How to Play With Paper Dolls Online

Playing with online paper dolls has become all the rage with today’s preteen girls, and surprisingly, many adults are joining in the craze. Gone are the days when you had to make a trip to the local department store to buy a book of paper dolls, only to spend hours cutting out the dolls and their limited wardrobes before you could actually play with them. Fortunately, there are now numerous websites devoted to paper dolls and their extensive wardrobes of fashionable clothing and accessories. There are even websites where you can dress up your favorite celebrities and cartoon characters. Many of these websites have their own forums and online stores from which you can purchase designer clothing, homes and pets for your online paper dolls.

Instructions

1. Follow the link in Resources to the Stardoll site.

2. Click on “Join now It’s free!” and fill in the required spaces. Check the “terms of agreement" box and click "join."

3. Scroll down the page and peruse categories ranging from actors to royals to choose the online paper doll you want to play with. When you have chosen your paper doll, use your mouse to click on the doll's name. At this point, a new window will open.

4. You will be given the option of two to four hairstyles for you paper doll. Move your mouse over the one you want to put on your doll. Double-click and drag the hairstyle to the paper doll, positioning it on her head.

5. Now choose your paper doll’s clothing, shoes and accessories--including belts, jewelry and hats. Left-click on these items and drag them one at a time to your paper doll until you have created a complete outfit.

6. Visit the Star Plaza, where you can purchase the latest designer fashions, makeup and accessories to enhance you experience playing with online paper dolls.

Tips & Warnings

• You can save or print out the paper dolls you create.

Resources

• Online Paper Dolls
• Candy Dolls