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Old 10-06-2017, 02:41 PM   #1
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Default Check out my paper dolls!

So I started experimenting with making paper dolls in January. Those ones were a gift for a paper doll loving 7 year old. I found free paperdolls online and then digitally changed them- replaced the dolls faces with sketches of the birthday girl and her siblings. I colored the dolls and half the clothes then left half the clothes for the bday girl to color. She adored the paper dolls and still plays with them several times per week. I don't think I can sell these types until I redraw all my own paper dolls or something. BuT I really want to figure it out because I think it would be a fun side business to have.

But these little bear paper dolls I drew by hand and then scanned into the computer. Then I printed them and die cut them so the kiddos can punch them out instead of needing scissors. Right now I have these "classic" Halloween costumes but I'm also working on two other costume themes--- things that include mermaids, superheroes, fairies, cowboys and princesses.

Im going to hand them out at the allergy conscious trick or treat party DD and I are going to. I love that they will encourage kiddos to be creative coloring their own paper dolls and hopefully playing with them. And I feel like they are pretty eco friendly as far as trick-or-treat favors go because they are recyclable and don't require packaging. Im trying to find 100% recycled cardstock now to print them on but having trouble finding some that doesnt break the bank.... I'm even trying to sell packages of these dolls in my local crunchy facebook groups.

I feel so nervous about that because as the artist of course I see every flaw in all the drawings I'm scared of customers getting mad when they see the scarecrows patches are a little messed up or something.

IDK....Im just imagining the worlds of paper dolls I can make now!!!!








DD loves coloring them too. Shes now asking for all kinds of costumes for her bear---and other varieties of dolls. HAHA!



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Old 10-06-2017, 02:58 PM   #2
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Default Re: Check out my paper dolls!

I think if they are printed on quality, sturdy paper instead of regular, you could sell for more than you are considering. I also think that you could charge a TON for custom orders taking just one or two a month, offering custom faces and clothing and accessories related to favorite characters and hobbies.

Those are excellent! As for handing out for ToT, I would include a small set of mini colored pencils or crayons with them.
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Default Re: Check out my paper dolls!

I agree! I think you could probably charge more, especially if you really customize the faces, hair color, etc. Oh, my dd would have loved something like that when she was younger!

Those are great! Good job mama!
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Old 10-06-2017, 03:15 PM   #4
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I think if they are printed on quality, sturdy paper instead of regular, you could sell for more than you are considering. I also think that you could charge a TON for custom orders taking just one or two a month, offering custom faces and clothing and accessories related to favorite characters and hobbies.

Those are excellent! As for handing out for ToT, I would include a small set of mini colored pencils or crayons with them.
They are printed on cardstock so it is more expensive for sure...


So you guys think the bears could go for more than $8/20? Or just the custom ones would go for more?

The custom ones DEFINITELY take a lot of time to make. So I will be charging a lot more for those. I just dont know how much yet.

Thank you ladies very much for the boost. Ive always known I couldnt make a living as an artist but this past few months Ive had this little niggle in the back of my mind asking..."But what if you COULD?"
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Default Re: Check out my paper dolls!

These are great!

There must be articles about pricing or comparables. Don't sell yourself short and consider making enough of a variety that they can be sold as a package. People might feel like they are getting a deal.

You can even make sets to go along with story books that are in the public domain and sell printable versions to teachers.

For custom orders you can offer a customized face and one customized outfit, and then let people chose the remaining outfits from your inventory. The customized outfits can become new options in your inventory for future sales. You could end up with a varied collection using other people's ideas. Win-win.

I'm not sure if copyrights are the same for paper dolls as art. A tricky thing about commissioned art is that the rights belong to the person doing the commissioning. You might want to research ways to get around this so that all rights belong to you.

I see the potential for a book.
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I'm not sure if copyrights are the same for paper dolls as art. A tricky thing about commissioned art is that the rights belong to the person doing the commissioning. You might want to research ways to get around this so that all rights belong to you.
Thats crazy Thank you for the heads up. I will look into it!


Ooh, a book! That would be fun!!
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I thought you said 8 sheets for $20, and I thought, "That's fair. And a relatively cheap gift." I think you are selling yourself short.

I could show my artist DH since this is a public post and see what he thinks
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As for handing out for ToT, I would include a small set of mini colored pencils or crayons with them.
Along with a business card!

Amazing paper dolls. I'd pay more than $8 for 20 sheets.
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I think that they are excellent and what you want to charge is dirt cheap. I agree that you can easily charge more than $8 for twenty sheets. Especially if you customize them. Seriously look into the prices of other paper dolls and start maybe a little lower until you can get your business built. I would expect to pay far more than you are thinking of charging and would gladly do so for well made normal looking paper dolls.
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Default Re: Check out my paper dolls!

I have three orders already (!!) I drew all day to finish the other two sets of costumes. I have a "Fantasy" theme and an "Adventure" theme.

They're not even colored yet, but I'm geeking out so bad, I have to share... For the mermaid costume I drew for my bear, she's holding a.... "Mermaid's purse!!!" AKA, sharks egg pod. <3 And that's a starfish crown on her head.

And its 2 AM and Im now forcing myself to bed, so you will have to wait to see what else Ive come up with.


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It's very cute! I know the thrill of getting into crafting and the joy you feel when you can have an outlet for your creative ideas. Congratulations on finding something that fits into your time constraints and brings you joy!
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