Felt Doll

Materials

Felt
Pen or marker
Cardboard
Glue
Scissors
Scraps of yarn and fabric
Shoe box

Directions

Draw the shape of a person on a square of felt.
The person should have clearly defined arms and legs, with the arms held away from the body.
Glue the felt to a piece of cardboard and cut out the doll.
Glue on yarn for hair, and draw a face with a marker.
To make clothing for the doll, place the doll on scraps of fabric and use a marker to trace around the body.
Cut out the clothes and dress the doll; the cloth will stick to the doll's felt body.
Store the doll and clothes in a shoebox and take the box with you on long car rides.

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