Caveman Peg Doll

My son requests peg dolls for every birthday, and the Caveman Birthday was no exception! They make perfect cake toppers, but have also been so fun for him to play with. 

I put them in a tray with black sand and rocks from the dollar store. He is in Heaven every time he plays with them.

I am not a pro at painting peg dolls, I just think they are cute.

I hot glue small wooden balls and eggs for the hair buns. I think it adds so much! I paint the main clothing and hair colors with a paintbrush, and add the rest of the details with a toothpick.

I had to make two family sets, because they are too darn cute!

I used the cave I made from the gnome play set I made him a few years ago (which he still plays with), and some thrifted wooden trees.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a Happy and Creative Day

Risa

Ghost Family Halloween Wreath

I have thought for years, that it would be so fun to create a family out of ghosts!!! When I saw the new peg shapes at Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago, I knew this was the year!!!

This was another one I mostly made in the minivan during family vacation, so I don't have a ton of process pictures. It was very straight forward. You wrap your ribbon around a foam wreath base (Hobby Lobby).  I cut and pinned, because I was being cheap, but ended up gluing anyway.

Cut a divet in your wreath with a knife, and slide a piece of wood in (Hobby Lobby). This is not highly scientific. I just shoved it until it fit.

Paint your peg ghosts however you like.I did white tops and black bottoms. I painted the details on with a toothpick.

Last minute, I decided to add some tulle circles over the top of each ghost. I thought it was a little fun and unexpected. I pinned them in the back, but didn't glue them, incase I wanted to take them off. They are still on. I think I like it that way best.

I also got a tree in the unfinished wood section of Hobby Lobby, and painted it grey. I hot glued everything in place.

I cut a moon out of foam, and hung it by a strip of tulle, and a pin. It really looks better than these pics. I don't know why I couldn't get a good one!

My baby LOVED it when he saw it, and named off each member in our family!

I do think it's pretty cute myself. It's a little more, "cutesie," than I have been in the mood for lately, but it's fun anyway!

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa