Magnetic Paper Dolls

We interupt the hustle and bustle of getting a fabric debut and quilt market set ready…..(because frankly, I’m a little slap happy, and need a good play break) and bring to you….

More paper dolls! We love paper dolls at our house. And it’s about high time that there were new ones for you!  I have never made magnetic paper dolls before (I know a lot of you do!) and now I’m hooked.

I printed them out onto magnetic printer paper, and voila! I guess you can also use magnetic craft paper and glue the doll down and cut out around the edges. This brings a whole new level to paper doll playing. Seriously. This is high tech.

I have a magnetic board for the kids where we post charts, and notes. But initially, the idea came to use a cookie sheet. Too bad I have the same cookie sheets since my bridal shower, and they are rather beat up and well loved. Not much magnetic stick left!

Magnetic dolls are so great, because they make it really fun and easy to “set” up. This collection has small little cups and treats that are fun to layer up and play with from a cookie sheet, or hanging magnetic board.

And here is a little doll and outfit FREE! The gingham blanket is so fun as a magnet:)

It’s been forever since I’ve grabbed some Children at Play fabric to sew with. It was so nice to grab some of this again. Drawstring bags are a no-fuss sew, and now we can keep them off the floor:)

Have fun playing! I’m off to whirl and twirl and prep for another quilt market show! I’ll be spilling the beans soon…but you know the drill. No peeking until it’s done:)

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  • http://www.ascozyasspring.typepad.com Jennifer

    This is such a cute idea!

  • http://seaview-missholly.blogspot.com/ Miss Holly

    Oh…..I love paper dolls!!! What a wonderful Idea!!! I might make some just to have on the fridge for anyone to dress!! I had never heard of the magnetic copy paper…brilliant! I did a google and there are so many kinds….any special one that you like??
    Well thanks so for the great idea…….oh and I love my children at play so much….I haven’t been able to cut into it yet….I feel likes it’s clock starts to tick the minute I cut and I don’t want it to start that clock.. I want it to last forever!….silly but true!!

  • http://whataknit.blogspot.com Morag Duller

    These are brilliant, we could end up with magnets everywhere. Ooh! Just off to print out the free printable. Thanks.

  • Heather W

    I love your dolls and illustrations! Where did you get your neat magnetic board?

    • sarahjanestudios

      Hi Heather! I got it at a local craft/boutique store. I’ve seen similar boards around…sometime with chalkboard paint on it as well. good luck!

  • http://www.postroadvintage.com Heather

    Sarah!! Love this! Have been wanting to make them with your beautiful dolls for a long time! My 6yo boy loves them and the neighbor girl came over and said “you play these?? WIERD!” He said, “I play them because they’re fun!” He calls them SIMS guys after some computer game.. haha, thought you might enjoy that ‘lil story :) Thanks for sharing this!! I need to find some magnet paper now :)

  • http://www.modmattis.com Anna Cooper

    Simply AWESOME! Thank you!!!

  • http://www.minimepaperdolls.com Hannah @ MiniMe Paperdolls

    Love the new outfits! :) So fun. I always forget about the magnetic paper option.

  • http://bestlovedchild.blogspot.com Cathy

    I first did magnetic paper dolls with the ones that came with the Mary Englebrite magazine. I found a lidded tin with handles (like a picnic basket) that was magnetic and after painting it pretty the paper dolls live there now. The tin is magnetic so you can use the sides and the lid for play as well as it holds a small magnet board. I did this for my grandaughters, who do play with this,but really I love to play paperdoll. Love yours.

  • http://smartcreativewomen.com/ Monica Lee

    LOVE LOVE< makes me wish I was young (and had girls…!)

  • http://songskatesang.typepad.com/ Kate @ Songs Kate Sang

    OH, Thank you! That is so kind of you!

  • http://helpfulannalisa.wordpress.com annalisa

    darling.

  • Marion

    C’est tout simplement ravissant !
    Marion, une fan française

  • Alice

    I absolutely love the children at play drawstring bag! Do you happen to have an extra one you can sell me? I would be so appreciative!:)

  • osofine

    Thanks for the little freebie – these are so cute. FYI, the freebie file is not a PDF, it is a jpeg file and I’m not sure how well it will print out (it’s a pretty big jpeg, so it will probably be ok). If you want people to be able to print out a page exactly as it is meant to be printed (w/o the danger of being too small or too big and getting cut off between 2 pages) you have to save it as a .pdf file. On a Mac you can do this automatically by using “print to PDF”. Just so you know….