Peg dolls are a timeless and classic toy. They are beautiful and unique and children appreciate that. They know that peg dolls are special because they are one of a kind. In this article I

Peg dolls have become increasingly popular in the indie craft world and are a fantastic way to express your creativity. Wooden peg dolls are a blank canvas, waiting to be transformed into any chara…

Use our printable template or SVG file and photo tutorial to craft these adorable woodland animal peg dolls! Includes a bunny, mouse, and squirrel.

Beautiful animal pegs of every variety! (And if I've not got a certain animal, message me and I'll see if I can add one!) There is also a safari ranger (with his map and binoculars) and a zookeeper to finish off your collection perfectly. Now here's the best bit.......on the base of every animal is a silhouette of that animal's footprint! Fabulous little extra detail for every budding animal enthusiast or wannabe zookeeper! So not only can play involve days at the zoo or tracking down lions in the scorching African savannah, but children can also look at the different footprints and maybe explore their own footprints! Each peg is 6.5cm tall and UKCA tested (suitable from 10 months). Animal Peg Dolls, Zoo Animals, Safari Peg Dolls, Wooden animals, Zoo Keeper Peg Dolls, Jungle wildlife, UKCA tested

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Peg dolls are a timeless and classic toy. They are beautiful and unique and children appreciate that. They know that peg dolls are special because they are one of a kind. In this article I

Tips for Painting Peg Dolls for Beginners By a Beginner - or "The Things I Learned the Hard Way" - Last December I got my first lessons in peg-doll painting from a friend who had been doing it for a while and was generous enough to share with me her supplies and the wisdom that comes from experience. A year later, I still think of many of the tips she gave me when I sit down to paint. And I've painted enough dolls now to have started my own mini store of experience-based wisdom. I'm still a beginner myself. Painting dolls for me is a crafty hobby, not a form of high art or a money-making endeavor. I know my designs will always stay simple. My techniques are rudimentary. But I've certainly learned a lot from just digging in and doing it. I thought it would be fun to share some of the tips I picked up from my friend and from my own experience as a year-old peg doll enthusiast. Maybe they'll help you avoid some of the mistakes I made and get you set to start strong! (ps - If I reference JoAnn's craft store it's because I think they have them everywhere, so there's probably one near you, and also because they're the only craft store I know of so far that takes unlimited coupons. Can't beat it. Any links in this post are affiliate links to products you can order off of Amazon. Amazon, sadly, does not take unlimited coupons.) (1) Use good paint. When I first started painting dolls I bought several bottles of 79 cent JoAnn's brand paint. After painting a few dolls I learned that cheap paint stinks. It can take 5 to 6 coats of cheap paint to cover an area evenly! That's ridiculous. Now when I need new colors, I buy Americana brand acrylic paint. It's more like $1.75 for a small bottle but it. is. worth. it. (plus... unlimited coupons.) (2) Use good brushes. Learned this the hard way too :( Cheap brushes will shed their hairs on your dolls. I'm not even talking super duper expensive brushes, just not dollar store brushes. The ones I've used the most are the Loew-Cornell brand. I've bought some multi-packs and some individual brushes and have been happy with most of them. Brushes that shed on my dolls, I promptly returned to the store. Here's a set I've been using for a while and they're holding up well... (3) Store paint upside down. I got this great tip from my friend! Not only does it make your paint box look pretty, but it makes it easy to see and choose colors. Also, it keeps your paint near (and in) the cap ready to use. (4) Work from the cap whenever possible. This is one of the reasons it's beneficial to store the paint upside down. When you're painting peg dolls, you hardly ever need a great deal of paint for any portion of the project. You can almost always get what you need right out of the cap. This prevents waste. Any time I've tried to squirt a tiny amount of paint onto a plate it always ends up being 10x more than I needed and it's wasted. So, choose your color from your upside down stash, shake it well, and then use what's in the cap or right at the top of the bottle. (5) Don't use glossy paint. In my experience, when using glossy paint it's harder to maintain even strokes and color, it gets gloppy very easily, it builds up in an unsightly way on the dolls, and it's harder than "flat" paint to paint over when adding a new color. If you like a glossy shine, wait, and use a glossy varnish, which is what I do. Don't use glossy paint. Just don't. (6) Metallic paint also gets gloppy. I still use it because some dolls just need a touch of shine, but metallic paints usually don't cover as smoothly and evenly as plain acrylics. Maybe someone more experienced than I has some tips for painting with metallic paints, or maybe there's a good brand to look for?? Input welcome! (7) When painting details and fine lines, use long, thin brushes. Learned this the hard way too. I thought I'd have more control over a short thin brush, but that's not the case. For fine lines and details use a long, thin brush. These pictured here are the Loew-Cornell Golden Taclon brushes in sizes 3/0 and 6/0 and the Loew-Cornell Soft Comfort brush in size 1. (8) Don't mix colors. Even though it sounds fun mixing colors till you get the perfect shade you've always wanted, there are two main reasons for not mixing colors. The first is cost - you typically waste TONS of paint when you add a little of this and a little of that to get a certain color. You're left with tons of paint on your plate after you've used the little amount you actually needed. The other reason is that you'll never be able to create that exact same color again, so if you ever need to make a repair or correction you're out of luck. You'll save yourself a lot of heartache if you just buy the color you want for $1.79. If you absolute must mix colors, try to save the extra in a paint container like this so that you have some spare set aside for repairs, etc... (9) Paint several (well, at least two!) dolls at once - you can still be productive while the others are drying. For example, I'll paint the facial "skin" of three or four dolls, and by the time I'm done with the last one, the first one is dry and ready for clothes. (10) Paint dolls from the skin, out. In other words, "dress" your doll. That means, paint the skin of their heads first, then "put on" their first layer of clothing and continue on to all the things that layer outward. I don't know how to say that more clearly, but you can see what I mean in the photo tutorial at the bottom here. (11) Use pencil to lightly sketch ideas onto the doll before you paint. It's not cheating! (12) Dry brushes well in between colors. Rinse and dry brushes well before dipping into your next color. Wet brushes can't apply paint properly or neatly. Gently squeeze brushes dry in paper towels or old rags. Don't twist or pull on the bristles. (13) Use thin coats of varnish to protect and seal your project. Thickly applied varnish can drip and dry bumpy. Ahh! After all your hard work you don't want that! Use a thin layer of varnish and if necessary, add an additional coat once the first is completely dry. Do the head or body first, wait for that to dry and then do the rest of the doll. I use Americana Dura Clear gloss varnish. Hmm... what am I missing? Those are the best tips I can think of for now. Do you love painting peg dolls?? (It's a bit addictive, isn't it?) What suggestions and tips would you add? * * * * * * Finally, to end here, a friend recently asked about a doll painting lesson... so if you can't come over and paint with me here some time (wouldn't that be so fun?!?!) I'm including a quick photo tutorial here. Nothing elaborate, just a quick visual step by step. Let me know if you have any questions! I painted Ruth from the Old Testament (for my daughter, Ruth) and St. Zita (for myself!). These two dolls took me three hours total. I love how Ruth turned out, but I'm already starting to plan when I'll have time to make another St. Zita. She didn't ending up looking like what I had in my head :( I prefer the dolls that are approximately 3 1/2 inches tall. They're small enough for little hands, but are big enough to paint details easily. These are the "female" dolls I like (though I use them for males who wear robes or religious habits, etc... as well). And this is a link to the "male" dolls I use. Supplies? Check. I panted the heads first. I painted the St. Zita's shirt and Ruth's "under garment." Then I painted Zita's skirt and Ruth's "over garment." I started adding some embellishments to Ruth while Zita's skirt dried. I drew on Zita's apron. and outlined it and started painting it Apron drying. I drew on Ruth's hair. Started on Ruth's hair. Added Ruth's head scarf and started on more details on Zita. Adding more details - broom and load of bread for Zita, sheaf of wheat for Ruth Few more details for Zita (flowers, rosary) while Ruth's wheat dries. Almost done! Just need to varnish :) Varnishing! * * * * * * And... here are some others I've painted in the past... Nativity St. Francis, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sts. Clare, Kateri, Dominic, and Therese St. Vincent de Paul St. Jerome

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With this order you will receive real-acorn peg dolls of your choice. My peg dolls are painted with non-toxic watercolor and sealed with a beeswax cream we make at home. I then choose the perfect acorn cap for each one that I've collected with my brother at the park. These little peg doll families are the perfect addition if you are looking for a one of a kind, unique family, to match your own. They can also be added to a nature table, fall decor, or a boo basket! These handmade Waldorf inspired dolls will allow open ended play and imagination to grow. You will need to decide what you prefer to get and I will do my best to match. You'll have to choose the size of your peg dolls (6 options.) Please see first photo for reference: :: Man (about 2 inches tall - 6 cm.) :: Women (about 2 inches tall - 5 cm.) :: Child (about 1 1/2 inches tall - 4 cm.) :: Child with dress (about 1 1/2 inches tall - 4 cm.) :: Small child ( about 1 inch tall - 3 cm.) :: Baby ( about 1 inch tall - about 3 cm.) Second, you'll have to choose color. Please see photos for reference. If you would like a mix of colors for your family you can message me and let me know what colors you would like. I will mail them in an organza bag for safe travels and safe keeping, wrapped in tissue paper. Thank you for stopping by our small business. We are glad you are here and that you'd like to support our small business, we really appreciate it! --Siena + Marcela SOCIAL MEDIA For updates and to see what we are making follow us on Instagram or like me on Facebook. Instagram: @naturally_fun_shop Facebook: @NaturallyFunShop ************* Sorry, but we only sell within the United States, until we figure out how to ship in an economic way to other countries. ************* OTHER INFORMATION All items are handmade by us in a pet and smoke free home. Our home decor and toys are fun for all ages but please be cautious when babies are around. Colors may be different in person, as it happens with all online purchases. We will do our best to mail as soon as we can and will let you know when shipped, but can't be responsible if a package is lost or stolen. NOTE: These are not suitable for children under the age of 3 because of the small pieces.

Brand: AirlxfFeatures: Material: Smooth quality wood. The hard, smooth nature ensures there won't be any splinters in the process of making your dolls.Ideal for Arts and Crafts Classes: Allow students to choose their favorite peg and decorate them to be whoever they want.Unfinished Wooden Peg Dolls: Our unfinished wooden doll bodies are made of quality wood material and easy to paint and decorate that you can do any handmaking work with our product.Angel Peg Dolls: They can be used to make adorable peg dolls, painting creation, handmade gifts, party or home decoration and so on that, you can use your imagination.Men Women Girls Boy Babies: These wooden peg dolls are perfect for your DIY painting and doll craft projects that can be left natural, dyed, varnished, painted, wood cleaned, stamped, coloredBinding: Office Productmodel number: 2019103001Part Number: 2019103001Details: Features:Made from solid natural and organic hardwood.Comes unfinished and finely sanded.Ready to accept your paint or stain.Perfect for your DIY craft projects.Great for your play kitchen, dollhouse or for game pieces.Easy to decorate with felt, foam, paint, stain, markers or just leave natural.Create an entire family, school or community.Perfect addition to add or complete your wood project.Excellent for kids craft projects using wood.Wood bodies are sanded smooth for ease in painting or staining.They keep kids and adults occupied during long holiday, car rides and so on.Great gift for children to bring them more fun.Specifications:Color: Natural wood color.Material: Wood.Package Including10 x male wooden dolls10 x female wooden dollsEAN: 6945646855383Package Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.3 x 2.2 inches

Laura @inspiremyplay Founder of @inspiremyplay, Early Years teacher for 11 years and mummy to three gorgeous girls. I'm passionate about about the benefits of play in early childhood. This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and go on to make a purchase, I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you). Please read my disclosure policy for more details. Get your FREE ebook For more simple DIY recipes & ideas for sensory play at home download your Beginner's Guide to Sensory Play by subscribing to Inspire My Play today. Get Yours Now Do you know any Frozen fans? Our DIY Frozen Play dough kit is the perfect gift for all the Anna, Elsa & Olaf enthusiasts out there! Read on to find out how easy it is to put together this unique and fun gift. In case you don't already know I'm a huge fan of play dough! Not only does it have many therapeutic and developmental benefits but it engages children in a way that few other play activities do, especially when paired with the right resources! I love setting up themed play dough activities and absolutely love gifting homemade play dough kits to friends. There's no escaping the fact that Frozen is a big deal to kids (and some adults too!). So I thought this Christmas I'd make some of these Frozen play dough kits to gift to a few Frozen fans I know. I love the way this kit embraces the Frozen fever but is a quality gift that will be played with over and over again. Putting Together a Frozen Play Dough Kit It can be hard sourcing all the things you need for a project like this so I've tried to make life easier by linking as many products as I can below. With Christmas just days away I realise that if you want to have one of these under the tree you need things fast! So with that in mind I've made sure where I can that the products include prime delivery. Do read on for all my hints, tips and short cuts to make this a delight rather than a drag to put together! Play Dough To make the play dough for this kit follow my super- simple no-cook recipe that you can find by clicking here. It really is so easy and I promise you, once you try it you will never want to buy shop-bought play dough again! The jars that we use to store our play dough are brilliant. My recipe fills one of the larger jars perfectly or you could halve the quantities to fill the smaller jar. One of the biggest challenges with this kit was creating white play dough, as naturally it is a beige colour. Mine isn't perfectly white but it's not far off. I achieved this using Wilton White Icing Colour. You do need to be fairly generous and will probably want to add more of it at the kneading stage until you get a shade you are happy with. The aqua blue was created by adding a small amount of Wilton Royal Blue gel food colouring. As you can see in small quantities it doesn't look very Royal Blue! Start with just a little and you can always add more when kneading if you want it to be more vibrant. Peg Dolls The peg dolls are certainly the most time consuming bit. If you feel this is too far out of your comfort zone there's no reason you couldn't buy some mini Frozen figurines instead. If you are up for it though these peg dolls are not nearly as hard to paint as I thought they'd be and a much cheaper option. I'm no expert and they are not perfect but children don't notice the imperfections like we do! Before getting down to the painting I suggest lightly drawing the outline in pencil. To make sure everything was symmetrical I found it helpful to draw a line down the middle I used acrylic paint for the main colours and then added the detail using acrylic paint pens. Be extra careful doing the eyes as the paint is prone to bleed slightly. I learnt the hard way but when I did a second set I dabbed it very lightly with the paint pen and the results were better. Other Resources There are no right or wrong things to include with the peg dolls and play dough but I went for a selection of wintry looking resources. It goes without saying to think carefully about the age group that this is aimed for and resource appropriately. Due to the small parts in ours I wouldn't gift this to a child under 3. I let my daughter play with it under close supervision but really for a child under 3 I would omit or replace some of the things. If you choose to buy the trees a word of caution that they do tend to shed quite a bit. That's not a big problem with the silver ones as it just makes the play dough glittery but the green sisal trees might not be so forgiving. An alternative option is to buy mini wooden trees. Leave them natural or paint them in white or silver and they'd look lovely with this kit. Finally, lets talk about how to package this gift. This would be the perfect way to gift a PlayTRAY! The resources easily fit inside the PlayTRAY compartments and it also makes playing with it so much more organised! Whilst the PlayTRAY will preserve your play dough for awhile I recommend wrapping it in some clingfilm first or pop it in the TRAY at the last minute to make sure it is still fresh. So there's all my tips and recommendations for putting together a Frozen play dough kit. Any questions? Pop them below and if you give this a go be sure to tag me on social media- I'd love to see!

How to make Halloween peg dolls. These peg dolls are so easy to make if you paint step-by-step. A DIY peg doll tutorial that anyone can do!

Peg dolls have become increasingly popular in the indie craft world and are a fantastic way to express your creativity. Wooden peg dolls are a blank canvas, waiting to be transformed into any chara…

Just to let you know, I have three upcoming peg doll making events: two in October and one in December. If you happen to live in Northern California, mark your calendars and please join me if you're able! WHEN: Saturday October 3rd, 12:00-2:00 p.m. WHERE: Castle in the Air, Berkeley CA WHAT: Autumnal acorn cap fairies (see photos!) COST: Free WHEN: Saturday October 17, 1:00-4:00 p.m. WHERE: Circle of Hands, Sebastapol, CA WHAT: Autumnal Acorn cap fairies. Lenka Vodicka, author of Forest Fairy Crafts will also be there (2 book authors for the price of one -- a great opportunity to have your books signed!) COST: $1 supply fee (free with book purchase) WHEN: Saturday December 19, 11:00-12:00 p.m. WHERE: San Carlos Library, San Carlos CA WHAT: Winter angels and fairies. COST: Free

How to make simple and fun DIY peg dolls using wooden peg doll forms.

These wooden clothes pin or peg dolls are easy to put together and provide a lot of scope for creativity. Here in Australia you can purchase the special split leg clothes pins or pegs, called dolly pegs, from Spotlight, Lincraft and various other outlets. If you are very lucky you might also find a supplier who stocks the matching wooden beads that are intended for use as the head. I couldn't find them anywhere, so I improvised with a wooden bead that I drilled to fit. The first step is to drill a hole at the "shoulder". You can see here in the photo below where it starts to taper inward, that's where you want to drill so that when you put through the arms they are proportionately a correct distance from the head. Once you have drilled, paint the bead and upper body in flesh tone. Cut an 8" piece of firm but flexible wire, thick gauge beading wire works well for this project. This will form the arm. Wrap it tightly in flesh coloured embroidery floss, covering the entire length of wire. I secured each end with a bit of sticky tape, these ends will get tucked in so you won't see the tape. Insert the wrapped wire through the hole you made at the shoulders. Once through, make sure that it is centred evenly, then fold the wire back in on itself, tucking the cut ends into the armholes. Each arm should now be just under 2" in length. Starting to take shape already! Some doll artists wrap the arms with a colour of embroidery floss that compliments the dolls' outfit, I like to use a chenille stick. Start with the end butted up close to the shoulder, then start wrapping at the wrist, back along the length of chenille back to the body, leaving about half an inch at the end. Repeat on both sides, and then twist the ends at the back of the body. Take the bead off the top of the peg and insert the doll into an egg carton so you can paint the legs. You could have done this stage earlier when you were painting the torso, but often I won't know what colour the legs are going to be until well into the design process, in this case I painted them flesh tone. You can see in the photo below how I have twisted the chenille sticks at the back of the body too. While the legs are drying we can paint the face. There are many different ways you can put faces on your dolls, or you can omit the faces altogether and just leave the bead blank. I painted two blue ovals for the eyes. For the cheeks I took a stiff stippling brush and put the teensiest bit of pink on the bristles and then brushed off most of the excess colour on the paper towel. I then lightly brushed circles over the cheeks. This technique is called dry brushing. Add two little white dots for highlights on the eyes. Eyelashes are just short strokes with brown paint. I decided to leave this doll without a mouth. There are many different ways you can give your doll hair. There are synthetic curls you can buy from craft stores, string, raffia, threads and yarns. I love using yarns with verigated colours and different textures to get interesting locks. The yarn I used here is a soft, fluffy yarn with cream and warm brown, with a gold thread running through. To make the 'wig', wrap the yarn around your hand several times and tie off in the middle, as shown below. Glue to the top of the head using hot glue, and trim the ends. Here you can see that I have painted her shoes on also. I leave gluing her head on until she is dressed, as some clothes have a narrow neck that won't fit over her head. This is as far as I will go with constructing the doll until her outfit is completed and she is dressed. Once she has clothes on I will have a better idea of how to do her hair to suit the style of the outfit, but there you have it, the basics of creating clothes pin dolls. This is what the doll looked like when she was finished. The Clothes Pin Dolls group on Flickr is a wonderful source of inspiration.

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How to make simple and fun DIY peg dolls using wooden peg doll forms.

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Tutorial by Amy Liu Bissett on creating these adorable DIY wooden fairy dolls as decor for a dreamy woodland fairy party!

This lovely little hand painted dolls are perfect for the imaginative play, doll house family addition or kids room display. Great magical friends for your little one. Great gift for the little girls. They can add a little fun to your home decor. Each 2” doll is hand painted with two coats of non toxic acrylic paint (USA) and finished with coat of water based gloss( USA). All details are painted freehand without pattern so each doll is completely unique. Doll's hair and the crocheted hat are made with the cotton embroidery (floss). Doll's hat is not removable. Each doll comes with hand decorated box. Super gift. This listing is for one doll. I can customize this little peg dolls for you. If you would like to change color of the dress, style or color of the hat or hair, please message me and I would be happy to help. *This little peg dolls should not be used by children under 3.

This adorable Zookeeper set can be customised according to your requirements! Dolls are 7cm tall (babies are 2cm) **7cm dolls are fully CE tested & certified using non toxic paints & sealants. Suitable for children aged 12 months and over.** BABY ANIMAL DOLLS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE. How to clean: We all know children occasionally have a little grub on their tiny fingers, simply gently wipe over the doll with an antibacterial wipe to keep clean :)

Quick Facts: * Each hand-painted figure may vary slightly in size, shape, and details. *Themed tin may be different than what appears in the photos. This is to keep yours unique and also subject to material availability. Description: My hand painted people and tins are created to encourage pretend play, creativity, and childhood imagination and magic. But I also wanted to do it in a parent-friendly way, which is why I included a darling little themed tin to keep these precious friends in when they're not in use. The tin is as durable as it is cute, and can be tossed in a handbag or packed in a backpack and brought out during long doctor's waiting room visits or car/plane rides, for quiet moments visiting at a relative's house, or a wholesome activity to engage in at a restaurant while the adults are chatting. This particular set contains 6 hand-painted, detailed wooden figures: three human friends and three kitchen pieces including a sink, a stove/oven, and countertop with cabinet. These figures measure about 1 3/4" inches. The tin is about 4" long, 2.5" wide, and an inch deep. It is my hope that this set will bring your child joy as he/she uses his/her imagination and creates lasting memories with this cute family. Due to choking hazard, these are not intended for children under 3 years of age. Please supervise kids closely to be sure small parts do not end up in their mouth. Because these are made from natural wood, they may have small grooves or pitting due to the organic nature of the wood itself. This is normal!

*** Please note: these are handpainted items and take 3 weeks to dispatch, please bare this in mind when placing an order *** A beautiful set of three Christmas themed peg dolls! Painted onto solid beech kokeshi style dolls, using certified paints and a beautifully matte sealant. (also certified child safe) Each set includes the three characters: Father Christmas, Rudolph the reindeer and a cheeky little Elf! Measuring 7cm tall and approximately 4.5cm across at the widest point, these chunky figures are perfect for small hands! Completely CE/UKCA certified and safe for children over 12 months old. (please be wary of buying from makers who do not have certification) These make a fantastic Christmas gift and are ideal little stocking fillers, as well as being perfect to pop into a home made advent calendar! Alternatively, these gorgeous dolls make cute and quirky Christmas decor for yourself or a friend or family member. Follow Pipkins on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/pipkins_uk where you can get access to sale items not available on Etsy,  get sneak peeks of upcoming designs, share your Pipkins in action and join our super friendly online community!

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Celebrate Jesus, Easter, and the resurrection story with our "Last Supper" peg doll Set. Peg doll representations include Jesus, Andrew, Bartholomew, James the less, James, John, Judas, Matthew, Peter, Philip, Simon, Thaddeus, and Thomas. Also available (in the "Full Set") is the last supper table made of baltic birch plywood digital downloads of a table cloth for at home printing. This color-your-own / do-it-yourself Easter display is made and shipped with care from our family to yours. Happy Easter! Other places to buy: Etsy Amazon Assembly instructions for table.

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