with a project (at least most of the time) is the small space in front of my computer. It is also one of the only places to sit down.

I sit there and listen to podcasts or music, and write down ideas as they pop into my head.This is where I keep them.

When I work on something I check here first. I have been working this way for a long time. I even write my artist way pages out on notebook paper loose pages that I grab from a pile.

On upcoming page I will show how I turn a sketch into a paper doll.

First paper doll e-pattern

2009-05-06T20:36:00.000-07:00

I am making some of my paper doll patterns available in my Etsy shop.
I am planning to feature lots more. This first one is an angel paper doll:

With this pattern you get;
-One line drawing pattern to cut and color as you please or to use as a collage template
-Two versions of the paper doll in full color to print and put together.
-Instructions for putting the doll together, plus tips and ideas.
-There is also a completed picture of how the finished doll should look, and a short supply list.

This is easy to put together and is good for gifts and swaps. I also put a notice on this one that you may sell your creations if you like.

Within 24 hours after purchase, a link is emailed to you so that you can download the pattern and print it from your computer.

New plan

2009-05-05T10:50:00.000-07:00

I am thinking about by paper doll ACEOs wanting to do something else with them. Maybe display them or put the in a book. I'm not sure. I don't know what to do next. I have taken them out of my Etsy shop because I have created new backgrounds and ribbons for hangings.

ideas i have been playing with

2009-05-02T10:40:00.000-07:00

I have been playing with silhouettes and positive and negative space:

I'm going to try this with some of the drawings I have in my sketchbooks.

This one is a combination of pieces from other drawings.
I used Photoshop to fill in line drawings and cut and paste the pieces into a picture. I want to work this concept into a paper doll.

Story telling

2009-05-01T10:18:00.001-07:00

I have been listening to Eric Maisel's pod casts on creativity. I am especially interested in his take on making meaning.

I want to add more meaning to my paper dolls, or at least include some of my thinking and process in the finished product.

Here is one of my latest paper dolls:

a close up:

her purse:

April 2009 Nibblefest

2009-04-21T16:42:00.000-07:00

Favorite Childhood Story

One of my favorite childhood stories is
"The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland".
For this month's Nibblefest I made a new Alice paper doll:

This paper-doll will be ready to view tomorrow April 22 after 9:00 pm. She comes with the background you see
with her and 9 nine cards with quotes or pictures.

Nibblefest art contest is sponsored by Artists on Ebay. It is one of my favorite groups. Each month has a theme, and all auctions start at .99 cents.
The details can be viewed here

I am creating another Alice paper doll for Etsy.

First in a series of spring paper dolls

2009-03-16T20:19:00.000-07:00

I plan on making a few spring paper dolls. This is my favorite season. So much to do, so much to look forward to.

This paper-doll was a birthday gift. The sun is a shrink plastic trinket and the cards in the apron pocket are from my affirmation cards. Various sticker flowers are in her hair. Lots of fun to make.

Caribbean Mermaids

2009-03-08T14:15:00.000-07:00

I love making mermaid paper dolls. Each batch I try ways to make them better. These are laminated which gives them a nice finish. I've also tried stickers instead of shells to embellish them.

There is a total of six (maybe more) This is just a sample. I will be posting them completed when I finish the belts.

Flat paper doll swap for February "Hearts"

2009-02-24T20:26:00.000-08:00

Hearts is the theme for the February swap. I like having a theme. I use templates for most of my dolls. This is one of my favorites.

In her pocket are three hearts, and a card that has a vintage lady playing a lute and singing. The cards says creativity. The saying on her chest reads: "Seeds like hearts must open to grow". This saying caught my eye because I have a few seeds sprouting already.

Snow Queen for flat paper-doll swap finished

2009-02-22T15:09:00.000-08:00

Besides a big case of indecision, I had a glue emergency, events I had to attend, not to mention loosing things in a big clean up. I also had a sudden urge to emboss copper, which I thought I was going to use on this piece.

The dress is a flocked large snow flake pattern, and the "fur" is embossed card-stock. The inset in her dress is colored pencil and marker on sanded shrink plastic. The wings are embossed frosted vellum.

The inspiration for this paper doll was Russian Fairy tale folk art painting, and the cold days we had in Jan/Feb.

I also did the Ice Queen Trading Card Swap:

She fits into her own ATC holder. I haven't figured out how to make it fit into a trading card sleeve.

February 2009 Nibblefest Entry

2009-02-21T13:12:00.000-08:00

This is my entry to this month's Nibblefest contest.

The Nibblefest Contest is on Ebay once a month. Themes are chosen in advance. This month's theme is Vintage Cat

Search the letters NFAC (nibblefest art contest) to see the
other great entries.

Bid start at .99 cents and run for seven days 20th - 27th with some people adding auctions in between.

(If you look closely the paintings hanging on the wall are copied from the shrink plastic pieces shown here.

Appearing soon

2009-02-07T21:58:00.000-08:00

I am working on some Valentine ATC size cards. I am beginning to put the inspiration gleaned from the fraktur and folk art that I have studying.

They will be in my Etsy shop soon.

Preparing for spring

2009-02-05T10:39:00.000-08:00

I am a little behind some of my projects. There is so much inspiration in the air for me. When my life is is total chaos, that is the time I find it easy to make sweeping and major changes. I think that is because
with everything swirling around in uncertainty, i am less attached to the outcome, and trying to stay in the moment.

One thing I am working on is my garden. Last year I learned a lot from my garden. This year it was productive. That means lots to clear out for the next planting.

The drip lines are anchored to the fence and the soil is turned. I will cover the box with an old sheet and rake the old morning glory seeds and vines off the top. The large leave fro the sycamore will stay there to delay some of the weeds from growing in the early spring.

This is a small part of iris bulbs that were re-palnted and slit from the main ones growing in the driveway. These are extremely hardy, and fast growing. I hope they like this spot. This is just a small part of my chores for the winter. I'll post more when the almond trees flower in a few weeks.

Flat paper doll swap

2009-01-26T03:59:00.000-08:00

The Flat paper doll Yahoo group that I am in has a topic and
a swap around that topic every month. This month the topic
is: Snow Queen, and Ice Queen .

I made two of the same doll for the paper doll swap. I actually
made the ATC before the topic was announced.

Here are the two dolls in progress:

Some details still have to worked out, like how to attach
the heart, and the feet. I would like to take better pictures,
or scan them. The colors are not true. The wings on the heart,
if I decide to keep them need to be scaled down.

New Inspiration and love for what I do

2009-01-25T12:22:00.000-08:00

I spent the last half of December and most of January filling my
creative well. I have been reading and following creative threads.

I love decorative folk painting and painting on furniture and have
been filling my eyes and heart with visual images, and certain forms
of that art. I love tole painting and fractur .
I hope to complete work that brings influence from it into my work.

I have also spent some time working with embossing copper and my
first love shrink plastic.

Paper doll angel

2008-12-15T20:57:00.000-08:00

I started this paper-doll a while back. Then,
I started making pockets and aprons.

She has accessories:

A set of cards and a Lovebird.

December flat paper doll swap

2008-12-11T17:01:00.000-08:00

The theme is: Holiday Celebrations.

My favorite holiday is New Years Day.
A day to start fresh and to tackle a main goal.

Penny Lane

2008-12-09T19:22:00.000-08:00

I am going to start a series of paper dolls that will
be offered as patterns or templates.

This is the first one. She comes with a parasol and
a hat that can be removed.

So far patterns are made and instructions are
partly written.I'll bet you'll be seeing more parasols.
This one was so much fun to create.

November Flat paper doll swap

2008-11-26T20:52:00.001-08:00

The theme is "Apron Strings"

I really like making paper dolls from my paintings.
More to come.

I am going to have a New Years drawing, for a free paper doll,
which will be announced in my news letter. The sign up box
is on the side bar. The newsletter will be e-mailed about
once every 2 or 3 months.

Nibblefest theme Christmas Tree(s)

2008-11-19T20:56:00.000-08:00

Nibblefest Or NFAC as it is known by on Ebay is the
stands for Nibble Fest Art Contest. I made a paper-doll
for this month's theme:

Click here to find out why she relates to the theme.

NFAC auctions start at .99 cents.
The auction starts at 8:00pm Nov. 20th - until 8:00 Nov 27th.

More paper dolls from paintings

2008-11-13T19:07:00.000-08:00

I have taken faces from some more of my paintings and
turned them into paper dolls.

I've been promising to list paper dolls on Etsy for
weeks. Garden chores, elections, weddings and more
not withstanding I should get a few new ones listed soon.

Paper doll Swap theme: "Costume Party"

2008-10-29T21:01:00.000-07:00

This month's theme was a challenge for me, because these
were not the dolls I had planned to make. This month I
joined both the ATC swap and the Art doll swap.

One view out of the card and in the card.

One view with headdress and with out headdress.

For some reason "Costume Party" kept making me think of "Costume Jewelry".

Paper dolls from paintings

2008-10-09T10:49:00.000-07:00

I thought some of my paintings might make nice paper dolls.
Here are the paintings I have taken them from:

Here they are as collaged paper dolls:

They will be available in my Etsy shop this week end.

Autumn Fairy for paper-doll swap

2008-10-02T12:49:00.000-07:00

This is my paper doll for the
Fantastic Flat Paperdolls swap.
The theme was "autumn fairy".

When I get a chance I will post some of the dolls I have
received.

new affirmation cards

2008-09-06T14:01:00.000-07:00

New affirmation cards, with mostly bunny and cat pics.
Find out more about them here

Paper doll swap group

2008-09-04T10:25:00.000-07:00

I joined a flat paper doll swap. I have been waiting
for my swap partner The Fairy yellow bug Queen
to recieve her before I posted a picture.

The group is on Yahoo groups and is called
Fantastic Flat Paperdolls

The theme for the swap was "Lace".

Arista Virgo paper doll

2008-09-01T09:47:00.000-07:00

Latest paper doll:
her name is Arista which is latin for "harvest".

New paper-doll affirmation cards

2008-08-28T23:08:00.000-07:00

New in my Etsy shop:

birdandflower

Kristy Kat

2008-08-22T14:31:00.000-07:00

Kitty paper doll:

Available on Etsy.

On my work table

2008-08-05T18:06:00.000-07:00

Some paper dolls I am working on now.
I am having fun with the little aprons.

paper-doll symbolism

2008-08-04T07:46:00.000-07:00

The three cards in her pocket represent looking forward,
looking to the past, and hopes wishes and dreams.

Sometimes we have to look back and remember the things
we forgot when we were fighting demons along the path
of following our heart.

A quick look can give you confidence to go ahead.
Closing your eyes to fill the well with your dreams,
and give you the rest to make a big push.
you need to do is close your eyes take a big breath and start.

The goodies on her dress to me symbolize the outer rewards.
I really feel the journey is its own reward and outer rewards
get you to try.

paper doll with hat-

2008-07-21T12:06:00.000-07:00

This paper doll has accessories. One of them is
a removable hat.
For sale here.

paper doll- Ceila

2008-07-16T16:05:00.001-07:00

This is the last of the three paper dolls I made together.
The will be in my Etsy shop soon.

paper doll- Carla

2008-07-15T14:30:00.000-07:00

Another doll in the latest series. These dolls
were made similar to the Valentine dolls.

paper doll - Cynthia

2008-07-14T21:22:00.000-07:00

I bought new paper and the bright colors
are different from my usual palette.
It's been fun playing with the brighter bolder colors.

Summer Sherbert paper dolls

2008-07-12T16:59:00.000-07:00

You can guess what I'm thinking about. Sherbert Ice Cream!
With temperatures above 110º these colors inspire
me to cool off:

Affirmation cards

2008-07-02T14:20:00.000-07:00

I made some cards with my favorite affirmations.
These cards feature pictures of my paper dolls
and more.

I have created 3 sets and will probably create more.
They are available in three (3) styles:

mermaids

artwork

paper dolls

Click the titles to find more info

Paper doll - Melodie

2008-06-28T21:51:00.000-07:00

Melodie was featured in an article in the June issue of
Art Doll Quarterly.

I've made several versions of this doll.

Alice in wonderland - 2

2008-06-24T19:03:00.000-07:00

Read more about this paper doll here

-Sorry it sold before I could list it- (Another may be in the works)

I also will be selling dolls to print out, as well as paper doll patterns.

Arielle - paper doll

2008-06-23T16:39:00.000-07:00

Paper doll in a toile print dress.
She is for sale on Art by Us.

Sneak Peak

2008-06-02T15:01:00.000-07:00

Here's a look at some of the changes I have made to some paper dolls I have been working on.

Here they are before.

I felt they were a little plain, and as I was looking at them I was inspired to use embellishments that I made for other projects.

Personal Symbolism

2008-06-01T04:49:00.000-07:00

I've been thinking about personal symbolism, and
trying to take note of what I use in my artwork. I
tend to use hearts, (love, passion, devotion) not too
hard to understand. I thought I would take a look at
my use of birds, wings and angels.

To be these represent my creativity and how free I feel in the expression of it. To me birds represent messengers,
reminding me how delicate and unique each life is.

Birds to me also represent curiosity. The angels represent my desire towards "good" in life, to strive for higher goals.

The colorful detailed dresses, symbolize a desire to have a colorful life filled with interesting things. Also the details that make a full life. The "tattoos" ; ) represent the scars from the difficulties, hard times and problems, and how they make beautiful.

I love including a heart with my work. The heart represents going forward with all your heart, keeping it close by ready to give it all to someone or something.

Finishing

2008-05-26T23:55:00.000-07:00

I made this doll with a batch that I made for
Valentine's day. I am just now able to
complete her.

All of my paperdolls come packaged with a display, and
goodies. I also do custom work and can reproduce,(or
pretty close) any paperdoll from the past.

New angel paper-doll on Etsy

2008-05-20T15:53:00.000-07:00

This is my latest paper-doll:

She is available here on Etsy

Art doll Quarterly Summer 2008

2008-05-12T13:36:00.001-07:00

A few of my paper-dolls are appearing here:

A free pattern for a bunny paper doll and a ADQ challenge.
In this issue.

paper dolls

2008-04-04T21:17:00.000-07:00

Some recent paper dolls I have been working on. I will be selling them on Etsy.

See them Here

Valentine paper dolls

2008-02-04T15:27:00.000-08:00

I've started to finish more of the paper-dolls from the last post.

She comes with a Lovebird:

See more here

Lot of new paper dolls

2008-02-02T11:58:00.000-08:00

I made some paper dolls for a valentine paper doll swap:

and it really inspired me to create a new batch of paper dolls.
Here is the work in progress:

I'll post the dolls as they are completed.

Valentine ACEO Paper dolls

2008-01-27T11:33:00.000-08:00

Tiny ACEO sized cards with a paper doll in the pocket.

Because of the bulk they don't fit into a trading card holder.
I also change them around a lot while playing with them.
They are not always in the same colored card.

They are a mixture of computer printed, hand drawn are and printed papers.
All items are fully lined and signed by the artist on the back.

Each will be sold separately.

The link to where they will be on sale will be here:

Valentine delivery cannot be guaranteed unless you contact me first.

I'm Published!

2008-01-20T15:23:00.000-08:00

Somerset Studios has a few pages about my paperdolls:

Jan 2008 issue. The beginning of a new year.

Paper-doll Shop

2008-01-16T08:38:00.000-08:00

Come visit my new shop at Etsy!

birdandflower paperdolls

Retro hand made paper doll

2007-10-24T19:43:00.000-07:00

This paper doll is up for sale at Art by US

more paper dolls:

2007-10-01T14:34:00.000-07:00

More painted and printed paper dolls. These paper-
dolls come with their own birds.

Angel paper dolls

2007-09-27T20:08:00.000-07:00

Hand painted with pastel and colored pencil accents.

Retro paperdoll for Nibblefest

2007-09-19T14:40:00.000-07:00

This paper doll is on sale on E-bay as part of the Nibblefest art contest
NFAC. There is a theme each month- this month's theme is
retro. All bids start at .99 cents.

Contest runs for 7 days beginning on the 20th of each month.
Do a search for NFAC, to see what other artists have done with this "theme".

Halloween Witch Paper-dolls Part 1

2007-09-18T14:58:00.000-07:00

Three Halloween witch paper dolls sold separately on Art by Us.
Hand painted faces, hands and feet. The hats are removable.
They are 18 inches high on 140 lb water color paper fully
lined and signed on the back.

These paper dolls also come with accessories, see the description.

Two new paper dolls

2007-09-03T23:22:00.000-07:00

These dolls are larger than the ones I usually make.
Measurements are 20" height x 7.5 width
The skin and the faces and limbs are hand painted.

Alice in Wonderland paper-doll

2007-08-19T23:00:00.000-07:00

This Alice in Wonderland paper doll is on auction on
E-bay for the monthly Nibble Fest Art Contest.
The auction price starts at .99 cents.

latest works in progress

2007-07-04T23:53:00.000-07:00

Mother and daughter cats. I think I will arrange the sets so that there will be one mother and one cat angel. They will come with accessories. The extra cats will make up a three little kittens and mittens set.

This paper-doll in all hand painted with acrylic. there will be a printed paper lining and the wings are embossed vellum.

I will announce where they are going up for sale here. __________

Paper-dolls in Progress

2007-06-19T23:58:00.000-07:00

I probably won't get a chance to post the finished pictures here. But I will put links to them.
I will post better pics on flickr. See the side bar for link.

I have made 3 Mama cats and a total of 6 daughter cats. Each Mama cat will have one daughter and the last set of little girl cats will have purses and mittens, like the three kittens.

These are a group of paper dolls that will have other things that come with them, only I haven't made them yet. They were so much fun to make because I used scraps as I was cleaning out my studio. papers and things left over from other projects.

New paper doll I've been working on

2007-06-05T23:06:00.000-07:00

This was a commission. it was inspired by this one,
and I will probably make a few more in this style.

Mod Sixties Paper-doll

2007-05-15T21:59:00.000-07:00

this paper doll, Liz, is entered in the may Nibblefest Contest. Her details are here.
Nibblefest auctions start at .99 cents. The theme for May is The Groovy Sixties

Caribbean Mermaid Paper-doll: "Sandy"

2007-05-07T14:40:00.000-07:00

on sale at Art By Us

New paper doll - "Bella"

2007-05-07T03:22:00.000-07:00

For sale here at Art by Us.

More to follow!

On My Work Table Now

2007-04-12T10:28:00.000-07:00

Paper dolls that I am working on:

A selection of bird and cat angel paperdolls.

Collage ladies.

Mermaids

2007-04-11T18:22:00.000-07:00

These are some of the Caribbean Mermaid Paper-dolls that I have created.

The inspiration for these paper dolls was two of my favorite mermaid stories: "Sukey and the Mermaid" by Robert D. San Souci and
"The Mermaids Twin Sister" by Lynn Joseph.

These stories captured my imagination. I also love the many versions of "The Little Mermaid". I like Disney's version with the steel drum beat songs, and I have also seen and read more sinister versions. Another mermaid favorite of mine is Aquamarine, which is a cute teen movie, but Mermaids all the same.

Brand new paper doll blog:

2007-04-10T01:50:00.000-07:00

This is my new blog. I will start with a few older paper dolls, then I will continue as I make new ones.

These were made from pictures of my original hand drawn paper-dolls,posed with hand made cut-outs then printed out and re-colored. The paper is crumbled, and when you play with them they have a beautiful patina, of being old and very well loved.