Trixi, from Coloured Buttons, has been coming up with some really amazing kid toys using matchboxes as her foundation. This doll house is incredible with all of its tiny details, plus she’s added a bit of ribbon going through the roof making it highly portable (and fun to wear)!

She didn’t stop with this dollhouse. In fact, she challenged herself to complete weekly matchbox crafts for a month! This tiny rock theatre is another one of her creations:

Her other matchbox projects include a board game and matchbox bugs! I hope you’ll check out all of her matchbox crafts. You will surely come away inspired!

If you still have some baby clothes hanging around, you might be able to make use of them yet! Obsessively Stitching shows just how easy it is to transform those old baby clothes into pint-sized outfits for baby dolls. Look here for the tutorial!

Ack! These dolls are soooo cute! I spent my down time during my fabulous weekend off working on one simple baby bib (this one), so I don’t think I’m quite ready for a knitted doll yet, but I’m bookmarking this pattern from Yarnigans for when I am. You can see it here!

I’m off to the beach to soak it up visit relatives for a few days, but wanted to tell you about this wonderful giveaway first:

Fröken Skicklig is a one-woman company located in Berlin who creates the most beautiful handmade dolls. Seriously. Go look…they’re gorgeous. She’s currently offering a giveaway on her blog for the little pirate fellow above. And, get this: To enter, you have write a message in a bottle with your kids and send it off somewhere. I love it!

I really like this guy, so we may have to find a good bottle while we’re visiting the ocean. Although, I confess I’m a little apprehensive about tossing a plastic bottle into the ocean. I’d probably get cited for littering, or end up injuring some poor sea animal. Perhaps we’ll just leave it someplace where someone will surely find it and subsequently dispose of the bottle. Either way, the prospect of sending a note to an unknown person, along with an opportunity to win the Pirate, is very appealing.

Be sure to check out Fröken Skicklig if you’re interested in joining me. Have a great weekend, and I’ll be back Tuesday!

Out of the Crayon Box created these sweet little baby boys for the Craft Hope project and is sharing the pattern and a tutorial with her readers. I love her idea of sponging on the hair! Go on over for a link to her tutorial, and if you haven’t heard of this project yet, please click here to read more.

If you’re just getting started with clothespin dolls, stop by Going Sew Crazy for a wonderful tutorial on making these charming toys.

Once you’ve gotten a few under your belt, you may want to accessorize with a pony! Se7en shares how she and her kids made ponies at a recent party. They’re very clever and look like so much fun to create!

Now share the fun and make a clothespin doll kit for one lucky little person like Mama Urchin did.

Another knit to add to my list. Rachel at The Yarnigans Blog shares the pattern to make this cuddly bear. (via luvinthemommyhood)

Miaou Crafts shares a free knitting pattern for this pocket-sized doll. She’s small and sweet and would probably like some friends, so be sure to make a few!

Ellen at The Long Thread has done something that I’ve been meaning to do since I started this blog…put together a list of all the wonderful free sewing tutorials and patterns available on these internets…including categories for baby and kids, and softies! She’s got a great list, so go on over and start planning out your weekend!

Sweet Tidings shares an absolutely darling little doll that she made using a free pattern from Smooch Designs. Doesn’t she look irresistibly squeezable? I want everybody to go make one of these to be loved by the special kiddo in your life. Off you go!

Fuldesign, a design group from Stockholm, takes you step-by-step through the process of making your own monster softie. Click here to see how they do it!

I heart ingenuity, which is why I love it when someone can turn an everyday item into something fun! Here is the charming sock doll from Ms. D. Lightful. Check out her blog for a full tutorial on making the doll as well as clothes for her!

I instantly fell in love with this felt version of a matryoshka doll found at Skip the Chips. These are great for sorting by size and really…don’t all kids love putting things into pockets? Make your own using the free pattern at Maize Hutton.

This little snow bunny is all bundled up for the last few weeks of winter! Love those ears! Q.D. Patooties is generously sharing the pattern for your personal use. Just click on over! (Link)

If you’re interested in doll-making and want to learn about making yarn wigs for your creations, be sure to check out this tutorial at Crafty Sheep. And be sure to check out the comments for more tips!

This crate doll bed is an excellent reminder to try and use what we have before running out to the store. Two Straight Lines used an old box of Clementine oranges, a burp cloth, a pin cushion, and a washcloth to create a very agreeable sleeping arrangement for her son’s new friend. Goodnight little bear!

P.S. She also shares a link for a free pattern to make the bear, so be sure to click over!

P.P.S. Bonus points to anyone who (A) caught my pun in the first sentence and (B) was able to read it without groaning.

If you’ve ever visited Grosgrain, then you know what a talented seamstress and designer Kathleen is. I mean, seriously, have you seen her stuff? It’s truly incredible. Here she has strayed a bit from her typical girly frocks and has offered a  tutorial on how to make these sweet little ragdolls. Go forth and create a whole village!