Her Royal Spyness paper doll by Pat O'Rourke

What better way to mark New Year's Eve than with a Pat O'Rourke paper doll? Pat loved paper dolls, couture and glitter. 

We lost Pat this year, but her energy and enthusiasm are remembered fondly.

I probably bought this paper doll at the 2019 convention that Pat organized in Kansas City, MO, with the theme of "Mystery, Murder & Mayhem."

Pat loved a good mystery. "Her Royal Spyness" is Lady Victoria Georgiana Charlotte Eugenie, daughter to the Duke of Atholt and Rannoch. She is the featured character in a series of mysteries by Rhys Bowen.  Click here to read more about the series and author.

 

Pearl Chang by Kwei-lin Lum

Congratulations to Kwei-lin on this new paper doll, commemorating Pearl Chang, a Chinese star of martial arts film. It was a special commission from a fan of Chinese entertainment history, who has a fascinating blog about it, too, called Soft Film. You can see more of this unique set here. Will this set be commercially available, or does it exist only as original art for this particular client? Let us know, Kwei-lin. Also good to hear that Kwei-lin is working on a new set for Dover about Chinatown.

More from Barbara Barnett

The artist Barbara Barnett brings to life the characters from the TV series, based on the best-selling book.

The WWI era is one of my favorites for style and fashion, and Barbara captures it perfectly.

Barbara's charming, hand-painted paper doll of Marilyn Monroe.

Handmade paper dolls, c. 1920s-1930s

Marisa Parrado

Marisa Parrado's paper dolls are wonderful. You can see her recortables (that's Spanish for cut-outs) on her blog, Cajon Desaztre. As she would say "besozzzzzz"--kisses!