Dolls & Toys

It'll only be a half hour until dinner is ready to serve. Still, 30 minutes can seem like a long time when your kids are clamoring for something to do. The solution? Grab your sewing basket and round up a few of these amusing kooky characters.

Your kids can cast a shadowy show of their own with these fun shadow puppets

Possibly the prettiest princess perfect for your pinky

Turn things zooey with a troupe of tiny animal puppets

A quick snip of the scissors yields symetrical designs

Have royalty at your fingertips with this easy to make puppet

Puppets that can be cast as characters-- or modes of transportation

Create custom paper dolls on your computer with fashions made out of any pattern, including reproductions of girl's own outfit!

Don't be fooled by the fire breath; this guy is a softy

Craft a troupe of tiny dancers for your fingertips

Kids can sooth their minds with these multicultural clothespin dolls

Recycle packing materials into a family of nutty characters.