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Printable Swimsuit Buddies Paper Dolls are an easy way for young children to be introduced to the fun world of paper dolls. These simple swimsuit buddies paper dolls will create an opportunity for young crafters to practice their cutting skills and have fun at the same time. Have your child name their paper doll pet buddies just like they would live pets.

Trivia:

The first manufactured paper doll was Little Fanny and produced by S&J Fuller in London in 1810 and lucky American children from wealthy families would receive them as special presents. Source: History of Dolls –  History of Paper Dolls

Supplies

• Printer
• Scissors
• Markers, crayons or colored pencils (optional)
• Glue Stick

Instructions

1. To print out your favorite Buddy paper doll in black and white, click here or click here to print it out in color.
2. Click on the swimsuit outfits below and print it out. Choosing black and white or color.
3.  If you chose black and white, have the kids color them before they cut them out. It makes it easier to handle.
4.  Glue the outfits to the buddies they select and then watch as the imagination takes over and they set off on imaginary adventures with their new pet.

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