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This duck paper doll set gives you eighteen ducks, each standing on two feet in its own little outfit with one prop and one clear mood, from a raincoat duckling to a tiny sailor drake. Cut them out for handmade cards, gift tags or a page in a junk journal, and let the grandkids pick their favorites to color or glue down themselves.
Print the whole set on matte cardstock at actual size, and leave a thin white edge around each duck as you cut so the outline stays crisp and the colors do not get clipped.
Using these images: free for personal projects such as printing, coloring, cards, journals and gifts. Handmade items that include them may be sold up to 30 pieces per design. More than that is commercial use and is not permitted, and neither is selling or sharing the images themselves or passing them off as your own. Please ask before any other use.
Rainy Day Ducks
Delighted under her own little umbrella, this white duck in a yellow raincoat and matching boots makes a sweet rainy day card for anyone who loves a puddle walk, a grandchild home sick, or a friend who needs cheering on a gray week.
Write a line about sunshine hiding somewhere nearby and tuck the card into an envelope with a tiny paper umbrella glued beside the signature.
Caught completely by surprise, this small duckling in a plain raincoat holds up a boot that has filled right to the top with rainwater, perfect for a funny get well card or a note that says a little mess never hurt anyone.
Dressed Up Ducks
Proud and upright, this mallard drake wears a tweed waistcoat and checks a pocket watch like he has somewhere important to be, which makes him a natural fit for a card marking a retirement, an anniversary or any grandfather who likes to be on time.
Mount him on foam dots over a plain card front so the watch chain and waistcoat buttons lift slightly off the page.
Elegant and unhurried, this mandarin duck wears a patterned silk jacket and holds a folded paper fan half open, a lovely anchor for a junk journal page about formal dinners, garden parties or an elegant aunt who always dresses just so.
Completely absorbed in her story, this duck wears a cozy cardigan and small round glasses while holding a mystery novel open to the middle. She suits a card for a book club friend or a bookmark cut from the leftover cardstock trimmings.
Pair her with the chef duck on the same page for a spread about cozy indoor afternoons.
Nap Time Ducks
Dragging a tiny blanket behind her with one wing, this fluffy duckling in a knitted romper has heavy eyes and a slow shuffle, ideal for a new baby card or a soft page corner in a pattern paper scrapbook spread full of gingham and stripe.
Hugging a small teddy bear and yawning wide, this duckling in a pajama onesie is the easiest bedtime card on the whole sheet, perfect for a goodnight note tucked under a grandchild’s pillow or taped to a lunchbox.
For the five minute version, color just the onesie and the bear and leave the rest of the page plain white for a quick, uncluttered card front.
Busy Little Ducks
Determined and leaning forward mid stride, this Indian runner duck in a tracksuit grips a relay baton like the race depends on her, a fun choice for a card to a grandchild who just finished a sports day or school race.
Flustered and slightly off balance, this mallard hen wears a floral apron and carries a laundry basket piled with tiny socks, which makes a very funny card for any friend who is always catching up on the washing.
Write a line about chores that never truly end, and glue her onto a card next to a small scrap of real fabric cut to look like a clothesline.
Pleased with her tidy rows, this white duck in a wide gardening hat holds a small watering can tipped slightly, a natural match for a thank you card from the garden or a page beside pressed flowers, much like the layouts in tulip junk journal pages.
Nervous and a little stiff, this drake in a smart blazer holds out a small bunch of daisies as though he has been rehearsing the moment all morning, which makes him perfect for a shy valentine or a first date card with a gentle joke inside.
Pair him on the same journal page as the elegant mandarin duck in silk for a sweet before and after look at courting nerves.
Playful Ducks
Wobbling on tiptoe with both wings raised and giggling at her own balance, this white duck in a ballet tutu is the funniest card on the whole sheet for a dance recital or a granddaughter who just started lessons.
Bouncing with excitement, this call duck in a sailor suit holds a small toy sailboat up high, which suits a birthday card for a little boy or girl who loves anything with wheels or sails, and pairs nicely with the pilot duck for an adventure themed journal spread.
Keep the scissors small when trimming the sailor collar points so the shape stays crisp.
Standing tall with her chin up, this duckling in a swimsuit and goggles grips a rubber ring like she is about to jump straight into the deep end, a fun gift tag for a summer birthday or a trip to the pool.
Summer Ducks
Settled back with feet crossed, this duck in a polka dot swimsuit and wide sun hat holds a folded beach towel and looks completely unbothered by the heat, which makes a cheerful summer postcard or a tag on a beach bag gift.
She pairs well with the painter duck on a shared summer themed spread, one dreaming by the easel, one dreaming by the water.
Lost in thought with her head tilted to one side, this wood duck in a painter’s beret holds a small palette dotted with color, ideal for an art teacher’s thank you card or a page about quiet afternoons outdoors.
Proud of her work, this white duck in a tall chef’s hat presents a bowl of pea soup held out with both wings, a natural choice for a thank you card after a dinner party or a recipe card header in a kitchen themed journal.
She works nicely alongside the gardening duck on one page, since the vegetables in the soup could have come straight from that little garden.
Ready for takeoff, this Pekin duck in a pilot jacket and goggles unfolds a paper map with determined excitement, a great fit for a travel themed junk journal page or a bon voyage card for a friend heading off on a trip, much like the layouts found in travel junk journal pages.
What to Do Next
Print the full set, let everyone pick a favorite duck to color, and start building a small stack of cards and journal pages before the next birthday or holiday arrives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paper works best for printing these duck paper dolls?
Matte cardstock between 65 and 110 lb works best, since it holds color well without curling and feels sturdy enough for repeated handling and cutting by small hands.
What printer settings give the sharpest result?
Print at 100 percent or actual size with the best photo or high quality setting, and double check the preview to confirm no duck gets trimmed by the printer margin.
What is the easiest way to cut out small details like fans and watches?
Small detail scissors or a craft knife handle thin props like pocket watches and paper fans best, turning the page rather than the blade for tighter curves.
How do you make these ducks stand up on their own?
A folded cardstock tab glued to the back of the feet lets each duck stand freely, or a small triangle easel taped behind the body works just as well for a quick display.
Can these ducks be used for pop up or 3D cards?
Yes, foam adhesive dots lift any duck slightly off a flat card front, giving a gentle 3D pop that works especially well for the ballerina and sailor duck.
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