Zoe's Blog

  Halloween is coming up so I thought I would make a costume for a doll! I made this witch hat and you can make one for any size doll. Felt is kind of stiff so it stands up on its own, but on a larger people size I do not think this method would work. You can decorate the hat in so many different ways, I will say how to make flowers like I made for mine. I suggest reading all the instructions before makeing the hat.  First we make the pattern for the hat. Trace these shapes onto paper. Have your doll on hand to get the right sizes. A circle the size you want the brim to be. A half circle. Cut both pieces out. Fold the half circle into a cone shape. Trim and adjust the cone to fit your doll's head. Keep seam allowence in mind. Trace your final shapes onto felt and cut them out. Save your pattern to use again! Sew your cone piece along the side. Turn right side out. Here is how it fits my doll right now: Place the cone in the center of your circle. Trace around it. Then cut out ...

  I havent posted for a while so I am exited to post again and these little painting supplies are just the cutest. I always love miniature craft supplies even more than other miniatures. I made an easel, a paint pallete, a pad of paper, paintbrush and a canvas. Enjoy and I hope your inspired to make something of your own. 😁 Paintbrush First I am going to tell you how to make a mini paintbrush because thats the most important part of painting. This is super tiny so I considered glueing it onto the easel, which i have not done at this point. It is made from polymer clay. Start by rolling out a little bit of brown into a shape like this, to be the handle. Now add a little bit of a different color to the end, if it is mettalic that is good but it does not have to be. Take a small peice of your brush color and make a point on the end. Then stick it to the end of the handle. Add detail with a toothpick to make it look like hairs. Now bake following the instructions for your clay and you...