Grab ‘n’ Go: Betsy McCall Paper Dolls

Paper dolls used to be a feature in the McCall’s magazine. You can find them online. Print, cut apart and play.

What could be simpler?

Tools:

• Computer and printer
• Scissors

Materials:

• Paper
• Chipboard
• Glue

Steps:

Download and print — Visit tpettit.best.vwh.net/dolls/pd_scans/betsy_mccall
and download the files you’d like to use. Print to high quality paper.

Doll — Roughly cut apart the doll from the outfit. To make the doll sturdier, you can glue the doll to chipboard and cut out. For a standing paper doll, see the image of a stand you can create to place on the bottom of the doll.

NOTE: You can also attach the paper doll and outfits to magnets to make it work on a refrigerator.

Trim — Trim around all edges. Be sure not to cut off the tabs.

Play.

To download a PDF of this Grab ‘n’ Go sheet, click here: GnG_BMPaperDolls_lrl