Did you know? The first Barbie doll was launched by Mattel, Inc. on March 9th, 1959 and was inspired by Lili Kline, the daughter of Ruth Handler, who founded Mattel with her husband Elliot. The name Barbie comes from Barbara Millicent Roberts, who is a fictional character in American fashion dolls created by Mattel, Inc., and marketed as Barbie dolls or action figures.

Creative Coloring Ideas:
• Here are five ways to color Barbie:
• 1. Color her dress a solid color and draw on accessories.
• 2. Use an ombre effect on her dress to add some visual interest.
• 3. Add details like freckles or lip gloss to give the picture more personality.
• 4. Draw different types of flowers in her hair as a creative way to express yourself.