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03-14-2013, 07:44 AM

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Diannia

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Really cute! I'm throwing in my request for a tutorial too!

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03-14-2013, 12:37 PM

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Betty J

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Web Links for Batting Dolls

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Originally Posted by Betty J

I have just recently discovered these wonderful creations and have been fortunate in having a friend who was willing to show me how to make these Victorian Batting Dolls.

There is quite a history behind these dolls and they were used to decorate Christmas trees in Victorian times. They are made on a pipe cleaner armature and covered with scraps of left over cotton batting. the faces can be paper mache or a scrap face. Batting can be dyed as well.

So far I have just made two but am anxious to make more in time for Christmas.

Here are some Web links to Batting Dolls. I don't have any instructions for these dolls as they are quite simple to make. You start with a pipe cleaner armature and bind with cotton batting. Dress the doll and add accessories as you would like from pictures on the Web.

http://wordsmith4hire.hubpages.com/h...s-You-Can-Make

http://pinterest.com/pin/40250990391385668/

http://pinterest.com/JudeD/make-vintage-repro-holidays/

http://www.createanddecorate.com/pro...gornaments.pdf

03-14-2013, 12:39 PM

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Mariposa

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Cute dolls, and so nicely done!

03-14-2013, 02:11 PM

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mighty

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Those are awesome!!!!

03-14-2013, 02:26 PM

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Tartan

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Thanks for the wordsmith link! I can see how they are done and I hope my batting scrap dolls turn out as sweet as your batting dolls did. Yours look better than hers!