How to create Wooden Clothespin Peg Dolls
Wooden Clothespin Dolls Created at Cloud 9 Workshop’s ArTogether for Tots
CELEBRATE the beauty of our diverse world & CREATE Wooden Clothespin Dolls from Cloud 9 Workshop’s ArTogether for Tots; featured in Metroparent Magazine.
Materials
- Wooden peg clothespins
- Glue, fabric glue best
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Fabric scraps
- Ribbon or string
- Buttons, jewels, beads or sequins
- Scissors
- Optional: Yarn, pinking shears and a permanent marker
Process:
ADULTS
- Some objects are best attached with a glue gun, assist when needed
KIDS
- Select materials, fabric, ribbon & a few decorations.
- Play with materials & try several ideas before gluing
- Cut fabric & ribbon to desired size, wrap & glue
- Add details & decorations, ask adults to attach heavy items with glue gun
- Play!
Cloud 9 Kid Connection:
Peg dolls are great fun for imaginative play and lively dialog. Assist with technical support but resist directing the project to fulfill your grown-up vision. Better yet, work alongside your child on your own doll. It’s fun and beneficial for your child to observe you work and problem solve.
As a secondary project, CREATE a mini-pouch for your dolls! VIEW Tutorial-How to create Up-cycled Drawstring Pouches from T-shirt Sleeves
Kelcey created Cloud 9 Workshop in 2012. The business name came to her while rocking her youngest in the wee hours of a warm summer morning. While the name came in a flash, the business has taken 11 yrs to develop. She believes art experiences add richness to life & provide opportunities to explore & express thoughts, ideas, & feelings. Currently, she is working towards a doctorate in art education. Time with her family is what she enjoys most & her favorite collection is sea glass & driftwood. 
