Antique Map Aesthetic Guide: Vintage Cartography & Journaling Tips

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Charting the Unknown: The Ultimate Guide to the Antique Map Aesthetic By Tracy| Part of the Aesthetic Authority Series A Warm Welcome, Fellow Explorer Hello, friend! I am so thrilled you’ve found your way here today. Do you ever find yourself running your fingers over the yellowed edges of an old atlas, or feeling a spark of wonder at the sight of a hand-drawn compass rose? If so, you’ve likely fallen under the spell of the Antique Map aesthetic . There is something deeply grounding about the idea of "finding our way," especially in a world that moves as fast as ours. This aesthetic isn't just about geography; it's about the beauty of the journey and the stories we map out for ourselves. Whether you’re tucking map-themed ephemera into your junk journal or looking to navigate your mental health with more intention, let's unfurl the scroll and see where this path leads. The Origin Story: ...
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Prima Paper Dolls: Adding Custom Cricut Accessories & Parasols

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So yesterday's post was discussing using your Cricut cartridges to find cute accessories for your Prima Dolls. I was so excited to share the post, I forgot to include some of the finished dolls. That happens to me sometimes. My excitement gets ahead of me, and I push the publish button too soon.

So here you are, without further ado, my Prima Paper Dolls: Accessorized.



I know it's not nice to play favourites, but I am so in love with how this one turned out. I love the parasol.




They are all listed in my eBay store. I have to keep letting them go so that I have room to make more.

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Note from Anna: This post originally appeared in 2015. To ensure a clean experience for my current readers, I have disabled old external links and shop references that are no longer active. Enjoy these timeless paper doll inspirations!

I realized I was so excited to share my thoughts on using Cricut cartridges for doll accessories yesterday that I completely forgot to include the finished photos! My excitement often gets ahead of me, and I find myself pushing that "publish" button just a beat too soon.

Without further ado, here are my Prima Paper Dolls: Accessorized.

I know it’s not nice to play favorites, but I am absolutely in love with how the doll with the blue parasol turned out. There is something so enchanting about the way the textures come together on such a small scale.

Documenting these little characters is such a joy. It reminds me that even the smallest paper scraps can be turned into something magical with a bit of imagination and the right tools.

What are you creating with your paper scraps this week?


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