Make an Adorable Cut & Dress Up Unisex Doll

TwoPlusCute
by TwoPlusCute
Make an adorable, cut & dress-up, unisex doll, that stands on its own (and is sturdy enough to hold actual jewelry), using a - surprise! -pizza box.
(This is a zero cost craft that, can keep young children entertained for hours!)
Do you remember those dress up dolls we were cutting off of paper and had all sorts of cute outfits? They were pretty and elaborately designed but were not very sturdy and consequently, they didn't last long.


I made a much sturdier and larger version for The Cute (my daughter) - and didn't cost a thing!
1. Fold a paper in half and draw your outline of half a body and head (I used the top flap from the pizza box).


Make the legs extra long (like in the photos) starting from the armpits. Cut the inside of the legs long too- makes it much easier to fit the clothes.
It can be a boy, too!
2. Trace the figure on the back side of your pizza box and cut the figure.


3. Slice one opening in the middle of your doll's belly! This will make 100% certain that your skirts and pants, stay in place.


Additionally, you may add 2 small cuts on the center of the doll's wrists, if you want to add gloves and 2 more slices above the ankles if you want to add shoes.
The doll stands even with one support.
4. Cut the supports, bend at the right spots (a simple triangle will do) and glue on the back of the doll. (see photo)
Hop over at the blog to check out 6 learning activities for your children, grandchildren (and you) using this doll!


ps. More excuses for pizza? Check out this mail center I made with another pizza box!


ps2: More frugal ideas? Check out how to make super frugal (and easy) cachepots using shelf liners to match your style in minutes.


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