Anna-Wili and her darling Matilda are back today with some tried and tested Concertina Ballerinas and Cardboard Dollies. I cannot wait to make some of these with my ballet obsessed niece and her tutu wearing friends! - Jenny x
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I made quite a few of these to send off to kindy a while ago. I’m as proud of the title ‘
Concertina Ballerina’ as I am the object themselves.
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First have a look at a ballerina. Draw her shape on some cardboard and fold at her centre. You can paint on their leotards.
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Ask your small friend to draw a face. Then they can do some drawing on a paper rectangle or two. Concertina (make a fan) of the paper. Tape or staple onto the ballerina where her tutu would be.
Pretty thing! The boys at Matilda’s kindy liked making these as much as the girls.
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Now for some '
Cardboard Dollies'.
Draw a female figure and cut out of cardboard. Fold a piece of paper long enough for one folded side to reach from the figures neck to a dress length. Cut out a dress. Cut a hole for the head to slip through. Belt with wool, or string. punch a hole in the top of her head and tie on some woollen hair.
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Cut out a male figure. Cut a triangle out of paper for a cape. Fold top of triangle. Cut small slit. Slip head through.
Your little friend can draw a face and paint the outfits.
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A.W