Kawaii Kids #7 - The Nutcracker

Today's doll is the first of two Nutcracker themed dolls.  I don't know much about the Nutcracker, aside from the fact that it's incredibly popular in Boston around Christmas.  And since I live near Boston, it seemed like a good theme to try out.

This doll is the little girl (Clara) and the Nutcracker/Prince.  Hopefully tomorrow will be the Sugar Plum Fairy and Mouse King but we'll see if I get it up in time!

Kawaii Kids #6 - Winter Wedding

I think most of us have seen cards & posters and such that have little kids dressed up in oversized wedding clothing.  Every time I look at this doll, that's what I think of!

I also think of how beautiful a winter wedding would have been.  Don't get me wrong, I loved my foliage filled, White Mountain wedding.  But the idea of snow, fur, and poinsettias is appealing, too.  Although if my winter gets any busier, I might go out of my mind.....!

Anyway, here's a winter wedding doll.  And for those of you dealing with the ice storm sweeping across the US, be careful.  Winter is both beautiful and brutal!

Kawaii Kids # 5 - Happy Hanukkah

This is the last night of Hanukkah.  I thought it would be the perfect day to put up a Hanukkah themed doll.

I'm not sure how well the pattern will print, but both outfits have a snowflake & Star of David pattern.  I have to admit, I know WAY more about kosher than I do about any other part of Jewish faith and traditions.

Before I had children, I worked for the quality department at the R&D offices of Hood (yup, the ice cream company.  And yes, I had free ice cream, among other things.  A great company and a great job....).  My job dealt with the documents required to make sure our products complied with local and federal laws, as well as kosher laws.  Hood prides itself on having kosher products and works closely with local rabbis.  Because I dealt with documents, it was a big part of my job to maintain that compliance.  As a former Catholic from nowhere, VT, where Baptist was as close to diverse as we got,  it was very educational.

I hope this doll is inclusive & enjoyed.  And to those of you celebrating, “Hanukkah Sameach!”

Kawaii Kids #4 - Crazy Sweaters

Today's doll theme is crazy sweaters!  My mother loves themes like no one else I know.  She buys holiday shirts for her four grandkids for every holiday on the calendar!  This doll is for her. 

Kawaii Kids #3 - Snow Kids

Today's doll is snowmen! I want to do two snow themed dolls.  This is the first.  A snow family was a suggested theme & I wanted to make sure I got this up early!

Kawaii Kids Doll #2 - Gumdrops and Lollipops

Here's the next Kawaii Kid paper doll.  Today's doll has a candy theme.  It was a suggestion and what a great one! This doll was a lot of fun to make.

With all of these dolls, just click and download.  There will be a pdf at the end of the month.  Have fun coloring it!

Kawaii Kids Doll #1 - Gingerbread

Today I'm starting my month-long paper doll posts.  These dolls are based on the Japanese aesthetic of kawaii.  I have to admit I'm not quite done yet with all 30 sets.  I'm still puttering away, but I WILL complete the set!!

As with so many of my dolls, all outfits will fit all of the dolls.  There is a boy & a girl.  These pages are designed to be colored & cut out. Just click & download.  I'm not posting pdfs til the end.  All for the dolls will be combined into one large pdf at the end of the month If you color one in and you want to share, please feel free to send me an image!

Anyway, here's the first doll.  Gingerbread kids!