Paper Dolls KiwiCo: Creative Dress-Up and Storytelling

Quick answer

Use KiwiCo Paper Dolls to create custom outfits and seasonal scenes, then act out stories with your dressed-up dolls.

How to play with KiwiCo Paper Dolls

1. 1. Design the first outfit: Pick a paper doll and use the stencils to trace clothes onto colored paper or fabric. Cut out the pieces and fold the tabs to attach them to the doll. Common mistake: cutting outside the stencil lines makes clothes too small. Trace carefully and cut just inside the line for a better fit.
2. 2. Add decorations: Glue buttons, jewels, or other accessories onto the outfit. You can also draw patterns with markers to personalize each look. Let the glue dry completely before moving the doll to avoid smudging or losing small pieces.
3. 3. Create a scene and tell a story: Use the seasonal scene cards from the set as a backdrop. Place your dressed-up dolls in the scene and narrate a short adventure—for example, a doll visiting a winter market or a spring garden. If your child gets stuck, ask simple prompts like 'Where is your doll going?' or 'What does she see?' to spark ideas.
4. 4. Store everything in the travel folio: After play, put the dolls, clothes, and scene cards into the included travel folio. This keeps pieces organized and ready for next time. Make it a habit to store items right after play—loose pieces are easy to lose, and the folio keeps everything together.

What comes in the KiwiCo Paper Dolls set

• Paper Dolls | KiwiCo: Six paper dolls are waiting for you to create their closet full of clothes! Use stencils to draw clothes on colorful paper and fabric before adding buttons, jewels, and accessories. The variety of materials and stencils gives kids multiple ways to design outfits, so the craft stays fresh through many play sessions.