Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Favorite Tutorial Ever

You might remember that the reason I started Paper Doll World is that I wanted to find better storage solutions for paper doll storage than the solutions I had developed (ie, accordion-folded closets). At last, here is a better storage solution. It's more than a doll closet; it's a portable doll house and photography studio.

You'll need an index card box (any sort will do), index cards, scissors, tape, and whatever materials you use to set up photo scenes.


Depending on the size of your materials, you may want to trim them to fit your box.



Use a little tape to attach your dolls to an index card. If your box has a pocket in front, cut the card to fit and slide it in. If not, put the card inside the box like you would any other card, or tape the card to the inside of the lid.


I put Aisling on the bottom of the card to avoid damage to her face when opening and closing the box; this way, all the dolls are covered by plastic. To recreate this with a standard index card box, cut a sheet protector and tape it over the card.


Attach all the doll clothes to a different index card, and arrange them to your liking. I found it helpful to divide the shirts, pants and skirts, dresses, shoes, and small pieces. The lines also serve to limit the amount of clothing per section, to avoid excess. 


Repeat with your other doll items. Depending on what you have, you may want to arrange things differently; I set up a card for food and a card for props. 


Place the cards in the box, and place all the scene items behind the cards. Now you have a portable doll closet that you can set up as a doll house or photography studio in minutes - all required props and outfits are in one small, centralized, easily transported container. 


 Just for fun, here are some more photos of the new, as yet unnamed, doll.


Two names I really like right now are Tesla and Rani, though I'm worried that neither truly suits her.


I also like Isabella, but I'm not sure if that will be her name because the 2014 girl of the year is rumored to be named Isabella.


Not figuring out her name is driving me absolutely nuts! I don't think I've ever had a doll that was this hard to name. 

Anyway, I hope you liked this tutorial. Anything in particular you want to see next (besides fall items and saris)?

23 comments:

  1. can you please make a kitchen? Come on, I said please.

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  2. How about Annika? :)

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  3. Maybe Alice, Julia, or Emilia/Amelia, for the new girl?

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  4. I think her name should be Avery or Devin. :)

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  5. I have #55, and I named her Willow. Maybe that'll give you some inspiration. :)

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  6. here is a name idea. Blake! PLEASE MAKE A KITCHEN!!!! PRETTY PLEASE!!!! hope that isn't to much to ask.
    olive

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  7. Leisl might fit.... For crafts? Umm... Lunch boxes...Or maybe a Pet.....OR a Molly Collection before she is retired! Maybe a Jewelry tutorial...
    -Anonymous A.

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  8. What about a Pet Tutorial? Pretty Please? And My dollies live in a shoebox. LOL!
    I love your dolls! -Anonymous A.

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  9. Again, I like Lisa or Leisl for her.
    -Anonymous A.

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  10. Umm...My dollies say Hi.....
    anonymous A._

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  11. Umm... I'm sorry, But why do you sometimes not put comments?
    -Anonymous A.

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    1. Either they're spam comments, inappropriate or rude comments, or (as is most often the case) they haven't shown up in my inbox yet, so I haven't been able to approve them. I try to put up comments as quickly as possible, but because I moderate them, it usually takes a little while.

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    2. Oh, Ok thanks! Sorry I commented so much!
      -Anonymous A.

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  12. Her Name? think Blanche. That is Ag GOTY's other rumored name.
    -Anonymous A.

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    1. Actually, it isn't. Blanche Palmer is GotY 2014's code name. The names rumored for her are Isabelle (or Isabella, not sure) and Teagan. :)

      NatKaya

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    2. Oh, ok
      - Anonymous A.
      I heard somewhere they might make a new Historical character name Isabelle/Isabella!

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  13. That is so awesome. Are these standard 3X5 cards or the larger 5x6?
    Tesla is the name of a heavy metal band and the last name of Nicholai Tesla who created the Tesla Coil and was the first to harness alternating current electricity (which is what we use now to power almost everything).

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    1. Nikola Tesla was actually the inspiration behind the name. I've recently become fascinated with him and his work in electricity, which is why I thought it would be a good name.

      Thanks! I use 3x5 cards, but any size will do as long as they fit in your box.

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  14. How about Elizabeth Anna?
    (Lizzie Anna)

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  15. Oh how about Juanita?

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  16. Tesla is great!
    -anonymous A.
    P.S. Zoey & Cassy sat hi!

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