Ten tips for grounding paper dolls

[@robinsutton4952]

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.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lol…….let those dolls out and let them find new homes on your ephemera.

[@terryfrank3107]

Robin: Love your comment! I think like that too - maybe I’m not crazy!😅

[@robinsutton4952]

@@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?

[@terryfrank3107]

@robinsutton4952. Amen! Ditto! But “ain’t it fun?” It keeps us going and we could be into a lot worse lol!

[@juliejohnson497]

(Your paper dolls) ... I think we think alike because mine get on my conscience!!!

[@SheriM3]

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.🤗

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous news.

[@cindytartt4048]

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. 🇦🇺

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

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.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun Ludmila.

[@joycebergthold3170]

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!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Joyce.

[@nancydcurrystudio]

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.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Nancy.

[@molliesmomma]

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

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous news Alison.

[@oldcrowslanding]

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!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wow what a great tip thank you.

[@juliejohnson497]

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.

[@devinemsm05]

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!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Mary, I’ve made another video on how I created that type of background tag it will launch July 10th.

[@lindadeconcini3678]

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. .

[@CeriGriffiths]

So pleased i could help.

[@ann-zj9vn]

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

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you, I hope this has helped.

[@tuthillg]

Great tips, Ceri! The dolls certainly do look more realistic with grounding! TFS the inspiration!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news.

[@anntowle1706]

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.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and I’ll be careful.

[@PMartistStudio]

Great video... this applies to so many things and you are always so spot on with your tutorials!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you, I do my best.

[@sherryvanderpool8644]

great ideas and tips enjoy your trip

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@stefmakesallthethings]

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.

[@sharonbaxter1362]

This is just the video I needed to watch. Now I can use the paper dolls in my stash!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous

[@charlottemarek3045]

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.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful news.

[@nancybeebe7622]

Thank you for your wonderful tips. I will definitely try them.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news.

[@annwoleben5439]

1This is quite helpful. Thank you so much. I know you are excited about your trip. Safe travels! Welcome to the states

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you, I think I’ll only relax when I’ve safely arrived.

[@darlenesmith7154]

These ideas are wonderful !!! I love working with these paper dolls.....

[@lisaeby6806]

Thanks so much for this video. MOST helpful!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news.

[@katiejosmith246]

You are an excellent teacher! Who knew about paper doll guidelines for making them look very authentic on tags. Thanks! 👩‍🦰👱🏻‍♀️🧔🏻👵🏾🧑🏻‍🦰 ❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Katie they’re just the way I find they work best for me and I’m happy to share.

[@carolew994]

Your video popped up on my KZbin 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.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@spikesgirl7879]

So love this video 💗 and the girl on the swing is brilliant information 💗 Thank you so much 💗 Have a lovely trip to Chicago 💗

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@LauraMe...]

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. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous, thank you

[@49Nutmeg]

I loved your tips, especially the painting shadow......all very useful tips. TFS!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@mariannespmmissouri1913]

now my "floors" will have a bit of variety! Thank you, Ceri!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fun

[@leahlane5437]

Great tutorial. I often wondered why my dolls seemed to be floating. Thank you for these great tips. Look forward to seeing more tips.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great, thank you

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

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 !!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Sorry about the light I just had no other time to do it.

[@alisonmartin6101]

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!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful Alison

[@janbrad1]

Thank you for these tips! I have those paper dolls but didn't know how to "ground them" - I actually like the sunshine!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@barbara-dj1uo]

Thank you very much for telling us WHY you chose the grounding techniques. I learned a lot from you. Thanks!

[@CeriGriffiths]

That’s great news.

[@susanjane4784]

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!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful news.

[@jamiemueller1881]

What fantastic, thoughtful ideas. I love them all! This makes complete sense. Many thanks for such concrete and specific tips.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news, thank you

[@donadeam2313]

I’ve never realized why some of the paper dolls look great and others not so much. Thanks for the tips

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome

[@patriciawalker9470]

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 😘

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome Patricia

[@amberteitsworthhummel7407]

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.

[@odrade99]

Thank you. Some of the paper dolls are really tricky. This is very helpful. Have a fabulous trip to Chicago.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you I’ll try.

[@suerussell497]

Great techniques to make the dolls look more natural. Thank you very much for your tips.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Sue

[@vickymargiotta425]

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.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news Vicky

[@thegypsy1968]

Nods and smiles affectionately at you!!! Ceri!!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!! Fantastic tips,Hugs GinaB😍🥰

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Gina.

[@1busybetty]

I always ground my paper dolls and you’ve given me a few new ideas for grounding. TFS

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news

[@Dmariebella999]

Loved this, and before this video I didn't know what paper dolls were. So thank you for this video.

[@kathrynwiller2840]

Very helpful hints! Your stripe stamp ended up looking like steps I thought, which was perfect!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and yes they did look like steps.

[@juliamclaren107]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and ideas. I saved this video so I can reference it again.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news, so pleased you found it helpful.

[@estellacampos1]

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!😍

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous I’m please you found them useful.

[@eileenthirling3676]

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.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun.

[@brendabrannon3669]

Sure appreciate these tips!!! Thank you!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Brenda

[@Papiercutz]

Fabulous tips! Thank you, I needed those!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@gm2mx]

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.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@darleneferree5829]

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!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Darlene

[@mayaholthuizen5307]

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 !

[@CeriGriffiths]

I appreciate that thank you

[@bettylongshore9594]

Super ideas! You ALWAYS have super ideas and that's one of the reasons I adore your videos!!!!!! Have a great trip!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Betty

[@terrydonald6149]

Thank you for these wonderful ideas 💡 You combated the sun very well.

[@CeriGriffiths]

So nice of you Terry. Thank you

[@lovdolls]

Thank you I had no idea! I just started junk journaling and am using some vintage type paper dolls. I have only done a couple so far and go back and ground them as you say.

[@karenferguson7662]

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...

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome Karen

[@juliebey8240]

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 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

So happy it helped.

[@susanperna4722]

Invaluable lessons. Thank you.

[@shawnajones2038]

Thank you for your great tips. I will be looking at my oaper dolls with a new eye.

[@juanitamattick7451]

That was really interesting and very very helpful they don't look great when they're floating that's for sure thanks so much

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful

[@JudyPsInMyMindsEyeMixedMedia]

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 😁.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Judy, I do have filming lights but natural light is so much better.

[@johannagoldenberg3300]

Excellent tips! I like the review at the end: very helpful!

[@CeriGriffiths]

I was hoping to make up for the lighting issues with the review….and it worked.

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

This is a wonderful and very helpful video! Thanks, I learned so much!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@vanessabroad4051]

Thanks for the practical hints! Hope you have a magical time in Chicago.

[@CeriGriffiths]

I hope so too, thank you

[@lorileyba5636]

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.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re so welcome

[@christineluzader3236]

I’m so glad you shared this! I’m starting a project with paper dolls and this will improve the results so very much.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful

[@lindathomas4240]

Love your mini workshop ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome Linda

[@laracraft82]

Never tried the paper dolls but after watching your video is a lot of fun thanks for sharing 👍 😀 💓 have a lovely time in Chicago 😀

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Lara

[@helenjohnson9066]

Thank you so much for these great tips Ceri, have a wonderful time in Chicago!

[@CeriGriffiths]

I wil, thank you

[@JuanettesCraftingCorner]

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.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous, I love our little community.

[@patimakes9601]

What great ideas. Thank you for sharing.😊

[@annelawver2703]

Fabulous information for beginners and experienced people. These examples can work for a variety of pieces. Thank you!

[@CeriGriffiths]

They certainly can.

[@marywarren1209]

perfect samples as I've struggled with ways to ground them that didn't look so contrived.Thank you

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Very great tips, thank you for sharing Ceri💛

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome

[@jennifershaw4756]

A very helpful tutorial. Thank you Ceri. Have a wonderful trip to Chicago!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you I will, fingers crossed.

[@brookerohleder6769]

Thank you, again, for your most clever and useful ideas.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

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.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful news Darcy, glad you liked it,. Big hugs from Biscuit and I

[@KathyWolf]

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!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@WandaDavis-q9n]

Thank you so much!!!!! I have those paper dolls and didn't know how to use them. Your tutorials are perfect.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful

[@debbiepeysen9419]

Awesome tags. This is the best video I've ever seen about paper dolls. Thank you so much.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wow, that’s high praise, thank you

[@DBeamW]

This came at the most perfect time! just purchases Tracy's peculiar peeps! Thank you so much. for these fabulous suggestions!!! 🤩

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news, thank you.

[@vickiturpitt7142]

Gayle, talked about grounding the paper dolls, so had to come watch your video, love it !!! Plus the girl on the swing was awesome...

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank glorious, love Gayle.

[@juliejohnson497]

Thank you very much for the paper doll ideas - I have so many but did not know what to do with them.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@bettymcmenamin]

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 :)

[@CeriGriffiths]

lol……Jude law, wow I’ve never had that one before. Glad you liked the video.

[@juliejohnson497]

I am going to make my swinging girl at an angle as though in motion.

[@michellewalz409]

Thank you for this as I was never sure how to use them

[@katherinehazard7580]

Ceri, thank you for the great tips!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome.

[@barbaraloveday2374]

This is fantastic. The plonking on with no thought or integration drives me bananas!

[@CeriGriffiths]

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

[@conneeboulmay3431]

Fantastic work

[@kellyanderson3522]

Thank you for this great grounding lesson. Now I can start using my people and make them more cohesive with the background.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news

[@papabear2515]

Great, as always! Thanks, Kathleen

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Kathleen.

[@jinxie47]

Wonderful hints Ceri Can’t wait to try some of these techniques!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous

[@janeeate3142]

Fabulous tutorial, thank you!

[@barbmccreary7570]

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.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Barb

[@cinnamon-spice]

Excellent tips! Thanks.

[@vel0811]

I love these ideas, Ceri! Thanks for helping me step outside the box! ~Velvet

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@suzannelanglois8153]

Amazing creative and easy tips. What a difference placement makes! TFS

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@51Saffron]

I love this. I have the paper dolls, and I love them, and didn't know how to make them look right on a tag. I can't wait to try this. Your videos are so creative and helpful. Enjoy your trip to Chicago.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@redparrot53]

Awesome, I'd love to see how you made those backgrounds!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Linda I’ve recorded a separate process video which will launch on the 10th July.

[@mims503]

Thanks for the great tips Ceri! - all useful~ and really I don't mind the sunshine! 💕Hope your trip to Chi-Town is fun!

[@CeriGriffiths]

I hope so too, thank you