We have an announcement..

Hello, crafty friends! We have a little something to share with your all and it's not exactly good news :(

First off, we want to thank you ALL for the overwhelming support with our Paper Dolls blog! It means so much to us that so many of you support what we are doing and without you all, this blog would have never taken off. However, with mixed feelings, we've decided to close down the Paper Dolls blog.

We've both got a lot going on and more important things are being pushed back because of blog duties when they should be a priority. I'm sure most of you know that we each are married and have three children. Running the Paper Dolls blog has taken much more time from our daily lives than we thought it would.  Constant blogs posts, emails, gathering files, guest designers, etc.. along with projects we are 'required' to do weekly. I am sure you all know too well that it's VERY hard to create when you're stressed or just not in the mood to be crafty.

We had HIGH hopes to kick this blog off and get tons of traffic and interest.. and yes, it had a GREAT and very overwhelming start and we couldn't have been happier. Now we don't even have time to add new content, make new projects, etc. We're at the point where we must choose what's most important and we hope you all understand. We each have our own blogs and they have been neglected compared to how much content we would add before Paper Dolls came along.

We've thought long and hard about this and feel horrible for having to cancel so suddenly on our upcoming Featured Artists who we were so excited to work with. We have contacted them and offered these FA's to be featured on our individual blogs in return. It won't be as in depth and detailed, but we'd love to let people know about these designers! 

 
Again, this is with mixed feelings and we hate to do this, but it needs to be done. We hope there are no hard feelings and you all continue to follow our work on our personal craft blogs, Mod Paperie and Happy Life, Crafty Wife.

I (Tamara) also want to add that we each have our own design team duties as well.. Thienly is designing for My Thoughts Exactly stamps and I recently started designing for Echo Park Paper. I just want you all to know that I got this offer from EP AFTER Thienly and I decided to shut this blog down. I'm not leaving Paper Dolls to move on to other things and I would hate for anyone to think that. I also want to add that my duties for Echo Park are not as time consuming and scheduled as doing things for Paper Dolls is. I had to miss fireworks with my family on the 4th of July because I had to rush home and get a certain post done.. that's not right, you know? I know I really don't have to explain my actions, but I just don't want anyone to think anything bad. I will say that this blog was my idea and I approached Thienly about it, so the LAST thing I wanted to see happen was it to fail. (Same goes for Thienly.. we were BOTH so excited about this and it makes us very sad..)

With that said, Thienly has been AMAZING! She is on top of everything, replies to emails way more than I ever got a chance to, always knew what was going on with the designers/schedules, etc. I'm just not that organized, lol... Without her I would have gone nutso a week into this blog thing! She has also been on a schedule and I know it got stressful for her and she's neglected family time to make sure we had things done for Paper Dolls first. Many super late nights of crafting and getting things done. I pink fluffy heart love this girl! <3

Thank you for understanding! We will feature our last artist on July 29th and the last challenge will be held on July 25th. 

 
Thank you, 
-Tamara & Thienly

Comments

[Kasi]

I had a feeling the announcement was this. I'm sad to see it go but I completely understand how time-consuming it can be. You guys did an amazing job and linked up people who may have not *met* otherwise! Of course I'll be foloowing your blogs and FB pages so I know you all are still around! :)

[Becki Morefield-Wagner]

Oh no!! So sad but I understand. Just starting a blog myself, I understand how much time and effort it is to keep up. I will continue to follow both of your personal blogs. I love all the work that you do and get inspiration from you both.

[Bee]

It was a mystery to me how you girls could handle it all! :-S This was a great concept and blog/forum and you guys put a lot of work in it, but closing it only shows that you have your priorities straight! I'm not really sad because I know where to find both of you and the thought of you guys being more relaxed makes me happy!... :-) Thank You for everything you put in it though, I know it was a ton of work and it was appreciated! :-D <3

[Jaime]

I'm so sad to see this go, but happy that the 2 of you will still be crafting :) No matter what your projects are amazing and way beyond creative. I'll just have to find another way to stock your projects. Good luck with everything and your families should always come first!

[Julieta]

Aww, so sorry but totally understandable! I can't even keep up with LOOKING at all the blogs let alone running 1 (with no deadlines either). I love your pretty blog, but at least we have your individual blogs still-you'd better keep those, girlies! Remember, "We'll always have Paris....I mean, Paper"

[Krista]

Oh, I as just getting to know you and have been enjoying you. However, you do need to be healthy. Best to you both!!

[Tammy Jennings]

I will be so sad to not have the Paperdolls site anymore but I so understand! We are raising our 2 year old Grandson and I am on the Joy's Life Design Team and sometimes I am still working at the last minute and burning the midnight oil! I will still be stalking y'all on your personal blogs! (I am glad I got to be a Guest Designer!!)

[Becki Morefield-Wagner]

Oops, I also wanted to say thank you for introducing us to some wonderful SVG artists! I love them all but especially thanks for Jessica at SVG Attic. I don't know how long it would have taken me to find her site and use all her pretty collections. LOVE HER!!

[Carolyn Smith]

I sad that you're leaving, but completely understand. Right now I'm having some difficulty just keeping up with my crafting and blogging (blogging earlier than I' suppose to...lol) and enjoying my granddaughters while waiting for my daughter-in-law's surgery. I have two projects to complete and it's mind-boggling for me right now...Take care, and I'll follow your individual blogs.

[Terri Deavers]

I am so glad to know that you aren't super human! I could not figure out how you all did this on top of everything else. ;) I have barely had time to work on my blog, even though I had every intention to post something everyday. Life Happens! I am so happy for you all, family is the most important thing after all. I am still a huge fan, and can't wait to see what you have for us on your other endeavors. :) It was a GREAT run while it lasted and I have made more new bloggy friends. :) Hugs and Best Wishes!

[Riverturtle610]

Big frowny face... But I so understand. I was just getting into creative mode and getting ready to participate... I love both your personal blogs. It was great to see the collaborative effort. :)

[Barbara Gilbert]

Goodness! No one should ever have to apologize for putting family first! That's as it should be! Go! Scoot! Don't look back! I'm sure your fans will find you on your own blogs! And remember to ALWAYS put your family first; before you know it you'll be like me, living in a retirement community and missing my family terribly. Time goes by way, way too fast, so love every precious moment of it with your family.

[Anna Dawn LeClaire]

I'm so sorry that you're shutting down.... ;-( But you are absolutely right that family should be first and something that was meant to be fun in the first place shouldn't turn into a chore! Well, I guess there is no point in sending the shirts I made for you anymore is there? Sorry that I have held onto them for so long!! Things get busy ya know... yeah, you do know. :-) I wish you two the best, and hope that you are able to find more time to do things that you enjoy and spend time with your families! I will keep on stalking your blogs, cause you two are such an inspiration to me and my crafting pursuits! Lol! :-) *Hugs*
-Anna Dawn
www.memoriesbyannadawn.blogspot.com

[Charlene McCreight]

I'm so sorry to see you move on but I do totally understand....good luck to both of you.
Charlene