Monday, January 31, 2011

Wooden Peg Sorting & Matching Dolls

 I love simple toys like this. Ones that are easy to make and adored by my little girl.
I found this idea on Chasing Cheerios, but wanted to customize them a bit more. I found my pegs and cups at Joann's in their unfinished wood section.
 I painted each doll and matching cup with acrylic paint and then applied a clear coat of spray paint. After they were dry, I used a thin sharpie pen to add the faces.
 Kaylee loves her "babies". She has had so much fun matching them and it drives her CRAZY if she sees one in the wrong colored cup. Aaron likes to switch them on purpose :) The boys like playing with them too.
 Concentrating...
 The cups make great hats too!
 
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  3. I think I have to add this to the must make list. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. these are truly adorable. I am going to have to add these to the "must make" pile!
    ~tai

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  5. Gorgeous! A delightful toy - both educational and looks adorable. Love it.

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  6. OMG, soooo cute!! I will have to try and figure out a boy version of these to make for my little man. I know he will love it! =)

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  7. Oh my goodness these are too cute! They are totally going on my gift list!! Thank you so much for sharing these!

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  8. I absolutely love these! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. These are adorable! My girls would love to play with something like this. Now to wait for the snowstorm to pass so I can get to Michaels and buy some materials. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. I LOVE this idea! Gonna have to add this to my to-do list!

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  11. What a fantastic idea! My daughter would love these!

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  12. Very cute and creative (baby girl and her toy) =)

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  13. Those are cute and it's even cuter that she loves to keep them matched! Aaron's such a good big brother to keep her busy matching them. :) I may have to make some of those for fun and give them as a gift.

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  14. That is so stinkin' cute! What a clever idea :)

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  15. These are absolutely adorable! I'm definitely making some. Thanks for the idea!

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  16. These are adorable, I love them! Gonna put this one on the list of summer activities with my boys! I think they can paint their own!

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  17. Love it! Such a neat and adorable idea! Will keep this in mind...

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  18. Cute, cute, cute! I think this will be on the list of Christmas presents to make for my daughter and niece. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. This is the most adorable idea!!!! LOVE it!!

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    my giveaway!!
    -Amy

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  20. Visiting from linky party at These Creative Juices.

    LOVE these dolls! You did a great job. :)

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  21. This is definitely going on my TO-DO list! So stinkin cute!

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  22. Those are so adorable. Very creative and fun!

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  23. Love, love, love these! Think I might have to try making some!

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  24. Very Cute! Very creative idea. My granddaughter would love these.

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  25. Such a great idea! I can see my daughter "concentrating" like that with these too! I'll have to put this one on my list for sure.

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  26. I LOVE these! Nice work.

    I'm featuring you on my blog today. Stop by and grab your button!!

    http://flexibledreams.blogspot.com/2011/02/featuring-diy-sorting-dolls.html

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  27. these are so cute! I prefer to make kids toys, not buy them. these are perfect and it looks like she really enjoys them. I hope that you will link them to my Show and Share linky party, going on all week. http://craftygeordi.blogspot.com/2011/01/hi-everyone-i-had-busy-day-yesterday.html

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  28. Oh, these are just the cutest things! You are so creative.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  29. this is darling! I wouldn't have know what to do with those items!

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  31. LOVE IT!!!! I showed my Munchkin and we now know that I'll be making these very soon.:-) Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

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  32. What a great idea! What kind of camera do you have? You take great photos!

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  33. Hey Brandy
    Really love this idea! Such a great toy for kids!!
    Christine
    greatoakcircle.com

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  34. These are wonderful! Love the colors and practicality.

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  35. wow, these are so fun! i'm definitely going to have to make my own!

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  36. cute and a half! Super adorable, i'm going to totally copy this for my niece’s birthday present! Thanks!!

    https://jennoreilly.wordpress.com/

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  37. They are so cute! Saw your link at Strut-Your-Stuff link party.

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  38. these are adorable! i am so excited to make some. thanks for linking up at my party!

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  39. Aww that's just precious and a great idea! :)

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  40. These are so cute. I've got to get some of those & make a few.

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  41. These are darling. You did such a fine job painting these cuties.

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  42. That is adorable, Brandy! I may have to steal this idea and make some for my granddaughter {Although I have time ~ she's onlhy 6 months old!}.

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  43. Hi Brandy, your sorting dolls are so cute. I like the creative "hat" method, too! Hugs, Kim

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  44. Saw your link-up at Fun To Craft and just had to stop by to pay my compliments! I've played around with those little unfinished peg people before, mostly as cupcake toppers, but I have to say that your combination of the pegs and the cups, and the whimsical way you decorated them is my favorite creation ever!

    I'm a new follower and look forward to enjoying your future projects!

    Jenn/Rook No. 17

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  45. Such a darling idea! I saw you at Creation Corner. I'd love if you linked up to TOO Cute Tuesday over at Funky PolkaDot Giraffe!

    http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/2011/02/too-cute-tuesday-linky-par-tay.html

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  46. This is such a wonderful toy! Perfect for my three grandchildren. I guess I better get busy because these would be a great addition to their Easter baskets!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  47. I love how simple and cute they are. I can handle that!

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  48. I love these! I made something similar to these but I like this idea better because it encourages critical thinking and matching which is good for my little toddlers. Thank you for sharing!

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  49. This is just too cute. I love it. Bookmarked.

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  50. What a great idea! These are adorable and so clever. Great job!

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  51. Great idea! My two year old daughter would love these! So cute.

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  52. These are adorable!!! Love the bright colors you chose.

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  53. What a cute and fun idea! Definitely something to add to my 'one day' pile!

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  54. My little gril would love these. Very nicely done.
    http://www.couturiermommy.com

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  55. What a darling idea!! Wish I had some little ones to make these for!

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  56. Adorable! I know just the little girl to make these for too. Thanks for posting this cute idea!

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  57. Oh your blog is just AWESOME,,, NEVER been here before, and I"M SO excited to have found it. THANKS to you finding your way to mine first, YAYY.

    I am TOTALLY your newest HAPPY GLUESTICK follower!!!

    That little peg doll project is so cute. I love it, love the colors you picked, and LOVE your pretty little girl, with her concentration face on, and her SHORT little bangs. I simply adore little girls, with short bangs, I think it's just the CUTEST thing ever.

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  58. Such a cute idea, and I love your little polka dots! I featured you today on my favorite things :)

    http://sunshineandchaucer.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-favorite-things.html

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  59. So cute! I featured you on my blog today, have a great weekend!
    http://samanthamcnesby.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-crafts-round-up-2.html

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  60. These are so cute! Love them! Thanks for sharing ... I'll be linking. And please come join my link party anytime!

    http://childmade.com/index.php?name=Shared%20links

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  61. Love this idea. Might have to see about making a set or three for our daycare provider. I think she would love using them with the little ones. May need to make a set for home too, our daughter could use some help learning colors!

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  62. Love this! I think I'll make some for a birthday party we have coming up.

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  63. I just found you via Red Ted's featured projects. This is absolutely adorable. Wonderful project idea.

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  64. These are absolutely adorable! I had to make a set of my own. I posted pictures of my finished ones on my blog and linked back to you.

    http://pinandpaper.blogspot.com/2011/03/little-wooden-cuteness.html

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  65. Spring Get Crafty is now out!!! This are sooo cute and I have featured them!!

    http://www.redtedart.com/2011/03/01/spring-get-crafty/ thanks for a lovely craft to include!

    Maggy

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  66. I made these after seeing them here and give you props. Thanks for a fabulous idea! http://vermontwhitneys.blogspot.com

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  67. I just adore these matching dolls. They are the sweetest!! Thanks so much for linking up to A Marvelous Mess party!! Be sure to come back next Monday. :-) http://marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com

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  68. So adorable! I made a set too and linked you. Thanks for sharing your great idea!

    http://hermit-the-blog.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-baskets-for-kids.html

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  69. This is a very cute idea! I might have to add this to the "to-do" list. My 15 month hold would love the little dolls. The color sorting would be great for her to work on learning colors soon too. Thanks for sharing!

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  70. I love these! I think I'll look for them at Joann's tonight! New to your site, going to look around now!

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  72. Great idea!! I might just have to do this as a stocking stuffer for my little guy this xmas!

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  73. I finally made these!! I love this idea, thanks so much for the inspiration! Here's my post about them if you get a chance:
    http://www.janeofallcrafts.com/2011/10/wooden-peg-dolls.html
    Thanks!!!

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  74. LOVE LOVE THIS!!!!
    Will be making these for my daughter!!!
    Check out my blog!
    http://momsrdivas.blogspot.com/

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  75. I just made a set last week. Thanks for the inspiration!
    http://sarahjanesews.blogspot.com/2012/01/sorting-matching-peg-dolls.html

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  76. I'm definitely pinning these to remember to make them when my 8 month old gets a little older. Great idea!

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