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.
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.
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 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!
Pin Recipe
Yield: 1 set
Cost: $15
Equipment
- blow dryer, optional
Materials
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.
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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This post is a quick refresh of a post originally shared in 2011.
Mormishmom says
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
Jenn Erickson says
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
Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says
Hi Brandy, your sorting dolls are so cute. I like the creative "hat" method, too! Hugs, Kim
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
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!}.
Chris says
These are darling. You did such a fine job painting these cuties.
Cheryl says
These are so cute. I've got to get some of those & make a few.
Tawny says
Aww that's just precious and a great idea! 🙂
angie says
these are adorable! i am so excited to make some. thanks for linking up at my party!
Mayje says
They are so cute! Saw your link at Strut-Your-Stuff link party.
jenn says
cute and a half! Super adorable, i'm going to totally copy this for my niece’s birthday present! Thanks!!
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Megan says
wow, these are so fun! i'm definitely going to have to make my own!
Desert Shelter Girl says
These are wonderful! Love the colors and practicality.
Christine says
Hey Brandy
Really love this idea! Such a great toy for kids!!
Christine
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Lauren @ YoungNester says
What a great idea! What kind of camera do you have? You take great photos!
MessyMissy says
LOVE IT!!!! I showed my Munchkin and we now know that I'll be making these very soon.:-) Thanks so much for the inspiration!!