Jordan Grace Owens

I opened a package this morning that took my breath away. Lovingly, carefully, and delicately enclosed were the paper dolls you see here of my family of six: My husband Aaron, daughters Martha and Hazel, son August, myself, and our wire fox terrier, Skone. It is no exaggeration to say my heart skipped a beat.

I have always loved paper dolls. And even more, I love hearing my own mother talk about how much she cherished her paper dolls when she sees my girl's paper pals. Martha and Hazel change their doll's clothes nearly as often as they change their own clothes...my real life Barbie dolls. (In frequency, not in build. Thankfully.)

The man behind these intricate and beautiful works of art is Jordan Grace Owens. I found this talented artist/illustrator on Etsy where he has an wonderful shop full of all sorts of amazing paper goods he's created.

You too can commission Jordan to create custom paper dolls of your family members by contacting him through Etsy where he'll create a private sale for you. Each doll will cost you $25.00...a steal in my opinion for a custom, personal, and timeless work of art! You'll need to send him close-up photos of each family member along with details of each member's personality.

For example, I mentioned Martha is a lover of all things pink and frilly...and he dressed her in a tutu! And it's a rare occasion Hazel and I don't wear cardigans...or that my husband isn't wearing a blue plaid shirt. And anyone who has met my son August will admit this is a carbon copy of him. I don't know how Jordan Grace Owens does it, but I sure am glad he does. And that he shares his talents with the rest of us!

Visit etsy.com/shop/hollandsworth to visit his shop and get started on ordering your own family. You'll be so glad you did!