A few months ago I found a lovely book in my mailbox! Making Peg Dolls by Margaret Bloom, is such a beautiful and comprehensive book. There are 192 pages and patterns for over 60 different dolls all with step by step instructions. The dolls and instructions are simple and fun for children and adults alike.
Michael was super excited about the book! We all loved the doodle page where you can draw your peg designs.
Of course we had to make the Valentine dolls! We decided to add some little paper & fabric collage items we have on hand as well.
We glued a note to one that says, "best buddy" for Michael's good friend. I really love Owen's solid red peg doll. He wanted no eyes, no face, no heart, nothing on it! Cuteness. Michael was very proud of his girl with a hat. The hat is a covered buttonhole from a felted sweater. Michael wanted me to draw the eyes.
And here's my little Valentine peg. I added a beeswax finish to her.
This book is now available for purchase at Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, Waldorf books, etc. In my humble opinion it's a must have and yay, I have a book to give away!!!
Don't forget to "like" Making Peg Dolls on facebook.
(Pictures of Making Peg Dolls cover and dolls used with permission.)
Also, if you don't already know Margaret Bloom's lovely blog, We Bloom Here, go visit her as well. She is having a giveaway of some of her original peg dolls, these adorable little Love Bugs featured above. You have only until noon today to enter that one! Don't miss out!
There are still a few more stops on the Making Peg Dolls blog tour. Be sure to follow!
February 4th: The Crafty Crow
February 5th: The Magic Onions
February 6th: The Toymaker
February 7th: Clean
February 8th: Anna Branford
February 11th: Red Bird Crafts
February 12th: Art is a Way
February 13th: Softearth's World
February 14th: Chocolate Eyes
February 15th: Rhythm and Rhyme
February 18th: Wild Faerie Caps
February 19th: Sacred Dirt
And finally, if you haven't seen the book trailer, check this out. Peg doll cuteness, I can hardly stand it, how about you?
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So cute, I love it!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win a copy of the book <3
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Oh wow !! This look like a really sweet book to have...I would love to <3 Thanks for the giveaway !! Happy V day xo
ReplyDeleteOh, I would love this book!! I never even know Peg People existed before I joined NK team, and am totally in love now.
ReplyDeleteMaking Peg Dolls would keep dear little hands busy! We would love to win a copy. I too like the little lady with the hat, she looks full of stories. Have you tried any essential oils on peg dolls? We are thinking ahead for mother's day. We have scented fabrics that they wear, but not the peg dolls themselves. I could do with a nice smelling peg doll for my morning sickness too! Happy valentine's!
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I adore this book!
ReplyDeletelokiwoman@gmail.com
really sweet! LOVE THE BOOK
ReplyDeleteLOVE the book, great idea to have a 'design page'.
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I would love a copy of the book! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a chance to win this book; thanks so much. Now, off to check out more of your blog... :-)
ReplyDeletedon't count me in on the give-away (eek!) But I just had to say that your boys did a wonderful job on the peg dolls -- and I esp. like the drawings (is that a Valentine ninja I spy on the upper right hand side? ha! stealthy love...)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely post and
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Can't wait to get some wooden peg dolls to craft with my kids!
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This book looks sooo delightful! And I have some unpainted peg dolls in my craft cabinet just waiting for the inspiration to strike!
ReplyDeleteDelightful creations and I love Michael's peg doll with hat. I also love reading your blogposts and find your little dolls (as shown on We Bloom Here's post) gorgeous. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeletercandjc (at) skymesh (dot) (com) (au)
We would love a copy of this book. We have dabbled making peg dolls but could really use some guidance and inspiration. Thanks for the chance. heartfelthomemaking (at) gmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteThey are so darling! I would love to learn more about how to make them.! littleellalu@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win! I've been intimidated by the idea of making peg dolls so maybe this would be the right kind of inspiration. My email is fionaeval (at) gmail (dot) com.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win this awesome book!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway!
Oh my, I have to say I love the Valentine Peg dolls you and your boys created! The hat was a genius idea! Was that your son who thought that up? I also really like the look of the Best buddy note, so sweet. We have Owen's matching peg dolls over here! One day during playgarden the Mama's were crafting their peg dolls and my daughter put as many peg dolls as she could fit into the red water color jar lol!
ReplyDeleteLove all of these! Happy Valentine's Day! The book looks fantastic, what fun :)
ReplyDeleteOh, it looks like your children have their mom's creative spark. Love it. epdeans@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!! crzysnkldy(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWould love a chance at winning this! It's definitely on my must have list :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter and I would have so much fun with this book! She has just discovered the fun of decorating peg dolls and this would give her, and I, so much inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great book. I would love to have it on my bookshelf!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win!
ReplyDeleteKrispiks (at) Aol (dot) com
Fingers crossed! Thank you!! :)
ReplyDeletei have seen a bunch of talk about this book! i am so getting it. love stuff like this.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome giveaway! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteThis would be a great project to do with my daughter, So cute, :-)
ReplyDeletesuper cool giveaway. thx.
ReplyDeleteWith so many little people arriving in the world and into my life, I would love this book and the chance to make them some dolls to play with.
ReplyDeletelove the best buddy doll and the flowers in the hair of your one
ReplyDeleteI love this blog! What a sweet giveaway idea!
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ReplyDeleteMy little girl has always been so fond of arts and crafts and this will be a new interest that will probably take months to tire of. I don't know if it will be me or her who will have more fun with these. :D
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun book to win. Awesome blog and giveaway!
love your blog and would love to win this! thanks :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blog you have. We would have such inspiration if we won this book!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous book !
ReplyDeleteckamai21@gmail.com
I want to share peg dolls with my grandchildren! What a simple and wonderful craft!
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Would love to win this little book. Those little love bugs are sweet! Valentines is through but I might make some springy themed ones!
ReplyDeleteI have this in my Amazon Wish List. Would love to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteFun giveaway, thanks!! Peg dolls are great fun.
ReplyDeleteWe love peg doss here! bellasophy04 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI would love to win, peg dolls are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE peg dolls and would love to win this!
ReplyDeleteEvin5 at aol dot com
These are so cute! There are so many possibilities - story characters, animals, people we know, etc. We have the plain peg people now we just need the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteNeat video! The books looks great, def. need to make tons and tons of peg dolls. Would be a great party favor too!
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ReplyDeleteWhat fun. I will have to source some blank peg doll bodies and let my kiddos have a go
ReplyDeleteWould be great if I would win. I love Peg Dolls. They are so nice on the "Jahreszeitentisch" (Seasons Desk).
ReplyDeleteLg Susi from Bavaria (Germany)
I am seriously so excited by this book!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! Love Peg Dolls!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable book! My girls and I would love to have it.
ReplyDeleteYes totally a must-have! Pick me, pick me! (Keep getting a message saying it doesn't recognize my Wordpress credentials so it is CedarRingMama if that doesn't show up)
ReplyDeleteI can't tell if my comment went through from my phone, so please delete if I'm a duplicate! Just wanted to say this would be awesome! I could use the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a fantastic giveaway! We have been eyeing this book since the new year....
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