About This Project

A 20–30 minutes craft for ages 5–10, using supplies you likely already have — Scissors, White Glue, and Markers.

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    Make Russian Nesting Paper Doll Craft

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    "Are you as excited to make this as I am?"

    Step 1: Print the Russian Doll Printouts

    May need grown-up help
    Print out the two Russian Doll Printout pages.

    Step 2: Cut out the doll rectangles

    Cut out the 3 doll rectangles. Then, round the edges at the top. You can draw a curve on it first to help you follow the line.

    Step 3: Cut out the head circles

    Cut out the 3 doll head circles.

    Step 4: Cut out the aprons

    Cut out the 3 aprons.

    Step 5: Cut out the scarves

    Cut out the 3 oval scarves. Trace them onto your chosen craft paper, and then cut them out.

    Step 6: Draw faces on the heads

    Draw faces on the 3 doll heads.

    Step 7: Color each apron

    Color each apron with your markers or pencils.

    Step 8: Glue the dolls together

    May need grown-up help
    Glue the heads onto the scarves. Then, glue the scarves onto the doll rectangles.

    Step 9: Glue the aprons onto the dolls

    Glue the aprons to the dolls. Only glue the sides and bottom, and leave the top unglued to make a pocket. You can draw a line on the back of the apron to show where to glue. Be careful not to use too much glue!
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Scissors
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