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Create a charming paper accordion doll with our free printable. This simple kids’ craft is perfect for fine motor skills, storytelling, and creative play.
This paper accordion doll craft is a simple and charming activity kids love to make and play with. Using our free printable template, children can easily fold and assemble their own doll with beautiful accordion details that add movement and personality. It’s a low-prep paper craft that encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and imaginative play using just a few basic supplies.
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Paper Accordion Doll – Materials
- Colored paper or construction paper (dark pink, cream, yellow, light pink, red and yellow)
- Free Doll Template (download below)
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Black marker
- Pink pencil color
Instructions
1. Print and cut the template
Print the doll template and cut out the head circle, hair, hairband strip, bow/collar, and legs with boots.
2. Make the accordion skirt
Fold a sheet of colored paper (19x19cm) back and forth like a fan.
Fold the accordion piece in half and glue the two ends together and open it into a half-circle shape.
For hands, fold an accordion from a cream colored paper piece (15x15cm) and glue it on the top of the skirt.
3. Assemble the head
Trace and cut the head circle from cream paper (radius 2.5cm).
Add the hair using the template piece, then glue on the hairband.
Draw the face with a black marker and blush with pink pencil color or crayon.
4. Add the bow
Cut the bow template and trace it onto a piece of pink paper.
Glue it at the top of the skirt, add a small yellow circle in the middle of the bow.
5. Attach the head
Glue the finished head right above the collar.
6. Make and attach the legs
Trace the leg template onto cream paper, the boots on red paper, and cut it out.
Add the red boots to the feet.
Glue the legs behind the skirt so they peek out at the bottom.
Your Accordion Paper Doll is ready!
Kids can these in different colors and styles to make a whole collection.
Get the FREE DOLL TEMPLATE
Final Thoughts
Paper accordion dolls are a timeless craft that never goes out of style. Whether used for pretend play, seasonal decorations, or as a handmade keepsake, this printable makes it easy to create something special in minutes. It’s a sweet reminder that simple paper crafts can bring so much joy.
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