Actually, it was the other way around for me, paper-dolling to pixel-dolling, it was my love of making paper dolls that lead me to discover pixel dolls. I was painting historical fashion paper dolls on the computer back before I knew dolling was an actual hobby. I think this is a super nifty idea, perhaps one day I can actually put my paper doll making skills to good use!
Also, congrats on having your paper dolls being featured in that magazine! I remember that little pixel doll of the Snail Princess very well, and always admired her cuteness.