Paper Dolls & Memory Lane
One of the best parts of having sisters (at least my sisters), is that my childhood was full of playing dolls.
For years, every Saturday morning, all three of us would get our enormous collection of American Girl paper dolls (the ones that hadn’t had their knees bent yet and could still stand up straight were the most prized) and play for hours.
So obviously, I have no choice but to indoctrinate my small child about the wonders of paper dolls.
I got a box of these Rosie Flo paper dolls from Chronicle Books a month or two ago, and we broke them out one afternoon while Bart was home from work.
Ella was intrigued and then enthralled.
I loved these paper dolls because they all were just the kind you pop out (instead of cutting them out) and Ella could do it herself – she managed to do them all and only rip two of them slightly in the process, which delighted me.
Also, the little runway/fashion house? Killed me. It withstood even Ella trying to climb into it.
Here’s to a long happy childhood of paper doll playing for Ella.
Oh, and I’ve got another box, thanks to Chronicle, so if you’d like to win one for your child or grandchild (or, hey, yourself – I won’t judge), leave a comment, and I’ll select a winner at random on April 20th.
I received this box of paper dolls from Chronicle, but I was not compensated for this post, and all the text and images are my own (obviously, unless Chronicle happens to have an identical twin to Ella).
My girls would love these! They have not been introduced to paper dolls yet. Thanks for the idea!
Ella is TOO cute. I'd love some for E in the future!
How pretty! I've never seen paper rooms included. I can't wait until E starts playing with dolls rather than eating them. 🙂
Oh, I forgot how much I loved paper dolls as a kid. I would love to share these with Katie sometime!
Those are great pictures! I am not sure what my nieces would think of paper dolls, but I have to admit I would love to be the cool aunt who gave them some!!
My daughter would LOVE this!
I've never played with paper dolls before and you make it seem like a lovely way to pass an afternoon with my girls. I'm crossing my fingers that we win!
We do not own paper dolls…weird, right…with 2 3/4 little girls in my house. But these look adorable!!
My little girl would love these! Have you ever seen the magnetic paper dolls? They're made with thick wood and are perfect for little fingers. My three year old loves her set.
I am a huge paper doll fan and I have a 3 year old daughter, so I'd love to win, thanks!
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I spent hours cutting out those American Girl paper dolls for my sister. I was a little too old to want to truly play with them, but with all their darling clothes and accessories what girl could resist their charms entirely?
I'd love for my little girls to have some paper dolls.
Oh my little girl would love this.
That close up of Ella is beautiful, she is just so sweet. And careful! Good for her not ripping any.
I have two little girls who would love this!
Glad she could play so well with the dolls even though she is still so young!
Those are so cute! My almost two-year old is already into Barbies so I'm sure she would love paper dolls!
Cute! I've never really done paper dolls with Anna, but I bet she would love it.
April 20th is may birthday… maybe i'll get lucky? My girls, especially Eleanor, would love these.
Normally, I try to leave give-ways to others, but this is too cool. (My mom and I played with paper dolls.) The pictures of Ella are delightful. Made me smile.