How To Make Big Eyed Paper Dolls Magazine Collage

You have been asking for it and today is finally the day! Here is a full walkthrough of how I make my big eyed paper dolls... from finding the images to making the dolls to painting their eyes!
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PRODUCTS USED
• Tim Holtz Snips Scissors artsyfartsylif...
• Nuvo Glue artsyfartsylif...
• Posca Paint Pens amzn.to/3AtqwaD
• Pitt Brush Pens (India ink) amzn.to/3hQ5qeO
• Alcohol Ink Markers amzn.to/37oZuog

[@junerobbins6871]

Love the big eyed girls. They are so whimsical

[@jackiemorrell2298]

You had me cracking up when you were describing the 'perfect' eyes, heads and bodies. You've inspired me to do a whole journal of paper dolls.

[@TaraJacobsen]

YAY!!! Make sure you send in pictures!

[@darcygoodboe3457]

What a perfect way to do big eyed girls for your paper dolls. This video had it all, a very good one! TY!

[@TaraJacobsen]

It was for sure a long one Darcy... but I wanted to have my whole technique all in one place to help you lot!!!

[@marthakahn3957]

I really enjoyed watching your video!

[@annmariehayes5641]

The half circle is normal in artist eyes..love this tutorial i am starting on my paper doll journey ❤

[@jorgelinaguandalini1855]

Well explained! ❤from Argentina

[@lunadog71]

I love your commentary!

[@TaraJacobsen]

Awwww thanks Luna Dog!

[@janicehoughtelling5137]

I love when you say I'm making paper dolls or her head is too big/small or her eyes are too big/small you are so fun to watch

[@TaraJacobsen]

Hehehehe judgy-mac-juderson over here!

[@SueKivley]

Love this!!

[@margenek]

Crystal Gale….u were right.. love your big eyed girls

[@TaraJacobsen]

OH my gosh, don't how I remembered that one!!! Thanks for letting know!!!

[@judithgillam5074]

Lots of fun ! Thank you ! Kind regards - Judi - Australia

[@TaraJacobsen]

So glad you loved it Judith!

[@phyllismarony8948]

Oh how i smile when your videos pop up. You are so much fun to watch. Tfs 😊💗🙋‍♀️

[@TaraJacobsen]

Awww that is so nice Phyllis... thank you for letting me know...:)

[@babawawa1953]

What fun. First video of yours I have seen. You’re super & I must create a big eye gal thanks.

[@kimberlybajorek1900]

Lots of great tips. Thank you!

[@TaraJacobsen]

So glad you liked it Kimberly!!!

[@MsTjbell]

Love this

[@TaraJacobsen]

Thanks Ms Tjbell!!!

[@sherrybarfield8446]

Starting to watch your videos all over again.......and just love all your magazine collage paper doll techniques. Last week I found Pitt pens at Hobby Lobby marked down to $1.12 each!!!....I was a Happy Girl!😁😁😁 Thanks for sharing your time and talent.

[@TaraJacobsen]

OH MY GOSH... I am so jelly!

[@louisianabred616]

Thank you so much for this!! I have been yearning to learn how to make these cute collages!!

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

Soooo much fun. I only have Country Living magazine. I need to buy a goofy fashion magazine together more people to choose from.

[@TaraJacobsen]

Check out the thrift stores!!! Or ask your dentist office...:)

[@lisastevens2607]

Yay!!! Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much. 😊 They all came out amazing! Hello Kitty. And yes, kitties have feelings. 💕

[@TaraJacobsen]

YAY!!! So glad you loved them and the instructions...:)

[@NadEllis]

Really like your creations...thanks for sharing

[@TaraJacobsen]

Thanks Visual thoughts!!!

[@leemartin3199]

Love your big eyed ladies. Amazing!

[@TaraJacobsen]

Thank you!!

[@janicemiller3144]

of course kitties have feelings...love your big eye ladies...just subscribed to your channel🐈

[@kwanzafalaka5668]

That was a lot of fun. I am going to try this! Thank you for sharing your process.❤

[@annwieland1]

Great video…love the paper dolls. Thank you for the good instructions!

[@TaraJacobsen]

Thanks ann! It is a long one but I wanted one place to send people if they asked how I make the big eyed girls...:)

[@annwieland1]

@@TaraJacobsen I think it was perfect!

[@myasmindandbodymeditation2694]

absolutely adorable!!! 👀

[@TaraJacobsen]

Thank you! 😊

[@rhoadespc]

Love paper dolls!! You made my day. So fun! Thank you.

[@TaraJacobsen]

YAY!!! I knew someone needed to see this today...:)

[@BarbaraTristan444]

Beautiful! ❤

[@csk5654]

That was awesome Tara! TYFS Cindy

[@TaraJacobsen]

So glad you liked it Cindy! It was a long one, but I wanted to get everything in!

[@ibelf2465]

Wow this is such a great video! Very informative especially for a newbie to magazine collage! Tfs

[@lauraeshpeter1204]

What a fun project, thank you

[@TaraJacobsen]

So glad you loved it Laura!

[@bananashaveice]

This looks like a ton of fun!! I love your unique & artsy paper dolls!!

[@TaraJacobsen]

It is so fun! AND I like that I can move them around to see where I want them to go...:)

[@sandikolthoff5126]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@TaraJacobsen]

Thanks Sandi!!!

[@cherylschumaker1366]

Super cute!

[@jacquelineayers3678]

Thank you so much for sharing your fantabulous tips and tricks, I was amazed how much difference the brush pen eyeliner made and also the shading in the eye. Would love to watch when you colour the clothes.

[@TaraJacobsen]

A little bit of eyeliner helps anyone!!!...:) I learned how to paint the clothes in Dyan Reaveley's painted collage class! • Dyan Reaveley Painted Collage Class tidd.ly/2QnPWFp

[@jmaclary]

Thanks for this video! Love the process for the eyes!

[@TaraJacobsen]

So glad it helped Jeanine!

[@genamomma]

Thank you for this detailed tutorial for making these cute paper dolls. So very helpful to bring them to life! I was going to say Linda Rondstat, but cheated and looked up who sang "Don't it Make your Brown Eyes Blue" was Crystal Gayle. :)

[@TaraJacobsen]

Ohhh crystal gayle!!! That is it!!! So glad it helped you make fun people!

[@kelliecorum5427]

❤TFS!

[@melissaeller7029]

Fantastic❣️

[@brighteyes6585]

Ha! Now I know what to do with Vogue magazines... 😄

[@newcrafter2292]

Watched your video today for the first time. Very interesting. Thanks! What do you do with your Big Eyed Girls??

[@TaraJacobsen]

I put them in art journal pages!

[@iracemadefatimadias9301]

Adorei.❤

[@gloriaskipper1691]

Hello! I am brand new to this concept but I LOVE IT!! So happy to have found your vids! Am watching with great anticipation and excitement to gain inspiration enough to try for myself. Feel I just attended a very helpful class! Thanks so much for sharing!🤣

[@TaraJacobsen]

YAY! So glad it helped Gloria...:) I am editing a flip double page that I think you will like too ... watch out for the Two Helens!!!

[@debbiebowman8490]

❤

[@annitavela4596]

Omg glamour magazine has some good photos for collage journals, too bad you can't get a paper subscription anymore 😢

[@christinecrow1410]

Will you please give the link to the classes you mention in your videos about collage and paper dolls? Please. Thank you.

[@TaraJacobsen]

All would be on dyanreaveleyandmoore.com/ (Dyan got a new website!!!

[@melodiewhitcraft495]

Have you ever mixed up parts from both guys and girls and made into one doll?

[@TaraJacobsen]

I have made men before... I am not sure I put man heads on lady bodies or lady heads on man bodies...:)

[@maru-dy5ld]

17:33 29:07 34:50

[@joannagg9707]

What do you do with these girls after?

[@TaraJacobsen]

I do collage pages with them! artsyfartsylife.com/gallery/

[@Hellephant100]

Cool 😎 if you reply call me Parnia

[@TaraJacobsen]

Thank you so much for reminding me of your name...:)

[@王鳳儀-s1c]

@@TaraJacobsen ha ha

[@suzyallen1726]

How did I miss this one? What do you mean you're not good at fixing things??? Not according to your husband

[@TaraJacobsen]

Hehehehe so glad you found this one!

[@catherineskis]

I'm not enjoying these dolls as much as your others