Dive into the wonderful and creative world of doll arts and crafts with this easy-to-follow activity book packed with over 50 projects and a dozen patterns. Using inexpensive, everyday, even recycled materials, you’ll make clever paper dolls, simple folk art dolls, soft cuddle pals, or 18-inch felt dolls, as well as cute and easy doll clothing, accessories, and basic houses.Clear instructions and illustrations guide you as you learn to: make and paint a cloth doll, recycle and refresh an old doll; make simple, silly dolls from spoons, yarn, sticks, and more; make a dollhouse you can fold up and tuck under your bed; and much more!
Along the way you’ll learn fascinating doll facts and history, such as dolls’ roles in various cultures and religions, the history of action figures, and the tradition behind scarecrows. Fun for younger girls and boys to explore with a caregiver or older kids to work through alone,Doll Craftsbelongs in any craft-loving kid’s home or classroom.
"Carlson provides a straightforward introduction to creating dolls..."—Publishers Weekly
“I wish I had had this book when I was little.”—Cracking the Cover
"Doll Craftsis enthusiastically and unreservedly recommended."—Midwest Book Review
Laurie Carlsonis the author of over 20 nonfiction books for children and adults includingKnit, Hook, and Spin,Thomas Edison for Kids,More Than Moccasins,Westward Ho, and others. A former professional doll artist, her work was featured in several doll magazines and shows. She currently operates an artisanal yarn store on her farm and speaks to local groups about goats, sheep, and fiber arts. She lives in Dallas, Oregon.
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