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    Wooden Peg Sorting and Matching Dolls

    January 14, 2020 By Brandy 79 Comments

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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 hour hr
    Total Time1 hour 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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    About Brandy

    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!

    Comments

    1. Brittany S. says

      October 04, 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
      • Brandy@Gluesticks 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
    2. Jamie Gupton says

      August 01, 2012 at 5:59 am

      Fabulous and Pin'd! Thank you!

      Reply
    3. 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
    4. 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
    5. 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
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. Lisa H. (Sewing or Something) says

      August 14, 2011 at 1:16 pm

      What kind of paint did you use?

      Reply
    9. Stacy@{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
    10. hotdish momma says

      May 07, 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
    11. 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
    12. MessyMissy says

      March 04, 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
    13. Becky says

      March 03, 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
    14. RedTedArt says

      March 02, 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
    15. Pin and Paper says

      March 02, 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
    16. KJ@letsgoflyakite says

      March 01, 2011 at 12:43 pm

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

      Reply
    17. 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
    18. 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
    19. [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
    20. -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
    21. 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
    22. 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
    23. Mama Peck says

      February 09, 2011 at 7:24 pm

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

      Reply
    24. Mary Ellen says

      February 08, 2011 at 9:47 pm

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

      Reply
    25. Eva Marie Harp says

      February 08, 2011 at 12:37 pm

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

      Reply
    26. Christine says

      February 08, 2011 at 6:53 am

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

      Reply
    27. Coffee@3 says

      February 07, 2011 at 7:21 pm

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

      Reply
    28. Brook says

      February 07, 2011 at 6:01 pm

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

      Reply
    29. Jensamom23 says

      February 07, 2011 at 4:56 am

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

      Reply
    30. MMB Creations says

      February 07, 2011 at 4:21 am

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

      Reply
    31. The $500 Wedding says

      February 06, 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
    32. Nikki says

      February 05, 2011 at 4:27 pm

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

      Reply
    33. marie says

      February 05, 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
    34. Mormishmom says

      February 05, 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
    35. Jenn Erickson says

      February 04, 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
    36. Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says

      February 04, 2011 at 10:59 pm

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

      Reply
    37. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

      February 04, 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
    38. Chris says

      February 04, 2011 at 8:40 pm

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

      Reply
    39. Cheryl says

      February 04, 2011 at 2:12 pm

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

      Reply
    40. Tawny says

      February 04, 2011 at 4:02 am

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

      Reply
    41. angie says

      February 03, 2011 at 9:12 pm

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

      Reply
    42. Mayje says

      February 03, 2011 at 3:49 pm

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

      Reply
    43. jenn says

      February 03, 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
    44. Megan says

      February 03, 2011 at 3:13 pm

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

      Reply
    45. Desert Shelter Girl says

      February 03, 2011 at 3:06 pm

      These are wonderful! Love the colors and practicality.

      Reply
    46. Christine says

      February 03, 2011 at 1:16 am

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

      Reply
    47. Lauren @ YoungNester says

      February 02, 2011 at 7:21 pm

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

      Reply
    48. MessyMissy says

      February 02, 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
    49. kiki comin says

      February 02, 2011 at 6:13 pm

      cute idea. i love it.

      Reply
    50. Jennifer Juniper says

      February 02, 2011 at 5:27 pm

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

      Reply
    51. Shelia says

      February 02, 2011 at 4:10 pm

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

      Reply
    52. Christine Jargick says

      February 02, 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
    53. amy@flexibledreams says

      February 02, 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
    54. Tori says

      February 02, 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
    55. Tami / Maddie Lumpkin says

      February 02, 2011 at 5:03 am

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

      Reply
    56. Kristy Armstrong says

      February 02, 2011 at 3:58 am

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

      Reply
    57. Q @ JAQS says

      February 02, 2011 at 3:45 am

      Those are so adorable. Very creative and fun!

      Reply
    58. Lisa says

      February 02, 2011 at 1:23 am

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

      Reply
    59. ~The Bargain Babe says

      February 01, 2011 at 11:11 pm

      Visiting from linky party at These Creative Juices.

      LOVE these dolls! You did a great job. 🙂

      Reply
    60. The Crafty Side Of Life says

      February 01, 2011 at 9:44 pm

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

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

      Reply
    61. Melanna says

      February 01, 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
    62. Jello says

      February 01, 2011 at 8:28 pm

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

      Reply
    63. Cap Creations says

      February 01, 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
    64. Katertot says

      February 01, 2011 at 5:11 pm

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

      Reply
    65. Stacy says

      February 01, 2011 at 5:10 pm

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

      Reply
    66. Stephanie says

      February 01, 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
    67. wayside wanderer says

      February 01, 2011 at 3:59 pm

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

      Reply
    68. Liz says

      February 01, 2011 at 3:27 pm

      What a fantastic idea! My daughter would love these!

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

      February 01, 2011 at 2:42 pm

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

      Reply
    70. Amy says

      February 01, 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
    71. Holly says

      February 01, 2011 at 4:11 am

      I absolutely love these! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    72. Heather says

      February 01, 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
    73. ScrapinShana says

      February 01, 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
    74. Chantal says

      February 01, 2011 at 3:38 am

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

      Reply
    75. taidyeoriginal says

      February 01, 2011 at 3:30 am

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

      Reply
    76. Haley says

      February 01, 2011 at 3:28 am

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

      Reply
    77. Charlotte says

      February 01, 2011 at 3:21 am

      SO CUTE!

      Reply
    78. Kelsey-N-Tim says

      February 01, 2011 at 3:19 am

      cute idea!

      Reply
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