I can hear my paper dolls that have been living in a quart size baggie for several years, “let us out and use us”. Thanks for the inspiration. Safe travels.
@@terryfrank3107 we’re all crazy on this crafting bus. I retired a year ago and had such grandiose plans. Use what I have, step out of my comfort zone, craft everyday. My husband sez I have enough stuff still in packaging to open my own store. Isn’t life good?
2 minutes in and I know this will be SO helpful! Thank you so very much. I bought some just this week and I wasn’t sure how to make a tag so neatly.❤ from Brisbane. 🇦🇺
Thank you so much!!! I’ve had those paper dolls for several years but never used them because I didn’t know how to make them look right. I’m excited to try the techniques you’ve shown! Have a fun and safe trip to Chicago. Thanks again.🤗
I have these dolls but didn't know how to use them so they looked right. Your ideas have given me inspiration and now my dolls can be used. Thank you for sharing!
I’ve always been too nervous to use paper dolls as I could never get them “right”. Thank you, you’ve shown me how to use them properly and make them look wonderful
Thank you, Ceri, for your great tips! I have a little tip to share that I learned many years ago in an art teacher workshop: When spreading glue or paste with your finger, wipe the excess glue onto the back of your other hand, where it will be out of the way while you work. Then, when you are finished working, just wash the glue off your hand. Easy!
Wiping glue on the back of your hand. Excellent! My tip: I have found that letting fabric ( such as lace) dry until crisp before cutting gives a perfect line.
I love to see all different ideas on how to use my beautiful people, but I’m not going to deny I couldn’t think out of the box on this one 🤨 and it seems like you the only one sharing your idea that I love ! And to star with I did the lady on the swing!😍
You are a genius...I started watching your videos about a month ago and it's like you answer all my questions and give solutions to all my problems 😊 Please keep sharing, you are so clear, neat and creative, I truly enjoy watching you work. Thank you so much for all your contibutions to us rookies. Regards from Virginia, US ❤
Thank you so much for all these hints. I will not only use them for paper dolls but grounding other items I use in my journals. Have a safe and fun trip.
Your methods make the paper dolls make sense instead of just looking random! Thank you for sharing. Have a good trip to Chicago and be careful while you're there.
OMGosh Cert❣️ Thank you so much❣️ I can now use my paper doors with confidence❣️ Yes, when I used them, their arms were on a ledge of some sort or sitting on something but with your instruction they will look so much better❣️BTW I grew up about 45 miles North of Chicago, n Waukegan. Now I live about six hours away by Des Moines, Iowa, and it’s wonderful here. 🤗 Hugs, 💕 Love, and 🦋Blessings for a safe round trip❣️🤗💕🦋
Your video popped up on my RUclips suggestions today. I've been doing this type of paper art crafting for a lot of years, but I still learned some things. Thanks for sharing.
Ceri, I love your artist eye and attention to detail. These dolls look dramatically different than if they were just stuck on, which in my slap-dash style I might have been tempted to do. I learn so many new things from you each time I watch a video. Most especially I learn from your commitment to excellence. Thanks Ceri! Cheers.
Thank you Ceri. This was most helpful information on the placement of paper dolls. I would love to see how you made the card backgrounds you used for the demonstration. They are beautiful. Safe travels to The Windy City!!
Great tips!!!! Nothing worse than “floating people”. Lol. The girl on the swing,. Wow. I never would have figured that out. The other dolls that need grounding are the ones that are leaning. They need something to lean on!!! Hey, have a great trip. Gonna be in the 80*’s. No rain, no storms. I’ll wave to you from here in St Joseph, Michigan. 🌞🕶 I’m so happy for you that you get to see your friends
Thank you I have had paper dolls for awhile and this gives me the confidence to use them. I appreciate your desire to share you creative knowledge with us. Greeting from Northeastern Missouri.
Thank you for showing us this. I normally don’t like paper dolls because most people just stick them down on the tag and they look weird. This has been very helpful.
I'm so glad to have come across this video of yours. I'm currently trying out the paper dolls for a thank you card. You have great ideas in here. Thank you for this tutorial.
Very constructive tips for the dolls, Ceri! I especially liked the little girl on the swing - that was genius... I have just now figured out who you sound like (to me) - JUDE LAW. God Bless you my friend, Betty :)
Oh dear Ceri, Thank You! It does drive me crazy 🤪 a lot of really talented creator's miss this step. It was one if the first things I learned in mixed media along with not putting separate elements hanging out alone unless it's for emphasis if you can make them touch in any way do it! A wonderful video! YES!!!! The girl on the swing!!!! 🥴 Have a safe and wonderful trip. ❤❤❤❤❤
Yes thank you for these ideas for the paper dolls. I felt when I tried to use them they didn't look right. I only use the tickets for sitting down ones. I knew they weren't grounded but didn't know how to do it. With no art classes I didn't know how but knew that they didn't look correctly. .
Helpfull. What I like very much, is your way to tell a story. Like: the bussines man in the cloth industrie. You are realy pleasent to listen to. Much love !
I buy used books at my library that has drawings of women/men wearing vintage clothing. wow! your technique really makes them pop when I'm "grounding"! thx u! it does make a difference!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I so needed this. I love having the paper dolls but don't quite get the hang of using them. I knew I had to put the seated dolls =on= something but they never looked quite right. And the standing figures...all of mine were Mary Poppins, floating in the air. Now I can make them look good on my cards.
Thank you so much, Ceri. This was very helpful. I have always tried to ground my little people but this gave me even more instruction . I will be using your tips for sure.
I especially love the linen tip! I have several worn out antique linen pillow cases. I used them and wore them out - so sorry to the little lady who saved them for nearly a century. I have been looking for ways to incorporate the fabric in my makes. I also have some antique linen yardage. Thanks so much for this.
The second time I watched this one so I could take notes.Great topic and one I've always struggled with. I have a whole collection of grey pencils, graphite, and chalk to create "floors" and shadows, and now I'll finally be better able to use them!
Thank you so much for these wonderful tips ! I am new to junk journaling and struggled to know what to do with these paper dolls as they never seemed to look quite right 😊
This just popped up on You tube...I am doing something with a paper doll at the moment and I couldn't see why it looked a bit 'odd'. Now I know why, and I can use one of your suggestions to stop her from 'floating around'. Thank you so much for sharing this with us...
thank you for going thru them again at the end - it was upsetting not being able to see you create when it got dark - but these were wonderful tips - thanks again !!
This is a great video, thank you for sharing this. I have seen others talk about grounding the paper dolls, but I haven't seen an explanation like this. VERY Helpful!!!
Hello, it was an amazing tutorial with the nice paper puppets! Thank you very much!! Many greets from Germany near Cologne 🙋🏼♀️😃!! Have a good journey to Chicago 😊!!
I just found your channel and am really wowed by your artistic eye and easy directions. I’ve been guilty a few times of just sticking them on and couldn’t figure out why they looked “off.” And then I quit using them. Thanks to you, I now know how to ground my paper dolls. Just subscribed, too. Now I want to go search out your other videos to see how you made those luscious, richly colored backgrounds! They are fabulous.
Thank you! I bought a package of these, and haven't used them cause I didn't know how to use them. This has helped so much. Thank you again for taking the time to make this video.
I have these and get stuck with using, shouldn't I always have tons of ideas for most everything, so I like to think, lol. However that is why we have so many other talented artists such as yourself to help us out. Love watching you, love your voice, very calming. Have a nice day, and thank you for your inspiration on these. I know how you feel with lighting, my craft room has natural light, but I also have florescent lighting which doesn't help me in videos, but I do the best I can 😁.
Ceri, I am so grateful that you have addressed this. I'm only just starting out with gel printing and multi-media, but this is something I noticed when I was still "just being amazed". All your vides are incredibly helpful, thank you!
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I can hear my paper dolls that have been living in a quart size baggie for several years, “let us out and use us”. Thanks for the inspiration. Safe travels.
Lol…….let those dolls out and let them find new homes on your ephemera.
Robin: Love your comment! I think like that too - maybe I’m not crazy!😅
@@terryfrank3107 we’re all crazy on this crafting bus. I retired a year ago and had such grandiose plans. Use what I have, step out of my comfort zone, craft everyday. My husband sez I have enough stuff still in packaging to open my own store. Isn’t life good?
@robinsutton4952. Amen! Ditto! But “ain’t it fun?” It keeps us going and we could be into a lot worse lol!
(Your paper dolls) ... I think we think alike because mine get on my conscience!!!
2 minutes in and I know this will be SO helpful! Thank you so very much. I bought some just this week and I wasn’t sure how to make a tag so neatly.❤ from Brisbane. 🇦🇺
You are an excellent teacher! Who knew about paper doll guidelines for making them look very authentic on tags.
Thanks! 👩🦰👱🏻♀️🧔🏻👵🏾🧑🏻🦰 ❤️
Katie they’re just the way I find they work best for me and I’m happy to share.
Thank you so much!!! I’ve had those paper dolls for several years but never used them because I didn’t know how to make them look right. I’m excited to try the techniques you’ve shown! Have a fun and safe trip to Chicago. Thanks again.🤗
Fabulous news.
I am so grateful for this video! I never knew what to do with people except for them to float ☺️ You have such great ideas. Thank you Thank you 😘
You are so welcome Patricia
I have these dolls but didn't know how to use them so they looked right. Your ideas have given me inspiration and now my dolls can be used. Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome Joyce.
I’ve always been too nervous to use paper dolls as I could never get them “right”. Thank you, you’ve shown me how to use them properly and make them look wonderful
Fabulous news Alison.
Thank you, Ceri, for your great tips! I have a little tip to share that I learned many years ago in an art teacher workshop: When spreading glue or paste with your finger, wipe the excess glue onto the back of your other hand, where it will be out of the way while you work. Then, when you are finished working, just wash the glue off your hand. Easy!
Wow what a great tip thank you.
Wiping glue on the back of your hand. Excellent! My tip: I have found that letting fabric ( such as lace) dry until crisp before cutting gives a perfect line.
Thank you for sharing this. I have never used paper dolls due to not knowing what to do with them. Have a nice break away
Thank you, I hope this has helped.
Thanks so much for this video. MOST helpful!
Great news.
I love to see all different ideas on how to use my beautiful people, but I’m not going to deny I couldn’t think out of the box on this one 🤨 and it seems like you the only one sharing your idea that I love ! And to star with I did the lady on the swing!😍
Fabulous I’m please you found them useful.
You are a genius...I started watching your videos about a month ago and it's like you answer all my questions and give solutions to all my problems 😊 Please keep sharing, you are so clear, neat and creative, I truly enjoy watching you work. Thank you so much for all your contibutions to us rookies. Regards from Virginia, US ❤
Thank you Alicia and I’m so please you find them useful.
Thank you so much for all these hints. I will not only use them for paper dolls but grounding other items I use in my journals.
Have a safe and fun trip.
Have fun Ludmila.
This is just the video I needed to watch. Now I can use the paper dolls in my stash!
Fabulous
So love this video 💗 and the girl on the swing is brilliant information 💗 Thank you so much 💗 Have a lovely trip to Chicago 💗
Thank you
great ideas and tips enjoy your trip
Thank you
Your methods make the paper dolls make sense instead of just looking random! Thank you for sharing. Have a good trip to Chicago and be careful while you're there.
Thank you and I’ll be careful.
now my "floors" will have a bit of variety! Thank you, Ceri!
Fun
OMGosh Cert❣️ Thank you so much❣️ I can now use my paper doors with confidence❣️ Yes, when I used them, their arms were on a ledge of some sort or sitting on something but with your instruction they will look so much better❣️BTW I grew up about 45 miles North of Chicago, n Waukegan. Now I live about six hours away by Des Moines, Iowa, and it’s wonderful here. 🤗 Hugs, 💕 Love, and 🦋Blessings for a safe round trip❣️🤗💕🦋
So pleased it helped Jennie, i used to live in Glenview so I’m very familiar with the places you mention.
@@CeriGriffiths it truly is a small world, isn’t it?💖
Your video popped up on my RUclips suggestions today. I've been doing this type of paper art crafting for a lot of years, but I still learned some things. Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome
Ceri, I love your artist eye and attention to detail. These dolls look dramatically different than if they were just stuck on, which in my slap-dash style I might have been tempted to do. I learn so many new things from you each time I watch a video. Most especially I learn from your commitment to excellence. Thanks Ceri! Cheers.
Thank you Nancy.
I’ve never realized why some of the paper dolls look great and others not so much. Thanks for the tips
You’re welcome
Thank you Ceri. This was most helpful information on the placement of paper dolls. I would love to see how you made the card backgrounds you used for the demonstration. They are beautiful. Safe travels to The Windy City!!
Thank you Mary, I’ve made another video on how I created that type of background tag it will launch July 10th.
Great tips!!!! Nothing worse than “floating people”. Lol. The girl on the swing,. Wow. I never would have figured that out. The other dolls that need grounding are the ones that are leaning. They need something to lean on!!! Hey, have a great trip. Gonna be in the 80*’s. No rain, no storms. I’ll wave to you from here in St Joseph, Michigan. 🌞🕶 I’m so happy for you that you get to see your friends
Thank you Sandi, yup I’ve packed sunscreen for the 4th July parade and I’ll be staying in the aircon as much as I can……I don’t do heat.
1This is quite helpful. Thank you so much. I know you are excited about your trip. Safe travels! Welcome to the states
Thank you, I think I’ll only relax when I’ve safely arrived.
Thank you for your wonderful tips. I will definitely try them.
Great news.
Nods and smiles affectionately at you!!! Ceri!!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!! Fantastic tips,Hugs GinaB😍🥰
Thank you Gina.
Thank you I have had paper dolls for awhile and this gives me the confidence to use them. I appreciate your desire to share you creative knowledge with us. Greeting from Northeastern Missouri.
Thank you
Thank you for showing us this. I normally don’t like paper dolls because most people just stick them down on the tag and they look weird. This has been very helpful.
Great news Vicky
I loved your tips, especially the painting shadow......all very useful tips. TFS!
Thank you
Never tried the paper dolls but after watching your video is a lot of fun thanks for sharing 👍 😀 💓 have a lovely time in Chicago 😀
Thank you Lara
I'm so glad to have come across this video of yours. I'm currently trying out the paper dolls for a thank you card. You have great ideas in here. Thank you for this tutorial.
Thank you very much for telling us WHY you chose the grounding techniques. I learned a lot from you. Thanks!
That’s great news.
Very constructive tips for the dolls, Ceri! I especially liked the little girl on the swing - that was genius... I have just now figured out who you sound like (to me) - JUDE LAW. God Bless you my friend, Betty :)
lol……Jude law, wow I’ve never had that one before. Glad you liked the video.
I am going to make my swinging girl at an angle as though in motion.
This is fantastic. The plonking on with no thought or integration drives me bananas!
Yes I need to have a purpose for something to be there even in random collage theres a need for every piece I add even if only I understand it
Oh dear Ceri, Thank You! It does drive me crazy 🤪 a lot of really talented creator's miss this step. It was one if the first things I learned in mixed media along with not putting separate elements hanging out alone unless it's for emphasis if you can make them touch in any way do it!
A wonderful video!
YES!!!! The girl on the swing!!!! 🥴
Have a safe and wonderful trip. ❤❤❤❤❤
Fabulous, thank you
This came at the most perfect time! just purchases Tracy's peculiar peeps! Thank you so much. for these fabulous suggestions!!! 🤩
Great news, thank you.
Thank you for being my saviour of the day.
So happy to have helped, thank you
Fabulous tips! Thank you, I needed those!
Thank you
Great tips, Ceri! The dolls certainly do look more realistic with grounding! TFS the inspiration!
Great news.
Great tips….nothing worse than floating people. You always come up with good ideas. Have a fabulous holiday & safe travels 😀
Thank you Michelle
Thank goodness for this video. I have Tim Holtz paper dolls, and I’ve had no idea on how to use them in an artistic way. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful Alison
I always ground my paper dolls and you’ve given me a few new ideas for grounding. TFS
Great news
Yes thank you for these ideas for the paper dolls. I felt when I tried to use them they didn't look right. I only use the tickets for sitting down ones. I knew they weren't grounded but didn't know how to do it. With no art classes I didn't know how but knew that they didn't look correctly.
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So pleased i could help.
Loved this, and before this video I didn't know what paper dolls were. So thank you for this video.
These ideas are wonderful !!! I love working with these paper dolls.....
Helpfull.
What I like very much, is your way to tell a story.
Like: the bussines man in the cloth industrie.
You are realy pleasent to listen to. Much love !
I appreciate that thank you
Beginners, HA! I've been jurnaling for 4 years now and have been placing my dolls completely wrong! Thank you so much! This has helped me so much .
Lol….this is just the way I do it that doesn’t mean theres a right or wrong way.
Great techniques to make the dolls look more natural. Thank you very much for your tips.
You’re welcome Sue
Thank you for these wonderful ideas 💡 You combated the sun very well.
So nice of you Terry. Thank you
Great tutorial. I often wondered why my dolls seemed to be floating. Thank you for these great tips. Look forward to seeing more tips.
Great, thank you
Gayle, talked about grounding the paper dolls, so had to come watch your video, love it !!! Plus the girl on the swing was awesome...
Thank glorious, love Gayle.
That was really interesting and very very helpful they don't look great when they're floating that's for sure thanks so much
Glad it was helpful
I buy used books at my library that has drawings of women/men wearing vintage clothing. wow! your technique really makes them pop when I'm "grounding"! thx u! it does make a difference!
You’re welcome Darlene
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I so needed this. I love having the paper dolls but don't quite get the hang of using them. I knew I had to put the seated dolls =on= something but they never looked quite right. And the standing figures...all of mine were Mary Poppins, floating in the air. Now I can make them look good on my cards.
Wonderful news.
Thank you!!! I could not figure out how to make these inanimate people come more to life. Very well explained!
Great news thank you
Thank you so much, Ceri. This was very helpful. I have always tried to ground my little people but this gave me even more instruction . I will be using your tips for sure.
I especially love the linen tip! I have several worn out antique linen pillow cases. I used them and wore them out - so sorry to the little lady who saved them for nearly a century. I have been looking for ways to incorporate the fabric in my makes. I also have some antique linen yardage. Thanks so much for this.
You’re so welcome
The second time I watched this one so I could take notes.Great topic and one I've always struggled with. I have a whole collection of grey pencils, graphite, and chalk to create "floors" and shadows, and now I'll finally be better able to use them!
Wonderful news.
Excellent tips! I like the review at the end: very helpful!
I was hoping to make up for the lighting issues with the review….and it worked.
Thank you Ceri for this tutorial . I'm of up to my craft room after your video to go and play. Enjoy your trip to America.
Have fun.
Thank you. Some of the paper dolls are really tricky. This is very helpful. Have a fabulous trip to Chicago.
Thank you I’ll try.
Thank you so much for these wonderful tips ! I am new to junk journaling and struggled to know what to do with these paper dolls as they never seemed to look quite right 😊
So happy it helped.
Thank so much Ceri. I just ran acrooss this video that I needed, i been had my paper doll out for two month,, to use them, and had no idea,😊😊😊
This just popped up on You tube...I am doing something with a paper doll at the moment and I couldn't see why it looked a bit 'odd'. Now I know why, and I can use one of your suggestions to stop her from 'floating around'. Thank you so much for sharing this with us...
You are so welcome Karen
This is a wonderful and very helpful video! Thanks, I learned so much!
Thank you
thank you for going thru them again at the end - it was upsetting not being able to see you create when it got dark - but these were wonderful tips - thanks again !!
Sorry about the light I just had no other time to do it.
What fantastic, thoughtful ideas. I love them all! This makes complete sense. Many thanks for such concrete and specific tips.
Great news, thank you
Thank you Ceri for a very interesting tutorial. Enjoyed it very much. 😘❤️
Thank you Noreen. ❤️
Thank you, again, for your most clever and useful ideas.
You’re welcome
Thank you for these tips! I have those paper dolls but didn't know how to "ground them" - I actually like the sunshine!
Thank you
Awesome tags. This is the best video I've ever seen about paper dolls. Thank you so much.
Wow, that’s high praise, thank you
Very helpful hints! Your stripe stamp ended up looking like steps I thought, which was perfect!
Thank you and yes they did look like steps.
This is a great video, thank you for sharing this. I have seen others talk about grounding the paper dolls, but I haven't seen an explanation like this. VERY Helpful!!!
Thank you
I can’t say anything more than others have said, so thank you! A brilliant analysis & tutorial! Erica❤
Thank you Erica
Thanks Ceri, I found this video very helpful. 🙂
Great news
Great placement illusionary tips 🤩! Lovely art 😍! Thanks for sharing ! 😃💚🌹
Thank you
Super ideas! You ALWAYS have super ideas and that's one of the reasons I adore your videos!!!!!! Have a great trip!!!
Thank you Betty
Hello, it was an amazing tutorial with the nice paper puppets! Thank you very much!! Many greets from Germany near Cologne 🙋🏼♀️😃!! Have a good journey to Chicago 😊!!
Thank you
Wow my paper dolls has been sitting in there bags now I no what to do. Thank you for the wonderful tips😊😊😊
Glad it was helpful Janice.
I have put off buying paper dolls because I never knew how to use them. I will be purchasing them now. Thank you so much
Great news, thank you Karen
Fabulous information for beginners and experienced people. These examples can work for a variety of pieces. Thank you!
They certainly can.
I'm not a beginner and still found this super helpful. Thanks so much!
I hope you have a delightful day. Love&hugs to you and Biscuit.
Wonderful news Darcy, glad you liked it,. Big hugs from Biscuit and I
Just bought this exact set of paper dolls, thanks for the great ideas. 👏👏👏
You are so welcome Kerry
I just found your channel and am really wowed by your artistic eye and easy directions. I’ve been guilty a few times of just sticking them on and couldn’t figure out why they looked “off.” And then I quit using them. Thanks to you, I now know how to ground my paper dolls. Just subscribed, too. Now I want to go search out your other videos to see how you made those luscious, richly colored backgrounds! They are fabulous.
Thank you and welcome to my channel.
I’m not a beginner but I enjoyed this video and it was helpful. Have a safe, fun trip to Chicago!
Thank you Martha
Thank you! I bought a package of these, and haven't used them cause I didn't know how to use them. This has helped so much. Thank you again for taking the time to make this video.
You’re welcome Barb
Awesome, I'd love to see how you made those backgrounds!
Linda I’ve recorded a separate process video which will launch on the 10th July.
What a brilliant video Ceri. I'm the one who interviewed Gayle A. at her retreat. She was the one that brought me over to your channel.
Fabulous, I love our little community.
Thank you for this great grounding lesson. Now I can start using my people and make them more cohesive with the background.
Great news
Great video... this applies to so many things and you are always so spot on with your tutorials!
Thank you, I do my best.
Thank you so much!!!!! I have those paper dolls and didn't know how to use them. Your tutorials are perfect.
Wonderful
Ceri, love this so much. It's wonderful to have an artist come to my "home" and teach me these tricks of the trade.
Ronda you are so welcome, thank you.
Great idea. Thanks for the video. It really helps with the composition on tags and in journaling. 🤗
Wonderful.
I have these and get stuck with using, shouldn't I always have tons of ideas for most everything, so I like to think, lol. However that is why we have so many other talented artists such as yourself to help us out. Love watching you, love your voice, very calming. Have a nice day, and thank you for your inspiration on these. I know how you feel with lighting, my craft room has natural light, but I also have florescent lighting which doesn't help me in videos, but I do the best I can 😁.
Thank you Judy, I do have filming lights but natural light is so much better.
Thank you so much for sharing!
You've inspired me to use my paper dolls and now they'll look grounded proper 💙
Wonderful.
I haven't watched this yet but I'm so excited for this vid. Thanks Ceri
Wonderful news.
Ceri, I am so grateful that you have addressed this.
I'm only just starting out with gel printing and multi-media, but this is something I noticed when I was still "just being amazed".
All your vides are incredibly helpful, thank you!
You are so welcome Stefanie
Thanks for the great tips Ceri! - all useful~ and really I don't mind the sunshine! 💕Hope your trip to Chi-Town is fun!
I hope so too, thank you
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and ideas. I saved this video so I can reference it again.
Great news, so pleased you found it helpful.