A Paper Doll Party

 Welcome!

Taina Nebrego, papel boutique

Let’s have a party!

A paper doll theme party!

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Paper dolls are so fun,

with so many styles & variations.

Altered Art paper doll angels

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Paper dolls are always in style,

for any age, any time, don’t you think?

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Let’s start with some invitation samples -

You can make them as simple

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Or as fancy as you want.

Andrea Malpass, where the green grass grows designs

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Once your invitations are done, you can start work on decorations.

This is the fun part!

Here are some ideas for a sweet 

BALLERINA paper doll party -

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Lanissa Youngquist

I found some vintage ballerina paper dolls with pretty outfits. You don’t have to use the adult ballerinas if you want little girls only, but the outfits would make great garlands and accessories.

Don’t forget you can use the costumes each doll is wearing too.

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Next are some ideas for a different themed paper doll party -

a fashion paper doll party!

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Here are some paper doll books from great artists to inspire you!

Julie Allen Matthews 

Eileen Rudisill Miller

Sandra Vanderpool

Tom Tierney

These would make great place cards -

Adele Knight

Here’s another theme -

Wouldn’t it be fun to throw a 

Barbie 1960’s paper doll party?

You can purchase different re-printings from 

Vintage Paper Dreams on Etsy, for just one resource.

I liked the full-body clothes these had.

Adapt any of the ideas here to fit your theme and budget.

Now -

Let’s not forget the food!

Let’s help make your food goodies fit the theme of your party.

Printed paper dolls and accessories attached to the side of a cake look charming:

Tainah Nobrega; Papel Boutique

This cake has a cute clothesline atop -

Chelle Michelle; Pinterest

Popcorn is a budget food that is easy to dress up by placing in cups with just a little decoration-

Elena Galli, World Wide Party; Pinterest 

Do the same with inexpensive canning jars 

for drinks. This one is tied on with ribbon -

Simone N., Catch My Party

Using your printer,

or using paper doll books that are torn or incomplete, you have so many opportunities for budget decorating.

Also check out local $Dollar$ stores for inexpensive paper doll books.

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Any place you use a toothpick,

Glue a paper doll or costume on it to add to the theme look.

(We can do recipes in another blog.)

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Jennifer Gallagher

I love this idea -

Using cupcake wrappers for decorative little bowls.

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What is left to help our party be a success?

Activities

Especially with younger children, they need activities in small amounts of time as their attention spans wander.

Let’s see what we can do about that!

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While the above was meant as a charming home display, you can adapt the idea for your party.

Tape baker’s twine onto individual metal trays (found in thrift stores). Add small clothespins and paper doll cut outs. Each child then has a tray for individual play, or with a neighbor.

Posted by Leslie Dye; Pinterest

Here’s a sheet of paper dolls you could print for activity time. As far as I can tell there is no copyright.

Here is a simple doll paper chain for them to cut and decorate -

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Why not print up a sheet of simple ballet costumes, and have each attendee sit at a table with crayons, markers, glitter glue, sequins and feathers, etc.? They can create their own fantasy costumes to take home & display.

Found on Pinterest, this pattern is to make a jointed paper doll! Here’s a ballerina -

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Speaking of taking home, little gift bags for each attendee to take home is a sweet gesture, but can get pricey.

Let’s explore some options.

Send home a paper doll sheet for them to cut and play with.

Found on Pinterest

Make a bookmark for each one.

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Using inexpensive Dollar Store frames, mat & frame a small set of paper dolls as a keepsake.

Mouse House Creations, Hayley Crouse

This next one takes more time, but I love the idea! Stitch up a simple drawstring bag. Print a favorite paper doll set on good cardstock. Cut and glue onto magnet sheets. Cut out.

You now have an adorable refrigerator magnet set of paper dolls, all kept in its’ own bag!

Clara Clips; Flickr

Last idea!

Print and cut out a paper doll.

Glue onto sturdy cardboard, like a cereal box. Glue that onto a piece of fun foam.

Cut out, leaving a rim as desired.

Glue a bar pin back on.

(Hot glue works pretty good)

Voila! 1 pin.

CircaAD; Etsy 

I could go on  and on with more fun projects, ideas, recipes etc., but let’s close for now shall we?

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I would LOVE to see some of your work.

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‘Til next time,

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