Author: Charles

Drucilla has a fun way of revealing little bits of her early life. Information can be pieced together from newspaper clippings in her head. She appears to have lived on a farm in upstate New York in 1867. Many call Mrs. Drucilla Mrs. Abraham Lincoln because she looks so much like Mrs. Lincoln. Drucilla wears a black velvet dress. It is designed in the style that was very fashionable in the 1860s, a fitted bodice and a double full skirt. Her only jewelry is a simple bogod wood brooch which she ties with a lace collar.

Hasna means beauty. So it seems that it is just a name for this beautiful Chinese head doll. Her cheeks are the color of wild rose petals. Her forehead is white as snow. Her eyes are blue like the sea. What a shame that the skin on her arms and hands isn’t silky. It’s like gingham, the brown plaid gingham. The seventy years of Bill’s life were full of change. First, a long cruise to this country and then a year’s stay in a shop. Next is a house and a girl mate. Game days were followed by years of […]

The high hood that Edie wears for her was made for her in 1901. Hoods were such a fashion for little girls and their dolls that year. Most of the hoods were red or blue. Eddie was red. The little girls must look so weird, strutting along to school in their high bonnets. Eddie’s full name is Edith Emily Juanita Scosberg. Eddie is just Edith’s nickname. Almost everyone who sees Edie thinks she is very beautiful. People often say that they think she has an ordinary doll face.

Abigail Ruth is Eddie’s older sister. She was sixteen when this green and white silk dress was made for her. Previous slide or next slide Coming soon… Back to index page

Two ballerina clothespinsDolls in coral and lavender fashions. These two little wooden ballerinas are made from old clothespins. Their skirts were made from pom poms but craftsmen could just as easily make them from tulle or tissue paper. Their crowns are made using cut paper but can also be made from pieces of lace as well. The materials used to make these clothespin dolls can come from any clean recycled material really! Support list: Clothespins (wooden) pom poms Acrylic paints embroidery floss lace notions (optional) Hot glue gun and hot glue Chenille trunk One or two cotton balls white school […]

Here is a gentleman who needs no introduction. The moment his picture appears, his name, address, and workplace are known. Santa Claus looked a little thoughtful when this photo was taken. Perhaps he was trying to decide which doll should be given a Christmas toy and which doll should get a wand.

Finished dancing Polynesian hula dolls. Have these Polynesian dancing sisters dress up in traditional costume that includes: grass skirts, flowers, bikini tops, and laurel crowns using traditional wooden clothespins. Support list: Green or golden hair Clothespins as well as wooden stands Acrylic paint: red, white, black, brown red threads Small floral novelties, buttons or beads Black or dark brown threads Two chenille stems Two balls of white cotton Brown stripe bikini tops Step by step instructions: Cut out simple rectangular shapes from felt and give each fringe. Hot glue around the waist of the clothespin dolls. Cut simple tear-off leaf […]

Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls are still frequent vintage crafts these days. Below are our explanations. However, I’ve seen other versions on the web where these dolls wear red checks, solids, and cotton instead. In general, most Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls wear some sort of combination of red, white, and blue, depending on the decor materials available to the character. Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls clothespins. Support list: Two extra large red pom poms and two much smaller red pom poms for brother and sister doll hairstyles One or two white chenille 3 or 4 cotton balls Hot glue […]

Examples of Clothespin Scouts, from left to right: Brownies, Girl Camp, Girl Scouts, Cub Scoutsand Girl Scouts of America. Scout forces come in all shapes, sizes, and agendas. Here I have provided examples of clothespin dolls that are vintage fashions from: Brownies, Girl Scouts, Girl Campers, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts of America. Give young crafters plenty of time to add detail and personality to their clothespin dolls and don’t be surprised if it takes two or three days to complete. Remember, the more details, the more magical the final craft will look! On the left, a clothespin girl doll.Center, […]

Clothespin groom and bride. ’70s bride Suzanne and groom Dave look like they’re ready to plunge into marriage. He wears a white coat with tails and a coral pink bow tie. The bride wears a short veil, a simple string of pearls, and a full-length lace gown, and carries a multicolored bouquet of tulips. Support list: Wooden clothespins Acrylic paints: black, white, flesh colors Chenille stem for the doll’s arms Lace appliques for wedding dress Ribbon for the groom’s tie Yarn for the couple’s hair (optional) Small ribbon flowers for the bride’s bouquet Step by step instructions: Paint the groom’s […]