Paper & Card

Bend, fold, colour or print - the possibilites are endless with Paper & Card!

Policeman & Hippy Cardboard Dolls

This activity is a great way to create lots of different personalities and characters and explore the roles of different people in society.

Search terms: all about me, community, police officer, hippy girl, peace.

  • Step 1Paint your character with a skin tone colour. Allow to dry.
  • Step 2Use coloured paper and felt to create clothes for your character. Trace the shape of your character to create a template. Carefully cut out the clothes. Attach with glue.
  • If you are using self-adhesive felt, simply peel the paper backing from the felt to reveal the adhesive surface. Press to the cardboard to attach.
  • Step 4To create long hair, cut about 10 lengths of yarn. Tie the bundle of yarn in the middle with yarn and place on your characters head. Attach with glue.
  • Step 5Use coloured paper and felt to create accessories like a hat, headband, belt or tie. Attach with glue.
  • Step 6Use CleverGlitz to add a touch of sparkle to your character. Allow to dry.
  • Step 7Attach wiggle eyes to your character’s face with glue. Allow to dry.
  • Step 8Create a mouth for your character from felt. Carefully cut out a mouth shape, peel the paper backing from the felt to reveal the adhesive and press to the cardboard to secure.

Materials used in this activity

Cardboard Dolls - White - Pack of 20
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Product Code: 10645
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Product Code: 11406
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CleverPatch Glitter Glue - 35g - Pack of 24
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Product Code: 11541
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CleverPatch Junior PVA Glue - 1 Litre
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Product Code: 12302
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Product Code: 12460
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Product Code: 17137
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Product Code: 18164
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CleverPatch Acrylic Paint Tubes - 75ml - Set of 14 Colours
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Product Code: 20811
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