Coloring Books for adults broke open the notion that we don’t have to give up the things we loved as kids, and paper dolls were always one of my favorite things so why not paper dolls for adults? I didn’t have lots of pretty clothes growing up but my paper dolls did so I could live vicariously through their gorgeous gowns and fabulous hats.
Dover Paper Dolls for Adults have been around for years, I’m so sorry I missed out on these for so long. Do know that in these books you do have to cut out the paper dolls and the clothing yourself but that’s really ok, I remember having to punch them out as a kid and you often ripped a piece of the outfit or the tab off. The “dolls” are also made of paper of the same thickness, so we recommend gluing them to some cardstock so they will be easier to dress and undress. Dover Publications has HUNDREDS of paper dolls to choose from here.. We have highlighted a few of our favorites below. Etsy also offers some paper dolls for adults here.
If you are a fan of this iconic artist then you’ll want this set. Critics say she is depicted a little too “pretty” and not with her own unique beauty but the clothes included are fabulous.
Even if you aren’t obsessed by all things Royal, Meghan and Harry have sparked interested worldwide. Both Harry & Meghan have several outfits for you to choose from.
One reviewer advises to not remove the octopus’ head as the instructions say to do, another says to be sure to go all the way through the book before you cut anything to enjoy the clever way it’s put together.
This book has clothing fashions from 1900-1950. I think the ’50s had some of the most flattering fashions for real women of all time. I so wish I’d kept my mom’s dresses from that time period.
The stars include Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth, Lana Turner, Susan Hayward, Veronica Lake, Ginger Rogers and more in some iconic outfits to cut out. Click to Order Amazon UK, US or Canada
Dorothy from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Wendy Darling from Peter Pan,The Secret Garden‘s Mary Lennox, and many more favorite characters come to life in the paper doll book. The girls all look exactly the same other for different hair colors but of course, the outfits will be different.
Even though the description of these says they are punch out, in fact, they are NOT. The characters and a few other items punch out, but like all the others, these do require you to cut out the outfits carefully. I have decided that is actually part of the fun of this old-school pastime.
Child’s Play Featuring Ann Estelle: A Paper Doll Book
This set contains 4 dolls plus 15 outfits all in the adorable artist’s style. The dolls are punch out but the outfits require scissors. These are simpler cut outs than the others so might be more suitable for seniors looking to play again.
As we said in the intro, you do need to carefully cut out these paper dolls and we recommend detail scissors like these from Tim Holtz or these with the nice cutting guard.
This book includes 100 perforated paper dolls, 3 rooms, Republican adversaries, Supreme Court Justices, pantsuits and pajamas, Secret Service protection, White House ghosts and the list continues.
A collectible edition of 52 paper dolls for grownups takes a witty look at the 2012 crop of Republican candidates, Democratic cabinet members, and pundits of every persuasion, adult content included!
Dover Celebrity Paper Dolls include Jerry Lewis, Milton Berle, Tyler Perry, and RuPaul — as well as actors such as Barbra Streisand in Yentl, Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie, and Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire. Mature content.
These stencils from one of my favorite mixed-media artists Megan Quinlan allow you to create your own paper dolls using all those fun papers you probably still have in your art stash. She’s got 3 different sets to use for art journaling, fussy cutting for cards or ATCs, or just for fun. I like the Moonlight Serenade set best so I can create my own body and outfits and just use the heads plus that crow and moon are super cool too.
¡Hola autor! ¡Me ha encantado tu artículo sobre los libros de recortables para adultos! Debo admitir que cuando vi el título, no sabía qué esperar, pero ahora estoy emocionada por la idea de tener mi propia colección de muñecas de papel y ropa fabulosa. Al igual que tú, las muñecas de papel eran una de mis cosas favoritas cuando era niña, y la idea de revivir esa nostalgia mientras disfruto de diseños de moda para adultos suena simplemente genial.
Es fantástico que mencionaras las opciones de libros de recortables disponibles, ¡hay tantas para elegir! Me llamaron especialmente la atención las colecciones de famosos como Ryan Gosling y Frida Kahlo. Y no puedo evitar sonreír al pensar en vestir a un octopus de papel, ¡qué original! Definitivamente, necesitaré unas buenas tijeras de corte meticuloso, como las que sugeriste, para asegurarme de que mis muñecas de papel tengan la mejor apariencia posible.
Gracias por compartir esta interesante e inesperada afición. No puedo esperar para sumergirme en el mundo de los libros de recortables para adultos y revivir un poco mi niñez de una manera nueva y emocionante. ¡Un saludo y gracias por la inspiración!
I’ve just come across your article about paper dolls for adults on Coloring Book Addict, and it’s a delightful and unique concept! Paper dolls are a nostalgic and creative way to enjoy coloring and design. Your exploration of this topic is both fun and inspiring. Thanks for sharing this creative avenue with your readers!
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¡Hola autor! ¡Me ha encantado tu artículo sobre los libros de recortables para adultos! Debo admitir que cuando vi el título, no sabía qué esperar, pero ahora estoy emocionada por la idea de tener mi propia colección de muñecas de papel y ropa fabulosa. Al igual que tú, las muñecas de papel eran una de mis cosas favoritas cuando era niña, y la idea de revivir esa nostalgia mientras disfruto de diseños de moda para adultos suena simplemente genial.
Es fantástico que mencionaras las opciones de libros de recortables disponibles, ¡hay tantas para elegir! Me llamaron especialmente la atención las colecciones de famosos como Ryan Gosling y Frida Kahlo. Y no puedo evitar sonreír al pensar en vestir a un octopus de papel, ¡qué original! Definitivamente, necesitaré unas buenas tijeras de corte meticuloso, como las que sugeriste, para asegurarme de que mis muñecas de papel tengan la mejor apariencia posible.
Gracias por compartir esta interesante e inesperada afición. No puedo esperar para sumergirme en el mundo de los libros de recortables para adultos y revivir un poco mi niñez de una manera nueva y emocionante. ¡Un saludo y gracias por la inspiración!
¡Sí, de hecho! Estoy tan contenta de que vayas a
recuerda tu infancia. ¡Que divertido!
Espero que tengas un maravilloso día.
Christina – La adicta a los libros para colorear.
I’ve just come across your article about paper dolls for adults on Coloring Book Addict, and it’s a delightful and unique concept! Paper dolls are a nostalgic and creative way to enjoy coloring and design. Your exploration of this topic is both fun and inspiring. Thanks for sharing this creative avenue with your readers!
It does bring back hours of time spent punching out the outfits…. 🙂