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Cardboard Dolls

Cardboard Dolls

Make whimsical cardboard dolls, inspired by artist Alexander Girard. All you need are cardboard, paint and markers.

Paint Stick Chewbacca

Paint Stick Chewbacca

If your kids love Star Wars, and they are Chewbacca fans, they can recycle a paint stir stick into a […]

Rock Doll Faces

Rock Doll Faces

These adorable doll faces start with ordinary rocks! Use markers, yarn and your creativity to turn rocks into beautiful dolls.

Matryoshka Doll Lacing Cards

Matryoshka Doll Lacing Cards

Print out these cute Matryoshka nesting doll lacing cards, then use them to practice stitching. It’s a great quiet-time activity.

DIY Dollhouse

DIY Dollhouse

Use your creativity and items you have around the house to furnish a bookcase dollhouse. The tutorial has ideas for […]

Foamboard Dollhouse

Foamboard Dollhouse

Turn a piece of chalk foamboard into a portable play set that kids can decorate over and over again! It’s […]

Clothes Hangers for Dolls

Clothes Hangers for Dolls

Transform children’s hangers into tiny hangers for doll clothes in just a few minutes. Hanging up the clothes will keep them […]

Doll Closet

Doll Closet

Transform a cupboard or a bookcase into a doll closet in one night. Girls can help with the easy steps […]

Cardboard Dollhouse on Wheels

Cardboard Dollhouse on Wheels

Make this easy cardboard dollhouse with chic wallpaper and wheels for extra fun! It doubles as a storage container when […]

Heart Perler Bead Glasses

Heart Perler Bead Glasses

Use Perler Beads to make these cool 3-D pair of glasses. It’s fun and easy to do!

Dyed Cornhusk Witch

Dyed Cornhusk Witch

Create festive cornhusk witches in black and orange this Halloween. This fun craft is best for teenagers.

Milkweed Babies with Acorn Hats

Milkweed Babies with Acorn Hats

Aww, how sweet is this milkweed baby. The acorn hat puts the perfect final touch on this craft!

Acorn Tea Set

Acorn Tea Set

I had no idea you could make a tea set with acorns. This is such a creative craft idea for […]

Acorn Man

Acorn Man

Make a cute lil’ acorn man with your kids this fall. It’s a great idea (especially if you have lots […]

Bookcase Dollhouse

Bookcase Dollhouse

You’ll have so much fun making a dollhouse out of a basic bookcase! There is so much room for creativity. […]

Ladybug Costume with Cape

Ladybug Costume with Cape

This ladybug outfit is cute enough for Halloween or any day. It comes with a cape plus directions for a […]

Cat and Mouse Scarf and Purse

Cat and Mouse Scarf and Purse

Create an adorable cat and mouse scarf and coordinating purse from colorful knee-high socks! This project requires basic sewing skills.

Oven Mitt Shark Puppet

Oven Mitt Shark Puppet

Using a few dollar store supplies, you can create a fun shark puppet to play with for hours! Great project […]

Printable Paper Doll Swimming Pool

Printable Paper Doll Swimming Pool

Use the printable to make a swimming pool for paper dolls. A fun accessory for summer.

Doll Hammocks from Recycled Tees

Doll Hammocks from Recycled Tees

Create mini doll hammocks from old t-shirts.  Tie-dye them first for the cutest hammocks!

Hat Hair Clip

Hat Hair Clip

Help your favorite little girl turn a plastic bottle cap into an adorable Hat Hair Clip that she can wear […]

Doll Stroller Liner

Doll Stroller Liner

Don’t throw out that old doll stroller. Make a new liner that’s stronger (and cuter!) than the original.  This project […]

Printable Western Buddies Paper Dolls

Printable Western Buddies Paper Dolls

Yippee!  The Western Buddies Paper Dolls are here and ready for cutting practice and playtime fun.

Doll-Sized Campfire Songbook

Doll-Sized Campfire Songbook

Use a printable to create a doll-sized songbook, complete with lyrics.  Cute, easy, and tons of fun!

Me & My Peeps Felt Board

Use the printable and patterns to create your own felt board dolls that you can embellish and personalize.  They also make […]

Plastic Egg Nesting Dolls

Have any leftover plastic Easter eggs?  Don’t throw them out!  Use them to create these adorable nesting dolls.

Cute-as-a-Button Headband

Cute-as-a-Button Headband

This cute button headband could not be easier!  Girls will enjoy making one for their dolls or themselves.

Stuffed Bunny

This little stuffed bunny requires only basic sewing skills.  A fun project for a child who is learning to sew.

Barbie Couch and Chair

Barbie and her friends will love relaxing on a homemade couch and chair. An adult will need to operate any […]

Mannequin Head Make Over

Mannequin Head Make Over

Recycle an old magazine and upcycle your old Styrofoam Head at the same time. The results I got are amazing.

Frozen Glove Puppet Theatre

Frozen Glove Puppet Theatre

Re-enact favorite scenes from the movie using five of your favorite characters on one hand!

Printable Buddies Easter Paper Dolls

Printable Buddies Easter Paper Dolls

Dress your favorite Buddies Paper Doll in Easter finery with these Easter clothes in color or black and white if […]

Felt Dress Up Dolls

Felt Dress Up Dolls

If you want to keep your kids occupied during the car ride, but don’t want to rely on the trusty […]

Lighted Cardboard Dollhouses

Lighted Cardboard Dollhouses

Turn an old cardboard box and some cardboard scraps into a beautiful dollhouse! An adult needs to create the basic […]

A Box of Pirates

A Box of Pirates

Reuse an old cardboard pencil box, ping pong balls, a mint tin and fabric scraps to make this box of […]

American Girl Doll Box Costume

American Girl Doll Box Costume

Turn your American Girl into an American Girl doll. This fun costume is perfect for Halloween. It also makes a […]

Doll Sized DIY Shamrock Fashion

Doll Sized DIY Shamrock Fashion

Create some doll sized fashion to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Adorable hair accessories your doll can wear for the holiday!

Popsicle Park Bench

Popsicle Park Bench

This fun and easy project lets you make a cute little park bench using ordinary popsicle / craft sticks. Fun […]

Make a Magical Fairy House

Make a Magical Fairy House

Make a magical fairy house with lots of simple ideas for making your own furniture, decorations and peg doll fairies.

Salt Dough Minifigs

Salt Dough Minifigs

Lego fans will love making and decorating their own minifigs out of salt dough! So much room for creativity! Allow […]

DIY Colorforms

DIY Colorforms

Do you remember Colorforms? You can make your own set with some scrapbook paper and magnetic sheets! Great for keeping […]

Felt Minion

Felt Minion

The minions from Despicable Me are a child favorite. Make a soft minion from felt with or for your kids!

Dr. Honeydew and Beaker Spoons

Dr. Honeydew and Beaker Spoons

Scientist Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his faithful assistant, Beaker, are always stirring up trouble at Muppet Labs. Re-enact your favorite […]

Pretend Wooden Donuts

Pretend Wooden Donuts

These pretend donuts look good enough to eat… and you won’t believe how easy they are to make. Your kids […]

Olympic Podium

Olympic Podium

Help your child make an Olympic podium from cardboard boxes. It is just the right size to hold medal ceremonies […]

Tie Dyed Bandana Doll Wrap

Tie Dyed Bandana Doll Wrap

Tie Dye a bandana to make a festive holiday wrap for a doll or a stuffed animal!

Doll Sized Cotton Candy

Doll Sized Cotton Candy

Make your own faux cotton candy for your dolls. It’s easy to make and fun to play with too!

Frankenstein Doll Pillow

Frankenstein Doll Pillow

This is a super easy to stitch pillow for your dolls to use on movie night made with felt and […]

Doll Sized Ladybug Costume

Doll Sized Ladybug Costume

Make a ladybug costume for your dolls or stuffed animals from a black sock and other random craft items.

Black Cat Doll Costume

Black Cat Doll Costume

Create a black cat Halloween costume for a doll using a black sock. This craft project is simple and adorable […]

Doll Face Circle Pouch

Doll Face Circle Pouch

Here is an adorable little doll face pouch you can make for your little girl to carry her favorite stuff. […]

My Buddy

My Buddy

Have a blast making an “exact” replica of your kid using fabric, fabric markers and old clothes. Kids of all […]

Magnetic Wrapped Peg Dolls

Magnetic Wrapped Peg Dolls

Make these sweet wrapped peg dolls and tuck them in a tin…perfect for travel! A great way to keep the […]

Gypsy Doll Face Pillows

Gypsy Doll Face Pillows

This is a tutorial and free pattern for creating doll face pillows. They will look beautiful on any little girls […]

Paper Doll Gymnast

Paper Doll Gymnast

Add your child’s picture to personalize these awesome paper doll gymnasts. They make wonderful invitations or favors for a gymnastics-themed […]

Wooden Peg Fairy Dolls

Wooden Peg Fairy Dolls

Wooden Peg Fairy Dolls are surprisingly easy to make and are perfect for enchanting little party favors or as a […]

Doll Bed from a Magazine Rack

Doll Bed from a Magazine Rack

The possibilities are endless with the young mind! At 9, Eliza has ‘the eye’ and spotted a magazine rack that […]

Swimsuit Buddies Paper Dolls

Swimsuit Buddies Paper Dolls

A brand new line of free printable paper dolls available in black and white and color. Fun craft to practice […]

Summer Friends Paper Dolls

Summer Friends Paper Dolls

These paper dolls come in seasons, activities and nationalities for all kids to enjoy. Just print them off and start […]

Printable Paper Cone Girls

Printable Paper Cone Girls

These printable paper dolls have all the dressing-up fun of the classic paper dolls, but in a fun cone shape! […]

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