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 Crafts belongs in any craft-loving kid's home or classroom.


About the Author
Laurie Carlson is the author of Colonial Kids, Westward Ho!, More Than Moccasins, Green Thumbs, and Kids Camp! She has taught preschool, primary grades, and children's art classes. She lives in Cheney, Washington.

Reviews
"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 Crafts is enthusiastically and unreservedly recommended." Midwest Book Review



Book Information
ISBN 9781613737781
Author Laurie Carlson
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Chicago Review Press
Publisher Chicago Review Press