Do your kids love Moana? Learn how to make a Moana paper doll with this super cute Moana craft. Scroll for the full instructions!
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When it comes to Disney heroines, there are starting to become more and more that our kids can look up to. One of our favorites is Moana.
I mean, she taught herself how to set sail, tracked down a demi-god, and insisted that he help her save her island. Her acts of bravery not only protected her island but they also set her people on a whole new path of wayfinding. Pretty cool!
While we’ve seen just about every Disney film produced, Moana consistently makes me cry and feel all the feels.
If your family loves the movie as much as I do, you’ll have fun with this DIY Moana paper doll craft. It’s the perfect thing to add to greeting cards, gift bags, or use as a little puppet!
Moana Craft: Moana Paper Doll
Moana Craft Supplies:
- Colored craft papers
- Craft glue
- Marker pen black
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Moana Paper Doll Template
How to Make a Moana Paper Doll:
Moana Paper Doll Step 1:
Print the Moana Paper Doll Template. Select colored craft papers as per the colors of skin tone, dress, and accessories of Moana.
Trace the body base on light brown colored paper, the dress patterns on cream or off-white paper, the top patterns on different shades of red and orange paper; and the hair on dark brown colored paper.
Cut out the traced patterns.
Moana Paper Doll Step 2:
Cut a slit along the marked lines on the hair pattern.
Moana Paper Doll Step 3:
Slide the top end of the head part through the slit from the bottom side of the hair. Apply glue to fix the head and the hair together.
Moana Paper Doll Step 4:
Take the 2 skirt patterns (rectangles) and attach the zigzag bordered piece along the top side of the other rectangle piece.
Moana Paper Doll Step 5:
Now use this attached rectangle papers to create small and even fringes.
Moana Paper Doll Step 6:
Attach the small patterns on the square cutouts to complete the top of the Moana paper doll.
Moana Paper Doll Step 7:
Attach the top on the top side of the body base pattern.
Moana Paper Doll Step 8:
Take the accordion folded pattern and bring its straight end to the width same as the width of the body base and attach it right below the top pattern.
Use a black marker pen to draw the eyes, nose, and mouth of the paper Moana doll.
Disney Moana Craft FAQs
A Disney Moana paper doll craft is a fun, creative project where you create a paper doll that looks like Moana, the adventurous protagonist from Disney’s “Moana.” The doll can be decorated with paper clothes and accessories, often replicating Moana’s iconic outfit and accessories from the film.
To create a Moana paper doll, you’ll typically need cardstock or heavy paper, colored pencils or markers, scissors, and glue.
This craft is suitable for a wide range of ages, but younger children may need adult assistance with certain steps like cutting out the doll and clothes. It’s a fun and creative activity for any child who enjoys arts and crafts and loves Disney’s “Moana.”
Yes, this craft can help children develop fine motor skills, especially through cutting and coloring. It can also stimulate creativity and imagination as they create their own Moana adventures.
Once completed, the Moana paper doll can be used for imaginative play or storytelling. It can also serve as a decorative piece in a child’s room or be used as a prop for a school project or a Moana-themed party.
Absolutely! While the doll can be designed to resemble Moana, kids are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity. They can create additional outfits or accessories, or even design a completely new character.
Moana Disney Craft Wrap Up
This Disney Moana paper doll craft is more than just a simple project. It’s a doorway to a world of imagination, creativity, and adventure that the enchanting character of Moana embodies.
With each snip of the scissors and stroke of the colored pencils, your child is not just crafting a paper doll but also developing fine motor skills, stimulating their creativity, and engaging in a heartwarming connection with a beloved Disney character.
Whether it’s used for an imaginative play session, a storytelling prop, a decoration for a Moana-themed party, or just a precious keepsake, this Moana paper doll carries the spirit of resilience, courage, and exploration that Moana herself represents.
So gather your materials, print that template, and set sail on this crafting voyage. We can’t wait to see where your creativity, much like Moana’s own journey, leads you. Happy crafting!