Sunday, May 30, 2010

Japanese Paper Doll

Create your own collection of kimono-wrapped ladies in five easy steps.

Materials:
* wooden bead/tiny flowers/beads/cord
* Japanese papers
* 3"stick/ 2" stick
* Glue/scissors
Instructions:

1.Attach the wooden bead to the 3"stick to form the head and the body.Attach the
2"stick with hot glue or wire to form the arms.

2.From a piece of Japanese paper, cut out a simple doll's kimono that measures
about 2 1/2" inches tall . Trim at the sides to create sloping shoulders.

3.From a sheet of black paper, cut out a 2 by 3 inch sash as a wig. In the center of the wig, make a tie using a cord.


4.With tiny cut-outs or colored markers or pencils, draw on a face.

5.Next, fold down a piece of Japanese paper to form a pillow and attach it at the back of the doll.


6.Finally, add some flower, glitter embellishments and umbrella.




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