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Looking for Cloth Angel Wings?I saw some angel Christmas ornaments that had cloth wings. They came in different sizes. I would like to make some other angel items and would like to use these cloth wings for them. I asked the women if she would tell me where she got them and she wouldn't tell me.

 

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Looking for Doll Form?I see from Joanne from San Diego that she is looking for Lee Wards company. I also have been looking for them as they really had the best crafts. I am looking for a doll form they had and cannot find elsewhere. If anyone knows about it, help... vegaspat

 

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Life Sized Doll Pattern?I'm looking for instructions to form the body of the life size (3 or 4 yrs old) doll which has one arm hiding its face or standing in a corner like they have been in trouble. They were real popular a couple of years ago at the craft shows.

 

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Make a Doll from a Dishcloth?I need a "how to" pattern on making a baby doll out of a bath-cloth, or dish towel. I have seen them made, but don't remember the process.

 

A stuffed caterpillar.

Crazy Caterpillar CraftDo you like bugs and creepy crawlies? Even if the answer is no, you are sure to love this particular caterpillar! Caterpillars are very cute, especially if they are made with tube socks or tights!

 

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Pouting Doll Pattern?I am wondering if anyone has the pouting doll pattern. I would like to make one for a Christmas gift.

 

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Pattern for Forever Friends Folk Dolls?I am looking for a crochet pattern for 2 18" dolls called Forever Friends Folk Stuffed Dolls. This pattern was on e-bay but I lost the bid and the seller said it was the only copy she had. Does anyone have or know where I can buy this pattern. Thanks for your help.

 

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15 inch Fashion Doll Clothes Patterns?Last year I got my granddaughters 15 inch fashion dolls at Walgreens for $5.00 each. They are lovely but I can't find any patterns for clothes for this size doll. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

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Photo Toy Box?My son has a boy in his class that is moving and we want to give him a wooden toy box with photos for a going away gift. What do you suggest to use to put the photos onto the wood so they would be permanent and it would not hurt the pictures?

 

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Decorating a Styrofoam Ball for a Doll's Face?Somewhere on your web site I came across an old request on how to decorate a vase to look like a doll. Well, I'm having a problem with this same idea. I have a 4" styrofoam ball that I need to make a face on that fits the vase perfectly for the head. My question is, what can I use to cover the ball with?

 

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Barbie Clothing Patterns?Does anyone have any ideas or know of any sites that have barbie clothing patterns?

 

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Miniature Candy Bar Labels?How can I make miniature candy bar labels?

 

Decorated lunch box tea set

Tea With Me - Toy Travel Tea SetThis tiny tea set-to-go should delight the little traveler on the plane or in the car. Similar ready made sets sell for as much as $16, but we picked up the tea set and dolls at the dollar store.

 

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Homemade CheckersYou can make your own checkers game by saving plastic milk bottle caps. You need two different colors, 12 checkers for each player. If all your bottle caps are the same color, color the top of half the caps with permanent marker.

 

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Swaddle Doll Pattern?I am trying to find a a pattern to make the swaddle doll? Does any have the directions? Also am trying ti find the directions to make a daddy tool belt.

 

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Homemade Parrot Toys?How can I make Parrot Toys?

 

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Simple Stuffed Teddy Bear Pattern?I like to watch craft shows on TV and recently saw 'Quilt In A Day'. She made a very simple stuffed teddy bear. It was only the body, head, ears, legs and arms. I have tried to find a pattern on the internet, but they all require joint pieces and foot pads.

 

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Converting a Closet Into a Doll House?I just recently bought a home where my 4 year old daughter's room has two closets. I would like to use one closet to convert it into a 2 to 3 story doll house. Anybody could give me some ideas or pointers on how I could get this started. I have not one ounce of creativity in my pinky so I need some help.

 

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Topsy-Turvey Doll Pattern?I need a topsy-turvey doll pattern for a swap I am about to do. Thank you.

 

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Accessories For 1/24 Scale Doll House?I am looking for things to make and print out for my 1/24 scale doll's house. Any ideas?

 

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Thrifty Doll OutfitsI'm an adult doll hobbyist, and I've learned that there's hundreds of dolls that have never had patterns made for them, whether she's a Timey Tell from the late 60s, or a Disney Little Princess on shelves now. While I love to sew, I also love to find new things for my dolls at second-hand venues - yard sales, thrift stores, flea markets.

 

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Molds for Plaster Doll House Accessories?I am looking to buy some molds to make things out of plaster for dolls houses. Does anyone know of a supplier that will post to France? I do not want a supplier in France, as I do not speak the language very well. Thanks.

 

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Glue for Making Paper Toys?I recently discovered the wealth of paper toy patterns available online at sites such as www.thetoymaker.com But I've been having trouble finding information on the best kind of glue to use. Rubber cement is too slow to dry, and Elmer's seems to soak through the paper too much. A glue stick doesn't offer enough precision. Does anyone have recommendations?

 

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Pattern for Dolls Made from Diapers?I would like to find a pattern for dolls made out of diapers.

 

Barbie Pattern: Bridal Gown with Musical Train and Wedding-Party Hats?I had this pattern, started it, and then lost the pattern. Does anyone k now where I can get the pattern? It is called "Bridal Gown with Musical Train and Wedding-Party Hats".

 

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Make a Car with a Soda Bottle?I need to make a car out of soda bottles and KNex.

 

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Making Wooden Toys to Sell?We are old age pensioners and we do the flea market every Sunday. My husband makes doll houses, table and chairs, blanket boxes and more. We were wondering if anyone had any instructions to make wooden toys. We seem to have run out of ideas. Thanks.

 

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Looking for Bed Doll Pattern ?I remember my grandma having bed dolls, where the clothes were made with felt and embroidery thread. The skirts were really full and long and made out of felt cut into circles and then folded some way and sewn with the embroidery thread to make little bows.

 

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Pattern for Franklin the Turtle Stuffie?My 2 year old granddaughter loves "Franklin". Does anyone have a pattern to make the stuffed turtle? I can't find the stuffed animal or a pattern anywhere. Her dad and I would be forever grateful. Thank you.

 

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Making Doll House Miniatures from Recycled Materials?I make doll house minis and wonder where to get scraps of material that are no longer wanted? I will recycle in a new way. Any ideas where to find some? I am looking for them by the inches instead of by the yard.

 

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Making Norwegian Nisse (Elves) Out of Yarn?Does anybody have the directions for making Norwegian Nisse (elves) out of yarn wrapped around cardboard like for making tassels? I used to have this, but have lost them.

 

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Selling Bed Dolls and Crochet Doll Clothing?I crochet bed dolls and other doll clothing, etc. and while I do have some customers for my business, I would like to expand and attract more customers.

 

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Sewing a Speedy Gonzales Stuffed Mouse?I am looking for a mouse pattern which I could easily convert into a Speedy Gonzales mouse. I want to sew the stuffed animal so I need a pattern for a standing mouse. Speedy has a big head, but skinny body so I need a pattern I can make a few changes to in order to make it like Speedy.

 

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What Can I Use to Weight a Doll?Does anyone have a suggestion for weighting a doll? I have used plastic pellets, but I'm looking for something with a little more weight because the plastic pellets are just not giving it enough weight.

 

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Source for Craft Dolls to Make a Solo Cup Doll Lamp?Several years ago there was a very informative post on how to make a Solo cup doll lamp. The dolls in the picture are so pretty and I would like to know if anybody knows where I can buy dolls just like that so I can make a lamp.

 

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Making a Stuffed Bear Holding Wooden Blocks?I was recently at a bazaar and someone had a stuffed bear with blocks spelling out the child's name. There was a dowel rod put through the bear's arms and the blocks between the arms with some kind of cap on the ends of the dowel rod.

 

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Memory Bear Pattern?I am looking for a pattern for a memory bear. Can anyone help?

 

Small dolls with yellow capes made from cloths.

Doll Clothing Made from J Cloths?I am trying to get some information on craft fair items, that I remember from way back. They were made using 2 "J" cloths and a small poem was attached. Normally they were sold for fundraising at fairs or school fetes.

 

American Girl Doll With White Hat, Braids and Sweater

Making Clothes for an American Girl DollThis is a page about making clothes for an American Girl Doll. An American Girl doll is an expensive investment. You can save money on additional clothing by making your own.

 

Barbie doll with clothes pin furniture.

Making Doll Furniture from Clothes PinsClothes pins can be used to make really cute doll furniture. If you don't have some to recycle they can be purchased at many hobby and craft stores. This is a page about making doll furniture from clothes pins.

 

A small dining and living room in a doll house.

Making Doll FurnitureThis is a page about making doll furniture. Whether you purchase kits to make realistic dollhouse furniture or help kids make it out of recycled materials, making doll furniture can be fun.

 

American Girl Doll With White Hat, Braids and Sweater

Making Furniture for American Girl DollsThis is a page about making furniture for American Girl dolls. American Girl dolls are an expensive investment so it's not surprising that the furniture for them isn't cheap either. You can save quite a bit of money by making their furniture yourself.

 

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Adding Details on Craft Doll Faces?What is the best and fastest way to define the eyes and mouths on a craft doll, pillow face, etc.?

 

homemade doll

Doll Making TipsThis page contains doll making tips. Unique dolls can be created with a variety of materials.

 

Homemade Magnetic Fishing Game

Homemade Magnetic Fishing GameThis is a page about making a homemade magnetic fishing game. With a few supplies and some rudimentary sewing skills you can make a fishing game for your kids or as a gift.

 

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Homemade Barbie Hats From Styrofoam

Barbie Doll Clothing CraftsThis is a page about Barbie doll clothing crafts. Making doll clothes is often the first thing children learn to sew; it is also a popular craft activity for adults.

 

A photo of a piggy bank painted by a child.

Homemade "Piggy" Bank CraftsThis is a page about homemade "piggy" bank crafts. Many household items can be recycled or repurposed to make cute piggy banks or you can start with new materials.

 

Making a Rope Swing

Making a Rope SwingThis page is about making a rope swing. Hours of entertainment are easy with a backyard rope swing.

 

A sock puppet with shaggy yarn hair.

Making a Sock PuppetThis is a page about making a sock puppet. Sock puppets are fun to make and even more fun for your little ones to play with.

 

Making Paper PinwheelsKids and adults alike enjoy making, playing with, and decorating with pinwheels. This is a page about about making paper pinwheels.

 

Look and Find Bottle

Making a Look and Find BottleThis is a page about making a look and find bottle. Keep your children entertained for hours with a look and find bottle.

 

Dollhouse

Making DollhousesThis page is about making dollhouses. Hours of fun can be had with a miniature house for dolls.

 

Balloon Bean Bags

Making Balloon Bean BagsThis is a page about making balloon bean bags. Even if you can't sew, you can make your kids some cute bean bags using balloons.

 

Dishwasher Rack Toy Wagon

Making a Toy Wagon from a Dishwasher RackThis is a page about making a toy wagon from a dishwasher rack. It is fun and creative to make toys from household items.

 

Making Splash Balls

Making Splash BallsThis is a page about making splash balls. Splash balls are easy to make pools toys that will keep your kids occupied for hours.

 

Barbie Doll

Restoring a Barbie DollThis is a page about restoring a Barbie doll. The Barbie doll has been around for decades. Because of her popularity, you can often find her at yard sales and thrift stores, needing only a bit of sprucing up.

 

Crochet hook and a red ball of yarn.

Clothing Patterns for a Ken DollThis is a page about clothing patterns for a Ken doll. Finding patterns for Ken and similar sized dolls may not be as easy as you had hoped.

 

Flower print homemade sleeping bag for dolls.

Making a Doll Sleeping BagThis page is about making a doll sleeping bag. Youngsters will enjoy having this accessory for their toy friends.

 

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Coat Hanger Yarn Cow?How can I make a cow from a hanger and yarn? Please let me know if I can do this.

 

Hacky Sack

Making Hacky Sack?This page is about making a hacky sack. These crocheted footbags make a fun foot controlled game for young people.

 

Sock Monkey Face

Making a Sock MonkeyThis is a page about making a sock monkey. Making a sock monkey is a great project to undertake to make a fun, stuffed friend for your child or to give as a gift.

 

Clothespin Doll

Making Clothespin DollsThis is a page about making clothespin dolls. Clothes pins have long been a starting point for making many different craft projects.

 

Preschool Toy Blocks

Making Thrifty Preschool ToysThis is a page about making thrifty preschool toys. You don't have to spend a lot of money to provide your preschooler with a wide variety of fun toys to play with.

 

Super Dad Doll

Making a Super Dad DollThis is a page about making a super dad doll. Older children can make this fun gift for dad either for Father's Day or any occasion, to show him that he is their super hero.

 

Cutting out paper dolls.

Making Paper DollsThis is a page about making paper dolls. Even in the age of electronic toys, young children still enjoy playing with paper dolls.

 

Finger Puppets

Making Finger PuppetsThis is a page about making finger puppets. Children love to exercise their imagination and finger puppets are one way to enter the world of make believe.

 

Marionette Doll

Making a Marionette DollThis is a page about making a marionette doll. Marionettes are an age old toy and making one for or with your child can be great fun.

 

Making an I Spy Bag

Making an I Spy BagThis is a page about making an I spy bag. This easy to make toy will keep your children busy for hours and is a great toy for the car.

 

Frog Hand Puppet

Making Hand PuppetsThis is a page about making hand puppets. You can create your own show with puppets you make for yourself.

 

Race Car Game

Making a Race Car GameThis is a page about making a race car game. Some easy to come by materials and a bit of creativity go into making this fun game for your kids to play using their toy cars.

 

Marbles

Making a Cards and Marbles Board Game?This is a page about making a cards and marbles board game. There are several games that involve the use of a game board, playing cards, and marbles. You can make your own version of these entertaining games at home.

 

wood and rope ring toss game

Ring Toss Game IdeasThis is a page about ring toss game ideas. Ring toss is a fun game for the entire family. It is easy to make your own game, either impromptu or as a craft project.

 

girl looking into doll house set for tea party

Making a Barbie Doll HouseThis is a page about making a barbie doll house. With a little imagination, making a well furnished house to play dolls in, isn't that hard to create.

 

soft sculpture Cupid

Recycle Nylons to Make a Soft Sculpture Cupid DollSoft sculptured dolls are fun to make and easy to create for any occasion. This cute doll is a wonderful Valentine's Day gift. This is a page about making a soft sculpture Cupid doll from old nylons.

 

Jack in the Box

Making a Jack in the Box?This is a page about making a jack in the box. The surprise built into this medieval music box toy can be fun for all ages. If you make your own, you can personalize it in a variety of ways.

 

An old fashioned kitchen in a dollhouse

Furnishing a DollhouseThis is a page about furnishing a dollhouse. Using your imagination dollhouse furnishings and accessories can be fashioned out of all kinds of things.

 

Barbie

Saving Money on Barbie AccessoriesThis is a page about saving money on Barbie accessories. Buying things for a Barbie doll can be expensive. Using your imagination, there are many doll accessories that you can create from other things.

 

pattern books for making Cabbage Patch Kids and clothing

Finding a Cabbage Patch Doll PatternOriginally created in 1978 and called Little People, these dolls are still popular today. You can make the soft sculpture version of this doll at home. This is a page about Finding a Cabbage Patch doll pattern.

 

planted veggies 1

Making a Felt Veggie GardenThis is a page about making a felt veggie garden. Your little one can garden rain or shine with this felt veggie garden. It would also be a fun gift for a gardening enthusiast.

 

soft sculpture Cupid doll

Making Soft Sculpture DollsThis is a page about making soft sculpture dolls. These timeless, cuddly children's dolls can be made using recycled panty hose or new fabric from the craft store.

 

red stuffed lobster toy with an eye patch

Making an Eye Patch for a Damaged Stuffed AnimalIf you are looking for a creative way to repair a stuffy that has lost an eye, this may be the solution. This is a page about making an eye patch for a stuffed animal.

 

Finished duck.

Making Stuffed AnimalsThis is a page about making stuffed animals. A unique stuffed toy can be made for a special person using craft supplies you may already have.

 

Popsicle stick bow with Q-tip arrows

Making a Popsicle Stick Bow and ArrowThis is a page about making a popsicle stick bow and arrow. A simple craft made with a few things found around the house, that can be fun for inside or outside play.

 

Felt Fruit Basket

Making a Felt Fruit BasketThis is a page about making a felt fruit basket. This colorful, fun to make felt project will bring hours of fun to your child and is perfect for a teaching moment.

 

American Girl Pencil and Clipboard

Making an American Girl Pencil and ClipboardThis is a page about making an American Girl pencil and clipboard. You or your child can easily make these cute accessories for their doll.

 

Pin Curling an American Girl Doll's Hair

Pin Curling an American Girl Doll's HairThis is a page about pin curling an American Girl doll's hair. The hair on an American Girl doll can be styled and curled for a renewed look.

 

Making a Giant Pom Pom Monster

Making a Giant Pom Pom MonsterThis is a page about making a giant pom pom monster. Pom poms are fun to make and can be used in lots of crafts. You can easily make this cute monster for you or your child.

 

containers of bathtub finger paint

Making Bathtub Finger PaintsKids love to play in the tub. Homemade finger paints are a perfect activity for the tub. This is a page about making bathtub finger paints.

 

Felt Recyclables for Toy Truck

Making Felt Recyclables for a Toy TruckThis is a page about making felt recyclables for a toy truck. Use some bits of felt to make a variety of recyclables for your little one's toy truck.

 

Paper Tube Marshmallow Launcher

Making a Paper Tube Marshmallow LauncherThis is a page about making a paper tube marshmallow launcher. Have fun making and playing with this little launcher. It would make a great party craft or favor.

 

mini hangers

DIY Paper Clip Barbie Clothes HangersThis is a page about DIY paper clip Barbie clothes hangers. Save money and have fun making your own hangers for your Barbie doll's clothes.

 

Baby in pink sweater in a car seat "reading" a fabric book

Quiet Book Patterns?This is a page about quiet book patterns. Keep your baby or toddler engaged with a fun fabric activity book.

 

game in action

Origami Cup and Ball GameA traditional child's toy that can be made in a jiffy from things everyone has in the home. Any paper can be used for this, but if you have traditional origami paper, all the better.

 

Clothespin and Popsicle Stick Plane

Making a Clothespin and Popsicle Stick PlaneThis is a page about making a clothespin and Popsicle stick plane. Use clip style clothes pins and Popsicle sticks to create a cute little wooden toy plane.

 

Full view of the game board when completed.

Making a Holiday Pathway Board GameThis is a page about making a holiday pathway board game. People of all ages can easily make a holiday game board. Let the children help build the game they are going to play.

 

A father painting a dollhouse with his daughter.

Free Printable Dollhouse and Dollhouse Furniture Plans?This is a page about free printable dollhouse and dollhouse furniture plans. Making a dollhouse and furniture is fun a project that your child can participate in.

 

Butterfly Peg (Clothes Pin)

Making a Clothes Pin ButterflyThis cute kids' craft is fun to make and can then provide your children with hours of fun or make a nice decoration for their room. This is a page about making a clothes pin butterfly.

 

Cute long snouted creature made from a gray, black, and white striped sock. It has a spiky tail and a red bottle cap hanging around its neck.

Making a Sock DinosaurThis is a page about making a sock dinosaur. Old socks are very useful in making soft sculpted toys.

 

Fabric and Button Tic-Tac-Toe Game - finished game pouch with two markers on board

Making a Fabric and Button Tic-Tac-Toe GameThis is a page about making a fabric and button Tic-Tac-Toe game. Kids will love this cute fabric and button Tic-Tac-Toe game.

 

Easy Marble Maze - intricate larger maze

Making a Drinking Straw Marble MazeThis is a page about making a drinking straw marble maze. With a few inexpensive supplies you can make these fun maze games for your children or let them design the layout themselves.

 

Completed doll.

Making Clothespin PteranodonsThis is a page about making clothespin pteranodons. A small, simple craft to make dolls to look like the prehistoric flying reptiles.

 

supplies for paper bats

Balloon and Paddle GameThis simple padding game can be made using paint stir sticks and paper plates. This tutorial will show you how to make a balloon and paddle game.

 

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