10 Easy to make Nativity scene PRINTABLE PAPER DOLLS for kids of all ages

Print out these free printable paper dolls and have a lot of fun making a Nativity scene with them this Christmas! These fun and easy do it yourself Christmas paper dolls are a fun and unique way to bring a Nativity scene into your home!

Printable paper dolls

Before Christmas arrives, get your kids involved in a fun and easy craft project. And why print a Nativity scene on paper, when you can do it on paper dolls, right? Print these Nativity scene printable paper dolls to have the biggest impact on your kids.

Making their own paper dolls is a fun activity for kids, no matter what time of year it is! But when it comes to Christmas, there are so many fun ideas to incorporate this craft activity into your holiday celebration. With the help of these printable paper dolls for Christmas, your kids can learn about the Christmas story and have hours of fun at the same time. All while developing fine motor skills in their little hands and fingers. Just print out the nativity scene paper dolls, put them together, and set up your own homemade manger scene to celebrate Christmas day.

A fun wonderful way to learn and reinforce the true meaning behind the Christmas holiday is with these fabulous paper dolls. These free printables can even be used as a fun project for you and your kids to work on and use to decorate the Christmas tree and give as a gift. Even if you’re not a big Christmas crafts person, these 10 easy to make nativity scene paper dolls are perfect for kids of all ages and as cute as a button!

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What Do I Need to Make My Paper Dolls?

When you get my paper dolls printable, you can instantly make your own dolls at home. And the best part about this cute Christmas craft is that you only need three supplies to put it together! To make your own paper nativity scene, you’ll need:

• A home printer
• Heavy weight paper or card stock. While you can easily print out these paper dolls on plain copy paper, I suggest using a heavier paper to make this craft last longer. To ensure your paper dolls hold up, it’s a good idea to use paper that’s at least 80 lb or regular white cardstock. The thick paper will make your dolls sturdier, allowing your kids to play with them after they put them together without worrying about the dolls falling apart after too much play time.
• Scissors. After printing out the paper dolls, each of the pieces will need to be cut out. The good news is that the cuts are simple to make, which means older kids shouldn’t have a problem cutting out their doll pieces all on their own. But if you’re making this paper craft with younger children, it’s a good idea to leave the cutting the parents. After each of the pieces is cut, your preschooler can construct the dolls and manger scene on their own.
• Glue. To construct the Christmas dolls with your kids, you’ll need glue for each of the pieces. You can use traditional white school glue, glue sticks, glue dots, or even a hot glue gun to put your dolls together.

What is Included in this Printable paper dolls Set?

When creating your own homemade nativity scene, you need to be sure you have all the pieces you’ll need to set the scene. Luckily, this cute printable set comes with a paper doll template for all the characters you’ll need to recreate the Bible story at home. The PDF files come with:

1. Joseph
2. Mary
3. Three wise men
4. Two shepherds
5. Angel
6. Baby Jesus
7. Sheep
8. Backgrounds
9. Manger
10. Star
11. Hay

How to Make Nativity Scene Paper Dolls

After downloading the printable paper dolls, you’ll need to take the time to cut out each doll and put it together. Follow these simple instructions to make your own paper nativity scene with this set of Christmas paper dolls.

• Cut out the dolls. Start by cutting out each of the pieces of the dolls using a pair of sharp scissors. Simply cut out each piece around the border, then arrange all the pieces together according to which doll the pieces go to. Kids can also use crayons, markers or watercolor paints to fill in the white space if they like.
• Assemble the dolls. After each piece is cut out, you can assemble the outfits of all the paper dolls. Start by creating the body by folding the triangle around so that the two sides touch each other. Place a line of glue along the tab on one side of the triangle and secure the other side on top. Hold the pieces together until the glue dries and the pieces are secure. Then, glue the arms and face onto the body.
• Arrange the dolls in the scenes. In addition to the paper dolls, this nativity printable also includes some scenes for your kids to play with. The printable comes with background pages for your nativity scene, along with a manger. Use the manger stand to hold the printed manger upright, then set your paper dolls in front to create a nativity scene.

Christmas Paper Doll Ideas

After you put your paper dolls together, it’s time to have some fun! These paper doll ideas will give you some fun ways to use your nativity scene after your kids put it together.

• Display it with your holiday décor. One of the easiest ways to use your paper nativity scene is to add it to your Christmas decorations. Place the paper scene on a table or mantle to display your kid’s hard work after they’re finished putting the dolls together. You could also attach some yarn to your amazing paper dolls and hang them in the Christmas tree.
• Make an advent calendar. Another fun way to use your paper dolls is to turn them into a cute advent calendar. Hide small treats or toys under each cone doll. Then let your kids pick a doll each day leading up to Christmas.
• Let your kids play. Your kids are sure to have some fun playing with their nativity scene after they make the paper dolls. Let them act out the Christmas story with their dolls to help them learn more about the meaning behind Christmas while having some educational fun at the same time.

My free printable paper dolls are available HERE! 

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Print out these free printable paper dolls and have a lot of fun making a Nativity scene with them this Christmas!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Active Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Category: Craft

Region: American

Keyword: christmas paper dolls, nativity scene paper dolls, printable paper dolls

Yields: 10 dolls

Author: Petro Neagu

Materials

• Heavy weight paper or cardstock
• Glue

Tools

• scissors
• printer

Instructions

• Start by printing out the dolls. Then cut out each of the pieces of the dolls using a pair of sharp scissors. Simply cut out each piece around the border, then arrange all the pieces together according to which doll the pieces go to.
• After each piece is cut out, you can assemble the paper dolls. Start by creating the body by folding the triangle around so that the two sides touch each other. Place a line of glue along the tab on one side of the triangle and secure the other side on top. Hold the pieces together until the glue dries and the pieces are secure. Then, glue the arms and face onto the body.
• Arrange the dolls in the scenes. In addition to the paper dolls, this nativity printable also includes some scenes for your kids to play with. The printable comes with background pages for your nativity scene, along with a manger. Use the manger stand to hold the printed manger upright, then set your paper dolls in front to create a nativity scene.

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