I’m trying to stay away from too much Covid-19 talk. I know it’s happening (everyone else knows its happening), but I think right now all I can really do is let everyone know I am safe and that I hope everyone else stays safe. Now… let’s talk about paper dolls!
Big News 1: New Home For PTP
I’m on a new server with a new hosting company. A few kinks from the site transfer are still being worked out, but Blue Host has been lovely to work with and I have nothing but nice things to say about their support folks.
Moving a site as large as PTP (plus it is basically held together with digital duct tape and string) was never going to be painless.
Big News 2: Jewels and Gemstones 2.0- Smaller, but Just as Cute and Curvy!
As some of you know, I’ve been doing a project for my 5$ and up Patrons where I am sharing a piece of paper doll clothing everyday this year. That project has made me realize something- I miss drawing sets.
So, I am happy to introduce Jewels and Gemstones 2.0- smaller, but just as cute!
In order to turn the series into sets, I’ve had to resize it.
The original Jewels and Gemstones clothing SHOULD fit if resized to 80% (and the new dolls can wear the old clothing at 120%). My plan at the moment is to make sets both of new content and existing content and some will be a mix of both.
I have two sets from Jewels and Gemstones 1.0 to share and then… 2.0 will debut.
It was supposed to debut 2 weeks ago, but server stuff got in the way.
Big News 3: The Doll Du Jour: New Paper Doll Series
I am happy to say I am working on a new paper doll series called Doll Du Jour, a big thank you to Sheryl, one of my long time patrons for helping me come up with the series name.Â
These dolls were inspired by a paper doll I created last year which was in my sketchbook, but that sketchbook got ruined in the move, so I had to redraw her and I’m super happy with how she turned out.
Big News 4: The 100 Day Project
So, I’m working from home and getting a fair bit done, but I find I really have to take a formal “lunch break” mid-day or I start clawing at the walls. During these lunch breaks, I’ve been working on a 100 Day Project. You can check out my work on Instagram.Â
Several people have asked if this unnamed paper doll (any suggestions you are welcome to toss into a comment) will show up on the blog or the Etsy Store. Short answer: I have no idea.
Lastly… A Favor to Ask
I have every reason to believe at this point that the site transfer to it’s new home was successful. However, if you find any problems, please please let me know. You can email me anything you find to paperthinpersonas (at) gmail.com.
Glad things are going well with the move. For myself, I really appreciate a break from pandemic news, so sites that try to continue business as usual as far as possible are *very* welcome! Love all the ‘big news’. I really hope the 100 days doll becomes available at some point, she’s so cute!