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!
Kelsey-N-Tim says
February 1, 2011 at 3:19 amcute idea!
Charlotte says
February 1, 2011 at 3:21 amSO CUTE!
Haley says
February 1, 2011 at 3:28 amI think I have to add this to the must make list. Thanks for sharing!
taidyeoriginal says
February 1, 2011 at 3:30 amthese are truly adorable. I am going to have to add these to the “must make” pile!
~tai
Chantal says
February 1, 2011 at 3:38 amGorgeous! A delightful toy – both educational and looks adorable. Love it.
ScrapinShana says
February 1, 2011 at 3:55 amOMG, 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! =)
Heather says
February 1, 2011 at 3:59 amOh my goodness these are too cute! They are totally going on my gift list!! Thank you so much for sharing these!
Holly says
February 1, 2011 at 4:11 amI absolutely love these! Thanks for sharing!
Amy says
February 1, 2011 at 4:29 amThese 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!
Stacy @ She's {kinda} Crafty says
February 1, 2011 at 2:42 pmI LOVE this idea! Gonna have to add this to my to-do list!
Liz says
February 1, 2011 at 3:27 pmWhat a fantastic idea! My daughter would love these!
wayside wanderer says
February 1, 2011 at 3:59 pmVery cute and creative (baby girl and her toy) =)
Stephanie says
February 1, 2011 at 4:08 pmThose 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.
Stacy says
February 1, 2011 at 5:10 pmThat is so stinkin’ cute! What a clever idea 🙂
Katertot says
February 1, 2011 at 5:11 pmThese are absolutely adorable! I’m definitely making some. Thanks for the idea!
Cap Creations says
February 1, 2011 at 7:08 pmThese 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!
Jello says
February 1, 2011 at 8:28 pmLove it! Such a neat and adorable idea! Will keep this in mind…
Melanna says
February 1, 2011 at 8:54 pmCute, cute, cute! I think this will be on the list of Christmas presents to make for my daughter and niece. Thanks for sharing!
The Crafty Side Of Life says
February 1, 2011 at 9:44 pmThis is the most adorable idea!!!! LOVE it!!
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~The Bargain Babe says
February 1, 2011 at 11:11 pmVisiting from linky party at These Creative Juices.
LOVE these dolls! You did a great job. 🙂
Lisa says
February 2, 2011 at 1:23 amThis is definitely going on my TO-DO list! So stinkin cute!
Q @ JAQS says
February 2, 2011 at 3:45 amThose are so adorable. Very creative and fun!
Kristy Armstrong says
February 2, 2011 at 3:58 amLove, love, love these! Think I might have to try making some!
Tami / Maddie Lumpkin says
February 2, 2011 at 5:03 amVery Cute! Very creative idea. My granddaughter would love these.
Tori says
February 2, 2011 at 6:09 amSuch 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.
[email protected] says
February 2, 2011 at 12:10 pmI LOVE these! Nice work.
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Christine Jargick says
February 2, 2011 at 2:44 pmthese 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
Shelia says
February 2, 2011 at 4:10 pmOh, these are just the cutest things! You are so creative.
be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Jennifer Juniper says
February 2, 2011 at 5:27 pmthis is darling! I wouldn’t have know what to do with those items!
kiki comin says
February 2, 2011 at 6:13 pmcute idea. i love it.
MessyMissy says
February 2, 2011 at 6:54 pmLOVE IT!!!! I showed my Munchkin and we now know that I’ll be making these very soon.:-) Thanks so much for the inspiration!!
Lauren @ YoungNester says
February 2, 2011 at 7:21 pmWhat a great idea! What kind of camera do you have? You take great photos!
Christine says
February 3, 2011 at 1:16 amHey Brandy
Really love this idea! Such a great toy for kids!!
Christine
greatoakcircle.com
Desert Shelter Girl says
February 3, 2011 at 3:06 pmThese are wonderful! Love the colors and practicality.
Megan says
February 3, 2011 at 3:13 pmwow, these are so fun! i’m definitely going to have to make my own!
jenn says
February 3, 2011 at 3:31 pmcute and a half! Super adorable, i’m going to totally copy this for my niece’s birthday present! Thanks!!
https://jennoreilly.wordpress.com/
Mayje says
February 3, 2011 at 3:49 pmThey are so cute! Saw your link at Strut-Your-Stuff link party.
angie says
February 3, 2011 at 9:12 pmthese are adorable! i am so excited to make some. thanks for linking up at my party!
Tawny says
February 4, 2011 at 4:02 amAww that’s just precious and a great idea! 🙂
Cheryl says
February 4, 2011 at 2:12 pmThese are so cute. I’ve got to get some of those & make a few.
Chris says
February 4, 2011 at 8:40 pmThese are darling. You did such a fine job painting these cuties.
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
February 4, 2011 at 10:26 pmThat 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!}.
Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says
February 4, 2011 at 10:59 pmHi Brandy, your sorting dolls are so cute. I like the creative “hat” method, too! Hugs, Kim
Jenn Erickson says
February 4, 2011 at 11:19 pmSaw 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
Mormishmom says
February 5, 2011 at 12:39 amSuch 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
marie says
February 5, 2011 at 6:57 amThis 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!
Nikki says
February 5, 2011 at 4:27 pmI love how simple and cute they are. I can handle that!
The $500 Wedding says
February 6, 2011 at 7:26 pmI 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!
MMB Creations says
February 7, 2011 at 4:21 amThis is just too cute. I love it. Bookmarked.
Jensamom23 says
February 7, 2011 at 4:56 amWhat a great idea! These are adorable and so clever. Great job!
Brook says
February 7, 2011 at 6:01 pmGreat idea! My two year old daughter would love these! So cute.
[email protected] says
February 7, 2011 at 7:21 pmThese are adorable!!! Love the bright colors you chose.
Christine says
February 8, 2011 at 6:53 amWhat a cute and fun idea! Definitely something to add to my ‘one day’ pile!
Eva Marie Harp says
February 8, 2011 at 12:37 pmMy little gril would love these. Very nicely done.
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Mary Ellen says
February 8, 2011 at 9:47 pmWhat a darling idea!! Wish I had some little ones to make these for!
Mama Peck says
February 9, 2011 at 7:24 pmAdorable! I know just the little girl to make these for too. Thanks for posting this cute idea!
Bella says
February 10, 2011 at 4:59 pmOh 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.
Keep your eye out to see if you’ll be FEATURED next week, in my new sidebar feature section. 🙂
Did you see my post about making a card for our soldiers??? You should really see if you can help out with this, I bet you could come up with something really special!!! Read about it HERE.
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Jennifer says
February 12, 2011 at 4:37 amSuch 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
-Sam says
February 12, 2011 at 5:40 pmSo 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
[email protected] says
February 13, 2011 at 5:15 amThese are so cute! Love them! Thanks for sharing … I’ll be linking. And please come join my link party anytime!
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Elizabeth says
February 13, 2011 at 3:11 pmLove 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!
jennie w. says
February 14, 2011 at 5:54 pmLove this! I think I’ll make some for a birthday party we have coming up.
[email protected] says
March 1, 2011 at 12:43 pmI just found you via Red Ted’s featured projects. This is absolutely adorable. Wonderful project idea.
Pin and Paper says
March 2, 2011 at 1:24 amThese 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
RedTedArt says
March 2, 2011 at 8:10 amSpring 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
Becky says
March 3, 2011 at 7:10 pmI made these after seeing them here and give you props. Thanks for a fabulous idea! http://vermontwhitneys.blogspot.com
MessyMissy says
March 4, 2011 at 3:59 amI 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
Angel says
April 14, 2011 at 12:53 amSo 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
hotdish momma says
May 7, 2011 at 2:25 amThis 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!
[email protected]{share and remember} says
June 24, 2011 at 6:04 pmI love these! I think I’ll look for them at Joann’s tonight! New to your site, going to look around now!
Lisa H. (Sewing or Something) says
August 14, 2011 at 1:16 pmWhat kind of paint did you use?
Vanessa says
September 18, 2011 at 1:49 amGreat idea!! I might just have to do this as a stocking stuffer for my little guy this xmas!
Andi @ Jane of all crafts says
October 14, 2011 at 4:15 pmI 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!!!
Ceciley2007 says
October 18, 2011 at 3:07 pmLOVE LOVE THIS!!!!
Will be making these for my daughter!!!
Check out my blog!
http://momsrdivas.blogspot.com/
Sarah AJ says
January 27, 2012 at 5:48 pmI just made a set last week. Thanks for the inspiration!
http://sarahjanesews.blogspot.com/2012/01/sorting-matching-peg-dolls.html
Ajaire says
January 28, 2012 at 1:45 pmI’m definitely pinning these to remember to make them when my 8 month old gets a little older. Great idea!
Jamie Gupton says
August 1, 2012 at 5:59 amFabulous and Pin’d! Thank you!
Brittany S. says
October 4, 2013 at 4:17 pmwhat size is the pegs and wooden holders? Pretty please 🙂 Trying to order them to make for my little one along with some other DIY wooden Montessori Toys
[email protected] says
October 18, 2013 at 12:04 pmHi Brittany,
I apologize for the wait. I saved this e-mail to reply to and then it got pushed down on the list. The pegs are about 2″ tall and 3/4″ wide. The cups are 1 1/2″ tall and 1″ wide. Good luck! I hope your little ones adores them! 🙂