Materials

Making beautiful crafts with our templates is easy, fun, and something anyone can do!
All you really need is a few basic materials — and just a little spark of creativity.

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Printer

To print black-and-white outline templates, any home inkjet or laser printer will work just fine. Set it to high-quality black and white for the best results.
If you're printing colored templates, it's best to use a color printer and select the highest quality setting — that way, your prints will be nice and vibrant!

Remember:

• Set your printer to the highest quality

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to help!

Watch detailed video instructions on YouTube on the Lil Simple channel

For clean folds, use the back end of a pen, a dotting tool, or any blunt, non-sharp object.
Line up your fold with a ruler and press gently to create the crease. Take your time and work slowly — neatness always wins!

If you’d like to get fancy!:

• Rhinestones
• Stickers
• Tiny bows
• And anything else your imagination dreams up!

All of our templates are designed to be beginner-friendly, fun to use, and easy to follow.

💫 Just a little paper, a little creativity — and your paper world comes to life!
Enjoy the process — and may every moment bring a bit of magic.

If you're using black and white templates, you'll want paper that holds ink or paint well.
Matte photo paper is great for markers and pens, and works well with watercolor, acrylic and sketch markers.

It won't hold traditional watercolor paint, but you can always experiment with textured or watercolor paper — as long as your printer can handle it and still print crisp lines.
I personally like to use matte photo paper with watercolor markers.

If you're working with 110–250 gsm paper, go for laminating film that's between 35–100 microns thick.
The thicker the film, the sturdier the result — but also the harder it is to cut.

Great combinations:

• 110 gsm paper + 100 micron film
• 200 gsm paper + 50 micron film
• 250 gsm paper + 35 micron film

In short: the heavier the paper, the thinner the laminate — and vice versa.

Types of lamination:

• Hot Lamination

Roll lamination: Laminate first, then cut.
Pouch lamination (the most common): First cut the pieces, lay them out in the pouch with space between them, and run it through a laminator or carefully press with an iron. After laminating, cut them again — leaving a small edge to keep the seal intact.

• Cold Lamination

This is sticky, transparent film — kind of like a giant piece of clear tape. Stick it onto the full sheet before cutting.
And speaking of tape — regular clear packing tape is actually a super affordable way to laminate! Lots of crafters use it and it works great.

For printing the main parts, I recommend using matte photo paper: 110-250 gsm.

Note: Thicker paper looks great, but can be a bit tricky to cut, especially around small details.

For moving parts or parts that need flexibility (like tabs or joints), use thinner paper - around 90-110 gsm - it works better because it bends easier. These parts do not need to be laminated, as they need to bend and straighten freely.
Note: All pages have the following indication: "laminable page" or "page does not need to be laminated".

Why matte and not glossy?
Glossy paper already has a coated surface — kind of like it’s pre-laminated — so additional lamination doesn’t stick well and might peel over time.

Little tip: If you're using an inkjet printer, let the printed pages dry completely before laminating them.

Paper

If you’re not laminating your crafts, you can use a glue stick or white school glue (PVA).
For laminated pieces, though, you’ll need double-sided tape or silicone glue.
Personally, I use double-sided tape most of the time — it’s easy to find in almost any store.
And if you want to add a bit of 3D effect, try foam tape — it creates a fun, raised look.

🔄 Attach & Detach

Sometimes you’ll want to attach and remove parts (like doll clothes) again and again.
Here’s what I use right now:

• Laminated dolls + low-adhesion double-sided tape — it holds well but doesn’t damage the lamination.

Velcro works great for bigger items (like furniture pieces), but not so much for dolls. I mean, putting Velcro on a doll’s forehead for a hat? Not super cute.

I’ve also tried magnets, but they’re often not strong enough to hold securely.
I’m still on the hunt for the perfect solution. If you have ideas — I’d love to hear them!

For large shapes, regular scissors are perfect.
For small, detailed areas, use manicure scissors, a craft knife, or a precision cutter.

Important: Please don’t leave kids alone with sharp tools. Cutting should always be done under adult supervision.
Use kid-safe scissors with rounded tips, and leave the tricky tiny parts to an adult. The younger the child, the more careful we need to be.

Important: Please don’t leave kids alone with sharp tools. Cutting should always be done under adult supervision.

• Use kid-safe scissors with rounded tips, and leave the tricky tiny parts to an adult. The younger the child, the more careful we need to be.