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We've got a secret. A new obsession. A slight addiction to folding Japanese paper dolls.

These paper dollies, our take on Japanese shiori ningyo (bookmark dolls), are rather addictive once you get

started. Just some scraps ofchiyogami, a few clever folds, a dab or two of glue, and a little bit of fancy

scissorwork, and suddenly you've got a bevy of beauties on your hands.

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While these paper dolls would make lovely bookmarks, we also envision them on cards, in frames, adorning gifts.

A perfect way to use Omiyage's selection ofchiyogami, katazome and aizome!

And for you? A little tutorial on how to make 6 lovely little dollies out of little more than 3 pieces of our 5x7" washi

papers.

3 dollies with fashionable sleeves.Approx finished size 2 1/2" x 4 1/2 " (6.5 x 11.5cm)

3 dollies without.

Approx finished size 1 1/2" x 4 1/2 " (4 x 11.5cm)

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(Of course, these dollies are designed to look as good from the back as they do from the front. If you'll be sticking

them down, you'll be able to make 6 one-sided paper dolls with sleeves.)

1. You will need 3 pieces of 5x7" chiyogami paper, white or cream card stock, black card stock, craft glue. We've

selected 3 pieces of chiyogami you might find in our 5x7" Washi Variety Pack.

2. Cut each piece of chiyogami as shown below:

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For each piece of 5x7" chiyogami, you will have 10 pieces that look like this:

3. For each doll, gather your selection for kimono/sleeves, collar, obi(wide belt), obijime (belt tie), card stock,

scissors and glue.

4. From the cream card stock, cut a long strip for the doll body. Piece should be approximately 1/8" (3mm) wide

x 5" (125mm) long.

5. Collar: fold paper for collar in half. Crease well. Wrap around body and fold left side down. Always ensure you

fold left side (facing you) first. (The opposite is only ever used for dressing the deceased.) Fold right side

down. Secure with glue. Trim excess paper.




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6. Kimono: With the paper laying downwards on your working surface, fold down approximately 1/2" (10mm) of

narrow edge. Crease well. Turn paper over and fold down approximately 1/4" (5mm) to form kimono collar.

Place body with collar in the centre of the kimono fabric. Fold left side of kimono paper over, lining up with

collar. Crease only top of the fold.

Fold side in to create a straight line from bottom of kimono to newly folded kimono collar, as seen in images below.




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Repeat with right side. Try to ensure angles are the same. The right side should leave a small strip of the left

uncovered as seen below.

7. If not adding sleeves, proceed to step 8. If adding sleeves, glue the sleeve pieces together. Fold in half and

round bottom corner with scissors. Unfold, hold against back of doll and carefully cut a slit into sleeve paper on

either side of the kimono. Cut sleeves into shape shown in middle image below. Glue onto back of kimono just

below kimono collar.

8. Wrap obi(wide belt) around doll, covering angled ends of kimono paper. Glue to secure. Trim excess paper.




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Wrap obijime (belt tie) around obi. Secure with glue. Trim excess paper.

9. Now that the basic form for the doll has been created, it's time to bring your doll to life with a little

personality! Cut a face from the cream card stock - experiment with round, oval or almond shaped faces for

different looks.

10. Attach the face to the black card stock with a small dab of glue - don't glue down completely, you will need to

get in between the face and the hair to attach to neck later. Cut around the head to create the back of your hair

style. We have found that longer or mid-length, straight hair cuts give your doll a very young look, while creating

an updo will give your doll a more sophisticated air. We're into this "swoosh" of hair, for a bit of added interest.

Take a second piece of card stock and use this to create bangs. (Either trace around hair shape and then cut out,

or simply hold the second piece of black card to the first and carefully cut into shape to get the top shape of hair -

creation of bangs is all up to you!) We've styled our dolls with long sideswept bangs. Ponytails and buns can be

sandwiched between the front and back hair pieces.

11. Glue the head to the body by adding glue to the neck and sandwiching between face and back hair piece. If

the neck is too long, trim before gluing. Also trim extra body that may be sticking out from bottom of kimono.

Accessorize with flowe rs cut from chiyogami scraps for a lovely final touch.

There she is - as lovely from the back as she is from the front! We dare you to fold just one!




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Labels: Japanese Paper, Why Not Try

Our 5x7" Washi Paper Packs come in 4 different combinations and can be found in the Crafty section on

Omiyage.ca.

The hair for Japanese paper dolls is traditionally made from Japanese crepe paper. For instructions on how to

make this more traditional look, and a tutorial for slightly larger dolls, check out this tutorial on Kimono

Reincarnate.

Please note: conversions are approximate and simplified to make measurements easier for both those who think

in inches, and those who think more metrically!

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24 comments:

Starry August 16, 2010 10:06 AM

These are so cute! I Have a thing for Geisha I may have to bookmark these to make when I get home.

Thanks for sharing!

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[email protected] 18, 2010 10:32 AM

Wow! These are stunning! I just came across your blog via WhipUp. I would love to link to this if you didn't

mind.

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Omiyage August 18, 2010 6:12 PM

Thanks gals! And Rachel, we'd love a link. One Pretty Thing is always such a great resource, we'd love to be

included!

Cheers,

Marisa

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Nikki August 20, 2010 11:32 PM

These are so cute. They remind me of gifts I used to get on Girl's Day when I was growing up. Thanks for the

tutorial.

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Steph @ somewhatsimple August 21, 2010 1:59 AM




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I love this idea I will be featuring it on somewhatsimple.com on Tuesday, Aug 24th. Thanks for sharing!

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Ooty August 21, 2010 7:21 AM

so cute!! thanks =)

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Christina September 6, 2010 1:42 PM

Love the dolls! You fold them somewhat differently than I do, but they look great! (I'll have to give this method

a try sometime). Japanese crepe is awesome, but if you cannot find it around you I also find that regular

crepe paper can also be used. You have to be careful because it can be softer, but it makes a nice

alternative!

I especially love the hairstyles on your dolls


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Omiyage August 3, 2011 1:18 PM

Thanks so much for sharing the project!

We'd love it ever so much if anyone who makes the dolls shares pictures of their creations on our facebook

page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Omiyage/131675720203346Reply

Netu November 24, 2011 2:15 PM

Thanks! I have a similar paper doll in my fridge and now I know how to make another. Thanks again!!

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Lori January 10, 2012 10:03 PM

I made your doll tonite and will be putting it on my blog tomorrow with a shout out about your blog. They are

so lovely. I enjoyed making them. I can see why you cant make just one!

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Chrissie June 1, 2012 12:16 PM

Just a lovely project for any age.

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Chrissie June 1, 2012 12:16 PM

Just a lovely project for any age.

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tchoden June 15, 2012 3:38 AM

nice:)

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Arnoldo L. Romero August 7, 2012 11:09 AM

I love Japanese paper dolls. Blessings!

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