Get your kids excited for the holiday season with these free printable Christmas character dress-up dolls! Whether it’s Santa Claus, an adorable reindeer, a gingerbread man, or an elf, these fun and festive paper dolls are perfect for encouraging creativity and imaginative play and a fun seasonal craft.
These Seasonal character dress-up paper dolls are sure to provide hours of frugal fun over the festive season. I have so many happy memories of playing with paper dress-up doll books when I was a girl and it is a great screen-free activity that we have given a twist to with seasonal characters.
What You’ll Need:
- Printable templates (provided in the post – scroll down)
- Scissors
- Paper or cardstock
- Coloring supplies – crayons, watercolor paints, markers or pencils.
- Optional: Velcro dots or magnet dots for easy costume changes
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I always print my printables directly onto 160 gsm card stock using my Epson Ecotank Printer rather than regular paper, this way they are a little more durable and the pens do not bleed through to the other side. However, if you do not have a home printer then just pop to a library and use theirs. I am also a big fan of Colour Me Kids Skin Coloured Pencils as they are brilliant for adding different skin tones.
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Steps to Make Your Christmas Dress-Up Dolls:
- Download & Print: Choose the doll template you want to use (Choose from Santa, Christmas elf, gnome, angel, gingerbread person and more) and print it out on paper or cardstock for durability.
- Cut Out the Pieces: Carefully cut out the character and their clothing pieces along the dashed lines.
- Color in: Let your little ones use crayons or markers to personalize their characters. they could even use scrap fabric and a little glue to add it to the paper.
- Dress & Play: Mix and match outfits and accessories to create a fun, festive look for each character! Use the tabs to fold over the base character.
Tip: For longevity laminate the dolls and use velcro or magnet dots on the tabs. No laminator? No Problem, use no head laminator sheets.
Why Dress-Up Dolls?
Dress-up dolls offer a great opportunity for kids to engage in creative play while developing their fine motor skills. These Christmas characters are not only fun but also make for adorable holiday decorations or even personalized gifts. They would make a great useable Christmas card.
Download Your Free Printable Paper Dolls:
Download the printable paper doll templates each with additional costumes for your festive crafting session! We’re thrilled to offer this Christmas dress up paper dolls printables as a free gift to you and your family. It’s our way of sharing the wonders of the Christmas season.
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These printable paper dolls will surely add some holiday cheer to your family’s activities. They are a fun, budget-friendly way to get crafty this Christmas season!