Fancy Nancy - Paper Doll Chains
Fancy Nancy written by Jane O’Connor and Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser is a book about precocious little Nancy who loves everything “fancy.” It’s become a phenomenon, endearing little girls across the nation. I thought the classic paper doll chain would be a perfect accompaniment for Fancy Nancy.
Materials:
Large piece of construction paper cut in half vertically (4.5″ X 12″)
Scissors
Crayons or markers
Directions:
Cut a large sheet of construction paper in half, vertically (4.5″ X 12″). Fold it into 4 parts, accordion style.
Paper Doll Chain - The Accordion Fold
Next draw the pattern. The pattern must extend to each side of the folds.
Fancy Nancy -Paper Doll Pattern
Then cut the pattern out.
Fancy Nancy - Cutting the Paper Doll Chain
Finally, color the dolls. We used the illustrations in Fancy Nancy for inspiration.
Fancy Nancy - Eliana Coloring the Paper Doll Chain
This simple craft is so much fun. Get crazy and creative!
Fancy Nancy - Beautiful Paper Doll Chain!
Look how cute the dolls are on Eliana’s bulletin board.
Fancy Nancy - Paper Doll Chain on Eliana's Bulletin Board
Until next time…
Warmly, Dianne
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Thank you!!!! I spent the better part of yesterday trying to remember how to do this, not having made them since I was a child! I kept getting two attached at the most, couldn’t make a full chain! So so happy to have found these instructions as I now have four or six in a row
THNX!
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