How to Make a Connecting Doll Chain
Paper doll chains can add a festive splash of color to your decor any time of the year. They can also be a quick and easy craft for kids to make on a boring afternoon; keep them busy for the rest of the day by letting them decorate the dolls and play with them. Make your own paper doll chain at home with a few tips and tricks.
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Instructions
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Cut a sheet of paper in half lengthwise; so if you start with a paper that is 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches, it will now be 4-1/4 inches by 11 inches.
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Accordion-fold the paper, making folds that are approximately 3 inches wide.
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Draw a doll shape onto the front of the paper. Make your design simple, so it will be easy to cut out and sturdy once it is finished (think of a stick figure but with thicker lines). Extend the doll's arms out to the edges of the paper, so that you will have uncut sections on each edge. This is how the dolls remain connected.
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Cut out the doll shape, cutting through all thicknesses of the folded paper. Make sure you do not cut the hands apart. When you finish cutting, stretch out the accordion and see your dolls all in a row.
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Tips & Warnings
Make several doll chains and tape them together to make a hanging garland.
Use paper in different colors for a brighter look.
