Organizing the 'Little People'

I like to use the 'little people' in a lot of my projects. #TimHoltz has the Ancestors and Paper Dolls in huge sets. I also have a collection of ephemera and old photo cut outs from before we were able to just buy a pack. 

Often when working on a project, the size of the cut out determines which one I can use. I finally decided to separate them according to Size {yes size matters} I keep these close to hand and can now tell at a glance which row of figures I will choose from. 

For my system, I have them separated in graduated sizing by, Individual, Men, Women, Girls, Couples and then of course on to Halloween and Christmas as well. {white for general, Orange for Halloween, Blue for Christmas / Winter}

This was a fast easy project, start with a 12 x 12 piece of cardstock. Decide how much of each figure you want to see, start by folding your largest{back row} first then continue on down to have them viewable and accessible.

 

My folds were approximately as follows:

Start with full 12 x 12 sheets of cardstock

Score at

*5 inches

*5-1/2 inches {Fold these accordion style}

*6 inches

*8-3/4 inches

*11-1/2 inches

Cut 2 strips {these are your backers for the inside folds 

12 x 2 inches Secure at 11-1/2 inch fold tucked in the crease.

12 x 3 inches Secure at 6 inch fold, tucked right tight to the 5-1/2 inch fold

NOTE: you can add in layers and secure them all at the bottom or add in extra inside rows with more paper inserts or pockets to hold them in place.

Use a scrap piece to practice your fold lines {some dolls are smaller or larger}