Did you know? Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie, was inspired by watching her daughter play with paper dolls and realized that there was a lack of fashion dolls available for girls at the time. This led to the creation of Barbie, which was named after Ruths daughter Barbara.

Creative Coloring Ideas:
• Here are five fun and creative ways to color in this Barbie doll image:
• Coloring by number: Color the entire image according to a predetermined color palette or scheme, following specific color-by-number instructions.
• Create your own fashion show: Have Barbie wearing whatever outfit you like; use different colors for each piece of clothing to create an ensemble that looks like its ready for the runway.
• A day at the beach: Choose shades of blue and green for Barbies gown, and add some fun accessories such as sunglasses or a hat to give the image a relaxed summer vibe.
• Create your own Disney princess look: Go with a more traditional princess coloring scheme featuring pink, purple, and gold accents. Add tiara, sash, and other accessories for a complete look.