Printable Paper Doll Coloring Pages

Preparing Your Cut-Out Activities

To make your paper dolls durable enough for regular play, print the base figures and outfits on heavy cardstock. Standard printer paper works for coloring but tends to tear when folding the small tabs around the doll's shoulders and waist. If you plan to use markers or watercolors, thicker paper also prevents ink from bleeding through.

For a longer-lasting wardrobe, you can laminate the base doll and attach the clothes using small pieces of double-sided tape or sticky tack instead of relying on the traditional paper tabs.

Creating Custom Dollhouse Scenes

Beyond the characters themselves, the dollhouse room sets allow kids to design their own play spaces. These pages include cut-out furniture like beds, kitchen counters, and bathroom fixtures. Colorists can customize the upholstery patterns, wallpaper designs, and floor rugs.

• Attach the colored furniture to a folded cardboard backdrop to create a 3D room.
• Mix and match items from the bakery storefront and the kitchen set for a larger play area.
• Use the walk-in closet scene to store and display the paper doll's extra outfits.

Fantasy and Anime Characters

For those who enjoy imaginative themes, the collection includes magical figures and popular art styles. The chibi paper dolls feature the oversized heads and expressive eyes typical of anime, paired with modern streetwear and animal hoods.

Alternatively, the fairy and princess pages offer historical and magical garments, such as renaissance gowns with fans or woodland dresses made of leaves. These detailed costume designs provide excellent practice for blending colored pencils to create silk or velvet textures.