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January 14, 2020 By Brandy 79 Comments

Home » Craft Tutorials » Kids Crafts

Wooden Peg Sorting and Matching Dolls

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These darling wooden peg sorting and matching dolls are fun to play with and educational, too! Each doll is painted a color of the rainbow with a matching pot to sit inside. Match each doll with her pot! This post contains affiliate links to the products used in the project.

If you like our wooden peg sorting dolls you’ll love these salt dough trucks for imaginative play.

 I love simple toys like this. Ones that are easy to make and adored by my little girl.
unfinished wooden peg doll set
I found this wooden doll and cups set at Joann’s, but I’ve seen them at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, and on Amazon as well. There are so many cute ways to decorate these dolls. Check out these Super Hero peg dolls from Views from a Step Stool.
painted sorting dolls in cups
 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.

Wooden Peg Sorting and Matching Dolls

wooden peg dolls painted in rainbow colors
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Wooden Peg Sorting and Matching Dolls

These darling wooden peg sorting and matching dolls are fun to play with and educational, too! Each doll is painted a color of the rainbow with a matching pot to sit inside. Match each doll with her pot! 
Active Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr
Keyword: color match, peg dolls, sorting dolls, wooden dolls
Yield: 1 set
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • blow dryer, optional

Materials

  • peg dolls and cups
  • acrylic craft paint
  • paint brush
  • ultra fine point permanent marker
  • clear spray paint

Instructions

  • Paint each doll and cup 1 color.
  • Let paint dry completely. Optional: use blow dryer to speed up drying process.
  • Spray dolls and cups with clear spray paint.
  • Let dry completely.
  • Add facial details using ultra fine point permanent marker.

Notes

DO NOT add facial details before spraying the dolls with clear spray paint. The clear coating will make the pen ink run.
little girl playing with matching and sorting dolls on table
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.

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Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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  1. Kelsey-N-Tim says

    February 1, 2011 at 3:19 am

    cute idea!

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  2. Charlotte says

    February 1, 2011 at 3:21 am

    SO CUTE!

    Reply
  3. Haley says

    February 1, 2011 at 3:28 am

    I think I have to add this to the must make list. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. taidyeoriginal says

    February 1, 2011 at 3:30 am

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

    Reply
  5. Chantal says

    February 1, 2011 at 3:38 am

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

    Reply
  6. ScrapinShana says

    February 1, 2011 at 3:55 am

    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! =)

    Reply
  7. Heather says

    February 1, 2011 at 3:59 am

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

    Reply
  8. Holly says

    February 1, 2011 at 4:11 am

    I absolutely love these! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Amy says

    February 1, 2011 at 4:29 am

    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!

    Reply
  10. Stacy @ She's {kinda} Crafty says

    February 1, 2011 at 2:42 pm

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

    Reply
  11. Liz says

    February 1, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    What a fantastic idea! My daughter would love these!

    Reply
  12. wayside wanderer says

    February 1, 2011 at 3:59 pm

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

    Reply
  13. Stephanie says

    February 1, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    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.

    Reply
  14. Stacy says

    February 1, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    That is so stinkin’ cute! What a clever idea 🙂

    Reply
  15. Katertot says

    February 1, 2011 at 5:11 pm

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

    Reply
  16. Cap Creations says

    February 1, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    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!

    Reply
  17. Jello says

    February 1, 2011 at 8:28 pm

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

    Reply
  18. Melanna says

    February 1, 2011 at 8:54 pm

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

    Reply
  19. The Crafty Side Of Life says

    February 1, 2011 at 9:44 pm

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

    Please come on over and enter
    my giveaway!!
    -Amy

    Reply
  20. ~The Bargain Babe says

    February 1, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    Visiting from linky party at These Creative Juices.

    LOVE these dolls! You did a great job. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Lisa says

    February 2, 2011 at 1:23 am

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

    Reply
  22. Q @ JAQS says

    February 2, 2011 at 3:45 am

    Those are so adorable. Very creative and fun!

    Reply
  23. Kristy Armstrong says

    February 2, 2011 at 3:58 am

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

    Reply
  24. Tami / Maddie Lumpkin says

    February 2, 2011 at 5:03 am

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

    Reply
  25. Tori says

    February 2, 2011 at 6:09 am

    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.

    Reply
  26. [email protected] says

    February 2, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    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

    Reply
  27. Christine Jargick says

    February 2, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    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

    Reply
  28. Shelia says

    February 2, 2011 at 4:10 pm

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

    Reply
  29. Jennifer Juniper says

    February 2, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    this is darling! I wouldn’t have know what to do with those items!

    Reply
  30. kiki comin says

    February 2, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    cute idea. i love it.

    Reply
  31. MessyMissy says

    February 2, 2011 at 6:54 pm

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

    Reply
  32. Lauren @ YoungNester says

    February 2, 2011 at 7:21 pm

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

    Reply
  33. Christine says

    February 3, 2011 at 1:16 am

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

    Reply
  34. Desert Shelter Girl says

    February 3, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    These are wonderful! Love the colors and practicality.

    Reply
  35. Megan says

    February 3, 2011 at 3:13 pm

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

    Reply
  36. jenn says

    February 3, 2011 at 3:31 pm

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

    https://jennoreilly.wordpress.com/

    Reply
  37. Mayje says

    February 3, 2011 at 3:49 pm

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

    Reply
  38. angie says

    February 3, 2011 at 9:12 pm

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

    Reply
  39. Tawny says

    February 4, 2011 at 4:02 am

    Aww that’s just precious and a great idea! 🙂

    Reply
  40. Cheryl says

    February 4, 2011 at 2:12 pm

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

    Reply
  41. Chris says

    February 4, 2011 at 8:40 pm

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

    Reply
  42. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    February 4, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    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!}.

    Reply
  43. Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says

    February 4, 2011 at 10:59 pm

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

    Reply
  44. Jenn Erickson says

    February 4, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    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

    Reply
  45. Mormishmom says

    February 5, 2011 at 12:39 am

    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

    Reply
  46. marie says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:57 am

    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!

    Reply
  47. Nikki says

    February 5, 2011 at 4:27 pm

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

    Reply
  48. The $500 Wedding says

    February 6, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    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!

    Reply
  49. MMB Creations says

    February 7, 2011 at 4:21 am

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

    Reply
  50. Jensamom23 says

    February 7, 2011 at 4:56 am

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

    Reply
  51. Brook says

    February 7, 2011 at 6:01 pm

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

    Reply
  52. [email protected] says

    February 7, 2011 at 7:21 pm

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

    Reply
  53. Christine says

    February 8, 2011 at 6:53 am

    What a cute and fun idea! Definitely something to add to my ‘one day’ pile!

    Reply
  54. Eva Marie Harp says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:37 pm

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

    Reply
  55. Mary Ellen says

    February 8, 2011 at 9:47 pm

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

    Reply
  56. Mama Peck says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:24 pm

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

    Reply
  57. Bella says

    February 10, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    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.

    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.



    THANKS so much for linking up to **AMAZE ME AUGUST**I love having you, and thanks to you, I’m getting close to my goal of having 100 link ups, YAYYY.



    Oh and PLEASE don’t forget to come enter the giveaway from LUXE BLVD, she is now offering a $20.00 store CREDIT, so you can pick ANYTHING you want, how AWESOME right?? I would be so very thankful for the support, and so would STEPH !!!!



    Hugs, 
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    Reply
  58. Jennifer says

    February 12, 2011 at 4:37 am

    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

    Reply
  59. -Sam says

    February 12, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    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

    Reply
  60. [email protected] says

    February 13, 2011 at 5:15 am

    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

    Reply
  61. Elizabeth says

    February 13, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    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!

    Reply
  62. jennie w. says

    February 14, 2011 at 5:54 pm

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

    Reply
  63. [email protected] says

    March 1, 2011 at 12:43 pm

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

    Reply
  64. Pin and Paper says

    March 2, 2011 at 1:24 am

    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

    Reply
  65. RedTedArt says

    March 2, 2011 at 8:10 am

    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

    Reply
  66. Becky says

    March 3, 2011 at 7:10 pm

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

    Reply
  67. MessyMissy says

    March 4, 2011 at 3:59 am

    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

    Reply
  68. Angel says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:53 am

    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

    Reply
  69. hotdish momma says

    May 7, 2011 at 2:25 am

    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!

    Reply
  70. [email protected]{share and remember} says

    June 24, 2011 at 6:04 pm

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

    Reply
  71. Lisa H. (Sewing or Something) says

    August 14, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    What kind of paint did you use?

    Reply
  72. Vanessa says

    September 18, 2011 at 1:49 am

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

    Reply
  73. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    October 14, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
  74. Ceciley2007 says

    October 18, 2011 at 3:07 pm

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

    Reply
  75. Sarah AJ says

    January 27, 2012 at 5:48 pm

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

    Reply
  76. Ajaire says

    January 28, 2012 at 1:45 pm

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

    Reply
  77. Jamie Gupton says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:59 am

    Fabulous and Pin’d! Thank you!

    Reply
  78. Brittany S. says

    October 4, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    what 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

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      October 18, 2013 at 12:04 pm

      Hi 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! 🙂

      Reply

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