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Doll Making is a great activity to either share with a child or one where you can express some truly creative and artistic flair.
From the traditional teddy bear, Raggedy Anne and Andy dolls or to the Halloween Scarecrow, basic clothes, fabrics and odds and ends can be used.
But for those looking for the artistic challenge, you can take Doll Making to great heights. The Original Doll Artist Council of America is a fantastic resource for aspiring Doll Making Artists to gather tips and motivation. Filled with articles, tips and examples, you can start with this article: How to begin making dolls?
If you are looking for something a bit simplier and an easier project there a number of kits and templates to get started. Craft store Joann's offers a number of doll making and doll house making kits that are fun projects.
Doll Making Articles:
 The Steiff Teddy Bear Story
Doll Making Books:
Creative Cloth Doll Making: New Approaches for Using Fibers, Beads, Dyes, and Other Exciting Techniques (Paperback)
Creative Cloth Doll Faces: Using Paints, Pastels, Fibers, Beading, Collage, and Sculpting Techniques (Paperback)
Designing the Doll: From Concept to Construction (Paperback)
Puppet Mania: The World's Most Incredible Puppet Making Book Ever (Paperback)
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