One thing that we all know doesn't run out are gifts for people such as friends or family members. There are so many gifts out there that you can give someone sometimes it's really hard to come up with a solid idea or plan. One thing that you can do inexpensively and creatively is create a doll out of recycled material!
Recycled materials are great to use because it's cheap and you're saving the environment as well so it's like killing 2 birds with one stone. Even if you think a recycled gift is being cheap, you can make it an addition to another gift you have purchased already. It will add some flair and bring a smile to someone's face.
Here are a list of supplies you may want to consider when creating your doll: fabrics, flowers, zippers, buttons, and possibly thread. Anything that you can think of using that you don't need to make your doll and you'll be set!
If you're looking for some directions on how to assemble things try to think of a size and shape of what you want to make the doll. Cut out the shape on fabric or cut it out of a piece of paper and you'll be set. Try adding pins to the front or back of your doll and use a sewing machine to mend the fabrics together.
Once that is complete stuff the doll up and finish sewing the rest up by hand. I consder hand easier for the last step because you can easily ruin the doll if you use the sewing machine because you have less control and stuffy can easily fall out from vibration. Next I would consider what type of material you would want to use for the eyes, nose and possibly ears. Try using buttons and sewing them on for the eyes.
Legs might an important thing you would want to add so I would repeat the same step above by adding a front and back while sewing them together. Add some stuffing and then hand sew the pieces on to the doll itself!
You can use your imagination and any material and you can't go wrong! I mean there is no write or wrong here when crafting and it should be a fun thing do to. Nothing stressful just relaxing and creating something for that special someone in your life.
Recycled materials are great to use because it's cheap and you're saving the environment as well so it's like killing 2 birds with one stone. Even if you think a recycled gift is being cheap, you can make it an addition to another gift you have purchased already. It will add some flair and bring a smile to someone's face.
Here are a list of supplies you may want to consider when creating your doll: fabrics, flowers, zippers, buttons, and possibly thread. Anything that you can think of using that you don't need to make your doll and you'll be set!
If you're looking for some directions on how to assemble things try to think of a size and shape of what you want to make the doll. Cut out the shape on fabric or cut it out of a piece of paper and you'll be set. Try adding pins to the front or back of your doll and use a sewing machine to mend the fabrics together.
Once that is complete stuff the doll up and finish sewing the rest up by hand. I consder hand easier for the last step because you can easily ruin the doll if you use the sewing machine because you have less control and stuffy can easily fall out from vibration. Next I would consider what type of material you would want to use for the eyes, nose and possibly ears. Try using buttons and sewing them on for the eyes.
Legs might an important thing you would want to add so I would repeat the same step above by adding a front and back while sewing them together. Add some stuffing and then hand sew the pieces on to the doll itself!
You can use your imagination and any material and you can't go wrong! I mean there is no write or wrong here when crafting and it should be a fun thing do to. Nothing stressful just relaxing and creating something for that special someone in your life.