MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECT:
Articles and Customer Testimonials

The following are articles concerning the Paper Minis product line. Below that item you will see the section of customer testimonials.

For the McLoughlin Brothers
Book-of-the-Month-Club

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Read the on-line review of Paper Minis products by Lesley Shepherd,  the About.com guide to dollhouse miniatures. Click here to read her review.

Learn about Paper Minis and the artisan Ann Vanture in the on-line CDHM magazine written by Lauretta Carroll. Click here to read the article.

Read a feature article about Paper Minis and Ann Vanture in the June 2012 American Miniaturist Magazine. Click here for this 3mg PDF file.

Paper Minis is the supporting cast to Rhea Avery in this featured article in American Miniaturist Magazine. Click here for this 2mg PDF file.

On-line review in Wendy Craig's Blog Dolls Houses and Minis in New Zealand. July 17, 2012 and July 22, 2012 entry.

Feature article in the Warren County Sentinel Newspaper week of  June 18, 2013. This is the local paper in my community in the Shenandoah Valley, Front Royal, Virginia. 

Customer Testimonials

For a little more than a year I randomly select a letter or two from customer(s) to print in the weekly newsletter. Here is the collection and these testimonials may help you decide to make an order of Paper Minis.

This was my 2nd order. I was very pleased of the high quality of my 1st. I've enjoyed being on your mailing list for years. Looking forward to open my new box. I know my mini ladies will be thrilled.
Most Sincerely, Mary P. of Belmont, California

Ann - I don't remember how I found out about you.  I have been following your website and have been getting your newsletter for a long time.  I have ordered many items from you and can't wait to see what your new items are.  I just love all of your paper minis!   Thank you for the pleasure you have given me in making your kits!

Lerryn M. of Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hi Ann. I did a gingerbread house contest piece about 4 years ago, and I had posted some pictures from the cubby kits when you first had them as a subscription. Also, I have a complete set of one of your first book of the month subscriptions, when the bookcase was of white painted wood with the glass front. By the way, I LOVE that bookcase. I still have it out...I love all of your work. I know minis, like scrapbooking, are a true labor of love, as the reward is more of personal achievement, than of monetary gain. Keep going, because you are truly gifted at what you do.
Thanks ~ Jackie S.

I do not remember how I found out about Paper Minis but it was the greatest thing.
Dan Z. of Columbus, Ohio

Hi Ann,

Years ago I had ordered some pots for my flowers from Swallowhill miniatures in Ontario and Joy mentioned in one of her newsletters that she was getting book kits from you so I thought I would place an order to see what they were like.

I was so delighted with them that I've been ordering kits from you ever since!

Thank you so much for all the wonderful kits you keep producing!

Best wishes,

I got my order already yesterday!!!! Wow fast. So you know I do not remember if a friend told me about you, or online group or if I was just searching for minis to print. I have been following for some time and love all your stuff. If I had more hours in a day and more money I would own everything. One step at a time.....
Sherelyn N. in Houston, Texas

Hi Ann,

I just wanted to let you know I received the package today!
Yay! LOL Wow, I am very impressed with the little dollhouses!! The quality of the printing is wonderful, and a huge thank you for all the
'Grab bag goodies'!! I can use every single one you sent! Now I am looking forward to enough time to start the dollhouse kits. Very soon!!

I also meant to tell you the other day how much I enjoy your Postcards from the River, and pics of Chunk!! I look forward to those
every week! I am also a 'cat Mom', I have 3 and they are my babies. Give that sweet Chunk a rub under the chin from me!! :)

Thank you again for your wonderful service! I will be back! Very sincerely yours,

Cheryl L
Hinsdale, New York

Dear Ann,

Thank you very much for sending a follow up email. I just received my first shipment and I am very pleased. I have never done paper minis and immediately tore into them. By ‘tore’ I mean...cutting them out and putting them together. Tedious and time-consuming, however fun! I was very proud to show off my accomplishments. The quality is exactly as you have stated and your honesty is greatly appreciated. Since I'm new to the mini world it is only my internet research that has brought me to your website searching DIY projects. I need to subscribe to your free tutorials so I can practice and be the best that I can. Again thank you for the follow up email and the helpful tutorials on your website.
Sincerely,
Crystal V. from Magnolia, New Jersey
2nd note from Crystal:

...I was able to find all of the tutorials, which are in great detail and I believe to be very helpful. Along with the "Free paper mini club." Wow! I am impressed with your generosity. Not only are there 6 pages but they are just as adorable as the minis for sale. And they are free!  I appreciate your talents, enthusiasm, and your generosity. I am looking forward to a long happy relationship with Paperminis.com. Since I subscribed to the contemporary collection of the month subscription, you are stuck with me, I am not going anywhere! Lol

Hi Ann
I just wanted to say thanks for all the years of pleasure I've had with Paper Minis; I have been 'collecting' them for years now. I've all the 18" girl doll CDs as well as the wallpaper CD and upgrades, a bunch of the preprinted kits, a book series subscription and now the vintage toy collection and many, many complimentary projects in all 3 scales. Your newsletter is my favorite and I can't wait to see what is in each issue.

My vintage dollhouses have Paper Minis in every room, and I particularly love the ladies dresser sets and had a grand time making them up. Several friends and relatives have been 'gifted' with lifestyle/hobby shadow boxes with Paper Minis being the main feature, and they love them.

My grandmother always told me as a child that I could do more with a box of crayons, scissors and glue than anyone she ever knew. I'm sure she is smiling at me even now. I've been working on some of the vintage toy kits during our latest cold spell and they are all just amazing. Of course, the dollhouse and Red's little cottage are my favorites so far and I can't wait to get the new doll kit.

I love miniatures and doll houses and Paper Minis are what makes them all come to life. I wish you good health and much happiness in the coming year.

mini hugs,
Bonnie G .
Semmes, AL

Hello Ann,
Pinterest is how I discovered you. The mini pop up book had been assembled and posted by someone who had gotten the kit from you and they were so happy with the quality and included a link to your site.

Thank YOU so much for your most wonderful site & kit offerings. I am delighted and swooning at the things I didn't even know existed. I love constructing things, and things in mini scale. I couldn't wait for the book of the month club - had to get a few to get rolling on my mini library! There have been a few freebies I have printed out but the low DPI resolution made them fine for practice, but not the quality I want in my mini library.

There are so many others I have been poring over on your site, and I did sign up for the newsletter and have checked out the tutorials (excellent instructions) before ordering more. The ornament dioramas fascinate me! Might have to try one of them too.

Thank you again! Your site is a dream come true =D

Carole J. of Portland, Oregon, USA

The following letter written to me after my inquiry as to why she had two of the same subscription. I thought it was a mistake. I was wrong! :)

You are correct in that I did buy the McLoughlin collection in 2010. This new collection will be for my niece's daughter who is 10. She was enthralled with my minis when they were here in Oct and loves to read. I bought an extra one of your book cases houses a while back so the books will go in there. I love your work. I am really enjoying the vintage toys collection and the ornaments. Even my 43 year old son complimented you on the ornaments when they were home at Xmas. Mostly he just shakes his head like crazy mother. I love it. Have a great new year.

Pat M. in Wisconsin, USA