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Project #68 Wooden Clothes Pin Dolls

Wooden Clothes Pin Dolls by Khali from Little. Lovely.

When I was young, I loved making clothes pin dolls. Making my own toys felt very special. I recently made these clothes pin dolls for my children and they have been an endless source of entertainment. Hopefully one day soon they’ll make these dolls for themselves.

You’ll need:
*Wooden pegs
*Fabric scraps
*Needle and thread
*Paint
*Paintbrush

Step one:
Paint hair and eyes on the rounded top of your peg. Allow to dry.
Step two:
Select fabric scraps that are wide enough to wind around your peg and long enough to extend the length of the peg to form a dress. I used fabric scraps left over from an old dress that I had converted into a doll.
Step three:
Sew the sides of the fabric scrap together to create a tube.
Step four:
Sew a loose running stitch around the top of the fabric and slip over the head of the doll. Pull the stitch tight so the fabric gathers around the neck of the doll and secure.

..Little. Lovely...

Project #67 Thanksgiving Gift Jar

Jar of Love by Helen Bird from Curly Birds

A perfect gift for far away grandmas – decorate and fill a jar with love and funny kid thoughts for Grandma to read each week.

What you’ll need:
*Jar
*Paper
*Felt (or colored paper and stickers)
*Ribbon
*Glue
*Scissors
*Pen
*Love

Step 1: Ask your little one a series of questions about their relative or friend. Sample questions are included, feel free to add questions that are personal to your family. Record the answers on paper.

Step 2: Cut the paper into strips and fold into little squares.

Step 3: Include some extra special notes, like portraits and kisses.

Step 4: Draw a picture of the special person on felt (or colored paper) and attach it to the jar. Decorate the top of the jar with additional love-inspired art and tie a ribbon around the top to contain all the love!

Sample Questions:
What is Grammy’s full name? Where does Grammy live?
How old is Grammy? How tall is Grammy? What is Grammy’s favorite food?
What does Grammy do all day? What time does Grammy go to bed? What is Grammy’s favorite thing to do?
What pets does Grammy have? What is Grammy’s favorite color? How do you get to Grammy’s house? What would Grammy like for Christmas?
When is Grammy’s birthday? When was the last time you saw Grammy? What is your favorite thing to do with Grammy? What does Grammy look like? Where would you like to take Grammy?

{Of course you can use an aunty, grandpa, uncle or anybody else your child is really fond of...}

..Curly Birds..

Project #66 Acorn Owls

Acorn Owls by Helen Bird from Curly Birds

These humble acorn owls make are small enough to pop in your bag and entertaining enough to provide plenty of fun at a restaurant.

What you’ll need:
*Acorns
*Felt scraps (or colored paper)
*Glue and paintbrush
*Scissors

Step 1:
Cut out eyes, beak and wings
Step 2:
Glue body parts onto acorn
Step 3:
Cut out a branch, flower, leaves or other fun accessories
Step 4:
Step 4? You’re done!

What other animals can you make? Try a pig, cat or rabbit…

..Curly Birds..

Project #65 Potato print gift wrap

Potato print gift wrap by Khali from Little. Lovely.

Making a stamp from a potato is a fun and inexpensive way of turning plain paper into something special. Why not try personalising your next gift with potato stamp gift wrap?

What you'll need:
*Potatoes
*Water based paints
*Pencil
*Plain paper

Step one: 
Cut the potato in half. Draw your desired shape on the surface of the potato using a marker pen. Cut around your shape with a kitchen knife, leaving the design raised on the surface of the potato. Note: An adult should cut potatoes for young children.
Step two:
our a small amount of paint onto a saucer then rub the potato in the paint. For the best results make sure the surface is evenly coated.
Step three:
Stamp the potato onto paper. You may be able to use the stamp several times before dipping in ink again. If you wish to use another colour, wash the potato clean,dry and repeat step two.
Step four:
Allow your print to dry before wrapping your present.

..Little. Lovely...