Paper Doll

This adorable doll can be easily made by using the empty kitchen towel roll and some scraps of wrapping paper and craft paper. So let's begin by gathering the required materials

1. Used kitchen towel roll
2. Scraps of gift wrapping paper and some craft paper
3. Sketch pens (pink, black)
4. A pair of scissors
5. Craft glue
6. Some flower stickers (optional)

First let's take the cardboard roll and wrap it with a light coloured craft paper.

 Use the craft glue to secure the paper.

Then take the wrapping paper piece and measure around the roll.

Cut 1cm strips from one end 3/4th way up the sheet as shown. Make sure you don't cut all the way. Once done, roll the ends slightly using a sketch pen to give a curly look. The skirt is ready.

Stick this skirt around the roll.

 Cut out the excessive paper if any.

Now I have taken 2 brown pieces of paper to make the hair, one small and the other slightly bigger.

On the small piece draw the outline of the front part using a sketch pen, as shown below and cut it in shape. Cut strips in the bigger piece of paper.

Stick the smaller piece first and then the back piece accordingly. Cut out the excess paper if needed.

 It will look like this when done.

Take another small scrap of craft paper matching or contrasting with the skirt's design and cut it as shown to make the bodice.

Glue it to the body of the doll.

Let's use the black sketch pen to make the eyes, eyebrows and lips.

Put a flower sticker on the hair to finish the look!

Isn't it amazingly cute!

Here's few more

 This one is my favourite! Dark is beautiful :)

Some more easy paper dolls.

Doll made from plastic bottle.

Easy DIY Barbie Frock ideas

Barbie is now a part of every little lady's play routine. They love playing with her and also dress her up. But not many Barbie dresses are easily available in the toy shops or for that matter in the online stores as well. Whatever is available either doesn't fit or the quality is not up to the mark!

Hence I decided to sew some hassle free dress designs with left over scraps of cloth and laces. And the result was quite delightful for my daughter and for me as well :)

Thought of sharing them with you too -

1. Pink and white sleeveless dress.

Stitch it up with some leftover laces and add some net ruffles for a stylish look. Tuck it in near the waist line.

 Pair it with white sneakers.

2. Blue and White frilled dress

This dress can be made easily from left over scraps of cloth. It's a loose fitting frock so doesn't require much attention to measurement details.

 I had some blue and white pieces left so I made this one.

 No laces, just the frills.

 It gives a cool summer look.

3. Gathered Polka dots dress

 This dress is not only easy to stitch but also looks really elegant!

It's a simple gathered dress with a lace to enhance the style quotient.

4. Asymmetrical red and yellow dress

I have added a yellow triangular patch with a couple of star buttons to complete the look.

 And a matching handbag to pair with.

5. An off-shoulder Party Gown

This one is a simple off-shoulder mono-chrome gathered party wear. Even the dolls like to party sometimes :)

 I have added some sequins using the fabric glue to finish the glam look.

 And in addition there is a small matching purse to complement the outfit.

The necklace is made from some left over bead chain.

It's always a good idea to use self adhesive velcro patches instead of sewing buttons as I have done here. It reduces a lot of time and stress.

Hope you enjoyed the looks and ready to try out some! :)

You can get the shoes, handbags and other accessories from Amazon.

Tried to make one gown for Stacy as well

Funky Play Bracelets

Most of the time we spend buying expensive kids accessories and our sweethearts end up either breaking them up or losing them within a tiny span of time. So, here is an idea that will enable us to reuse and recycle in an economical and easy way! And no one feels bad even if it breaks in an hour :D

Things required to make this absolutely swanky play bracelets for kids, are-

1. Some colourful plain/glitter foam sheets
2. Craft Glue
3. A pair of scissors
4. Empty Kitchen towel roll
5. Craft paper
6. Pencil

Let's get started by cutting out a 1.5" piece from the used up kitchen towel roll.

First mark an outline with a pencil so that the circular piece that we cut has equal width throughout.

Make a slit in this small roll as shown in the pic.
Now take a colourful craft paper and measure it with the bracelet to cut out a piece.

Stick the craft paper on the bracelet like this,

Fold the edges on the sides to make a neat base.

Now take a foam sheet and cut out a flower

We'll make a layered flower, hence I have cut out smaller pieces from different glitter paper and foam sheets.

Just stick them on top of each other to get the layered effect.

Stick the flower on the bracelet prepared earlier.

Let it set for a while.

You can make different shapes and styles as well.

Let the kids have fun with this easy-peasy pretend play DIY toy!!

You can also buy ready to use glitter foam sheet sticker here.