Magnetic "Paper" Dolls

One day while surfing the net, I discovered these adorable vintage Betsy McCall paper dolls.  

I knew I just had to do something with them!  I decided they would be a fun thing for my granddaughter.  So, I downloaded the pdf files and printed them on ink jet printable magnetic sheets.  To be more efficient with the magnetic paper, I cut and pasted only the outfits I wanted so that I could fit more on a page.  I also resized them to the size I wanted.  Before cutting out the individual pieces, I covered each printed page, front only, with a clear non-heat laminating sheet.  You could also use clear contact paper...I just happened to have picked up a whole packet of laminating sheets at a thrift store for a couple of bucks...second chances, you know!  Anyway, the next step is to relax and put on a good movie while you tediously cut out all the dolls and outfits.  I had the perfect sized tin to store all the pieces in.  I just mod podged the front, back, and inside with some green scrapbook paper since green is my granddaughter's favorite color.  Now she has a fun, quiet activity that is compact and travels well.  Everything stores in the tin, and since it's metal, the dolls and clothes stick right to it!

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