Opal and I have been playing with paper dolls. The jointed kind, held together with brads. Here's the template I've been using. I use this for two things. First, I have a printed copy that I trace around when I'm improvising bits. Second, I use it to resize things in Photoshop so that they'll all be compatible sizes. Eventually I'll post some more pieces parts based on these templates.

dollparts3.jpg Download doll parts template

Some advice:

  • I use the cute brads from the scrapbooking section; they cost the same as the office supply ones and are a better size.
  • Because of that, I use a 1/8" hole punch to punch the holes for them.
  • I use a 1/4" rectangle punch to cut two slots in the hand part so I can put things in their hands. You could just put a brad through, too.
  • I tried making hats with slots, but now I'm trying just putting brads through their heads.
Here are me and Opal, as rendered by Opal, with these pieces and some old calendars, plus I have a clipart head: ScannedDoll3b.jpg